Penguin's 2026 Christmas Picks

The Taper Man by Nick Harkaway, renowned for his bestselling take on George Smiley, returns with the iconic spy hot on the trail of a traitor at the top of American intelligence. It is 1965, and the Cold War has never been colder. The Circus, the secret centre of British intelligence, has one prized asset left in Moscow: a senior...

The unmissable new adventure from Sunday Times bestseller, Conn Iggulden, set in the brutal world of ancient Rome. A Roman slave has further to fall than most... AD 46. The Roman Republic has become a true empire, stretching from Egypt to the seacoast of Gaul. Sixty million people live under its rule—slaves, citizens, noblemen, and emperors alike.

Step into the heart of Paris with this lush and thrilling dark academia fantasy that follows a young alchemist running from a dark past—perfect for fans of Ninth House and Blood Over Bright Haven. An ambitious alchemist must uncover her university's dark secrets while trying to escape her mysterious past in this electrifying and atmospheric debut. 'A triumph of a...

A young woman stands trial for the murder of her adoptive parents and must uncover the truth before she's silenced for good. A gripping legal thriller perfect for fans of Judge Stone, John Grisham, and Karin Slaughter. The evidence is overwhelming. But what if it hides the truth? When Janelle Thompson takes the stand accused of murdering her adoptive parents,...

A special 50th anniversary edition of a Richard Scarry classic, featuring eight pages of never-before-seen sketches as well as a letter from Huck Scarry, son of Richard Scarry! Busiest People Ever! celebrates 50 years in 2026! Follow all the busy people who keep Busytown running smoothly. All your favourite friends are here — Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sergeant Murphy, bumbling...

'Tis the season to have a jolly Christmas with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends in this chunky pull-the-tab board book. Each page of this board book has been thoughtfully designed with chunky pull tabs on each page that encourage little ones to join in and read aloud. Perfect for getting very little hands, preparing them for the joyful festivities...

The next hilarious new story in the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks series. From hilarious mega-bestselling author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story in the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Pack your bags, and put on your helmets, for Lottie's latest hilarious diary! She's off on a once in a lifetime skiing holiday - what could possibly go wrong?! Amber has...

Help Spot pick out the perfect Christmas tree in this lift-the-flap pop-up book! It's almost Christmas, and Spot and his family need a Christmas tree! Toddlers will love lifting the flaps on every spread to help him pick one out, take it home, and put on all the decorations, before enjoying the pop-up Christmas tree on the final page. Celebrate...

Celebrate Christmas with Spot in this new 4-book Little Library! Join Spot as he celebrates Christmas! Spot's Christmas Little Library is a festive collection of four chunky mini board books. Each book is full of Christmas fun, including decorations, food... and presents, of course! With sturdy pages and a handy slipcase to keep the books together, this set is the...

The fourth and final volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash Sunday Times number-one bestseller follows the scientific and industrial revolutions, as rapid advances transform society, reshape capitalism and propel us into the technological age and the dawn of AI. Until 1500 AD, Homo sapiens had reached a plateau in medical, military and economic...

Peter Rabbit: Nature Tales invites you to join Peter Rabbit and friends in a collection of brand-new adventures that celebrate the great outdoors. From racing rafts across the lake and building dens in the snow, to midnight feasts and crawling through tunnels underground — join Peter and his friends as they have fun and make mischief wherever they go. This...

Discover everything there is to know about your favourite KPop Demon Hunters, Rumi, Mira and Zoey, in this Official Annual. Based on the global sensation KPop Demon Hunters - Netflix's most-viewed film of all time! This official KPop Demon Hunters annual is packed with amazing activities that bring you closer to your favourite characters. Can you help the Golden hit-makers...

'Tis the season for Hairy Maclary, Slinky Malinki and all the rollicking gang, with this Christmas colouring book packed with fun, festive colouring scenes and puffy stickers! Head out the gate and into the festive season with Hairy Maclary and all the gang! This fun Christmas colouring book comes with over 50 puffy stickers for children to use however they...

A brand-new contemporary, heartwarming middle grade adventure from the iconic Jacqueline Wilson. A funny, heartbreaking and hopeful story of one girl's resilience, from the author of the bestselling Tracy Beaker series. Esme Pepper's mum would do anything for her, including trying to steal the expensive dolls house that Esme desperately wants. When Mum gets caught, Esme has to go into...

Play along with Bluey and Bingo as they discover silly walks to make tidying fun! This is a finger puppet book that is great for babies and toddlers. Bluey and Bingo have to tidy up their pillow fort - how will they make this fun? Play along with Bluey and Bingo and help them with their silly walks, so tidying...

It's Christmas Eve in the Heeler household, but how will Santa get in to deliver the kids' presents without a chimney? The best-selling Christmas book, Verandah Santa, is now available as an interactive lift-the-flap story. Play along with the Heeler family as they prepare for Christmas Eve with a game of Verandah Santa! What presents will they get this Christmas?...

After Dad eats her last chip, Bingo gets three chances to put Mum and Dad in dance mode, but she is still sad. Everyone keeps taking things from her without asking! Find out how Bingo is really feeling in this 2-button sound book. Press the YES and NO buttons when you spot them in the story. Are you ready to...

A beautifully illustrated edition of international bestseller, Haruki Murakami's, meditation on memory and family. It's the accumulation of insignificant things that has made me the person I am. In this meditation on memory and what makes us who we are, Haruki recalls his relationship with his father. When Haruki was six, his father took him on a bike ride to...

True and tender stories from a master. The pressure inside the house changes. The shutters give off long stuttering bursts like submachine-gun fire. You tell yourself that this is it. Every few minutes now, you think the place will explode. And you wonder where you’ll go if it does. You have no idea that your neighbours’ window has blown in, that...

The new novel from the Booker-shortlisted, internationally bestselling author of There Are Rivers in the Sky and 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World. In One Brief Moment All Eternity is an astonishing new novel by the bestselling, prize-winning novelist Elif Shafak. Spanning decades and continents, from revolutionary 19th century France to Istanbul, Egypt, and Beirut, it is a...

Le Chiffre. Dr No. Goldfinger. James Bond has faced them all. But now the world is changing, and even 007 has no idea what’s coming for him… It starts with a murdered agent in the Saudi desert. Only a traitor could have known enough to bring him down. But even James Bond can’t guess at the secret that was worth...

Daughter of the Tempest by Braidee Otto is the much-anticipated epic romantasy sequel to Songbird of the Sorrows. In this thrilling instalment, Princess Aella and her best friend become the kingdom's most-wanted fugitives. Songbird. Traitor. Runaway. Heroine. Aella is on the run. Abducted by the very person she risked everything to save, she is branded a traitor and has no...

The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson features true enemies to lovers, murder as a love language, and a blistering romance. It's the intoxicating global bestseller you won't be able to resist. To err is human. To avenge is Divine. Every person Harlow Carrenwell kisses dies, and that's the way she likes it. The poison-lipped youngest daughter of Lunameade's magical founding...