One of the few downsides of owning my own bookshop is that nobody buys me books anymore. They were always my favourite presents, the small but chunky parcel under the tree giving the game away. Fortunately, this guide should ensure that just about everyone else gets at least one book this Christmas. From weighty hardbacks to board books and stocking fillers, the Backstory team has been scouring our shelves all year for the perfect presents. But be warned: for every gift you spot, you’ll likely find something to add to your own list for Santa.

Browse our gift guide below. 

 

           Read our Christmas Gift Guide 

Discover all the books in our guide below

All Christmas Picks 

Fiction 

History & Politics 

Food & Drink 

Really Pretty Books 

Memoir and Sport 

Stocking Fillers 

Kids: Younger Readers

Kids: Older Readers 

Team Books of the Year