Journals

Drawing On Grief is a uniquely creative journal and mindful keepsake which draws on the soothing therapeutic power of drawing and creativity to help people navigate the pain of bereavement. In this moving book of self-help through art therapy, author Kate Sutton draws on her own experiences of losing a loved one to help others on this difficult journey, presenting...

Vincent van Gogh was one of the great Post-Impressionist painters. After admitting himself to the Saint-Paul Asylum following a severe mental health crisis, he recuperated by painting the asylum's garden. We are honoured to partner with Getty to bring Van Gogh's stirring Irises study to our collection.

The Bookshop in Wigtown is a bookworm's idyll—with thousands of books across nearly a mile of shelves, a real log fire, and Captain, the bookshop cat. You'd think after twenty years, owner Shaun Bythell would be used to the customers by now. Don't get him wrong—there are some good ones among the antiquarian porn-hunters, die-hard Arthurians, people who confuse bookshops...

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...

This is a beautiful guided journal for anyone who shares their life with a cat and wants to celebrate that bond. Filled with questions and reflections, this journal will help you tell your pet's story: from the day you met, through your shared adventures, to the quiet, everyday moments that mean the most. Designed spaces to add your pet's paw...

Are you ready to live a life of gratitude! Are you ready to live a life of gratitude but don't know where or how to start? The simplest and most effective way to begin your journey of gratitude is by rewiring your brain to look for the good that already exists in your life. When you focus on the good,...

The nifty-sized follow-up to the international bestseller Wreck This Journal - perfect for die-hard wreckers wherever they are in the world! Featuring dozens of new activities as well as some of the most popular prompts from the original, Wreck This Journal Everywhere will have you travelling the city streets and country byways, filling the pages with man-made and natural objects....

A beautiful, full-colour compendium of Derek Jarman's writing on nature, gardening, and life in Dungeness - with a Foreword by Tilda Swinton. "I planted a dog rose. Then I found a curious piece of driftwood and used this, and one of the necklaces of holey stones on the wall, to stake the rose. The garden had begun. I saw it...

A new selection of the letters of Che Guevara, from birth to death, revealing a new side to his personal and political life. Che Guevara was an inveterate letter writer and diarist throughout his short but extraordinary life. His letters and diaries are those of a master narrator, characterized by a brutal honesty, a remarkable lack of ego, a razor-sharp...

Kafka's letters to Felice Bauer were written between 1912 and 1917, during which time they were twice engaged to be married. This complex relationship, which coincided with a period of great productivity for Kafka, gave him both hope and strength, but gradually disillusionment and the onset of illness drove them apart. These letters remain as a monument to the inner...

2020 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD WINNER FINALIST FOR THE PUBLISHING TRIANGLE AWARD We Both Laughed In Pleasure: The Selected Diaries of Lou Sullivan is drawn from Lou Sullivan's meticulously kept journals, recording the life of arguably the first publicly gay trans man to medically transition. This landmark book narrates the inner life of a gay man moving through the shifting social,...

Follow your wildest dreams, big and small, with this inspirational journal that helps you discover what you really want out of life and how to make it happen. What’s on your bucket list? World travel, finishing your novel, finally learning to meditate? As long as you can dream it, you can make it happen. The Bucket List Journal is your...

When Frodo Baggins left the Shire, he embarked on an adventure that would shape Middle-earth. Inspired by one of the most celebrated film series of all time, our The Lord of the Rings Collection pays homage to each of these legendary films.

The design reproduced on this cover centres around a sensitive plant surrounded by other richly hued flowers, foliage and butterflies. The binding was used for The Sensitive Plant and Early Poems by Percy Bysshe Shelley and is a celebration of the creative spirit.

William Morris, a celebrated practitioner of the Arts and Crafts movement, believed that any decoration is futile when it does not remind you of something beyond itself. He was keen to use natural dyes in his textile production, as can be seen in this pink and pastel version of his Honeysuckle printed cotton design. This aesthetic philosophy is beautifully captured...

Record your grandmother's life story in this beautiful keepsake journal with 200 guided exercises and prompts that take her back through each stage of her life and its accompanying adventures. Whether called Nana, Grammie, or Grandma, grandmothers are a family's most-prized treasure, and their matriarchal wisdom, love, and support are needed and appreciated by every member. With a compassionate ear...

Drawing On Anxiety is a beautifully illustrated, interactive, timely and friendly art therapy journal designed to draw out, draw on and draw through in anxious times. Part memoir, part self-help and self-care, this creative journal full of guided prompts and grounding affirmations is a mindful, positive tool for exploring your body's natural response to stress. Illustrator and author Kate Sutton...

