Journals

Agatha Christie’s Complete Secret Notebooks brings together for the first time Secret Notebooks and Murder in the Making, two volumes that explore the fascinating contents of her 73 notebooks. This includes illustrations, deleted extracts, unused ideas, two unpublished Poirot stories and a lost Miss Marple. When Agatha Christie died in 1976, aged 85, she had become the world's most popular...

For the first time in red spine, Werner Herzog's legendary document of his most infamous act—the filming of his masterpiece, Fitzcarraldo. A fever-dream journal documenting the making of cinema's most infamous production, from the world's most infamously visionary director—Werner Herzog. In 1982, the visionary film director Werner Herzog released Fitzcarraldo, a lavish film about a would-be rubber baron who pulls...

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2022: ENTERTAINMENT A MAIL ON SUNDAYS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 Alan Rickman remains one of the most beloved actors of all time across almost every genre, from his breakout role as Die Hard's villainous Hans Gruber to his heart-wrenching run as Professor Severus Snape, and beyond. His air of dignity,...

The Bookshop in Wigtown is a bookworm's idyll—with thousands of books across nearly a mile of shelves, a real log fire, and Captain, the bookshop cat. You'd think after twenty years, owner Shaun Bythell would be used to the customers by now. Don't get him wrong—there are some good ones among the antiquarian porn-hunters, die-hard Arthurians, people who confuse bookshops...

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER "Do you have a list of your books, or do I just have to stare at them?" Confessions of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell offers an irreverently funny and engaging account that had readers giggling all week, according to Scotland on Sunday. Shaun Bythell is the owner of The Bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland. Boasting more than a...

This series of war novels from Vintage Classics presents eight powerful stories about the horror and waste of war—each a passionate plea to prevent its repetition. Here is a twentieth-century woman in close-up, coping with the tragedies and upheavals of women's lives from the First World War to Greenham Common and beyond. This is the edited diary of an individual...

The moving story of the life and work of novelist Virginia Woolf, revealed through her own letters to those closest to her. Virginia Woolf is considered by many to be one of the greatest British writers and one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century. As well as writing her novels, Woolf was a tireless correspondent, penning as many...

In this second volume of diaries from one of Australia's greatest writers, we see Garner in love; asking herself questions about relationships, individuality, morality and contentment. This volume illuminates the inner life of a writer with all its turmoil and joy. Why should it be any different from any other love affair? Why shouldn't it run through its phases, wither,...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARDS LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 STELLA PRIZE A gorgeously written reflection, set in Tasmania, on motherhood, farming, nature and home. In my mind I walk over the land. I run my hands through the grass as if it were the hair on my head. I dig my fingers into the dirt as if...

Connect to your deepest self with this illustrated guided journal that uses daily oracle card readings in a 40-day process toward profound personal growth. Write, reflect, and create as you discover the power of oracle cards for personal growth and for reclaiming your magical connection to the universe. International best-selling author Colette Baron-Reid guides you through all you need to...

A beautiful, full-colour compendium of Derek Jarman's writing on nature, gardening, and life in Dungeness - with a Foreword by Tilda Swinton. "I planted a dog rose. Then I found a curious piece of driftwood and used this, and one of the necklaces of holey stones on the wall, to stake the rose. The garden had begun. I saw it...

A collection of letters from John le Carré, one of the greatest British novelists of our time, and a fabulous letter writer, spanning decades from his childhood to the Cold War to his final years. John le Carré was one of the greatest novelists of his generation but also had an extraordinary life, from his childhood with a con man...

Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son is a timeless collection of witty, wisdom-laden missives penned by fictitious entrepreneur John Graham to his son, Pierrepont. As the head of Graham & Company, a thriving pork-packing enterprise in early 20th-century Chicago, Graham dispenses practical advice on business, life, and character. Through a series of letters, readers are welcomed into a...

