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Gift the Perfect Read This Christmas!

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? We’ve curated a collection of books for everyone on your list, from food lovers and movie buffs to gifts for younger readers.

For the Chefs

Brunch In London

This iconic 432-page book is a cookbook, coffee table book, destination guide and book of inspiration all in one! It features over 100 recipes from 100 of London’s best restaurants, cafés and celebrity chefs, including Jamie Oliver, Angela Hartnett, Anna Jones and Melissa Hemsley. 100% of the profit from the sale of this book will fund OnePlate’s sustainable food projects and farms in Africa and Asia to nourish and enrich the lives of children in need.

Hardback · £39.95 · Find out more

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Simplicity and Excellence:

Elizabeth Kremer from Beaten Biscuits to Shaker Lemon Pie

Elizabeth Kremer defied conventions to build a lasting legacy in Kentucky cuisine. This biography pairs her classic recipes with stories of her life, from fine dining to the iconic Trustees’ Table at Shaker Village. A gastronomic history like no other, Simplicity and Excellence effortlessly paints a portrait of one of the most influential forces behind the preservation of Kentucky’s culture through its cuisine.

Paperback · £25.00 · Find out more

For the Romantics

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Baroness Goes On Strike, Volume 1

Cassia Ruberno spent a lifetime holding together her husband’s failing barony until the sacrifice killed her. When she wakes up years in the past on the day it all began, she refuses to repeat her misery. This time she is living for herself. A vivid romantic fantasy about second chances and defying fate.

For ages 17+

Paperback · £15.99 · Find out more

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Make Way for Her: And Other Stories

A girl with pyrokinesis, a wife drawn to an ex-con, and a teen caught in literary infatuations are among the vivid characters in Make Way for Her. Katie Cortese’s sharp, affecting stories follow these women as they navigate desire, connection, and the complex terrain of their own inner lives.

Hardback · £18.00£ · Find out more

For the Cocktail Enthusiast

Classic Cocktail Revival

Jennifer Brian blends playful history with practical guidance in this tour of classic cocktails, creative twists, and crowd-pleasing mocktails. With her encouraging tips and irreverent storytelling, even beginners can craft impressive drinks and turn every pour into a moment of connection.

Hardback · £27.00£ · Find out more

The Little Book of Whiskey Cocktails

Adorned with custom line-art illustrations, The Little Book of Whiskey Cocktails explores the wide world of whiskey through approachable stories and practical recipes, offering drinkers of all experience levels new ways to mix, enjoy, and appreciate the spirit.

Hardback · £14.00 · Find out more

For the Film Buffs

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Lionel Barrymore: Character and Endurance in Hollywood’s Golden Age

Oscar-winning Lionel Barrymore left a lasting mark on Hollywood. This book explores his iconic roles, personal struggles, and enduring legacy beyond his famous family. A detailed, multifaceted portrait of a brilliant character actor.

Hardback · £36.00 · Find out more

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Alfred Hitchcock: The Legacy of Victorianism

Paula Cohen traces Hitchcock’s career from Victorianism to postmodernism, exploring classics like Vertigo and Psycho how his films reflect evolving cultural and familial dynamics.

Hardback · £18.00 · Find out more

For Younger Readers

Remembering Taiyaki

Starkie Mak returns with a moving story of family secrets and longing. Her grandfather, a WWII soldier for Japan, becomes a POW in the USA and is forgotten by his family. A tale of love, memory, and the simple joy of his favourite street treat, Taiyaki.

For ages 8-14

Paperback · £9.99 · Find out more

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Curb Angels

In the post-punk, global economy of the 1980’s, four young women from very different backgrounds are united by a common goal: justice. Curb Angels features fearless female characters on a mission that crosses borders and challenges the status quo.

For ages 13+

Paperback · £9.99 · Find out more

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Anne of Green Gables: Stories for Young Readers, Second Edition

An updated edition of the bestselling illustrated adaptation of the classic Anne of Green Gables series for ages 6+ featuring beautiful new colour illustrations from celebrated artist Briana Corr Scott.

For Ages 6+

Paperback · £10.50 · Find out more

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Anne of Green Gables & Anne of Avonlea

With a beautiful new cover by celebrated illustrator Briana Corr Scott, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic books Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea are available together as the first in a series of new bindup editions.