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19 Brilliant Books for Celebrating National Book Lovers Day
By Sophie Carter - 16th July 2025
It's that time of year where bookworms cosy up and grab their favourite paperbacks in celebration of National Book Lovers Day. Saturday 9th August is a day dedicated to the sheer joy of reading, whether your passion is fiction, non-fiction, or anything in-between. If, like us, you love to peruse a great book selection and pick some top reads to get stuck into, this guide is packed with recommendations for books for every mood, from cookbooks to classic tales. We've compiled our top 19 hardback books to help you celebrate this wholesome day, so grab a cuppa, get comfy, and get ready to read!
What's a good book choice for a fan of classics?
For many book lovers, a timeless classic is a comforting choice. Even if you're well aware of the story, going back to your favourite historic literature is a great way to immerse yourself in the books you grew to love when your reading hobby first began. Finding yourself a stunning hardback version of a popular novel is a great way to rekindle your love for the story, and also provides a sweet decorative piece for your bookshelf or coffee table.
This Alice In Wonderland Classic Book is a magical adaptation of the story we know and love. Bound with a soft pink hardback, the illustrations across the cover and the inside pages tell the story all by themselves, with classic depictions of beloved characters such as The Mad Hatter, and Alice herself. A great choice for bedtime reading with a child, this sweet hardback version also makes a wonderful gift for lovers of classic literature, and will look simply stunning alongside other hardback classics such as this The Wind in the Willows Classic Book.
For classic poetry fans, an anthology packed with both recognisable and exciting new poems is a great way to immerse yourself in the power of poetry whenever the mood takes you. This A Poem For Every Night of the Year Book contains a wonderful selection of uplifting and emotionally stirring poems from well-known poets such as Wilfred Owen and Carol Ann Duffy, as well as some fresher voices. Ideal for snuggling up on a rainy day, each poem pulls on everyday emotions and the changing seasons, making it a truly thoughtful gift for poetry buffs of all ages.
3. A Poem For Every Night of the Year Book
What's a great book option for an adventure lover?
Losing yourself in an adventure-themed fiction book is a great way to distract from the stresses and pressures of everyday life. If you're less of a fiction fan and more of a lover of tips, facts, and information, a useful guide to travel and adventure can be just the thing to get your brain whirring. This British Cabins and Hideaways Book features a charming selection of exciting UK escapes for those who just want to explore. Packed with stunning photography of beautiful British scenery, this guide is great for flicking through when you're ready to take your next break.
These kind of books also make wonderful additions to your coffee table. Bound with a soft beige hard cover, simply pop it on your coffee table when you know guests are coming and will enjoy some light material while they're waiting for you to make a cuppa.
For a little extra travel-themed thrill, this 100 Weekends in Europe Book is fabulous for helping you plan a foreign getaway. If all you need is a little more inspo before you book the tickets and hop on that plane, let this book filled with vivid imagery of Europe city breaks be your guide to the best weekend of your life.
What's a great wellness book for lovers of self care?
If you're planning to take some time to settle down with a good book on National Book Lover's Day, what better category of book is there than one that promotes wellness and self care? Ensuring you take the time to breathe, let go of negativities, and concentrate on nourishing your body is so important, and having a manual you can grab to teach you the best ways to do this is essential. Treating yourself or a loved one in need to a helpful hardback full of tips to uplift, energise, and enhance everyday life is a great way to unwind, and ensures you're putting yourself first when it comes to your relaxation time.
For those into fitness, this Little Book of Yoga is a wonderful choice - packed with both classic and more advanced yoga moves to aid in everyday balance, energy, and emotional stability, this book also makes a great gift for those who adore a gentler form of exercise. Some people just need a gentle nudge towards an enriching outlook on life, and a book like this Kokoro Japanese Wisdom Book is ideal for just that. Following the adventures of Japanologist Beth Kempton, this book focuses heavily on answering life's big questions with simpler studies, and concentrates on the ultimate ways to use nature and the magic of life to ensure we're living our own lives to the full.
7. Kokoro Japanese Wisdom Book
What are some good hobby book options for busy readers?
For those with passions in areas other than reading, it can be helpful to combine the two hobbies. Reading a book filled with tips and advice on a project you're undertaking, or perusing the pages of a hardback filled with pictures and paragraphs to spark inspiration can be a fantastic way to unwind on National Book Lovers Day and beyond.