This handy journal showcases rarely seen concept art from My Neighbor Totoro, Studio Ghibli’s classic fantasy film about a family and their adventures with the strange and delightful creatures who live in the neighbouring forest.

This beautiful notebook features inspiring characters from Kiki’s Delivery Service, Studio Ghibli’s beloved fantasy film about a young witch finding her way in the world. With a cloth-bound, foil-stamped case, lined pages, and lay-flat binding, this notebook invites you to let your creativity take flight, like Kiki! Perfect for writers, note-takers, collectors, and animation fans alike. This makes an outstanding...

Continuing our partnership with animation giant Studio Ghibli, this soft plush journal features the beloved black cat from Kiki's Delivery Service. In Spring 2019, the Studio will be celebrating Kiki’s 30th anniversary!

Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human.

A beautifully designed guided journal for mum that invites our mothers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come The original give and get back journal - over 5 million copies sold worldwide This journal is a very special gift for your mum that she gives back to you, full of memories. It's...

Stories told are infinitely more useful than stories left untold. You were here on earth with your heart wide open. You lived. You loved. And then one day you wrote it all down. Can you please tell me a love story? Will you consider looking back on that wondrous and complicated and wild and hard and beautiful life of yours?...

2026 Michelangelo, Handwriting (Embellished Manuscripts Collection) Midi 12-month Horizontal Hardcover Flexi Dayplanner 2026 (Wrap Closure) by Paperblanks showcases the genius of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), renowned as one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance. The planner features a reproduction of a handwritten letter, capturing the passion and artistry of one of humanity’s greatest artists. On the back cover, you’ll find...

The perfect gift for parents - fill in together, keep forever Capture every giggle, snuggle, and magical moment with this beautiful memory book. Created by Liana and Koazy (@liana_jadee), the heartwarming mother-son duo adored by over 17 million fans worldwide, this unique book is a fun and joyful way for parents to jot down the little and big moments that...

Discover your father's life story with this gorgeous keepsake journal filled with over 100 prompts. Whether he's been there for emotional support or to add humour to any situation, your father has played an important role in your life. Now, you can get to know the people, experiences, and stories that shaped the man he is today. A Father's Life...

Oliver Sacks, one of the great humanists of our age—who describes himself in these pages as a 'philosophical physician' and an 'astronomer of the inward'—wrote to an eclectic array of family and friends. Most were scientists, artists, and writers, even statesmen: Francis Crick, Antonio Damasio, Jane Goodall, W. H. Auden, Susan Sontag, Stephen Jay Gould, Björk, and his first cousin,...

Supercharge your confidence daily with this guided journal that is a companion to The High 5 Habit to help "settle your body, clear your mind, and fill your spirit." Supercharge your confidence daily with this guided gratitude journal that is a companion to the global #1 bestseller The High 5 Habit from Mel Robbins, best-selling author, #1 podcast host, and...

An Observer, New Statesman, Financial Times, Irish Times and Scotsman 2021 Non-Fiction Highlight 'Searing yet beautiful ... less a hot take than an astute manifesto for what matters most in life, as well as in medicine.' - Rachel Clarke, author of Breathtaking: Inside the NHS in a Time of Pandemic and Your Life in My Hands 'Well written, often entertaining...

This science-backed guide helps readers to find what genuinely makes them happy and discover the power of positive psychology. With reflective exercises and prompts, readers can explore their progress and express their thoughts, feelings, memories, and intentions. Topics include how to cultivate healthy habits and heal emotional wounds, as well as expressing gratitude and setting attainable goals. Breathe Happiness Journal...

In Letters of Note: Dogs, Shaun Usher brings together a delightful collection of correspondence about our canine friends, featuring affectionate accounts of pups' playful misdemeanours, heartfelt tributes to loyal fidos, and shared tales of remarkable hounds. Includes letters by: Clara Bow, Bob Hope, Charles Lamb, Sue Perkins, Marcel Proust, Dodie Smith, Gertrude Stein, E.B. White & many more

The thirteen letters collected by Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton offer intimate glimpses into her life in Bath and Chawton, as well as her visits to London, with many details finding echoes in her fiction. Brought together in this book, these artefacts make a delightful modern-day keepsake of correspondence from one of the world's best-loved writers. In their celebration...

This reading journal is for those who like big books 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 format. 'A really good book';...

This reading journal is for those passionate about the heroes and heroines of their books 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...

