CULTURE CLUB
Funny, joyful and packed with deliciousness: gift this alongside their favourite treat
FOR GARDENERS
supporting characters. It’s superb – and not to be missed. Add a Tamagotchi to double up on the retro gaming vibes – and to ensure your friend takes an occasional break from this unputdownable book.
HOW TO GROW THE FLOWERS BY CAMILA ROMAIN AND MARIANNE MOGENDORFF The first book by self-taught London flower growers Camila and Marianne – better known as Wolves Lane Flower Company – is a practical guide through the process of sowing and growing flowers for celebrations, or simply to enjoy around your home. Packed with hard-learned tips and advice, it gives the added bonus of tuning you into nature – add organic (or better yet, hand-saved) seeds and you’ve created a blooming (sorry) good gift!
FOR ROMANTICS
BOOK LOVERS BY EMILY HENRY
Now out in paperback, this smash-hit romance follows work-obsessed literary agent Nora and her heavily pregnant sister on a trip to sleepy Sunshine Falls, a world away from the whirl of their beloved Manhattan. All the classic big city to small town tropes are present – spotted and smirked at by keen-eyed editor-in-waiting Nora – but does her hard veneer make her immune to their charms? And why does she keep bumping into gifted editor (and work nemesis) Charlie? Hilarious, heart-warming and hugely enjoyable.
FOR POLITICOS
BORIS JOHNSON: THE NEVERENDING TORY: THE ADVENTURE WHERE YOU TAKE BACK CONTROL BY IAIN HOLLINGSHEAD
FOR THOSE HUNKERING DOWN
An Iain Hollingshead project is always a treat, and this latest is no exception: The Neverending Tory is a grimly hilarious choose-your-own-adventure romp where you play as Prime Minister Boris Johnson and have to make some tough decisions. Avoid the pitfalls and, who knows, you might find yourself leading the Tory party back into the EU in 2024 – or better still, starring in the hit musical Boris on Broadway . Don’t forget to include a pack of popcorn for whatever drama unfolds next at No 10…
WINTERING BY KATHERINE MAY An essential manual for anyone who wishes they could hibernate. Katherine May’s book of essays on rest and retreat through difficult times has helped thousands of readers navigate darker months with purpose and hope, and discover the positive twists on gloomy mornings and longer nights. May’s next book on reawakening your sense of wonder is due in the spring. Bundle with a thick pair of socks or cosy blanket for true wintertime bliss.
FOR EVERYONE
TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW BY GABRIELLE ZEVIN A sure-fire hit for all readers, this sweeping novel about the entwined lives of two game makers is a beautiful tale of friendship, love and play – and the cost of creativity. The two young friends grow up, make new acquaintances and start to find their way through the burgeoning computer game industry. They also reference some of the best games of the past few decades, which – if you spent hours of your youth in front of consoles or PCs – almost feel like
FOR FOODIES
THE JOY OF SNACKS BY LAURA GOODMAN
Another brilliant book from food writer Laura Goodman, this brightly coloured collection of recipes, lists and essays paying homage to the simple snack will help your pals fill those moments between meals and celebrate the little delights life offers. Funny, joyful and packed with deliciousness: gift this alongside their favourite treat for a guaranteed winner.
GIFT OF A GOOD BOOK Pop along to one of the city’s delightful bookshops to browse the seasonal selection and pick out a new favourite for the bibliophile in the family
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