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A gift beyond words.

National Book Tokens and Bookily gift cards can be spent in bookshops and online.

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Hi! We're National Book Tokens, the gift card that empowers readers to choose the books they want to read from the bookshops they love. 📖

For more than 90 years, our beloved gift cards have been sold and accepted in bookshops across the UK and Ireland.

nationalbooktokens.com

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Get set for shimmering holiday magic ✨

Indulge in a deliciously dreamy diversion with fake-dating rom-com The Christmas Fling from Lindsey Kelk. To add extra sparkle to your festive reading, you could win a signed copy of the book and a Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar.

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November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Booklovers, it's almost time! 🎉📚

#HiddenBooksGame returns Thursday 13th November 2025. 🔎
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Booklovers, it's almost time! 🎉📚

#HiddenBooksGame returns Thursday 13th November 2025. 🔎
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
⏰ It's the final countdown! ⏰

Not long left to submit your entries for #BBC500Words, the UK's largest children's story writing competition 🎉✍️

Remember: spelling, punctuation and grammar don't count, it's all about the creativity!

bbc.co.uk/500words.
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Booklovers, it's almost time! 🎉📚

#HiddenBooksGame returns Thursday 13th November 2025. 🔎
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🚨 ATTENTION, STORYWRITERS 🚨

It's your last week to submit for the UK's largest children's story writing competition! ✍️✨

Competition closes 9pm Friday 7 November 2025. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words.
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Vote for your favourite books of the year... and win €100 of National Book Tokens 🏆🎉

Celebrating the very best of Irish writing across 19 categories — this year’s Irish Book Awards shortlist is a true showcase of Ireland’s exceptional literary talent.

Cast your vote now 🗳️
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November 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Witch way to the bookshop? 🧙👀

Halloween is here, and we're head over heels for these boo-tiful displays! 👻🎃

Pay your local bookshop a visit today and discover the wickedly wonderful treats they have in store 📚

#ChooseBookshops
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The UK's largest children's story writing competition is open for entries #BBC500Words! 🎉

Not sure where to start? We've got a treasure trove of exclusive writing advice from all your favourite children's authors to help inspire the budding young creative in your life ✍🔍

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October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We 🧡 bookshops: brimming with heart and integrity...

We’re delighted to have author @philearle.bsky.social join us to share what makes bookshops magical for him 📖✨

#ChooseBookshops
October 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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We 💛 bookshops: special and magical places...

As the #IrishBookWeek festivities continue, we’re delighted to have author Paddy Donnelly join us to share what makes bookshops feel brilliant for him 📖✨

#ChooseBookshops @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social 📚
October 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Packed with dynamic energy and irresistible characters, our new Manga Heroes National Book Token is sure to thrill manga mega-fans.

We're delighted to give away £50/€60 and an electrifying book bundle of brilliant titles, handpicked by artist @sonialeong.bsky.social.

Enter now: buff.ly/QTxgrlH
October 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Discover 10 empowering children's books that celebrate confidence and creativity 📖💪🏾 🎨🌷

Lanisha Butterfield joins us to recommend her favourite books for children; from fun and empowering picture books to fiction that celebrates children's different experiences of belonging 📚

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October 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Irish Book Week may be drawing to a close... but brilliant Irish bookshops are a joy to explore all year round! 📚 🎉

We're sharing just a few photos from our team's recent trip to Ireland, and the treasure trove of bookshop delights that they discovered ✨

How have you celebrated #IrishBookWeek?
October 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We 💛 bookshops: special and magical places...

As the #IrishBookWeek festivities continue, we’re delighted to have author Paddy Donnelly join us to share what makes bookshops feel brilliant for him 📖✨

#ChooseBookshops @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social 📚
October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Author @oonaf.bsky.social's This Interim Time (@lilliputpress.bsky.social) is a poignant meditation on memory, family, and the brief windows of life we share with those we love.

This #IrishBookWeek, Oona joins us to share some of her favourite books about grief.

Read now: buff.ly/1wwAtgh
October 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
We’ve helped bring the joy of reading back to school libraries! 📚✨

Thousands voted in our big schools prize with @readforgood.bsky.social - and five schools each won £1,000 to #rebuildthelibrary💛

Discover the winners: buff.ly/AnynKIi
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🎉 Our new 2025 gift card range is here 🎉

We’re proud to offer a glorious range of gift cards for every reader, on every occasion… and joining the ranks this year are four fabulous new designs!

✨ Mint and Gold
🦡 Badger Books
🦸🏻 Manga Heroes
💙 And Bluey!

Look out for them in your local bookshop 👀
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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October 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The perfect blend: coffee and a good book ☕ 📖

We're giving away a copy of The Dublin Coffee Guide (@lilliputpress.bsky.social), along with a French press and coffee from Bailies Coffee Roasters in Belfast – the perfect treat to enjoy with your new #IrishBookWeek reads.

Enter now: buff.ly/BSnNzUb
October 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The #BlackBritishBookFestival 2025 is in full swing 🎉🙌🏾

We’re proud to be sponsoring the Children’s Zone for another fantastic year of celebrating Black British storytelling excellence ✍🏿✨

Come visit our stall at the bustling Barbican Centre today before 5pm 🤩

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October 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This #IrishBookWeek, we're delighted to feature some of Ireland's finest authors and their exceptional books. ✨

Win a bundle of five titles, a Wrights of Howth food hamper, and a €50 National Book Tokens gift card to spend in your favourite bookshops.

Enter now: buff.ly/BSnNzUb
October 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎉 #IrishBookWeek is here! 🎉

We're celebrating Irish talent by shining the spotlight on incredible Irish authors, poets and illustrators...

...and, of course, the wonderful wealth of Irish books and bookshops! 📚 🙌

Keep your eyes on our feed this week for competitions, reading lists and more ✨
October 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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