This is your space to nurture the most important relationship you will ever have – the one with yourself.Explore your depths, uncover your truth and embrace your story with the help of Vex King and Kaushal, the bestselling authors of The Greatest Self-Help Book (is the one Written By You).The husband and wife duo are back with a six-month daily journal...

One of the Top 10 "Books We Love" - Fresh Air The definitive edition of Emily Dickinson's correspondence, expanded and revised for the first time in over sixty years. Emily Dickinson was a letter writer before she was a poet. It was through letters that she shared prose reflections—alternately humorous, provocative, affectionate, and philosophical—with her extensive community. While her letters...

The Positively Awesome Journal is packed with creative and colourful activities designed to help you find your sunshine and focus on self-care. In this journal, illustrator, author and self-care advocate Stacie Swift will encourage and equip you with the insights and tools you need to brighten even the greyest days. With her refreshingly honest and down-to-earth attitude to positivity and...

Hosts of the hit podcast Reading Glasses bring you the only reading journal you’ll ever need, designed to help book lovers read, rant, and reflect with undeniable ease. No stress. No pressure. Brea and Mallory, passionate bibliophiles, and hosts of the Reading Glasses podcast are not too shy to admit that the book-lovers community can easily get a bit snobby...

Your journey to self-growth and emotional well-being starts here! This immersive journal takes you on a transformative journey of personal growth. The carefully crafted prompts will enable you to delve deeper into the profound challenges that shape daily life. The Shadow and Light Journal has been thoughtfully created to help you reflect, re-think, and rediscover things about yourself and your...

Elegantly designed journal based on the work of Wayne Dyer, including inspirational quotes, writing prompts, and exercises guiding you toward a fulfilled and joyful life. Use the visualisations, meditations, and exercises in this inspiring journal to open up to success, potential, and freedom, and discover your soul's true calling. Success and inner peace are your birthright. You are a child...

Agatha Christie’s Complete Secret Notebooks brings together for the first time Secret Notebooks and Murder in the Making, two volumes that explore the fascinating contents of her 73 notebooks. This includes illustrations, deleted extracts, unused ideas, two unpublished Poirot stories and a lost Miss Marple. When Agatha Christie died in 1976, aged 85, she had become the world's most popular...

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2022: ENTERTAINMENT A MAIL ON SUNDAYS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 Alan Rickman remains one of the most beloved actors of all time across almost every genre, from his breakout role as Die Hard's villainous Hans Gruber to his heart-wrenching run as Professor Severus Snape, and beyond. His air of dignity,...

This series of war novels from Vintage Classics presents eight powerful stories about the horror and waste of war—each a passionate plea to prevent its repetition. Here is a twentieth-century woman in close-up, coping with the tragedies and upheavals of women's lives from the First World War to Greenham Common and beyond. This is the edited diary of an individual...

Published to coincide with the release of the film Bright Star, written and directed by Oscar Winner Jane Campion (The Piano, In the Cut), starring Abbie Cornish (Elizabeth: The Golden Age) and Ben Whishaw (Brideshead Revisited, Perfume). John Keats died aged just twenty-five. He left behind some of the most exquisite and moving verse and love letters ever written, inspired...

The moving story of the life and work of novelist Virginia Woolf, revealed through her own letters to those closest to her. Virginia Woolf is considered by many to be one of the greatest British writers and one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century. As well as writing her novels, Woolf was a tireless correspondent, penning as many...

The 1660s represent a turning point in English history, and for the main events—the Restoration, the Dutch War, the Great Plague and the Fire of London—Pepys provides a definitive eyewitness account, along with lively descriptions of his socialising, his amorous entanglements, his theatre-going and music-making. Unequalled for its frankness, high spirits and sharp observations, the diary is both a literary...

In this second volume of diaries from one of Australia's greatest writers, we see Garner in love; asking herself questions about relationships, individuality, morality and contentment. This volume illuminates the inner life of a writer with all its turmoil and joy. Why should it be any different from any other love affair? Why shouldn't it run through its phases, wither,...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARDS LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 STELLA PRIZE A gorgeously written reflection, set in Tasmania, on motherhood, farming, nature and home. In my mind I walk over the land. I run my hands through the grass as if it were the hair on my head. I dig my fingers into the dirt as if...

Connect to your deepest self with this illustrated guided journal that uses daily oracle card readings in a 40-day process toward profound personal growth. Write, reflect, and create as you discover the power of oracle cards for personal growth and for reclaiming your magical connection to the universe. International best-selling author Colette Baron-Reid guides you through all you need to...

