National Book Tokens
@nationalbooktokens.bsky.social
A gift beyond words.
National Book Tokens and Bookily gift cards can be spent in bookshops and online.
https://www.nationalbooktokens.com
National Book Tokens and Bookily gift cards can be spent in bookshops and online.
https://www.nationalbooktokens.com
#HiddenBooksGame is even more fun with friends!
Bamboozled? Whether you're playing as a team or individually, beat those tricky clues together – share with friends on social media (there are lots of people on our Facebook and Instagram sharing hints!) or WhatsApp.
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
Bamboozled? Whether you're playing as a team or individually, beat those tricky clues together – share with friends on social media (there are lots of people on our Facebook and Instagram sharing hints!) or WhatsApp.
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#HiddenBooksGame is even more fun with friends!
Bamboozled? Whether you're playing as a team or individually, beat those tricky clues together – share with friends on social media (there are lots of people on our Facebook and Instagram sharing hints!) or WhatsApp.
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
Bamboozled? Whether you're playing as a team or individually, beat those tricky clues together – share with friends on social media (there are lots of people on our Facebook and Instagram sharing hints!) or WhatsApp.
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
The answers are flowing fast…. 🌊
Can you dock at the right answer before time runs out? 🚣♀️
Hints in the comments, spoilers stay in the book! 😉📚
➡️ buff.ly/BExQ02V
#HiddenBooksGame
Can you dock at the right answer before time runs out? 🚣♀️
Hints in the comments, spoilers stay in the book! 😉📚
➡️ buff.ly/BExQ02V
#HiddenBooksGame
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The answers are flowing fast…. 🌊
Can you dock at the right answer before time runs out? 🚣♀️
Hints in the comments, spoilers stay in the book! 😉📚
➡️ buff.ly/BExQ02V
#HiddenBooksGame
Can you dock at the right answer before time runs out? 🚣♀️
Hints in the comments, spoilers stay in the book! 😉📚
➡️ buff.ly/BExQ02V
#HiddenBooksGame
Comfort food, Tuscan style 🤌
To celebrate the release of Amber Guinness' Winter in Tuscany, we're giving away a signed copy along with a Falcon Enamelware baking tray, bottle of Laudemio Frescobaldi olive oil, and £100/€100 to spend on Italian food. 🍝
Enter now: buff.ly/020SSo1
To celebrate the release of Amber Guinness' Winter in Tuscany, we're giving away a signed copy along with a Falcon Enamelware baking tray, bottle of Laudemio Frescobaldi olive oil, and £100/€100 to spend on Italian food. 🍝
Enter now: buff.ly/020SSo1
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Comfort food, Tuscan style 🤌
To celebrate the release of Amber Guinness' Winter in Tuscany, we're giving away a signed copy along with a Falcon Enamelware baking tray, bottle of Laudemio Frescobaldi olive oil, and £100/€100 to spend on Italian food. 🍝
Enter now: buff.ly/020SSo1
To celebrate the release of Amber Guinness' Winter in Tuscany, we're giving away a signed copy along with a Falcon Enamelware baking tray, bottle of Laudemio Frescobaldi olive oil, and £100/€100 to spend on Italian food. 🍝
Enter now: buff.ly/020SSo1
We know… the #HiddenBooksGame's only just jingled its way into the world. 🎁
But if you've already unwrapped all 20 clues, or closed the book on it (for now), we'd love to know your thoughts on this year's game, and help us to make it even better next year!
Take our survey: buff.ly/KJyqSNK
But if you've already unwrapped all 20 clues, or closed the book on it (for now), we'd love to know your thoughts on this year's game, and help us to make it even better next year!
Take our survey: buff.ly/KJyqSNK
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We know… the #HiddenBooksGame's only just jingled its way into the world. 🎁
But if you've already unwrapped all 20 clues, or closed the book on it (for now), we'd love to know your thoughts on this year's game, and help us to make it even better next year!
Take our survey: buff.ly/KJyqSNK
But if you've already unwrapped all 20 clues, or closed the book on it (for now), we'd love to know your thoughts on this year's game, and help us to make it even better next year!
