Our Books of the Year for 2024 will let you travel through history to meet medieval and Tudor kings and queens, get the inside scoop on a remarkably daring rescue mission and have a newfound admiration for paintings in the Dutch Golden Age.

You will learn about present-day preservation efforts on a duck station off the coast of Norway. You will venture into the world of food with two of the best food writers in the country and you will dive into refreshing and honest poetry about navigating today’s often overwhelming world. You will learn more about how marvellous hares are and the history of gardens from Garden of Eden to pandemic window boxes.

And you will discover the poignant history of a friendship between two great war poets and how creative work helps humans to get through even the darkest of times.

The Siege by Ben Macintyre

Hardback | £25 | Chosen by Rosamund

“Behind the scenes story of the Iranian Embassy siege in 1980. Effectively the first ‘live streamed’ SAS operation as told by the master of non-fiction.”

Henry V by Dan Jones

Hardback | £25 | Chosen by Vicky

“Fast-paced and immediate, this long-awaited biography makes for a thrilling and page-turning read. Written by a master of his subject.”

The Place of Tides by James Rebanks

Hardback | £22 | Chosen by Sarah

“The story of a quietly magnificent woman and the ancient family tradition she is trying to bring back to life and protect. Truly awe-inspiring.”

A Thousand Feasts by Nigel Slater

Hardback | £20 | Chosen by Sarah

“Warmth oozes off the pages as you dip in and out of this heavenly book. Cosy up and treat yourself to Slater’s stories and small joys.”

Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton

Hardback | £18.99 | Chosen by Rosamund

“Never sentimental, this remarkable memoir tells of the author’s experience of saving and raising an orphan leveret.”

The Garden Against Time by Olivia Laing

Hardback | £20 | Chosen by Sarah

“Memoir, history, political debate and gardening tips all combined into one book. Laing explores the garden in art, literature and life to create a thought-provoking read.”

Nights Out At Home by Jay Rayner

Hardback | £22 | Chosen by Jen

“Think: having your favourite foodie friend round for a kitchen supper and a glass of wine – a delicious read 🙌“

Lobster by Hollie McNish

Hardback | £18.99 | Chosen by Nina

“A fun collection of unconventional poetry, full of McNish’s pithy observations about life. There’s no-one quite like her.”

Soldiers Don’t Go Mad by Charles Glass

Paperback | £10.99 | Chosen by Vicky

“Fascinating, terrifying, heartbreaking; Glass’ work is an astonishing testament to unsung heroism at Craiglockhart.”

Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I by Tracy Borman

Paperback | £12.99 | Chosen by Sarah

“Never before studied together, Borman’s expertise and enthusiasm shine through every page of this impeccable work.”

Thunderclap by Laura Cumming

Paperback | £12.99 | Chosen by Rosamund

“A family memoir, primarily that of the author and her painter father, framed against a love of the Dutch Golden Age. You will never look at a painting in quite the same way.”

Hitler, Stalin, Mum & Dad by Daniel Finkelstein

Paperback | £10.99 | Chosen by Rosamund

“Finkelstein hits a powerful balance between broader historical significance and the very personal in this family memoir lived under two dictators, Hitler and Stalin.”

We hope that our Books of the Year help you solve some of your Christmas gifting dilemmas. However, if you’re still in need of some help do contact us and we will be happy to help.