Books and bookshops gifts

When the world gets loud and tiring, find solace in Rolife’s peaceful book nook, the Silent Corner Study. Books take us to faraway places as they boost our imagination. Dive into the cozy world of creativity with Rolife’s brand-new Silent Corner Study DIY Book Nook Shelf Insert! Perfect for book lovers and crafters, this miniature DIY kit lets you build...

Hidden in Jimbocho, Tokyo, is a booklover's paradise. On a quiet corner in an old wooden building lies a shop filled with hundreds of second-hand books. Twenty-five-year-old Takako has never liked reading, although the Morisaki bookshop has been in her family for three generations. It is the pride and joy of her uncle Satoru, who has devoted his life to...

The irresistible hardback Times bestseller and bookshop favourite about the healing power of books and community; Time magazine Top 100 books of 2023; 'An undeniable page-turner' New York Times. THE TWO-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING INTERNATIONAL NOVEL The Top Ten Times bestseller A Time Magazine Book of the Year 'An undeniable page-turner' New York Times 'I ADORED this uplifting, hopeful novel ' Daily...

WATERSTONES BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2023 PICK WOMAN & HOME NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH iPaper TOP FICTION PICK Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum is a magical tale of new beginnings and the healing power of books. The novel follows the life of Yeongju, a woman who seemingly had it all—a university degree, a respectable job, and...

In Tokyo, there is a neighbourhood with the highest number of bookstores in the world. It is called Jinbocho where book lovers can browse to their heart's delight and where hunters of first editions or autographed copies prowl the bookcases. The Morisaki bookshop, a small family-run shop, is so packed with books that barely five people can fit inside. Books...

Twelve stories. Twelve months. One chance to heal her heart... When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there's a birthday gift from her husband waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn't come as more of a shock. Partly, because she can't remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. Mainly, because Joe died five months...

Indulge in the charm of nostalgia with the Treats N Treasures S4 - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Vintage Summer Garden Book Shelf from the Treats n Treasures Series 4 puzzle assortment. Each scene is a delightful celebration of timeless crafts, cosy spaces, and treasured pastimes. There are four titles to collect: Springtime Crochet, The Journaler's Desk, Vintage Fabric Notions, and...

BY THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW 'Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both' Washington Post The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, by Gabrielle Zevin, introduces us to A.J. Fikry, the grumpy owner of Island Books. He is going through a hard time: his bookshop is...

This is a trendy bookstore with an artistic flair. It sells a variety of books and decorative items that you would never find in a large or chain bookstore. Rolife DIY Miniature House DW004 Fascinating Book Store Plastic Puzzles. Fascinating Book Store DW004 is a plastic DIY miniature house from Rolife Super Creator – Super Store Series. This stylish bookstore...

Cozy Bookshops—your ultimate escape into a world of bookish bliss and mindful relaxation in 46 adorable scenes, from the coziest book nooks. Wander labyrinthine bookshelves, sink into soft armchairs by roaring fireplaces, and lose yourself in snug, atmospheric corners. Escape, relax, and unwind with this colouring book for all skill levels and bring your own personality. The possibilities are endless!...

The Notebook was named a 'Best Book of the Year 2023' by the New Statesman, Spectator, and Waterstones. "From plans for flying machines to philosophy - the remarkable joy of jotting things down" - Guardian "Surprisingly revealing" - The Sunday Times We see notebooks everywhere we go. But where did this simple invention come from? How did they revolutionise our...

Work together to stack the bookshelf as high as you can, balancing books so the teetering shelf doesn’t topple! Don’t forget to leave space for the cat! For 1-6 players with a game time of 13-15 min.  Suitable for ages 8+

A tribute to 32 truly independent bookshops throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, from north of Auckland down to Dunedin, and coast to coast. Jane Ussher's photographs show every bookstore in its unique nature - including behind the counter, smoko rooms, the mess which tells the hardworking story behind the joy of matching books with customers. Jemma Moreira's careful editing has crafted...

