Christmas Gift Guide 2025

Christmas is fast approaching, and at The Willoughby Book Club we're excited for the festive season! The Christmas tree is up, the office is decorated, and the Santa hats are firmly on our heads as the book elves select titles for you and your loved ones!

If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the gifting options out there, we invite you to make yourself a lovely cuppa, have a sit down, take a well-earned deep breath, and explore some of the gorgeous gifts available from the Willoughby Book Club this Christmas.

The ultimate treat for the book lover in your life!

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Each tin is gift wrapped in our special Christmas paper and filled with thoughtful seasonal touches:

A Willoughby Christmas card ready for your message
Hot chocolate sachet
Mini milk chocolate bar
Mini candy canes
Mini stroopwafel
A Willoughy Bookmark
A Willoughby mini Reading Notes notebook
A Willoughby pen
A literary quote postcard

You’ll also find a welcome card explaining their gift and a gift code contained inside, inviting the recipient to share their reading tastes so that our team can handpick books they’ll love, month after month.

We will dispatch it the same day if ordered before 11AM GMT (if not, it will be dispatched the next working day.)

24hr and 48hr tracked options are available at checkout.

Seasonal shipping may affect delivery times.

Only UK Shipping available on the festive gift tin.

How do the subscriptions work?

To understand how our subscriptions work, click here!

When will the first book be sent?

The first book will be sent within 5 business working days from the payment, then all the follow up books will be sent on the 1st of each month. The books typically arrive within 2-4 days from the dispatch date.

Our gift tins are dispatched within 24 hours (or the next working day if ordered over the weekend).

How do I choose my books?

We offer a fully curated service so all of your books will be chosen by one of our expert book selection specialists based on the information given to us when you purchase your subscription.

How do I know what books you will send?

The Willoughby Book Club aims to surprise and delight with every book we send. We carefully choose titles based on the preferences given when you purchase your subscription. We understand that not everyone enjoys the surprise element, so we also offer a spoiler service. If you opt into this service you will receive an email letting you know what we have selected, giving you the option to ask us to choose again should you already own the book we have chosen. To join the spoiler service, please email hello@thewilloughbybookclub.co.uk for more information.

How do I join the spoiler service?

To join the spoiler service, please email hello@thewilloughbybookclub.co.uk for more information.

What if I receive a book I already own?

We will always do our best to introduce you to books and authors that you may not have tried or heard of, but we understand that you may receive a book that you already own or have previously read. Should this happen please get in touch via hello@thewilloughbybookclub.co.uk and we’ll happily send you a replacement.

My book hasn’t arrived, what do I do?

Firstly, we’re really sorry! All our books are sent out on the 1st of the month or the next working day. UK customers should receive their books within 2-4 working days, and International subscribers should receive theirs within 5-15 working days after dispatch. If you haven’t received your book by 10th of the month, please get in touch and we’ll arrange for a replacement to be sent.

If you have just placed an order, your first book will be sent within 5 business working days from the payment, then all the follow up books will be sent on the 1st of each month.

How do I redeem a gift?

Please click here and follow the step by step instructions. If you are struggling to redeem your gift please get in touch via our Live Chat service or email us on hello@thewilloughbybookclub.co.uk and we’ll be delighted to help.

Will my book fit through my letterbox?

The majority of our paperback books will fit through a standard letterbox. Some of our hardback titles and children’s picture books will be too big so you may need to collect these from your local sorting office. If you would like to leave us any delivery details or change your delivery address to a work address, please let us know.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes! We offer worldwide shipping with options for fully tracked or partially tracked services depending on the destination country.

Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.

Within the EU, shipping covers VAT and customs so you won't be charged anything additional upon receipt. Order totals are capped at €150 due to IOSS regulations, so are limited to 3 and 6 month subscriptions.

Outside of the EU, these orders may be subject to VAT and customs upon arrival.

Please contact us if you would like to purchase multiple subscriptions to the same address or if you have additional questions.

We have currently suspended the sale of new subscriptions to the United States as we navigate the new tariff regulations.

I would like the gift recipient to get the monthly tracking emails directly, Is that an option?

Yes of course! Just fill out the form here and we will change it. As we work a month in advance to get all of the books ready for the dispatch date, we can't guarantee that the change will be in place for the next package but it will definetly be in place for the following month.

I’ve moved, how do I update my address?

This isn’t a problem, speak to one of the team on our live chat feature or email us at hello@thewilloughbybookclub.co.uk and give us your updated address. We work a month ahead to make sure all of our books are ready to be dispatched on the 1st of the month so changes to your address will need to be given at least one month in advance. We can accommodate changes made closer to the dispatch date but please be aware these will incur an additional postage fee.

Can I update my subscription details and reading preferences?

Yes, you can email us at hello@thewilloughbybookclub.co.uk or use our live chat feature to update your reading tastes. We work a month in advance so changes to your subscription (including address changes) will need to be provided by the 1st of the month prior to dispatch.

I don’t know what my gift recipient likes to read, help!

Don’t worry! If you are unsure what the recipient likes to read, you can purchase either an email gift voucher or a gift tin. The lucky recipient can activate this themselves and tell us all about their reading tastes! Alternatively, you can contact a member of the WBC team who can talk through other options. I want something to give my gift recipient for a special occasion.

Can I get the first book early?

We can’t provide this service due to the volume of subscriptions we fulfil, however we do offer a printable gift certificate that is perfect to tuck inside a card! Alternatively, you can purchase one of our gift tins or email gift vouchers for the recipient to redeem themselves.