An iconic bestseller, The Motorcycle Diaries is Che Guevara's account of his youthful adventures travelling around South America on his motorcycle. "All we could see was the dust on the road ahead and ourselves on the bike, devouring kilometres in our flight northward" In late 1951, Guevara and Alberto Granado set off on the 500cc Norton they nicknamed La Poderosa...

Introduction by Amit Chaudhuri; translated by J.A. Underwood Walter Benjamin - philosopher, essayist, literary and cultural theorist - was one of the most original writers and thinkers of the twentieth century. This new selection brings together Benjamin's major works, including One-Way Street, his dreamlike, aphoristic observations of urban life in Weimar Germany; Unpacking My Library, a delightful meditation on book-collecting;...

The king of gonzo journalism's most scorching work for Rolling Stone “It would not do to be found in the desert under these circumstances—firing wildly into the cactus from a car full of drugs.” Fear and Loathing at Rolling Stone showcases the evolution of a writer through his work at the magazine that he helped to put on the map....

The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the world’s greatest storytellers, now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters, with revealing new insights into The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of the languages and history of Middle-earth as recorded in The Hobbit, The Lord...

A collection of letters from John le Carré, one of the greatest British novelists of our time, and a fabulous letter writer, spanning decades from his childhood to the Cold War to his final years. John le Carré was one of the greatest novelists of his generation but also had an extraordinary life, from his childhood with a con man...

Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son is a timeless collection of witty, wisdom-laden missives penned by fictitious entrepreneur John Graham to his son, Pierrepont. As the head of Graham & Company, a thriving pork-packing enterprise in early 20th-century Chicago, Graham dispenses practical advice on business, life, and character. Through a series of letters, readers are welcomed into a...

A unique combination of memoir and artistic biography, interspersed with original artworks, from the acclaimed artist and author of Self-Portrait. We are both painters. We can connect to each other through images, in our own unvoiced language. But I will try and reach you with words. Through talking to you I may come alive and begin to speak. Celia Paul...

The expanded edition of the million-copy-selling TikTok phenomenon takes you on an even deeper journey of self-discovery and reflection. Burn After Writing by Sharon Jones is a unique and intimate journal that invites you to engage with over 150 additional prompts and questions designed to free your creativity and facilitate personal exploration. Modern life is inundated with constant streams of...

Escape to new worlds and find your next book bestie. Here is your new book bible. Record your favourites and your DNFs, review your reads and play a round of Book Bingo. And more. This journal will hold everything you need to fuel your reading obsession.

Healing AF, crafted by the raw, relentless, creative force of nature that is Janelle Ginestra, founder of Naughty Girl Fitness (10M+ followers across social!), is your safe space to unravel, rebuild, and rediscover your strength along your healing journey. It’s bold. It’s empowering. And it’s ready to get sh*t done! This isn’t your sweet little healing journal. It’s your wake-up...

An incredible book that helps to unlock your life lessons. Dr Lalitaa Suglani, @dr.lalitaa A creative, compassionate and loving guide. Dr Tasha Bailey, @realtalk.therapist Prepare to go on a journey of self-exploration with the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Vibes, Good Life and Healing is the New High, Vex King and social media star, Kaushal, as the husband...

In 1950, V. S. Naipaul travelled from Trinidad to England to take up a place at Oxford University. Over the next few years, letters passed back and forth between Naipaul and his family—particularly his beloved father Seepersad, but also his mother and siblings. The result is a fascinating chronicle of Naipaul's time at university; the love of writing that he...

A luminous memoir from the Holocaust writer, Alison Leslie Gold, told through a series of letters to the living and the dead. Alison Leslie Gold is best known for her works that have kept alive stories from the time of the Holocaust, stories of courage and survival—most famously her Anne Frank Remembered, co-authored with Miep Gies (who risked her life...

Rediscover your creativity – one gentle moment at a time. From the creator of @dearelaineco, Dear Drawing Diary is a beautifully illustrated interactive art journal designed to help you slow down, unwind, and reconnect with your creativity. Part sketchbook, part diary, and part art guide, it invites you to draw directly onto its pages, turning the book into a personal...

A guided junk journal that turns the scraps of everyday life into a one-of-a-kind keepsake. A Year of Me is a 52-week guided junk journal for collecting the parts of your life that usually disappear — ticket stubs, half-written notes, the receipt from a really good day. Whether you’ve never touched a glue stick or already have a drawer full...