An ode to the quiet joy of collecting more books than we could ever possibly read - and loving them all the same... Drawing on the evocative Japanese term tsundoku - first coined in the Meiji era to describe the growing stacks of unread books that accumulate around devoted readers - this insightful and warmly humorous book reframes what some...

Piece together one of Jay Gatsby's notorious parties, where figures both real and fictional from Fitzgerald's life and work are hidden among the enigmatic guests. Find Daisy Buchanan weeping over a pile of silk shirts, Gatsby gazing towards the green light of his dreams, Ernest Hemingway working at his typewriter, and the all-seeing eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg surveying...

An autobiographical essay on the importance of giving and receiving books - from the bestselling author of Landmarks and The Old Ways. Every book is a kind of gift to its reader, and the act of giving books is charged with a special emotional resonance. It is a meeting of three minds (the giver, the author, the recipient), an exchange...

Grandpa used to say it all the time: books have tremendous power. But what is that power really? Natsuki Books was a tiny second-hand bookshop on the edge of town. Inside, towering shelves reached the ceiling, every one crammed full of wonderful books. Rintaro Natsuki loved this space that his grandfather had created. He spent many happy hours there, reading...

A fiercely contested novel from one of Japan's best-known writers for fans of healing fiction the likes of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and The Little Paris Bookshop. The beloved, heartwarming Japanese bestseller, published for the first time in English. Nominated for the prestigious Japan Booksellers' Award. Adapted into a major TV series. 440,000 copies sold in Japan. Praise for...

Escape into a cosy world of bookish nooks with this dreamy colouring book from artist Emily Snowdon. A sunny kitchen table with a new novel. Book club with a side of cocktails. A slow morning between the literal covers.Create delightfully cosy and bookish artworks with these beautiful illustrations from artist Emily Snowdon. With every page a blank slate for you...

The much-anticipated new picture book from Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston, the bestselling and award-winning creators of A Child of Books. The Dictionary Story invites readers into a whimsical world where a dictionary dreams of telling imaginative tales just like the novels and storybooks that surround her. Yearning to weave a narrative of her own, Dictionary decides to bring her...

Celebrate the stories you've loved and the ones still waiting to be discovered by documenting them in this classic reading journal. This keepsake journal invites you to capture your literary journey. From setting reading goals and building your to-be-read list to tracking genres, completing reading challenges and logging completed books, every page is designed to help you reflect on what...

Professor Puzzle: Pride & Prejudice Puzzle Book – 252‑Piece Double‑Sided Puzzle brings Jane Austen’s beloved novel to life. Packaged like a mini book, one side of the jigsaw shows a beautifully illustrated scene from the story, while the reverse displays an extract from the original text. This charming design makes it both a decorative and engaging puzzle perfect for book...

Have you ever found yourself eagerly searching for the perfect Christmas gift, driven by the joy of finding something special for your loved one? Picture yourself walking down a cobblestone alley lined with snow-covered trees, peeking through shop windows filled with colorful presents. Do you start with the playful charm of Funny Toys or the heartfelt treasures of Sweet Surprise?...

From the internationally bestselling author of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop comes a warm and reflective collection of essays about reading, language and life.Why do we read? What is it that we hope to take away from the intimate, personal experience of reading for pleasure?Rarely do we ask these profound, expansive questions of ourselves and of our relationship to the...

The Bookshop Woman is a love story, a love story about books... A Waterstones Non-Fiction Memoir of the Year "Beautiful, very honest, and very good. I can't recommend it highly enough. Please give this book a read. If you like books you will love this one." – James, Waterstones Canterbury "An irresistible treat for all bibliophiles" – Waterstones Nanako Hanada's...

