HUMOUR, NOVELTY & GIFT Humour, novelty & gift Arcturus
The Book Lover's Journal Felicity Forster 1st June, pb, £12.99, 9781398847910 Document your reading journey with this compan- ion for any book lover. Filled with helpful prompts and reflections and a great self purchase or as a gift for an avid reader in your circle.
Atlantic Books
Much Ado About Numbers Rob Eastaway 3rd April, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781805460299 Fascinating new take on the world of Shakespeare.
Avon
Over the Sea to Skye Sue Moorcroft 5th June, pb, eb, £9.99, 9780008740559 Third book of The Skye Sisters trilogy.
The Stand-in Dad Jake Williams 24th April, pb, eb, £9.99, 9780008740665 Joyful story about found family, unexpected bonds and the courage to embrace love’s true colours. For fans of Mike Gayle and Ryan Love.
Chambers
Words From Hell Jess Zafarris 27th February, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781399808217 From bodily functions to the dirtiest insults to war and weaponry to illicit substances, this book goes where no dictionary has dared go before.
Chartwell
National Parks Journal Editors of Chartwell Books 20th March, pb, £10.99, 9780785846697 Charming 160-page journal is perfect for recording thoughts and creative ideas.
Chronicle Books
The Cat Operator's Manual
Queen Olivia III 27th March, pb, £10.99, 9781797232324
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Get the most out of a domestic cat with this helpful and handy Cuddle Unit 5 operating instruction manual.
Cider Mill Press
True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t Shane Carley 24th April, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781400341450 Astonishing collection of facts is so wild and unexpected it seems like pure fiction. Discover the craziest stories, facts and trivia about your favourite celebrities, movies, music and more.
Floris Books
Your Elsa Beskow Baby Book Elsa Beskow 24th April, hb, £19.99, 9781782509325 Treasure and record the milestones and special moments of a baby’s early years with this beautiful memory book, illustrated throughout with vintage artwork.
Fourth Estate
The Phoenix Pencil Company Allison King 3rd July, hb, eb, £16.99, 9780008700843 A young woman unearths a lost Shanghai pencil company and a hidden family ability which could mend lost connections and alter her life path forever.
Frances Lincoln
RHS Desk Diary 2026 8th May, diary, £14.99, 9781836002222 Week-to-view illustrated in colour with a selection of botanical illustrations, sourced from the collection held in the RHS Lindley Library.
Royal Horticultural Society Pocket Address Book 8th May, address book, £8.99, 9781836004967 Royal Horticultural Society Desk Address Book £14.99, 9781836004974 Illustrated with selections from the Lindley Library.
Gemini Adult
1001 Dad Jokes Geoff Tibballs 5th June, pb, £7.99, 9781802472691 Bumper collection of some of the most excruciating dad jokes ever told— cheesier than a four- cheese pizza.
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Non-fiction
Puzzles From the Upside Down Roland Hall 13th March, hb, £12.99, 9781802472707 More than 600 questions to test fans’ knowledge of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things.
Hardie Grant Lucky
Megan McKean 13th February, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781761450945 Illustrated collection of 50 symbols of good fortune from around the world, from four-leaf clovers to the rabbit’s foot.
What Selena Says 8th May, hb, £8.99, 9781784887476 Words of wisdom on love, friendship, self-confidence and creativity in an inspiring collection of the actress and pop queen’s best quotes.
What Maya Angelou Says 8th May, hb, £8.99, 9781784887544 Suggests 50 simple acts, from giving words of encouragement to extending a helping hand, with accompanying illustrations.
HarperCollins
More Rubbish Pet Portraits Hercule Van Wolfwinkle 10th April, hb, eb, £10.99, 9780008720698 Due to popular demand, the Sunday Times best-selling author is back with a second collection of “ultra realistic”’ pet portraits.
Imperial War Museums
Wartime Postcard Book 3rd May, postcards, £14.99, 9781912423941 A collection of 30 postcards drawn from IWM’s extensive collection of Second World War posters.
Victory Flip Book 1st May, pb, £4.50, 9781912423897 Using rare archival footage from IWM’s unique collection, this flip book brings to life the celebrations of VE Day.
Kaddo
A Cabinet Full of Medicinal Plants 6th February, cards, £14.99, 9781836001638 Practical card deck, prepared by the Royal
Botanic Gardens Kew, pinpoints the perfect plants to improve health and wellbeing.