Love Letters: Vita and Virginia delves into the passionate and intellectually stimulating exchange between two of the twentieth century's most prominent female writers, Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf. This collection of letters and diary entries captures the evolution of their relationship, from the initial sparks of attraction to a deep, enduring friendship and literary partnership. At once radical, relatable, and...

A unique combination of memoir and artistic biography, interspersed with original artworks, from the acclaimed artist and author of Self-Portrait. We are both painters. We can connect to each other through images, in our own unvoiced language. But I will try and reach you with words. Through talking to you I may come alive and begin to speak. Celia Paul...

Based on select writings from an exceptional Amsterdam archive containing more than two thousand Dutch diaries from World War II, The Diary Keepers illuminates a part of history we haven’t seen in quite this way before. Nina Siegal, an accomplished journalist and novelist, weaves together excerpts from the daily journals of collaborators, resistors, and the persecuted—a Dutch Nazi police detective,...

From the bestselling author of the Mystic Mondays Tarot deck, this gorgeous journal invites us to explore tarot as a powerful tool for self-discovery. Artist Grace Duong's Mystic Mondays Tarot struck a chord with an enthusiastic audience with its bright and brilliant artwork, fresh interpretations of each of the major and minor arcana, and positive vibes that invite users, beginner...

Embrace gratitude every single day with this 365-day journal that encourages you to reflect on the people, things, and events that fill your heart with joy. Designed to be annotated twice a day for an entire year, this journal prompts you to set out with a positive mood each morning and reflect thankfully on the day’s events and emotions each...

Make it your own! The perfect junk journal starter kit for beginners and seasoned crafters. Looking for a fun, creative hobby? Junk this Journal is the ultimate introduction to one of TikTok's hottest craft trends. Full of prompts, imagery, and ideas to get you started, this fully customizable journal is designed for you to make every page your own. Complete...

Two Shakes of a Lamb's Tail is the funny, illuminating diary of a year in the life of a New Zealand farm vet. With a husband and two children, 1200 sheep and 400 cattle, farm dogs and pet lambs, pigs bent on excavation, and a goat bent on escape, country life is never dull. From calving cows to constipated dogs,...

Whether you are new to witchcraft or perhaps a more seasoned enchanter, this beautifully illustrated journal contains everything you need to learn, practice, and document your spells in one place. Are you ready to start casting a spell for some better luck? Or what about attracting that special someone?Author Anastasia Greywolf guides your way in this enchanting journal created as...

Letters from Gaza: A Collection by the People; Unveiling their Stories and Emotions from the Year that has been. As the year 2023 came to an end, and wistfulness filled the air with hopes for the new tidings; the whole world was left startled with the unfolding of the largest humanitarian crisis of this century. While we lamented at the...

A journal to find balance with the 12 states of Mauri. Mauri is the pulse of wellbeing - the spark that makes you uniquely you. In Mauritau, clinical psychologist Jessica Gerbic introduces the 12 states of Mauri and shows how intentional awareness can guide your sense of balance across mind, body, spirit, environment and whānau. From Mauri Oho, a sudden...

Thrive Journal

Beautiful anniversary edition of the intelligent, inspiring book that has changed the lives of millions of women. Quietly powerful and a great help. Glorious – Emma Thompson Women need solitude in order to find again the true essence of themselves. Holidaying by the sea, and taking inspiration from the shells she finds on the seashore, Anne Morrow Lindbergh meditates on...

The nifty-sized follow-up to the international bestseller Wreck This Journal - perfect for die-hard wreckers wherever they are in the world! Featuring dozens of new activities as well as some of the most popular prompts from the original, Wreck This Journal Everywhere will have you travelling the city streets and country byways, filling the pages with man-made and natural objects....

The king of gonzo journalism's most scorching work for Rolling Stone “It would not do to be found in the desert under these circumstances—firing wildly into the cactus from a car full of drugs.” Fear and Loathing at Rolling Stone showcases the evolution of a writer through his work at the magazine that he helped to put on the map....

