Humour, Novelty & Gift Chronicle Books Humour,
Novelty & Gift
August Books
How to Con Friends and Manipulate People Geraint Anderson
2nd July, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781835984567
How to find “success” by embracing your inner psychopath.
British Library
The Philosophy of Sheds Alex Johnson 5th May, hb, £12.99, 9780712355841
At a time when it feels like every year buildings get larger and more impersonal, sheds remain a beacon of ergonomic simplicity. What exactly can a shed be?
CapyFun
Cream Boba Capybara notebook Helen H Wu 3rd March, notebook/ blankbook, £8.39, 9781967999019
Compact A5 size, bubble tea design, soft vinyl cover, 120 lined pages, perfect for journalling or sketching.
Chartwell Books
Never Have I Ever 9th July, pb, £12.99, 9780785849353
The ultimate game of secrets, stories and laughs.
End of Life Planner 30th July, pb, £12.99, 9780785849360
Preserve your voice, protect your choices and pass on your legacy.
3,001 Would You Rather Questionss 19th March, pb, £12.99, 9780785848851
Packed with creative and original prompts, this is a good way to spark laughter, conversation and bonding.
Money Mastery 23rd April, pb, £12.99, 9780785848875
Simple, effective tools to make budgeting, saving easy.
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Agatha Christie Seek-and-find Sarah Dvojack, Chrissy Williams
19th March, pb, £16.99, 9781797226255
Put your little grey cells to the test with devilishly puzzling mysteries.
Star Wars Dad Jokes Strikes Back Kelly Knox, Johnny Sampson (illus)
30th April, hb, £10.99, 9781797244037
You’d want your dad to be in a galaxy far, far away after this little lot.
Clarkson Potter
‘Tis Thee, Not Me Clarice Tudor 5th May, hb, £15.99, 9798217034499
Acerbic, illustrated guide to the pitfalls of dating in medieval and modern times by a viral star.
Countryman Press
Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe Hayley Deroche
23rd June, hb, eb, £17.99, 9781324112044
The humourist who coined the term “sad beige mum” presents a tongue-in-cheek guide to the neutral aesthetic sweeping nurseries everywhere.
Elliott & Thompson
Brush Your Teeth and Look Out for Lions Tegan Phillips
2nd July, hb, eb, £14.99, 9781783969425
Big-hearted story of Phillips and her family as they set out to cycle the length of Africa. Brought to life by her personal sketches.
Epic Ink Books
Series Epic Journey pb, £14.99
Beautifully illustrated guides for tracking all kinds of adventures. Bird-Watching Bucket List Keith Paluso 26th March, 9780760399903 The Golf Bucket List Jeff Lesson 21st May, 9781577158905 The Dog Lover’s Bucket List Haley Young 4th June, 9781577159117
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Non-Fiction Expanse
Official Peanuts Postcard Collection Charles M Schulz 9th April, postcard pack, £14.99, 9780008784829
All Schulz’s beloved characters, from Snoopy napping on his doghouse to Lucy and her wise (and not-so-wise) words from her psychiatry booth.
Fourth Estate
Serious Pleasures: The Life of Stephen Tennant Philip Hoare
18th June, pb, eb, £14.99, 9780008760304
With unparalleled insight into Tennant’s bizarre and outrageously eccentric life, Hoare presents a superb biography that reflects an age of intellect, indolence, narcissism and pure style.
HarperCollins
Bookshop Cats Daphne du Meowier 9th April, hb, eb, £10.99, 9780008710200
Photo collection of cats from bookshops around the world and a celebration of the havens they create with their doting staff.
It’s a Tough Job Being a Dog Iain Welch
12th March, hb, eb, £10.99, 9780008795382
Sweet watercolours artwork and soulful captions prove that being man’s best friend is no walk in the park.
HarperNorth
A Little Bird Told Me Matt Sewell 12th March, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780008781590
Featuring 52 quirky watercolour drawings and a linguistic curio for every week of the year.
Headline Welbeck
Off With His Head Megan Coles 30th July, hb, £10, 9781035439065
Explores 100 ways to get rid of a man by taking inspiration from the unusual methods throughout medieval history.
