Whether it’s a new release from their favourite author or a best-seller in their preferred genre, a book can be the perfect Christmas gift for your friends and family. Which is why high street and online retailer TGJones has selected some of the best 2025 titles to put under the Christmas tree this year.
From murder mysteries and non-fiction books to best-selling children’s book titles, this selection of books is sure to make fantastic gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.
First up is best-selling author Richard Osman’s fifth instalment to this record-breaking series, ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ comes ‘The Impossible Fortune’ (£11.00 RRP £22.00). The latest title in this thrilling murder mystery series revolves around a villain’s quest to access an uncrackable code, and they will stop at nothing to get it. Will the gang be able to stop this villain in their tracks in time?
Another top fiction pick is Lee Child’s and Andrew Child’s newest title in the best-selling Jack Reacher series, ‘Exit Strategy’ (£11.00 RRP £22.00). This title will be the 30th book in the series, where the titular character Jack Reacher makes three stops during his day. The first is a coffee shop where a stranger brushes past him, and he checks to see if anything has been taken, yet nothing is missing. When Reacher takes out cash from his pocket later on, He discovers a handwritten note asking for his help…
Give the gift of good food inspiration this Christmas with Jamie Oliver’s latest cookbook, ‘Eat Yourself Healthy’ (£15.00 RRP £30.00). This cookbook features 120 delicious recipes that are easy to prepare at home. The book is jam-packed with healthy and nutritious recipes that are perfect for those who want to make satisfying, healthy meals full of flavour—the ideal Christmas gift for those looking to kickstart their 2026 with a feeling of well-being.
‘When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between’ (£12.50 RRP £25.00) is a non-fiction book by Ruth Jones and James Corden which details their experience writing the beloved British sitcom, ‘Gavin & Stacey’. This heartwarming book recounts a tale of love and friendship from the writers of this hit TV show, which is the perfect Christmas gift for Gavin & Stacey fans.
Another children’s book perfect for Christmas is ‘Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin’ (£3.99 RP £7.99) by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. This charming picture book is the winner of the 2025 British Book Award for Book of the Year, and follows Jonty, a little gentoo penguin that embarks on a mission to find the South Pole.