Pick up your colouring pencils, scissors and glue… we’re going on a junk journaling adventure Embrace your creativity with this colouring book specifically made for scrapbookers by the queen of junk journaling. Martina Calvi has illustrated buttons, envelopes, frames, stamps, flowers, patterns, cut-out templates for foldable boxes, scraps and even postcards, to encourage you to take an offline mindful minute...

Rein in your anxiety with this simple guided journal. Worrying is human. Worry can help to keep us safe and warn us of potential dangers. But when worrying becomes anxiety, and begins to get in the way of our everyday lives, we need strategies to overcome it. Written by a professional counsellor and full of ways to help you understand...

Your 10-Minute Wellness Journal invites you to harness the power of yourself and journal your way to wellness by dedicating just 10 minutes a day. Learn how to cultivate wellness by focusing on the connection between your mind, body, and soul. With quick and easy activities inspired by the natural world, as well as simple guided prompts, this thoughtfully crafted...

You’ll Be a Wonderful Dad is your practical and emotional guide on fatherhood in the lead up and months following the birth of a baby. Once a letter to a dear friend and quickly passed on from dad to dad, Ailsa Wild’s warm and encouraging words of precious love and excitement have expanded into a beautiful hardback book to be...

Painfully funny, but also deeply moving - Meg Mason Vulnerable, sharp, funny, wise - Bonnie Garmus A unique comic voice, endlessly funny - David Nicholls Twenty years after leaving London, Nina Stibbe is back in town with her dog, Peggy. Together they take up lodging in the house of writer Deborah (Debby) Moggach in Camden for 'a year-long sabbatical'. It's...

Step inside Louis' life like never before as he turns his critical eye on himself, his home, and family and tries to make sense of our weird and sometimes scary world. His new autobiography is the perfect book for our uncertain times by the hilarious and relatable Louis Theroux. Louis started lockdown with a sense of purpose and determination. Like...

Welcome to Louis Theroux's house where the much-loved TV documentary-maker, Grounded podcaster and bestselling author of Gotta Get Theroux This finds himself in unexpected danger... Like millions of others, Louis Theroux's plans were mothballed by the onset of Covid. Unable to escape to the porn sets and the prisons and the maximum-security mental hospitals that are his usual journalistic feeding...

Journaling is your avenue to emotional literacy. There is no greater self-help book than the one you write about yourself. - Vex King Are you ready to rewrite your story? Prepare to go on a journey of self-exploration with No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Vibes, Good Life and Healing is the New High, Vex King, and social media...

Unlock your inner power, create positive change and bring about the life you truly desire with The Greatest Manifestation Journal. From the authors of The Greatest Self-Help Book — Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Vibes, Good Life, Healing is the New High and Closer to Love, Vex King and social media star, Kaushal — comes this powerful daily journal...

With so many variables to keep track of—temperature, time, clay, glazes, vent circulation—it can feel impossible to remember what went right (or wrong) during your last firing. Well, not anymore. Pro potter and author of Pottery for Beginners Kara Leigh Ford has created the perfect kiln companion tool so that you'll never make the same mistake twice. Unlike other potter's...

Whether you’re planning a change of career, looking for love, or simply to boost your creativity, harness the power of the universe to reach your goals with this beautifully illustrated guide to celestial power. The ancient Babylonians created the seven-day week, with the seven days based around their observations of seven celestial bodies – the sun, the moon, Mercury, Venus,...

Life is more anxiety-inducing than ever, and people are looking for ways to find calm every day. This newest volume in our best-selling One Question a Day series offers 365 insightful prompts to help you find peace amid the chaos, record your thoughts and worries, and track your progress over three years.

Do you want to reach your professional goals and prioritise your well-being? Discover the perfect balance of work and self-care with the help of Vex King and Kaushal, the bestselling authors of The Greatest Self-Help Book (is the one Written By You). The husband and wife duo are back with a game-changing six-month daily planner that introduces you to the...