Take our survey: buff.ly/KJyqSNK
Drumroll, please! 🥁
Our November Bookshop of the Month is the brilliant Afrori Books ✨
Afrori Books is a multi-award-winning bookshop in the heart of Brighton. They specialise in books by Black authors and are a part of a very vibrant community 🙌🏾
buff.ly/xYVFt5Y
#ChooseBookshops
Our November Bookshop of the Month is the brilliant Afrori Books ✨
Afrori Books is a multi-award-winning bookshop in the heart of Brighton. They specialise in books by Black authors and are a part of a very vibrant community 🙌🏾
buff.ly/xYVFt5Y
#ChooseBookshops
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Drumroll, please! 🥁
Our November Bookshop of the Month is the brilliant Afrori Books ✨
Afrori Books is a multi-award-winning bookshop in the heart of Brighton. They specialise in books by Black authors and are a part of a very vibrant community 🙌🏾
buff.ly/xYVFt5Y
#ChooseBookshops
Our November Bookshop of the Month is the brilliant Afrori Books ✨
Afrori Books is a multi-award-winning bookshop in the heart of Brighton. They specialise in books by Black authors and are a part of a very vibrant community 🙌🏾
buff.ly/xYVFt5Y
#ChooseBookshops
Feeling claw-strophobic because of this clue? 😼
Sharpen your wits and see if you can pounce on the answer! 🐾📖
Help a fellow booklover out… but keep it to hints, not spoilers!
➡️ buff.ly/BExQ02V
#HiddenBooksGame
Sharpen your wits and see if you can pounce on the answer! 🐾📖
Help a fellow booklover out… but keep it to hints, not spoilers!
➡️ buff.ly/BExQ02V
#HiddenBooksGame
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Feeling claw-strophobic because of this clue? 😼
Sharpen your wits and see if you can pounce on the answer! 🐾📖
Help a fellow booklover out… but keep it to hints, not spoilers!
➡️ buff.ly/BExQ02V
#HiddenBooksGame
Sharpen your wits and see if you can pounce on the answer! 🐾📖
Help a fellow booklover out… but keep it to hints, not spoilers!
➡️ buff.ly/BExQ02V
#HiddenBooksGame
🚨 LAST CHANCE to vote for your favourite books of the year 🚨
...and win €100 of National Book Tokens! 🎉
This year’s @irishbookawards.bsky.social shortlist is a true showcase of Ireland’s exceptional literary talent 📚
Cast your vote now 🗳️
buff.ly/WHmdiof
...and win €100 of National Book Tokens! 🎉
This year’s @irishbookawards.bsky.social shortlist is a true showcase of Ireland’s exceptional literary talent 📚
Cast your vote now 🗳️
buff.ly/WHmdiof
November 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🚨 LAST CHANCE to vote for your favourite books of the year 🚨
...and win €100 of National Book Tokens! 🎉
This year’s @irishbookawards.bsky.social shortlist is a true showcase of Ireland’s exceptional literary talent 📚
Cast your vote now 🗳️
buff.ly/WHmdiof
...and win €100 of National Book Tokens! 🎉
This year’s @irishbookawards.bsky.social shortlist is a true showcase of Ireland’s exceptional literary talent 📚
Cast your vote now 🗳️
buff.ly/WHmdiof
🎶 It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎶
Our fiendishly fun #HiddenBooksGame is back to test your knowledge of books, your clue-solving skills... and perhaps even your inner zen. 😤
Can you spot all 20 books hiding in plain sight?
Play now: buff.ly/460M0aR
Our fiendishly fun #HiddenBooksGame is back to test your knowledge of books, your clue-solving skills... and perhaps even your inner zen. 😤
Can you spot all 20 books hiding in plain sight?
Play now: buff.ly/460M0aR
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎶 It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎶
Our fiendishly fun #HiddenBooksGame is back to test your knowledge of books, your clue-solving skills... and perhaps even your inner zen. 😤
Can you spot all 20 books hiding in plain sight?
Play now: buff.ly/460M0aR
Our fiendishly fun #HiddenBooksGame is back to test your knowledge of books, your clue-solving skills... and perhaps even your inner zen. 😤
Can you spot all 20 books hiding in plain sight?
Play now: buff.ly/460M0aR
Caffeine ☑️
Internet ☑️
Ability to forget every book ever read, seen or heard of ☑️
#HiddenBooksGame has returned to test your love of books and knack for solving clues. Ready to play? 🔍
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
Internet ☑️
Ability to forget every book ever read, seen or heard of ☑️
#HiddenBooksGame has returned to test your love of books and knack for solving clues. Ready to play? 🔍
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Caffeine ☑️
Internet ☑️
Ability to forget every book ever read, seen or heard of ☑️
#HiddenBooksGame has returned to test your love of books and knack for solving clues. Ready to play? 🔍
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
Internet ☑️
Ability to forget every book ever read, seen or heard of ☑️
#HiddenBooksGame has returned to test your love of books and knack for solving clues. Ready to play? 🔍
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
📚 You played... we listened!
We've made tweaks based on feedback to make the game even more fun (and, dare we say it, perhaps a little easier...).
As always, we'll let you know when you're close – just don't forget to check your spelling! 🔍
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
We've made tweaks based on feedback to make the game even more fun (and, dare we say it, perhaps a little easier...).
As always, we'll let you know when you're close – just don't forget to check your spelling! 🔍
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
November 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
📚 You played... we listened!
