Christmas begins with a book

From exploring the lost crafts of rural Britain to mixing the perfect cocktail, these books will help take your interests to the next level.

In seven years Jane's Patisserie has gained nearly 800,000 followers and inspired a bestselling book of simple – and simply mouth-watering – recipes. Here creator Jane Dunn explains how.

If chilled bones are what you want, chilled bones are what you shall have, in this mix of true crime and detective fiction for anyone in the mood for murder.

Ruth Ware, Abir Mukherjee, Lisa Jewell and more on the crime books that shaped them – and the genre itself.

For those looking to get a little weepy this year, we present fantastic romance novels from 2021 and beyond, guaranteed to sweep you off your feet while the turkey is roasting.

After the book equivalent of a mug of cocoa to read over the Christmas break? Here our are favourite cosy, comforting reads.

Get into the festive spirit early with our selection of Christmas and holiday-related reads.

This Christmas, treat someone to one of the greatest rib-ticklers ever written.

Looking for something to hang by the chimney? From quizzes to comedy to literary classics, these smaller reads are perfect.

Beautiful books from our most celebrated chefs to delight the food-lover in your life..

From Delia's turkey to Jamie's gravy, we map out the ultimate Christmas feast using recipes from our best-loved authors

Take your Christmas giving up a notch this year with our tips on making a book really stand out.

Caleb Azumah Nelson, Robin Stevens, David Damrosch and more on the books they return to during the festive season.

Make that dedication a memorable one with our guide to getting it right.

From race and gender inequality to mental health, here are books crammed with galvanising ways to make the world a fairer place.

Temperatures, sea levels and anxiety about the future of the planet are all on the rise. But how do you separate fact from fiction, and what can you really do to make a difference?

Christmas is the most exciting time of year for children, so why not add that extra sprinkle of magic with these beautiful Puffin picture books? There’s something for every little reader on this list.

Are you in need of some inspiration for that list to Santa this year? Then look no further, as we’ve compiled a selection of the best Puffin books for children aged six to eight.

From frosty tales and thrilling whodunnits to inspiring memoirs, we've picked out the best Puffin books for children aged nine to 12 to protect against disappointment on Christmas morning.