No Fourth Wing display is complete without this gorgeous puzzle of Violet and Xaden enjoying a piece of cake atop Riorson House. With Andarna, Tairn, and Sgaeyl flying through the sky over Aretia, Rebecca Yarros fans won’t be able to resist adding this to their collection. This puzzle pairs beautifully with our Night in the Archives Keepsake Puzzle! This officially...

"Laugh out loud funny and full of heart" — Noel Fielding "Funny, bonkers and brilliant" — The Stylist "Very funny, with brilliant illustrations. It should be called The Book That Everyone Wanted To Read." — Nadia Shireen "One book that I really think children should read is The Book That No One Wanted to Read." — David Baddiel Have you...

Make Believe is a book for adults about books for children, a rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives. Mac Barnett, the beloved, bestselling children's author and U.S. National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, urges us to think expansively about the potential of children's books—and the particular brilliance of...

If you liked The Grandest Bookshop in the World or The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, you'll love this fantasy adventure story where books have power, cats are more than they seem, and the library is the most dangerous place in the city... Oliver Wormwood is sure his new job in the library will be boring. Until he learns that books...

There's a book written for every one of us... Carl may be 72 years old, but he's young at heart. Every night he goes door-to-door delivering books by hand to his loyal customers. He knows their every desire and preference, carefully selecting the perfect story for each person. One evening, as he makes his rounds, nine-year-old Schascha appears. Loud and...

Read and resist with this 500-piece puzzle featuring books that have been banned in the US and abroad. The Banned Books Puzzle features art from Jane Mount, the brilliant brain behind the Bibliophile series. With over 65 banned books colourfully illustrated, this puzzle comes with a handy reading checklist and information from PEN America on how to fight book bans....

Can two very different women put aside their differences to save the bookstore they love? The Japanese bestseller that kicked off a seven-book series - adapted for TV and 200,000 copies sold Bookstore Girls follows the story of Riko Nishioka, the assistant manager of the flagship Pegasus bookstore in Kichijoji. After working her way up from a part-time position, she...

A New York Times Bestseller! New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist Sam Winston deliver a lyrical picture book inspiring readers of all ages to create, to question, to explore, and to imagine. A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words, arriving at the house of a small boy and calling him away on...

Lonely Planet Hidden Libraries by DC Helmuth, Lonely Planet, and Nancy Pearl invites you to discover 50 of the world's most magnificent hidden libraries, each with its own unique and uplifting story. The book features a foreword by librarian, bestselling author, and literary critic Nancy Pearl. Imagine book swapping your latest read in a quirky 1950s-style fridge in New Zealand...

Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop by Alba Donati is a captivating story that beautifully intertwines the charm of a small village with the enduring power of books. The narrative follows the author's journey as she trades her bustling life as a book publicist in Italy for the tranquillity of Lucignana, the tiny Tuscan village where she was born. Driven by...

‘It’s true what they’re all saying. Bad Words is truly a masterpiece of a novel, blending literature and romance to create a thought-provoking, vulnerable and incredibly entertaining love story’ Stylist This rivalry is setting the literary world on fire – but who will survive the flames? When Selina Chan, New York’s fiercest literary critic, slams Parker Navarro’s latest novel, he...

This reading journal is for those who reach for the classics, want all things literary, and need somewhere to collect their thoughts about all the books they love, hate, TBR, or DNF. Catering to the Booktok and Bookstagram communities and equally appealing to everyday readers and book club members, it features a fun, meme-able cover and an easy-to-use and compact...

Adapted from the major U&alibi series created by Mark Gatiss - out now! 'A delicious read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW London, 1946. Gabriel Book is an erudite and unconventional London bookseller married to Trottie, the owner of the wallpaper shop next door. He is also a sleuth who uses the chaotic riches of his stock to crack the puzzling cases that...

No more wishing on a star that a book survived being thrown in a bag! This constellation dragon book sleeve is the perfect companion for travel any time of year. Your customers will need this to protect their dust jackets and screens. The design comes in three sizes – one for e-readers, paperbacks, or hardcovers - and features a zipper...