'Our government jailed his body, but his soul remained that of a free man.' - Richard Flanagan In 2013, Kurdish journalist Behrouz Boochani was illegally and indefinitely detained on Manus Island. No Friend But the Mountains is the result. Written on a smuggled mobile phone and translated from Farsi, it is a voice of witness, an act of survival. A...

Building on the success of My #BookTok Reading Journal, this beautifully crafted journal is tailored for devoted romantasy fans. The romantasy genre has become a massive phenomenon, driving a significant portion of fiction sales and dominating bestseller lists. Books like A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros have captivated millions of...

My 3-Minute Gratitude Journal, created by Nanea Hoffman, founder of the massive Sweatpants & Coffee lifestyle brand, is a tool designed to help readers take just three minutes each morning to ground themselves before the day begins. It encourages them to take stock of the challenges ahead and appreciate the good things in their lives, even when things don't seem...

From the private papers of a young Winston Churchill to the tender notes of an unknown Tommy in the trenches, Love Letters of the Great War is a collection of profound, intimate and heartfelt letters written during World War One. Many of the letters collected here are eloquent declarations of love and longing; others contain wrenching accounts of fear, jealousy...

Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. This edition is edited and introduced by publisher Ursula Doyle. From the private papers of Mark Twain and Mozart to those of Robert Browning and Nelson, Love Letters of...

A sweary guided journal for people who want to cut through the bullsht to unfck their lives without all the touchy-feely self-help crap, Let That Sh*t Go shows people how to stop dwelling on past hurts and move on toward the bright future ahead.

Oliver Sacks is a neurologist, a man of humane eloquence, and a genuine communicator – Observer Oliver Sacks, one of the great humanists of our age – who describes himself in these pages as a 'philosophical physician' and an 'astronomer of the inward' – wrote to an eclectic array of family and friends. Most were scientists, artists, and writers, even...

Oliver Sacks is a neurologist, a man of humane eloquence, and a genuine communicator Observer Oliver Sacks, one of the great humanists of our age - who describes himself in these pages as a 'philosophical physician' and an 'astronomer of the inward' - wrote to an eclectic array of family and friends. Most were scientists, artists, and writers, even statesmen: Francis...

Based upon Shauna Shapiro's popular Good Morning, I Love You book, the Good Morning, I Love You journal is designed to help you re-architect the structure of your brain for greater joy and peace. This journal is built on principles of psychology and neuroscience and combines two simple, yet effective daily practices—one in the morning and one in the evening—as...

Celebrate what it means to be flawsome! Take a hefty helping of awesome, sprinkle in some funky flaws, and enjoy your Flawsome self! Welcome to the guided journal that lets you be you. There's no such thing as "perfect," and embracing those special sparkles and fanciful idiosyncrasies that make you human is the surest way to feel your best. Through...

Is it time to do Something That Matters? When you're ready to do something new, resistance shows up. You lose your focus. You lose your nerve. You lose your momentum. You doubt yourself. You find reasons to do anything else other than the thing you want to do. But what if you could stay focused on what matters? What if...

For decades, Paul Bangay has looked to the great gardens of England as both touchstone and inspiration — their structure and grandeur shaping his own celebrated work. In this intimate new volume, he finally finds a cottage in the Cotswolds ready for bold reinvention. What follows is the story of a new beginning: reimagining boundaries and axes, planting hedges and...

When you use the Birdwatcher's Journal, you will be guided by an easy-to-follow template encouraging attention to detail of each bird’s appearance and behaviours. It also includes a comprehensive list of Australian bird species, along with descriptions and anecdotes throughout from author, artist and bird nerd Georgia Angus (100 Australian Birds, Birds with Personality). Whether you are looking to start...

Best Love Letters of All Time is a heartwarming collection of the most passionate, poetic, and powerful expressions of love ever written. From the heartfelt words of great writers, artists, and historical figures, this pocket-sized classic captures the timeless beauty of human emotion and romantic devotion. Whether whispered between lovers or penned across continents, each letter offers a glimpse into...

