They have a wide variety of best-selling gift books for you to choose from, so whether you are looking for a wonderfully illustrated cookbook for a home cook who is enthusiastic about cooking or a Harry Potter fan who is obsessed with the series, you will find lots of ideas to choose from. Explore their finest picks, which include a variety of attractive picture books for children, fashionable coffee table books, gift sets, collections, special clothbound versions of well-loved classics, and limited signed editions of these books. Furthermore, while you are here, don’t forget to take advantage of their wonderful selection of Christmas cards and festive gift wrap to finish off your Christmas celebrations.

Bestselling Gift Books

Keira & Me (Hardback)

In this heartwarming new holiday tale, national treasure Professor Noel Fitzpatrick (the Supervet) will break your heart before mending it again.

“Just giving it my all was the right choice because you were there to support me.”

There is no dog like Keira. From their very first encounter, she has the power to unlock Noel’s heart. Why? Because Keira isn’t quick to pass judgment. Unlike most others, she can look past the surface differences that cause them to disagree.

Keira is there for Noel when he needs a reminder that all he has to do is try his best, be honest and kind, and have a strong desire to do what’s right. When all he can see is shadows, Keira is always prepared to offer a helping hand and guide him back to the light.

Keira & Me depicts the genuine, strong connection between humans and animals based on the actual story of Keira and Noel’s life together. The brilliantly drawn fable encourages them to accept the ups and downs, the joy and pain, that make up a life. It is inspiring, healing, and a passionate celebration of love.

If you’re looking for a Christmas story that will both shatter and mend your heart, then Keira & Me is the perfect choice. It’s perfect for animal lovers everywhere.

Interesting Stories about Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings (Hardback)

Stealing someone’s thunder is based on a real event; the first freelancers were knights for hire (which is a combination of the words “free” and “lance”); Nelson was the first person to turn a blind eye (by putting a telescope to his missing eye in order to ignore orders); Gordon Bennett was a real person who behaved very poorly; Jack the lad was also a real person; pulling someone’s leg was a robber’s trick in the 18th century; and buttering up originated from the Indian custom of throwing balls of ghee at statues of gods while requesting favors?

A small sample of the many fascinating stories and histories that lie behind the words and phrases they use on a daily basis is presented here. Susie Dent, Britain’s most astute lexicographer, linguistic expert, and much-loved national treasure, embarks on an exploration of all the very best red herrings, cock and bull stories, white elephants, and nine-day wonders that can be found in the English language in her book titled Interesting Stories about Curious Words. That is a superb compilation for anyone who has a passion for words, as it contains enough stories to fill a hundred talks.

The Winter Spirits: Ghostly Tales for Frosty Nights (Hardback)

Elizabeth Macneal, Laura Shepherd-Robinson, Andrew Michael Hurley, Bridget Collins, Imogen Hermes Gowar, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Jess Kidd, Natasha Pulley, Elizabeth Macneal, Stuart Turton, and Catriona Ward.

Over the years, the practice of sharing a spooky story during the holiday season has grown in popularity. This collection of twelve stories, written by some of the most acclaimed historical and gothic fiction writers working today, takes a daring and humorous look at a time-honored custom and sets it in the context of Christmas or Advent.

These lively haunted tales will transport you to a haunted Tuscan villa, a secluded Scottish island with a dark secret, and many more eerie locales, making them the perfect companion for cold winter nights as you explore the world’s holiday traditions. Get cozy, light a candle, and let yourself be enchanted by memories of Christmases past.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Collectors Edition (Hardback)

A young adult criminal thriller that is as captivating as Riverdale, as captivating as Serial, and as page-turning as One of Us Is Lying was published for the first time.

The case has been resolved. Sal Singh was responsible for the death of Andie Bell, a local schoolgirl, five years ago. The authorities are aware that he was responsible for it. It is common knowledge that he is the one who committed the crime. Pippa Fitz-Amobi, however, disagrees with this assessment because she was raised in the same little village that was engulfed by the criminal activity. As soon as she decides to use the case as the subject of her capstone thesis, she begins to unearth secrets that a certain somebody in the community is doing everything in their power to keep concealed. What lengths would they go to in order to conceal the truth from Pip, assuming that the real killer is still operating in the world?

Ideal for those who enjoy the television shows Riverdale and One of Us Is Lying, They Were Liars. Holly Jackson began writing stories at an early age, and at the age of fifteen, she finished her first attempt at creating a novel, which didn’t turn out very well. She is a resident of London, and in addition to reading and writing, she enjoys playing video games and watching real crime documentaries so that she can act out the role of a detective. It is her first novel, and it is titled A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.

How to Win At Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond (Hardback)

With this invigorating and entertaining instruction for beginners and intermediate players, you will learn how to play chess from Levy Rozman, also known as GothamChess, who is an International Master and the most popular chess teacher on YouTube.

The book “How to Win at Chess” teaches you all you need to know about the game, including all of the crucial moves and methods that will help you get off to a good start and keep you thinking several steps ahead of the game board.

With the first half of this one-of-a-kind guide, rising players (0-800 Elo rating) are introduced to the four key areas to consider when playing chess: openings, endings, tactics, and strategy. The second half of this guide builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating), and it is full of the signature charm and humor that have made Levy Rozman so beloved by millions of fans.

Over five hundred instructional gaming pictures are included in How to Win at Chess. These illustrations are designed to assist you in better visualizing the board. Additionally, chapter-specific QR codes are included to provide access to special supplementary information on Chessly, which is Rozman’s teaching platform. How to Win at Chess is packed with useful and straightforward advice for improving your game.

You can use How to Win at Chess as the ideal interactive introduction to the world of chess, regardless of whether you want to become a leisure chess player or are training to become a Grandmaster.

Waterstones

The concept that would later be known as Waterstones was first proposed by Tim Waterstone in 1982. They went on to become a cultural institution in Britain in the decades that followed, with over 280 sites and 3000 top-notch booksellers on staff.

As the last national bookshop chain standing, they are proud to have weathered the storm of e-readers and online competition, and under Managing Director James Daunt’s direction, they’re launching an aggressive expansion plan. All around the nation, new companies have opened their doors for business, while old ones have either moved or undergone renovations. They have lately moved their stores to the Trafford Centre in Manchester and Edinburgh and expanded into more desirable areas like Reigate and Clifton, indicating that their ambitions are still high.

Store managers at this chain have a lot of leeway to adjust things to suit the tastes of their local customers with little to no interference from corporate, which is unusual for a chain store. As an example of their dedication to promoting decent (though occasionally neglected) literature, they turned John Williams’s Stoner into a bestseller forty years after its initial release. The book is quiet and strong.

Along with their brick-and-mortar locations, Waterstones.com is where they put much of their energy into bringing the Waterstones experience to every house and smartphone in the UK. With innovative projects like Waterstones Weekly, a weekly reading update, and an ever-growing portfolio of special reader discounts and autographed editions, Waterstones.com is the perfect online companion to its High Street bookshops. Concurrent with their growth, Click & Collect has expanded, providing customers with the best of both worlds by bridging the gap between the two.