Grand Prix Trivia Game Frank Hopkinson 6th March, Cards, £14.99, 9781836002895 Puts racing knowledge to the test with a fast-paced trivia game on three difficulty levels.
Luath Press
Teach Yourself Doric Douglas Kynoch 30th March, pb, £8.99, 9781912147694 Though written in the style of foreign language book, this is designed to amuse those already familiar with the speech patterns of North-east Doric.
OH SERIES
Little Books hb, £6.99, 97810354 The Little Book of Mother's Love 6th February, 19845 Celebrates the uncon- ditional affection a mother feels for her family. The Little Book of Rebel Women 6th February, 22371 Motivational words from powerful women. The Little Book of Super Dad 8th May,22562 Celebration of the heroic humour and heart- warming moments of fatherhood. The Little Book of Epic Dad Jokes 8th May, 22586 Pocket-sized tome of eye-rolling humour. The Little Book of Grandmother's Love 6th February, 22821 In praise of the love that only a grandmother can give.
Omnibus Press
John Shuttleworth Takes the Biscuit Graham Fellows 6th March, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781915841308 Songwriter and presenter presents a crumbly selection of songs and stories.
Quadrille
What Taylor Says 8th May, hb, £8.99, 9781837833856 Wisdom, humour and life lessons from the world’s biggest pop star in an unoffical collection.
Quercus Publishing
My Animals and Other Animals Bill Bailey 5th June, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781529436181 In his first memoir, much- loved comedian shares stories of his life—and the animals he has met along the way.
Tommyinnit's Guide to Survival Tom Simons 10th April, hb, eb, £16.99, 9781529442229 The ultimate survival guide to life covers everything from a zombie apocalypse to friends turning evil. Tommy’s got your back.
Quiller Publishing
Belt Up: Thelwell's Motoring Manual Norman Thelwell 14th July, pb, eb, £16.99, 9781846894244 Norman Thelwell (1923-2004) remains one of Britain’s favourite artists and cartoonists. This reissue is his entertaining look at driving and car ownership.
No Dogs on the Bed John Holder 14th April, hb, eb, £10.99, 9781846894329 New-format
edition. Imaginative selection of humorous and meticulously illustrated cartoons.
Rock Point
Southern Wisdom Emily Welch 10th July, hb, £14.99, 9781577154747 Charming book of wit full of illustrations and explanations.
National Parks 2026 Weekly Planner 22nd May, hb, £16.99, 9781577155072 Eighteen-month planner.
Running Press Adult
How Not to Be a Basic Peasant Kristen Mulrooney 11th March, hb, £18.99, 9780762487936 Helpful illustrations inspired by medieval art in a guide to keep one slightly better than one’s peers, even without achieving royal status.
Smith Street
The Little Dream Journal Tzivia Gover
3rd April, hb, £15, 9781923049840 Record dreams in an attractively bound journal and learn how to unharness their secrets in waking life.
Summersdale
Dad in a Million 13th March, hb, eb, £6.99, 9781837994755 Bursting with heartfelt quotes about the joys and quirks of fatherhood.
You Are Amazing 10th April, cards, £8.99, 9781837994878 Sometimes we need a reminder of our own unique brilliance and this 52-card deck is here to do just that.
You Make Me Proud 10th April, cards, £8.99, 9781837994885 A reminder of our inner strength with playing cards.
How to Survive Retirement Kate Freeman, Ian Baker (illus) 12th June, hb, eb, £8.99, 9781837995110 Essential guide to navigating life beyond the nine-to-five. Hilarious book prepares recent retirees for the adventure of a lifetime.
How to Survive Being a Grandparent Kate Freeman, Ian Baker (illus) 12th June, hb, eb, £8.99, 9781837995134 Tongue-in-cheek tips to prepare new grandparents for the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime.
The Little Book of Funny Foreign Phrases 10th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781837995493 With a variety of sayings from around the world, this compilation will equip you to insult friends, proclaim your feelings and speak your mind in new and creative ways.
You're a Star 13th February, hb, eb, £7.99, 9781837995943 Stellar collection of heart- warming quotes and affirmations will allow the reader to say thank you to the person who shines especially brightly.
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life 8th May, hb, eb, £7.99, 9781837996193 Find the rainbow in every storm with this cheerful
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