An affirmation can be your most potent ally for immediate self-care when you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in negative thinking. Affirmations are like friends you can call on when you need protection, grounding, encouragement, or a reminder of your strengths, says Dr. Judith Orloff. For empaths and all caring people, they are a crucial element of self-care. With Affirmations...

Breathe. Write. Plan. Take a mindful moment and reboot your wellbeing with this simple, guided journal. Take just three minutes in the morning and in the evening to overhaul your mindset and reboot your wellbeing. This beautiful journal will show you how to create healthy and happy habits and help you to make time for yourself every day. You don’t...

Kafka's letters to Felice Bauer were written between 1912 and 1917, during which time they were twice engaged to be married. This complex relationship, which coincided with a period of great productivity for Kafka, gave him both hope and strength, but gradually disillusionment and the onset of illness drove them apart. These letters remain as a monument to the inner...

Infuse your days with botanical beauty while tracking your schedule in this planner from the American Horticultural Society. This attractive planner offers weekly pages where you write in the year, month, and day, making your daily planning a breeze. Each page is accented by a lush botanical illustration of a North American native plant, sourced from historical archives and illustrated...

If you could write a letter to your younger self, what would it say? Over 15 years ago, The Big Issue began to ask some well-known people to give advice, offer hope and share their favourite moments with their younger selves. These figures from the worlds of entertainment, politics, literature, business and more, began to open up in ways they...

Winner of the International Book Award at the 2026 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 'One of the most incredible and moving books that we've read, ever.' The High Performance Podcast Sitting in the prison classroom each morning, reading the pages in my book, listening to the teacher, I could feel myself slowing down. I had achieved greatness. I had won...

Take care of your mental health and rediscover your peace with these approachable, evidence-based exercises. If you or someone you love is in need of positive, affirming advice after trauma, Find Your Healing is the perfect guidebook. As a supplement to seeing a professional, this workbook offers a variety of accessible activities, self-reflection exercises, prompts, mindfulness practices, and affirmations to...

Discover the power of intentional tracking journaling with The Complete Life Journal. Designed to help you build better habits and stay on track, this journal uses a unique monthly focus approach to start small, track daily, and watch your progress grow. With sections for daily tracking, daily gratitude, lists and notes, it is the ultimate tool for self-discovery and personal...

Featuring a bold sculpted cover with metallic detailing, a ribbon marker, and a back pocket, the Persona 5 Royal™ Sculpted Journal blends iconic style with everyday functionality. Enter the Metaverse with this high-quality, officially licensed Persona 5 Royal™ journal, featuring a bold sculpted cover inspired by the iconic style of the Phantom Thieves. With striking depth and an eye-catching metallic...

Persona 3 Reload™ Sculpted Journal introduces a bold sculpted cover with metallic detailing, a ribbon marker, and a back pocket, blending iconic style with everyday functionality. Step into the Dark Hour with this high-quality, officially licensed Persona 3 Reload™ journal, featuring a striking sculpted cover of the Protagonist. Rendered with striking depth and enhanced by a metallic effect, the design...

In between the partying, the drugs, the love affairs, the 'squalid overboogie' of it all, Eve Babitz made time to chronicle the world as she saw it in works like Eve's Hollywood; Slow Days, Fast Company and Sex and Rage. But Babitz considered her letters 'the kind of writing I do best,' calling them 'practically a diary,' and rarely depositing...

For book lovers, not a day goes by without thoughts of their favourite quotes from books that are special to them. The Macmillan Collector's Library Weekly Planner is a true ode to the classics, bringing the magic of reading to your weekly routine. This dateless, customisable, and pocket-sized week-to-view planner offers ample space for notes and can be started at...

What does it take to live an extraordinary life? The answers will surprise you. In this follow-up to the bestselling first book, Anthony Pompliano writes 65 new letters to his children with inspiring lessons on how to succeed in business, have great relationships, do well with money, and live a healthier and happier life. Anthony Pompliano has lived in a...