Green-thumbed readers will adore immersing themselves in a beautiful book centered around plants and nature, and this Houseplant Handbook is a great choice to get the creative juices flowing. Whether you're obsessed with breathing more life into your space and adding to your already huge collection of houseplants, or you're just starting out on your plant-mum journey, this book is filled with fab solutions, useful tips, and practical plant profiles to help you identify plants, choose which ones are right for you, and most importantly, keep them thriving.
For fashionistas and pop culture vultures, a curated coffee table hardback could be just the ticket to provide the chicest downtime session. Consider chunky manuals bursting with vivid imagery and fashion history titbits like this Icons of Style Taylor Swift Book - also ideal for gifting to the dedicated Swifties in your life.
10. Icons of Style Taylor Swift Book
What cool cookbooks can I buy for a food fanatic?
Out of every hobby, those who adore cooking tend to have one of the largest stockpiles of books. This is down to the sheer variety of the subject - from tempting tapas to bountiful bakes, recipe books are full of opportunities to explore, create, and taste. Whether you're someone starting out on your cookery journey and just keen to learn the basics, or you're always up for adding a few more books to your cookbook collection, a beautifully-designed book packed with recipes and imagery to get the tastebuds tingling will always be a winner.
For picky eaters with a desire to host, The Picnic Cookbook is the perfect choice. Filled to the rafters with fun, summery recipes ideal for garden dining, this book explores some classic British snacks, from tasty tiffin to the quintessential quiche. The charming gingham cover makes it perfect for propping up on the side of a country kitchen, too, and who doesn't love a brilliant book with an aesthetically pleasing cover? For a similar book with a more Mediterranean twist, this Tapas and other Spanish Plates Cookbook is ideal for creating a feast for family and friends. Whether you choose to flick through the pages while sipping a cup of coffee, or you want to get stuck in to trying out some recipes on National Book Lovers Day, this stunning Spanish cookbook makes for a riveting read.
Keen bakers will adore flicking through a timeless cookbook bursting with heartwarming recipes on a rainy day. After all, who doesn't love a comforting cake pick-me-up in that mid-afternoon slump? This Banana Breads, Loaf Cakes & Other Quick Bakes Cookbook is a fantastic introduction to the world of lovely loaf cakes. From muffins to brioche, this book has a recipe per page to help you create some cracking cakes, perfect for sharing with loved ones on Book Day and beyond.
What books are best for passionate pet lovers?
For most pet owners, curling up in a cosy spot with a good book and your furry bestie can be the best way to lift your spirits when you're feeling low. Choosing a book that centres around your favourite animal - whether fiction or non-fiction - is perfect for helping you feel both comforted and entertained. This The Cat Year Book is full of stunning illustrations of feline friends and the spiritual world. Combining a nationwide love for cats and their connection to spells and magic, this enchanting hardback is a stunning addition to a cat lover's bookshelf or coffee table.
When discussing books for pet lovers, we can't leave out man's best friend. Many dog owners love to read and learn more about their four-legged friends, and with a dash of comedy thrown in, this Be More Dog Book is ideal for gifting to a renowned dog lover to kickstart their pet book collection.
15. The Cat Year: Cats, Magic, Nature and Spells Book
16. Be More Dog Book
Notebooks and journals for doodlers and scribblers
Not everyone has to adore a novel or reading book to celebrate National Book Lovers Day. There are many different forms books can take in order to be appreciated. A good book for some contains blank pages, ready and waiting to be filled with doodles, drawings, mutterings, and musings from avid artists and authors. Many book lovers appreciate the power of a good notebook or journal, whether it's for organising your life, lifting your spirits, or just having a little fun. If you want to add some truly personal pieces to your desks, bookshelves, or coffee tables, consider grabbing a stunning notebook, and up your stationery game.
17. Starlit Shoreline Mindfulness Journal
19. Personalised Initials Blue Fabric Notebook
For those who prefer books for decoration
Despite being fantastic for immersing yourself in a different world or learning some new skills, books also make wonderful home accessories. Many like to stack books on a shelf or mantel, or select the most stunning hardbacks to sprawl across a coffee table, adding a wholesome vibe to a cosy home. If you fancy that heartfelt hardback vibe but you don't want to buy a book you're not planning to read, this sweet Ceramic Little Book of Flowers Vase is the perfect alternative.
We hope this guide has inspired you to build on your book collection in celebration of National Book Day, but if you're in need of further inspo, why not explore our great range of books and stationery, to help you create a cosy haven packed with pieces that uplift, inspire, and educate.
