LITERATURE
The Library of Lost Maps Not strictly a coffee table book, but definitely an edition that would look extremely handsome in your home – if you ever put it down, that is! Set to be one of the season’s big sellers, The Library of Lost Maps is a non-fiction book by James Cheshire, Britain’s only professor of geographic information and cartography, documenting his three-year academic voyage through a long-forgotten map library found in the heart of University College London. The uncovered collection of papers and charts illuminates forgotten periods in history, which in turn shed new light on geopolitical relationships, complex trade routes and our scientific understanding of the world. However, maps aren’t just for navigation: they also reveal a lot about ourselves and the state of the world at large, which Cheshire explains with his trademark infectious enthusiasm for his chosen subject. Perfect for reading in small bursts between naps, or simply whiling away the short winter days gazing at the information-laden illustrations, this book is guaranteed to delight anyone with even a passing interest in politics, geography or travel – and will load you up with facts to fascinate those around you for the entirety of the festive season. JAMES CHESHIRE
A special something for the little bookworms in your life KIDS’ BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS
Puffin Books’ Clothbound Collection
One Christmas Wish KATHERINE RUNDELL
You Choose Christmas
PIPPA GOODHART AND NICK SHARRATT
VARIOUS AUTHORS
A Rundell book is a sure-fire hit in any season. This special Christmas tale, exquisitely illustrated by the artist Emily Sutton, is full of all the imaginative twists and unexpected magic that make the award-winning writer’s books so fondly beloved. Not to be missed!
A spectacular seasonal adventure for readers aged three and up, this beautifully illustrated book allows little ones and their older sidekicks to celebrate Christmas in their own way. Another brilliant book from local writer Pippa Goodhart and star illustrator Nick Sharratt.
Earlier this year Puffin marked its 85th anniversary and, as part of the celebrations, the imprint rereleased eight modern classics of children’s literature in tactile, yellow, cloth- bound hardback editions. Choose your favourite and bestow it on your kiddo (or keep it for yourself!).
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