A revelatory new volume of Robert Frost's correspondence, illuminating one of America's most renowned poets at the height of his literary fame and the depths of personal tragedy. By the late 1930s, Robert Frost had achieved bona fide celebrity. He won his third Pulitzer Prize for A Further Range, published in 1936, and he had become an in-demand lecturer nationwide....

An absorbing, tantalising journey into the private world of Elena Ferrante. - The Guardian For readers of My Brilliant Friend, this collection is an invitation to Elena Ferrante's workshop. Gathering more than two decades of letters, essays, reflections, and interviews, it reveals the ideas, experiences, and obsessions that shaped one of contemporary literature's most celebrated voices. Ferrante reflects on the...

Only edition in print Bedridden and wracked with pain, the German poet Heinrich Heine was visited one day by an attractive young German woman, Elise Krinitz, who had come to Paris to give the poet a few sheets of music from an admirer of his poetry. Heine called her Mouche, because she wore a seal that was embellished with a...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND DARING FOLLOW-UP TO INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON WANT 'A love letter to the community built by Want and the natural next step on our collective journey towards sexual liberation' GLAMOUR 'Am I a bad person? Or am I allowed to wonder “what if”?’ ‘Is this kind of desire simply something people feel but don’t speak about?’...

The Private Diary of Pope Francis is the most personal, vulnerable, and extraordinary book by a Pope ever published. Gain unparalleled insight into the mind of Pope Francis through the personal diary he maintained during his years in the Vatican, expressing his most intimate hopes and fears, questions, and struggles. What goes on in the heart and mind of a...

Two Hearts, One Story by Jeffrey Mason is a heartfelt journal designed to deepen your intimacy, connection, and love. Join the official Hear Your Story Collection and be the couple whose love is grounded by respect and friendship. Laugh together, and share everything without reservation. This is your chance to write your story and celebrate all the love that you...

The perfect gift for every family kitchen! The Official Hear Your Story Collection The perfect gift for every family kitchen! Family recipes are more than directions on how to cook. They are a connection to the generations that came before and to those who will follow. Cooking and enjoying these dishes ignites our memories and bonds us to past precious...

Celebrating Olivetti's legacy of modern design, the Olivetti Studio journal cover features artwork and visual motifs drawn from the brand's historic advertisements for office devices. Known for blending functionality with striking mid-century style, Olivetti elevated the everyday tools of work and creativity. This journal continues that tradition with a clean layout ideal for notes, planning, or brainstorming, all wrapped in...

Celebrate the enduring legacy of the Olivetti Lettera, one of the most beloved portable typewriters of the 20th century and a lasting symbol of creativity, travel, and thoughtful communication. This beautifully crafted journal features artwork drawn from original Olivetti Lettera advertisements, blending vintage graphic design with modern functionality. With a clean, minimalist layout and a durable, elegant cover, it offers...

This celestial journal offers an elegant space for you to write down your thoughts, jot down your lists, or doodle your dreams. It features dot-grid pages with write-in datelines, and twelve illustrations of zodiac constellations from an extraordinary sky atlas in the collection of the American Museum of Natural History's rare book library. A journal to gift or treasure.

Her father is a vain, foolish baronet, obsessed with his lineage but so careless with money that he is obliged to quit his ancestral seat. Her sister is a fretful invalid with a good-natured husband and two disobedient sons. She herself falls in love with a handsome naval officer, and he with her, but her proud family consider his status...

The Long Weekend is a Sunday Times bestseller, offering a richly detailed and wildly entertaining social history of the English country house in the 1920s and 1930s. Venture behind closed doors to uncover the secrets of life in the interwar country house... During the 1920s and 1930s, as the sun set slowly on the British Empire, England's stately homes concealed...

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a classic of children's literature. His unmistakable illustrations and the tale’s collective ideas on the human condition continue to captivate and inspire imagination in readers of every age.

Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) was an iconic cultural figure who left a lasting mark on the art world through her self-portraits. Frida has been an inspiration to generations, not only artists and art lovers, but anyone who has suffered through tragedy. She is a powerful symbol of resilience, creative defiance, and emotional honesty.

Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) was an iconic cultural figure who left a lasting mark on the art world through her self-portraits. Frida has been an inspiration to generations, not only artists and art lovers, but anyone who has suffered through tragedy. She is a powerful symbol of resilience, creative defiance, and emotional honesty.

Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) was an iconic cultural figure who left a lasting mark on the art world through her self-portraits. Frida has been an inspiration to generations, not only artists and art lovers, but anyone who has suffered through tragedy. She is a powerful symbol of resilience, creative defiance, and emotional honesty.