A Place for All My Books is a puzzley book gathering, sorting, and organizing game in which players arrange stacks of books in different rooms of their apartment as personal projects. When done, they can admire their accomplishments and gain their rewards – not least of which is renewed energy, which they can then spend to head out into the...

An indie bookshop straight out of a fairytale. This is a must-have for your puzzle displays! Your customers will snatch this beautiful puzzle up in a heartbeat. It makes the perfect gift for book and bookstore lovers year round. This gorgeous bookish puzzle comes in a book-shaped keepsake box complete with sprayed edges, beautiful interior art, and a magnetic closure....

In a world of burning books, one woman will risk everything to keep stories alive. Berlin, 1933. The vibrant cultural heart of Germany is darkening under the shadow of the Nazi regime. For Helene Nathan, one of the first female librarians at a prestigious German library, the books she cherishes are no longer just sources of knowledge—they are targets. As...

Hand made from hoop pine, grab a coffee and sit down for your favourite read. Great little gift idea. Presented in a stylish black hang sell sleeve. Ian Blackwell: Chapter Catcher Bookmark - Coffee

From the illustrator, designer, and founder of Ideal Bookshelf, a company that makes things for people who love books, comes the puzzle companion to the best-selling book Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany. Bibliophile Book Club Darlings 1000 Piece Puzzle features one of Jane Mount's signature and vibrant illustrations that bring literary people, places, and things to life. Galison puzzles are packaged...

From the creator of AdviceWithErin, this is the highly anticipated, definitive book on how to use the right words at work-so you can build the career you deserve. In The Secret Language of Work, McGoff shares her best, customizable scripts for how to communicate in the professional world-word-for-word, exactly what to say during interviews, while negotiating salaries, when you need...

The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads them where she will, to the place where they're needed most ... the place where the perfect book will find its way home. Now Mim has arrived in Salzburg --...

An irresistible advent calendar for booklovers based on Jane Mount’s beloved Bibliophile books and artwork.The Bibliophile’s Advent Calendar for Booklovers includes: 24 miniature books of prompts, trivia, and illustrations A mini keepsake journal for recording the year’s bookish highlights A bookshelf for your little library A special surprise gift for the 25th day! Each tiny book will delight you—filled with a question for the...

Escape into A World of Cozy Bookstores. A Colouring Book for Book Lovers. Step into a realm where every page invites you to unwind and unleash your creativity. A World of Cozy Bookstores beckons you to explore 46 enchanting scenes filled with charming reading nooks and serene literary spaces, both real and imagined. From whimsical book nooks to breath-taking reading...

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER "Do you have a list of your books, or do I just have to stare at them?" Confessions of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell offers an irreverently funny and engaging account that had readers giggling all week, according to Scotland on Sunday. Shaun Bythell is the owner of The Bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland. Boasting more than a...

BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK 'Anybody who loves the printed word will be bowled over by this amusing, erudite, beautiful book about books. It is in every way a triumph. One of the loveliest books to have been published for many, many years' — Alexander McCall Smith 'Quite simply the best gift for any book lover this year,...

Third in the modern-classic and bestselling bookwandering series that celebrates all that is best in life: books, adventure, friendship – and cake. Strange things are happening. A man comes into Pages & Co looking for a book… then suddenly can't remember it. Tilly and her family feel like the world is changing – but can't quite put their finger on...

Everyone needs to take a little break while studying the Folk and do a puzzle! Your customers will love to piece together this beautiful scene of Emily trying to update her encyclopaedia in spite of Wendell, a good-natured distraction. This officially licensed Emily Wilde puzzle comes in a book-shaped keepsake box complete with sprayed edges, beautiful interior art, and a...

The perfect gift for book lovers This book is packed with wanderlust fuel for the adventurous book addict. — Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, Bath If you've ever planned a trip around a bookshop, sought out a hidden library, or detoured for a literary landmark, this book is for you. Created by people who feel the same, A World...