I'm an author and received an email about an opportunity for my book to be featured by The Willoughby Book Club. Is this legitimate?

No, all email communication from us will be from our official email addresses ending in @thewilloughbybookclub.co.uk and our team can be seen here.

If you are ever in doubt, please don't hesitate to contact us here and we will be happy to help!

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For 3, 6, or 12 months send your loved one a book each month picked just for them

We have a subscription for every type of reader

Swipe to see them all and pick the perfect one for your reader

Treat your book loving friend to a Fiction subscription, whereby they'll receive a beautifully wrapped book each month for 3, 6 or 12 months that has been selected just for them.

Such a nice surprise to arrive on their doorstep! Make it even more special by adding a Christmas card to let them know you're thinking of them, or pop in a bar of Love Cocoa chocolate too, because we all need reading snacks.

It's never too early to nurture a love of books and reading with your child.

Treat them to a gift of shared times, snuggles, giggles and requests for 'just one more story' with our Toddler subscription, and share in their delight as a parcel addressed directly to them arrives with a beautifully wrapped surprise book each month.

For the reader who loves a twist they never saw coming…Our Crime Book Subscription delivers gripping mysteries, clever thrillers and page-turning whodunnits straight to their door. Each month we hand-select a title to keep them guessing and eager for the next chapter. A brilliant gift for fans of dark plots, sharp detectives and stories that refuse to let you go.

For the teenage reader who’s looking for some new bookish inspiration. Treat your young person to the gift that will continue to inspire and delight for the coming 3,6, or 12 months! They’ll be hand-selected a book each month, tailored to their unique tastes. Are they a fan of romance? Fantasy? Crime? Adventure? We’ll have just the book that’s right for them!

Perfect for the all-rounder reader, the Bespoke subscription is an ideal gift for that person in your life who loves to regularly change their reading habits up, giving the recipient the choice of both fiction and non-fiction titles, which will be personally chosen by one of our Book Selections Specialists.

So, if they like a good old yarn as much as a biography, travelogue, history title, or the latest pop science book, you can rest assured that we will find some bookish treasures, just for them!

The perfect screen-free gift this Christmas!

Books are such an important part of a child’s happiness and wellbeing and it’s our pleasure to select books for a wide variety of budding, young readers. With the option of subscriptions for 3,6, or 12 months, we’ll send one book per month, direct to their door.

So, whether they are a confident, independent reader or in need of a little encouragement, we’ll meet them at their ability and surprise and delight them with each monthly pick!

There's always one friend or member of the family who aces the Christmas quiz or pub quiz! Keep their knowledge in tip-top form with a non-fiction book subscription for 3, 6, or 12 months.

Perfect for the wide-ranging reader with broad interests, it'll keep their minds fresh and their quiz score high. 

The perfect Christmas gift for a new mum!  The subscription includes a book specially chosen for Mum and a book for baby, because we believe it's never too early to discover a love of books! 

New mums deserve a reminder that they need a rest, and this is the perfect gift to encourage them to relax and enjoy some downtime with their little one. It's also a gorgeous way of saying that you love and cherish both them and the new baby, each month of their 3,6, or 12 month- subscription!

Is your giftee trapped in the office, but would much rather be out stomping across hill and dale? Or perhaps they are simply fascinated by the mystery and wonder of the world around them?

If the answer to either of these questions is 'yes!', this is the ideal subscription for them. We'll select a surprise title every month for 3, 6, or 12 months and send them direct to their door. Why not add the treat of a bar of ethically produced (and utterly delicious) Love Cocoa chocolate, too?

Make your ‘Couples’ gift stand out from the rest this year, with our special Couples book subscription! Each month, your chosen pair will receive one book each, picked especially according to their reading preferences.

Do they have widely different tastes? That’s no problem!

Let our Book Selections Specialists find the books for them! After all, there’s nothing more romantic than a shared love of reading.

Is there one person in your family who is the king or queen of the kitchen? Who spoils everyone with delicious meals and can whip up a cake at the drop of a hat? 

Keep them motivated and inspired to keep cooking great food by treating them to a Food and Drink subscription. Stretch their cheffing horizons with delicious recipes from around the world, delivered to their door each month. Choose from our 3, 6, 12-month options and if you’re lucky, you could be buying yourself the gift of home-cooked meals! 

What better way to remind your loved one to take a little time for rest and self-care than a carefully chosen book arriving to their door each month?

Simply select from our 3, 6, or 12-month options and we'll send a selection of titles as a reminder to prioritise their own wellbeing and to press pause for a while. What's more, every month they'll be reminded of you and your thoughtfulness!

"This was a Christmas Gift and I have loved it. All the books chosen by Olivia for me have been fantastic. Books I probably wouldn’t have picked for myself but I have so enjoyed them. I would definitely recommend the book club. I have so enjoyed looking forward to a new book every month."

"Best Christmas gift ever!

I have already receive and read my first book, delivery was quick and fuss free, the book was fantastic and not one I might have found alone.
Absolutely love that the book comes wrapped, and the bookmarks with who chose the book are a great touch!
Can’t wait to start my next one"

"I bought this subscription for my granddaughter for Christmas, she started school last September. In November I sent her the special Christmas selection to enjoy before the big event and they were perfect for her age group. She really loved them. So far the books she’s received this year gave really hit the spot, both with her and her parents. Also we love the fact that Eva gets her own post, that’s special!"