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Solve all 20 clues in this year's Hidden Books Game.

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There's magic instore at your local bookshop this Christmas

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To celebrate our brand-new gift card, we're giving away five Bluey books, a plush toy, and £50/€60 to spend on books.

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A fantastic, futuristic and fun-filled festive adventure

Win signed copies of Sprouts and Tinsel by Sibéal Pounder alongside M&S Christmas sweets.

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They planned a party game – not a murder...

Win a signed copy of Nicola Upson's The Christmas Clue, a £50/€60 National Book Token, and a Bettys Luxurious Christmas Gift Box

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Irish Book Awards winners 2025

The best Irish books of the year

The An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate the best of Irish writing talent.

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Discover First: The Last Wolf

Get one of 100 copies of Rob Biddulph's new book before it's out in February.

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Discover First: Celestial Lights

Get one of 100 copies of Cecile Pin's new novel before it's out in March.

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Why your favourite authors love high street bookshops

 Some of our favourite contributions to celebrate bookshops being best place to buy books all year round.

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Ally and Matt from The Mysterious Bookcase recommend

Ally and Matt from Bournemouth join us this Christmas.

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The ultimate Christmas book list

The ultimate Christmas book list

A go-to collection of Yuletide books to pick up from your local bookshop.

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The ultimate Christmas book list

Give the gift of stories this Christmas

Our bookshop-ready gift list has something for every reader.

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Martin Edwards' favourite festive murder mysteries

Martin Edwards, author of Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife, shares his top crime reads.

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The ultimate fantasy book list

From BookTok favourites to timeless fantasy novels, let us guide you through every realm.

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