The #1 viral party game … to go! Tapple Mini is the portable version of the award-winning, fast-paced word game that has sold millions of copies worldwide! Small in size but big in fun, Tapple Mini is the perfect game to play on the go or bring on your next trip. Fast-paced word game now in a compact, portable version—perfect...

The highly anticipated sequel to BOOKWORM about how books of all kinds delight, guide, comfort and strengthen us throughout our adult lives. 'A bookworm's delight' - Sara Collins 'Funny, warm and charming' - Marian Keyes 'Like butter on toast - perfect' - Caitlin Moran A love letter to all those who come alive when they pull a new treasure off...

A guide to the best novels ever written, and why they matter. Ranging all the way from Aaron's Rod to Zuleika Dobson, via The Devil Rides Out and Middlemarch, literary connoisseur and sleuth John Sutherland offers his very personal guide to the most rewarding, most remarkable and, on occasion, most shamelessly enjoyable works of fiction ever written. He brilliantly captures...

This unique puzzle combines the fun of a jigsaw with the intrigue of a county ball as you read the clues and figure out the logic to build the final image. Get lost in the world of Jane Austen with this unique puzzle, which combines the fun of a jigsaw with the intrigue of a county ball as you read...

Step into the world of the Irish wit, poet, and dramatist Oscar Wilde. Spot scenes from all across his works, including The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Happy Prince, alongside key figures from Wilde's life as you learn about his incredible creativity and the tragic life story that has made him an LGBTQ+ icon....

The Night Library is no ordinary library. Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections – the books of deceased famous writers: the books they wrote, the books that inspired them, the books they loved. All Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books. However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with...

The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads them where she will, to the place where they're needed most ... the place where the perfect book will find its way home. Now Mim has arrived in wonderful Venice,...

The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell offers a humorous and insightful glimpse into the world behind the shelves of The Bookshop, Wigtown—Scotland's largest second-hand bookshop. Nestled in a beautiful, rural town by the sea, the shop boasts 100,000 books spread over a mile of shelving, complete with twisting corridors and roaring fires. It seems like a paradise for...

Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympiad! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is at it again! This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first ever Library Olympics. Will it be fun? Like the commercials say...HELLO? It's a Lemoncello!...

A magical adventure to delight the imagination. A curl-up-on-the-sofa snuggle of a debut from a uniquely talented author. Eleven-year-old Tilly has lived above her grandparents’ bookshop ever since her mother disappeared shortly after she was born. Like the rest of her family, Tilly loves nothing more than to escape into the pages of her favourite stories. One day Tilly realises...

Don't read alone - get a Book Buddy! Book Buddies is a bookmark, an artbook, a quote book, and more. Book Buddies: Don't Talk to Me While I'm Reading! is a celebration of all things bookworm—from the sweet to the snarky, including puns, quotes, and other delights. A playful illustration of an owl in a library represents knowledge as power,...

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the remarkable life of Jane Austen, the English novelist, in this true story of her life. Little Jane grew up in a big family that loved learning, and she often read from her father's library. In her teenage years, she began to write in bound notebooks and craft her own novels....

Gather your crew and venture into the Shattered Plains! The Stormlight™ Starter Set contains everything you need to begin playing the Cosmere® Roleplaying Game. Everything in this set is designed to introduce new game masters to the Cosmere RPG and new players to the Stormlight™ campaign setting. The Starter Set was not available during the Kickstarter campaign. Starter Rules: Contains...

A gorgeous addition to your Shield of Sparrows displays, featuring everyone’s favourite trope: only one horse. Perfect for customers who are looking for more Odessa and Guardian goodness or simply artwork immortalising the “she rides with me” moment in romantasy. This officially licensed Shield of Sparrows puzzle comes in a book-shaped keepsake box complete with sprayed edges, beautiful interior art,...