This gorgeously illustrated volume offers guided journaling to a community that stands to benefit immensely: those living with chronic illness. Author and illustrator Emily Suñez—herself a chronic illness patient with multiple diagnoses—speaks from experience through 50 affirmations and over 100 writing prompts that will both console readers and empower them to: cultivate self-compassion and chart their own course to inner...

English writer Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Gothic horror novel, Frankenstein, is considered one of the first works of science fiction. It tells the story of a scientist who creates a sentient being in a morality-pushing experiment. The story came to life during an 1816 trip that Shelley undertook with fellow Romantic era writers. The group travelled along the Rhine, stopping near...

English writer Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Gothic horror novel Frankenstein tells of a scientist who creates a sentient being in a morality-pushing experiment. The story came to life while on a cross-European vacation with friends, touring ancient castles and discussing topics such as the occult. When Lord Byron suggested a competition to see who could write the best ghost story, Shelley...

An authoritative selection of the writings of one of the most important early American writers “A brilliant collection that reveals the extraordinary range of Cotton Mather’s interests and contributions—by far the best introduction to the mind of the Puritan divine.”—Francis J. Bremer, author of Lay Empowerment and the Development of Puritanism Cotton Mather (1663–1728) has a wide presence in American...

A woman is unnerved when a sinister package arrives in the post—containing her old diary entries. Strange and gripping, this is the work of Marlen Haushofer, mistress of sustained dread and author of the cult classic, The Wall. An Austrian housewife sits in her loft intent on her drawings of birds and insects. Then one day a disturbing package arrives...

An interactive and practical workbook to awaken courage and cultivate radical love for ourselves and our world, from world-renowned spiritual teacher, psychologist and bestselling author. From world-renowned spiritual teacher, psychologist and bestselling author comes an interactive workbook to awaken courage and cultivate radical love for ourselves and our world. This transformative workbook shares Tara Brach's most potent teachings for these...

A bestseller in France, this is the first English translation of Albert Camus and Maria Casarès' fascinating, impassioned letters. You and I met and fell in love passionately, impatiently, dangerously. I regret nothing and I feel that these last days I've lived are enough to justify a life. - Albert Camus to Maria Casarès, 1st July 1944 Their affair began...

A crystalline collection of literary essays from the Man Booker International Prize-winning author of Can't and Won't. Lydia Davis's writing is a masterclass in control: wry, lucid, penetrating, every word placed deliberately. Here she presents a dazzling collection of literary essays, each one as beautifully formed, thought-provoking, playful and illuminating as her critically acclaimed short fiction. Ranging across her many...

From the author of the hugely popular 3 Minute Positivity Journal, a transformative new journal for anyone ready to feel better, live lighter, and unlock the proven power of gratitude. What if just three minutes a day could rewire your brain, regulate your nervous system, and shift your entire life from the inside out? The simple act of gratitude can...

A heartfelt gift. A lasting legacy. A deeper connection. A heartfelt gift. A lasting legacy. A deeper connection.This keepsake journal is a way to gift your father the space - and the invitation - to write his story in his own words.My Father's Story is a beautiful memory journal designed for your dad to fill in and return to you....

Filled with sparkling anecdotes and tales of living life to the full, featuring previously unseen photographs from Lady Glenconner's personal collection.Lady Anne Glenconner, Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Margaret and Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation, returns with a rich, sparkling memoir told through an A to Z of her life. From affairs of the heart and Basil's Bar to dinners...

Yes, it has a quirky cover design that will appeal to certain sensibilities, but the contents of this peace-of-mind planner are no-nonsense.Use it to gather those vital details about your contacts, legal matters, health, financial affairs, instructions, and more. Enter the information in this guided planner, and keep it in a secure location.Valuable and practical, it is a tremendous gift...

“An insightful study of a president who listened to even his harshest critics with grace and humility.”—The Washington Post NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY GLAMOUR Every evening for eight years, at his request, President Obama was given ten handpicked letters written by ordinary American citizens—the unfiltered voice of a nation—from his Office of Presidential Correspondence....