Celebrate classic literature in miniature this Christmas, and for many years to come...
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Twenty-Four Books for Advent
A Book Lover's Countdown to Christmas
by Advent Authors
HARDBACK
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This beautifully crafted slipcase houses twenty-four exquisite miniature hardback books, each featuring a timeless festive tale. |
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With stories from literary giants like Charles Dickens, E. Nesbit, and Hans Christian Andersen, this book is a delightful Christmas countdown for bibliophiles to proudly display and treasure.
Each adorned with a gold loop, these charming little gems
also make wonderful Christmas decorations!
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*This particular advent calendar can't be sent to the US, why not take a look at these instead?*
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Advent Calendars 2026
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Preview the new arrivals in our Festive book selection!
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Stories for the 12 Days of Christmas
British Library Women Writers
by Lucy Evans (Editor)
PAPERBACK
The medieval Christmas was a twelve-day festival, commencing on December 25th and concluding on January 5th.
Through a curated selection of stories, this splendid collection revives ancient celebratory rituals. In these tales, ancient customs are mirrored by their 20th-century versions: courtly masques are re-imagined as pantomimes and feasts held in the Great Hall become convivial dinner parties.
Brimming with symbolic delights and introspection, this book is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas and welcome the new year.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
A Collection of Short Stories in Twelve Staves
by Susan Stokes-Chapman
HARDBACK
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From servants to the elite, lots of people in the snowy, vibrant village of Merrywake have a story to share as the Viscount’s Twelfth Night Ball gets closer.
Reminiscent of the traditional Christmas carol, this wonderful compilation of festive stories, is full of holiday joy and heart-warming characters. With a dash of mystery and romance, Susan Stokes-Chapman has crafted the perfect Christmas short stories collection.
This is the quintessential stocking stuffer, as cosy as a cuppa by a fire…
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A Christmas Memory
Little Clothbound Classics
by Truman Capote
HARDBACK
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In the Deep South of Capote’s youth, a boy named Buddy and his dear “aunt” Sook spent their days collecting pecans and whiskey to bake fruitcakes, make kites, and rise before dawn to prepare feasts. Unable to afford gifts, Buddy learns the genuine spirit of generosity from Sook.
In a stunning mini clothbound edition, this volume features short stories handpicked from Capote’s extensive body of work.
From nostalgic reflections on childhood to unexpected Christmas miracles and unsettling tales, these vibrant stories encapsulate the magic and the shiver of the holiday season, unveiling the darkness hidden within the festive gleam.
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The Case of the Christmas Kitten
Classic Tales of Feline Crime
by Various
HARDBACK
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Snuggle up by the fire for a new collection of holiday-themed cat mysteries penned by the masters of the genre, including Ruth Rendell and Dorothy L. Sayers.
This compilation of vintage detective stories, with a purrfectly festive feline twist, makes an excellent holiday present!
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A Christmas Carol
The Illustrated Edition
by Charles Dickens (author), Chris Mould (illustrator)
HARDBACK
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After turning down an invitation to his nephew Fred’s Christmas party, the old, ill-tempered, and unsociable Ebenezer Scrooge is ready for his usual miserly Christmas in his own cold and shabby residence.
However, that same evening, the spectre of his deceased former partner, Jacob Marley, materializes and warns him to anticipate visits from three phantoms…
Charles Dickens’ timeless tale is revitalized for a younger audience through Chris Mould’s stunning artwork, capturing the glamour and energy of a West End performance.
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Chill Tidings
Dark Tales of the Christmas Season
by Tanya Kirk (editor)
HARDBACK
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Welcome to this gorgeous, glittering new edition of the much-loved collection of Yuletide horrors…
With a blend of familiar ghost stories from renowned authors like Algernon Blackwood, Elizabeth Bowen, Charlotte Riddell, and L.P. Hartley, alongside forgotten works from the British Library’s archives, these tales introduce spectral entities and otherworldly intruders set to disrupt or participate in the most joyous season of the year.
The time has come to swing open the door and usher in the festivities!
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