Every Leigh Bardugo and Ninth House fan will need this stunning puzzle of Darlington and Alex for their shelves! With its stunning details and evocation of La Belle Dame sans Merci, this gorgeous puzzle is the perfect addition to all dark academia displays. This officially licensed Ninth House puzzle comes in a book-shaped keepsake box complete with sprayed edges, beautiful...

“It was a dangerous thing, mistaking relaxation for boredom.” - Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne This adorable puzzle of everyone’s favourite shop owners, Kianthe and Reyna, is the perfect antidote for boredom! Your customers will love piecing together this puzzle. They’ll be able to soar through the skies of Tawney alongside Visk, Ponder, and the baby dragons....

Add the Kingdom of Threads: Springtime in the Square Keepsake Puzzle to your romance displays for a pop of colour! Fans of the Dream Harbor series and romance readers alike will need to add this to their collections. This beautiful artwork brings Dream Harbor’s iconic town square to life, complete with a picnic from the Strawberry Patch Pancake House. This...

“Main Street was decked out for the holidays. Each shop had a wreath or a wintery display in the window...” - The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore This puzzle is for everyone who dreams of cosy winter nights in Dream Harbor. Every shop on Main Street is decorated for the holidays - from the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore to the...

“It was an ordinary day when Evie met The Villain.” - Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Your customers will relive the day Evie met The Villain every time they put together this gorgeous puzzle! The perfect activity while dreaming of villains and sipping some cauldron brew. Psst… did you spot Kingsley? This officially licensed Assistant to the...

Every aspiring writer needs this puzzle! Who wouldn’t love having three dragons as writing assistants? This is the perfect gift for both writers and fantasy readers. Anyone who loves to dream the day away will love assembling this puzzle. Add it to your writing or bookish gift displays for an extra touch of magic. This gorgeous bookish puzzle comes in...

Mr. Rabbit burrowed into the jungle, The absurd adventure is about to begin. This is Alice Tea Party, welcome back to the land of fairy tales. Rolife Alice’s Tea Store DG156 is a vintage-style DIY Miniature House from the Mystic Archives Series. We are all familiar with the story of Alice in Wonderland. The designer extracted the most well-known elements...

‘A tender story about grief and a wonderful love letter to bookstores and booksellers. This book will touch your heart!’ Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop ‘Enchanting and comforting all at once, this is a hug of a book.’ Jamie Pacton, author of Homegrown Magic * There’s magic in a book … Max always felt...

An exquisite literary anthology that celebrates life's comforts and joys, both big and small. Arranged thematically, this warm, cosy anthology concentrates on the things that make us happy. The Cosy Commonplace Book contains a rich selection of quotations from novels, letters and diaries, and poems from a wide range of writers including Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jackie Kay, Emily Dickinson, Jorge...

Professor Puzzle Little Women Puzzle Book is a 252‑piece, double‑sided jigsaw puzzle from the Jigsaw Library collection. Packaged in an attractive book‑shaped box, one side of the puzzle shows a beautifully illustrated scene from Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, while the other displays a corresponding extract from the story.This tickles the fancy of both book lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike,...

Designed by Pepper Raccoon, this bookmark will look super cute in your brand-new fancy books! The bookmark is made from black coated stainless steel with a gorgeous blue tassel, and measures approximately 6x2 inches. Not A Mourning Person Metal Bookmark is a delightful addition to any reading collection.

A Financial Times, TLS, Economist and New Statesman Book of the Year 2024 Can you remember the first time you fell in love with a book? The stories we read as children matter. The best ones are indelible in our memories; reaching far beyond our childhoods, they are a window into our deepest hopes, joys and anxieties. They reveal our...

Welcome to the ultimate TBR list! With meticulously researched book descriptions and hundreds of guided prompts and reading tips, The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge is an officially licensed, one-of-a-kind fan's guide to the Gilmore Girls universe and all 339 books referenced in the series. For fans of Gilmore Girls, one of the most dedicated ways to tap into the psyche...