We've made tweaks based on feedback to make the game even more fun (and, dare we say it, perhaps a little easier...).
As always, we'll let you know when you're close – just don't forget to check your spelling! 🔍
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
We've made tweaks based on feedback to make the game even more fun (and, dare we say it, perhaps a little easier...).
As always, we'll let you know when you're close – just don't forget to check your spelling! 🔍
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
Booklovers, your favourite game is back! 📚🔎
Guess all 20 books in the #HiddenBooksGame and you could win a £500/€500 National Book Token to spend in your local bookshop (the best gift ever, in our opinion).
Play now: buff.ly/460M0aR
Guess all 20 books in the #HiddenBooksGame and you could win a £500/€500 National Book Token to spend in your local bookshop (the best gift ever, in our opinion).
Play now: buff.ly/460M0aR
November 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Booklovers, your favourite game is back! 📚🔎
Guess all 20 books in the #HiddenBooksGame and you could win a £500/€500 National Book Token to spend in your local bookshop (the best gift ever, in our opinion).
Play now: buff.ly/460M0aR
Guess all 20 books in the #HiddenBooksGame and you could win a £500/€500 National Book Token to spend in your local bookshop (the best gift ever, in our opinion).
Play now: buff.ly/460M0aR
#DiscoverFirst gives you the chance to get the next big book before it hits bookshops.
This month, we're offering 100 early copies of Belgrave Road by Manish Chauhan – a tender celebration of first love and portrait of contemporary Britain – before it's out. 📚
Get your copy: buff.ly/9QiHEA4
This month, we're offering 100 early copies of Belgrave Road by Manish Chauhan – a tender celebration of first love and portrait of contemporary Britain – before it's out. 📚
Get your copy: buff.ly/9QiHEA4
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
#DiscoverFirst gives you the chance to get the next big book before it hits bookshops.
This month, we're offering 100 early copies of Belgrave Road by Manish Chauhan – a tender celebration of first love and portrait of contemporary Britain – before it's out. 📚
Get your copy: buff.ly/9QiHEA4
This month, we're offering 100 early copies of Belgrave Road by Manish Chauhan – a tender celebration of first love and portrait of contemporary Britain – before it's out. 📚
Get your copy: buff.ly/9QiHEA4
⭐ Meet the five students who won National Book Tokens! ⭐
National Book Tokens empower students to choose exactly the books they need. That's why we gave you the chance to win £250/€250 – the perfect gift to spend on books of their choice.
*drumroll* And this year's winners are... buff.ly/c4GproK
National Book Tokens empower students to choose exactly the books they need. That's why we gave you the chance to win £250/€250 – the perfect gift to spend on books of their choice.
*drumroll* And this year's winners are... buff.ly/c4GproK
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
⭐ Meet the five students who won National Book Tokens! ⭐
National Book Tokens empower students to choose exactly the books they need. That's why we gave you the chance to win £250/€250 – the perfect gift to spend on books of their choice.
*drumroll* And this year's winners are... buff.ly/c4GproK
National Book Tokens empower students to choose exactly the books they need. That's why we gave you the chance to win £250/€250 – the perfect gift to spend on books of their choice.
*drumroll* And this year's winners are... buff.ly/c4GproK
Congratulations to the winner of the #BookerPrize2025, Flesh by David Szalay: a propulsive, hypnotic novel, about a man who is unravelled by a series of events beyond his grasp. 👏
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Congratulations to the winner of the #BookerPrize2025, Flesh by David Szalay: a propulsive, hypnotic novel, about a man who is unravelled by a series of events beyond his grasp. 👏
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.
Enter now: buff.ly/uye4MgW
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.
Enter now: buff.ly/uye4MgW
November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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.
Enter now: buff.ly/uye4MgW
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.
Enter now: buff.ly/uye4MgW
⏰ 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.
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
⏰ 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.
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 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.
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
🚨 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.
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.
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 🗳️
buff.ly/WHmdiof
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 🗳️
buff.ly/WHmdiof
November 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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 🗳️
buff.ly/WHmdiof
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 🗳️
buff.ly/WHmdiof
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
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
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
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
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 ✍🔍
buff.ly/pLESvcc
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 ✍🔍
buff.ly/pLESvcc
October 30, 2025 at 1:31 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 ✍🔍
buff.ly/pLESvcc
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 ✍🔍
buff.ly/pLESvcc
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
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
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
We’re delighted to have author @philearle.bsky.social join us to share what makes bookshops magical for him 📖✨
#ChooseBookshops
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
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
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
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
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 📚
buff.ly/vCBQ7Ai
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 📚
buff.ly/vCBQ7Ai
October 27, 2025 at 12:02 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 📚
buff.ly/vCBQ7Ai
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 📚
buff.ly/vCBQ7Ai
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?
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
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?
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?