Best Books for Christmas Gifts 2025 – Top Waterstones Picks for Every Reader
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From gripping thrillers and award-winning novels to beautifully illustrated hardbacks and joyful festive stories, these are the top books to buy from Waterstones this Christmas, guaranteed to delight under the tree.
Join Britain’s best-loved cook, Mary Berry, as she celebrates her 90th birthday with a career-spanning collection of iconic, fuss-free recipes for every occasion.
The Cooper's Chase gang are back in the fifth page-turning instalment of Osman's bestselling phenomenon, as a wedding guest in desperate trouble sets in motion an investigation involving cryptic codes and ruthless villains.
A gleeful festive romp from the bestselling children's author, Walliams' hilarious and exciting tale focuses on a Christmastime robbery at the world's most famous toy shop and the plucky store Santa and his son who must fight off the burglars.
The luminous sequel to Hart's bestselling romantasy Quicksilver finds Saeris desperate to close off the gateway to her magic before the power unleashed jeopardises everything. Exclusive Edition with bonus content.
J.K. Rowling's pseudonymous crime series returns with another compelling mystery for Strike and Ellacott, as the discovery of a body in a silver shop vault sets a labyrinthine investigation in motion.
Boxset with the first book, Life On Earth, signed in each set David Attenborough’s Life Trilogy is a complete introduction to the animals and plants found on Earth. The three books – published to accompany the classic BBC TV series – are essential reading for anyone interested in the Natural World.
From a childhood in the wilds of Quebec to penning some of the seminal works of modern fiction, the peerless Margaret Atwood details the twists and turns of her remarkable life in characteristically elegant and insightful prose. Exclusive Edition with extra author images under dust jacket and hand-written note from Margaret Atwood to readers.
Richly evocative of a Provençal summer, Steeds' masterly 1920s-set novel focuses on an enigmatic painter, the young journalist set on penning a piece on him and the artist's niece who harbours an unexpected secret.
The creators of beloved sitcom Gavin and Stacey reflect upon the genesis, success and legacy of their iconic show in this warm, funny and revealing volume. Signed Edition - signed by both authors - a Standard Edition is also available.
One of the milestones of horror fiction -now available in a gorgeous hardback edition from renowned design studio MinaLima - Mary Shelley’s masterful Gothic novel about a zealous scientist and the tragic creature he gives life to remains an ever-chilling exploration of ambition and responsibility, cruelty and revenge.
The life-affirming follow up to mega-selling former Waterstones Book of the Year The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Mackesy's exquisitely illustrated volume finds our four friends navigating both literal and metaphorical dark clouds. Signed Exclusive Edition with violet real-cloth quarter bind, updated cover illustration, exclusive dedicated page, satin ribbon and printed with Charlie's handwritten script - An Unsigned Exclusive Edition is also available.
Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the 180th anniversary of A Christmas Carol with this irresistible clothbound edition.
An enthralling page-turner from the author of the bestselling The Da Vinci Code, The Secret of Secrets finds symbologist Robert Langdon plunged deep into the mysterious past of Prague, trying to solve the disappearance of the woman he loves.
The mega-selling personal development guide that is accessible and relatable, The Let Them Theory is packed full of essential tips for moving on from things you can't control in order to build a contented and authentic inner life.
From the bestselling author of the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart series comes an enthralling story of myths and murder in Hollywood, as a student seeks to prove that Tinseltown's most infamous deaths were actually killings committed by the devil. Exclusive Edition - includes exclusive UK content. Other special finishes to be announced. - A Standard Edition is also available.
A new selection of Dylan Thomas's greatest stories taking us through the landmarks of the year, in an irresistible Little Clothbound Classics edition. For a boy growing up in an ordinary town in Wales, summer is 'always radiant, rainless, lazily rowdy and skyblue', and it always snows at Christmas.
