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Whether you're a casual reader or your bookshelves are overflowing, this is your ultimate list destination for all things books.

40 of the best new books in 2026

The best books to be discovered in bookshops throughout the National Year of Reading.

40 of the best new children's books in 2026

From illustrated adventures to unbelievable facts for children of all ages.
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A gift beyond words since 1932

National Book Tokens are the only gift cards you can spend in bookshops across the UK and Ireland, as well as online.

Proud to support the National Year of Reading

This year, everyone is invited to Go All In – to discover how reading can make the things you already love even richer.

Made from paper, not plastic

Did you know? National Book Tokens have been printed on FSC-certified paper board rather than plastic since 2018!

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Buy
Products
Gift cards

Buy a physical gift card online
E-gift cards

Send an e-gift card by email
Personalised gift cards

Add names, words or photos (£ only)
Bookily gift cards

The gift of a new book every month
Editions gift card

Presented in a luxury gift box (£ only)
Occasions
Birthdays

Say happy birthday to a booklover
Prizes for learners

Motivate and support pupils and students
Corporate gifting

Solutions to reward and inspire
Buy instore

Find your local bookshop
Birthday gift cards

Delight their birthday with a gift that opens up new worlds and endless adventures

For pupils and students

Use National Book Tokens to help motivate, inspire and support learners, or just as a simple reward

For businesses

Reward and motivate customers, employees, and clients
Use
Find a bookshop

Buy and spend in hundreds of bookshops across the UK and Ireland
Spend online

Find out which bookshops accept National Book Tokens online
Check your gift card balance

Find out how much you have to spend - just enter your card number and PIN
Add to your mobile wallet

Keep your gift card with you on the go by adding it to your mobile wallet
Protect your card

Keep your gift card balance safe in the event of loss or theft
Expired gift cards

Our gift cards don't expire for 8 years and we replace expired cards
Received a Bookily gift card?

Log in to your secure dashboard for your balance, recommendations and more
Find a bookshop

Buy and spend in hundreds of bookshops across the UK and Ireland

Check your balance

Find out how much is left on your gift card and add it to your mobile wallet

Spend online

Spend your National Book Token at a number of online bookshops
Win
Competitions

Discover competitions to win signed books and exciting prizes
Ask a Bookseller

Win a £15/€20 National Book Token when your question is answered
Discover First

Discover the next big book before it hit bookshops
Children's Books

Discover competitions and recommendations for young readers
Sign up and win a £100/€120 gift card

Already signed up? We'll pick a winner every month!
National Book Tokens Discover

Whether you're a casual reader or your bookshelves are overflowing, this is your ultimate list destination for all things books.

Spend your National Book Tokens and you could win £500/€500!

Redeem in hundreds of UK and Irish bookshops, from chains to local independents.

Win Ruth Ware's bestselling thrillers

The prize includes a luxurious New Year's hamper from Cowshed.
Discover
Books to Read

Discover book recommendations for every kind of reader
Competitions

Discover prize draws to win signed books and exciting prizes
Ask a Bookseller

Discover booksellers' favourite picks and get a recommendation of your own
Book Doctor

Discover just the right book for any mood or occasion
Quizzes

Discover how much you know about books or take a fun personality test
Hidden Books Game

Discover our fun and fiendish games – can you guess all 20 books?
Long Reads

Discover articles about books, including exclusives from Booktime magazine
Local

Discover bookshop events and offers near you – search using our handy tool
Polls

Discover more about other readers with our community polls
Children's Books

Discover competitions and recommendations for young readers
National Book Tokens Discover

Whether you're a casual reader or your bookshelves are overflowing, this is your ultimate list destination for all things books.

40 of the best new books in 2026

The best books to be discovered in bookshops throughout the National Year of Reading.

40 of the best new children's books in 2026

From illustrated adventures to unbelievable facts for children of all ages.
Help
Frequently asked questions

Common questions about using National Book Tokens gift cards
National Book Tokens gift cards

Help with spending, faulty or expired gift cards, paper vouchers, and more
Online orders

Delivery, payments, and issues with online orders
Bookily gift cards

Recurring payments, extending subscriptions, and how Bookily works
National Book Tokens Discover

Queries about competitions, prize draws, and how to use our website
My account

Updating your preferences and managing orders using your online account
Businesses and institutions

Buying in bulk, discounts, and payment options for business and education
Contact us

Can't find what you need? Get in touch
Visit our help centre

Find information about how and where to buy and spend our gift cards, how to check your online orders, and how to manage your account and personal details

Contact us

If you can't find what you're looking for, or need help with something specific, here's how to get in touch
About
About us
Since 1932

Discover 92 years of history
Our values

Ensuring access to books
Supporting reading for everyone

How we promote reading for pleasure
Sustainability

How we reduce plastic use
Jobs

Join our team
Who we work with
World Book Day

Read for Good

Book Aid International

Jhalak Prize

High street bookshops

Schools and children
A gift beyond words since 1932

National Book Tokens are the only gift cards you can spend in bookshops across the UK and Ireland, as well as online.

Proud to support the National Year of Reading

This year, everyone is invited to Go All In – to discover how reading can make the things you already love even richer.

Made from paper, not plastic

Did you know? National Book Tokens have been printed on FSC-certified paper board rather than plastic since 2018!

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