Kaddo
Shakespeare’s Dramatic Duos Bethan Davies,
Alice Lindstrom (illus) 19th March, cards, £14.99, 9781805700814
Travel Tarot: A Deck and Guidebook for the Journeys Ahead Jeff Hinshaw 12th February, cards, £20.99, 9781837586967 Open yourself to new adventures with Travel Tarot, a beautifully packaged 78-card deck and guidebook offering travel-inspired meanings, rituals and destination suggestions. Perfect for travellers seeking mindfulness, insight and inspiration.
Macmillan
Around the World in 80 Murders Gareth Moore, Laura Jane Ayres
4th June, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781035097357
Puts memory skills to the test by challenging players to reunite Shakespeare’s most famous couples in this matching game for lovers of literature and theatre.
The Fantastical Safari Kristjana S Williams (illus) 7th May, jigsaw, £16.99, 9781805701781
Step into a wonderful world of animals with this 1,000-piece puzzle by a celebrated artist.
Kew
Weird Plants Chris Thorogood 1st April, hb, £18, 9781842468562 Updated for 2026 is updated in a striking new format.
Lonely Planet
Travel Journals 12th March, diary, £17.99, 97818375899
Practical accessory that makes the perfect gift for the globetrotter in your life. With ample space for mapping out itineraries. Green 75
Blue 82 Pink 99
Nostalgic puzzle book set in the Golden Age of crime fiction.
Searching for F*cks to Give Caitlin Peterson
26th March, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781037400964
Seek-and-swear activity books for those adults who need to let off steam.
Macmillan Collector’s Library
All the Dogs of My Life Elizabeth von Arnim 7th May, hb, eb, £10.99, 9781035064205
Tantalising glimpse into the life of Elizabeth von Arnim told through the lives of the many dogs she owned from childhood to old age.
Macmillan Collector’s Library Weekly Planner 9th July, hb, £10.99, 9781035072217
Dateless diary for book lovers and stationery fans.
The Road Ahead Zachary Seager 2nd April, hb, eb, £10.99, 9781035069477
Gorgoeous graduation gift offering advice, inspiration and encouragement from some of our greatest writers and thinkers.
Michael Joseph
Dear Mum, I Love You Alice Williams, Daniel Bunyard (ed)
5th March, hb, eb, £12.99, 9780241802533
Illustrated, interactive book in which to collect and share cherished memories with mum.
Michael O’Mara Books
New Holland
Trumpisms 2nd February, pb, £6.99, 9781760798482
Always quotable, Trump keeps on giving. His daily barrage of quotes, brinkmanship and one-upmanship is all detailed in this book.
OH
The Little Guide to Guinness 5th February, hb, £6.99, 9781035433391
The world’s most famous pint and a symbol of craftsmanship, heritage and tradition.
Series
52 Things to Do With a Pint James Steen
26th February, hb, £12.99, 9781789298802
Blending history, humour, recipes and random brilliance, 52 Things to Do with a Pint is a practical and ingenious guide to getting the most out of your favourite brew.
The Little Books hb, £6.99, 978103543 The Little Book of Irish Wit & Wisdom 5th February, 3407 Sharp quotes, classic jokes and timeless charm from a culture famous for its storytelling, humour and poetic soul. The Little Book of Bridesmaids 7th May, 3520 From calming chaos to fixing heels—a joyful tribute to the bride’s best crew. The Little Book of Wedding Speeches 7th May, 3537 Entertaining celebration of the laughs, tears and unforgettable toasts of the big day. The Little Book of the USA 5th March, 4855 Bite-sized journey through the country’s history, culture and iconic moments. The Little Book of Easter 5th February, 6507 From chocolate and bunnies to spoon-rolling races and egg-hunts. The Little Book of Supergranddad 2nd April, 6552 Evergreen wisdom from the family sage. The Little Book of Cheesy Dad Jokes 2nd April, 6569 Groan, groan and groan again. The Little Book of Supermum 5th February, 6859 No matter where you live or what language you speak, motherly wisdom is universal.
Osprey
D’you Hear There Richard Harris 7th May, hb, eb, £9.99, 9781472876188
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