The Book Package™

Once upon a time, curling up with a good book wasn’t a challenge. Then life/kids/box sets got in the way. This package has been put together to encourage the recipient to make an evening of it with snacks, something to drink and a selection of books written by fabulous women and men to entertain.

Contents:

• A Book (choose from the following):
  • All That’s Dead by Stuart Macbride -Inspector Logan McRae is looking forward to a nice simple case – something to ease him back into work after a year off on the sick. But the powers-that-be have other ideas…
  • Normal People by Sally Rooney -Normal People is a story of mutual fascination, friendship and love. It takes us from that first conversation to the years beyond, in the company of two people who try to stay apart but find they can’t.
  • The Binding by Bridget Collins – If you have something you want to forget, or a secret to hide, he can bind it – and you will never have to remember the pain it caused
  • Straight Outta Crawley by Roman Ranganathan – Memoirs of a Distinctly Average Human Being. The hilarious and irreverent autobiography from comedian Romesh Ranganathan
  • F*** You Cancer by Deborah James – How to face the big C, live your life and still be yourself
  • The Self-Care Cookbook by Gemma Ogston – Over 60 plant based recipes to boost energy, help sleep and lift moods
  • Resilient: Tools for lasting happiness by Rick Hanson – 12 Tools for transforming everyday experiences into lasting happiness; Dr Rick Hanson explains how to build the foundations of well-being by harnessing the power of positive experiences to build an unshakeable core
  • Three Ingredient Baking by Sarah Rainey – Incredibly simple treats with minimal ingredients. 100 fuss-free family recipes for cakes, biscuits, breads, desserts, savoury bakes and frozen treats
  • Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams – debut novel that is fresh and modern, hilariously funny and quietly devastating, Queenie has been long-listed for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020
  • Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo – follows twelve characters on their personal journeys through Britain and the last hundred years. Winner of the Booker Prize 2019
  • Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls – the latest novel from Sunday Times Bestseller David Nicholls; a beautifully observed account of a life-changing summer with teenage love, life and family dysfunction
  • Those who are loved by Victoria Hislop – Those Who Are Loved is Victoria Hislop’s latest number one bestselling novel, in which she brings Greek history to compelling life.
  • Mind Over Mother by Anna Mathur – Mind Over Mother from Psychotherapist Anna Mathur is a warm and accessible guide to understanding and addressing anxiety in the first year of motherhood
  • Behind the Mask by Tyson Fury – Autobiography from undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury
  • Gardening Through the Year by Ian Spence – Packed with essential gardening advice, RHS Gardening Through the Year is the must-have book for new gardeners and a trusty reference for old hands
  • Tom Clancy’s Enemy Contact by Mike Maden – Tom Clancy’s Enemy Contact is Mike Maden’s gripping new thriller in this Jack Ryan Jr series, and inspiration for the Amazon Prime Hit
  • Zonal Marking: The Making of Modern European Football by Michael Cox – An insightful, comprehensive and entertaining book about how European football has developed over the last three decades by the author of the much heralded The Mixer, Michael Cox 
  • I Am Not Your Baby Mother by Candice Brathwaite (Hardback) – I Am Not Your Baby Mother; Part memoir and part manifesto, a thought-provoking, urgent and inspirational book on what it’s like to be a black British mother from popular influencer Candice Brathwaite
  • Part of the Family by Charlotte Philby – A domestic thriller with high stakes tension, and twists that keep coming
  • Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng – from New York Times Bestseller Celeste Ng; a deep psychological mystery about the power of motherhood, the intensity of teenage love, and the danger of perfection.
  • BOSH! Cookbook (Hardcover) By Henry Firth and Ian Theasby – The highest-selling vegan Cookbook ever, from the creators of a food revolution through the world’s biggest plant-based platform 
  • The Eve Illusion by Giovanna & Tom Fletcher (Hardcover) – The Eve Illusion is the second book in the bestselling Eve of Man trilogy from The Fletchers; a love story set in a dystopian future.
  • Dear NHS: 100 Stories to Say Thank You, Edited by Adam Kay (Hardback)  Dear NHS features 100 household names telling their personal stories of the health service, curated and edited by the author of multi-million bestseller This is Going to Hurt Adam Kay
  • So Lucky by Dawn O’ Porter – A frank and funny novel about whether anyone is as #lucky as their Instagram feed suggests
  • The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson – explores the human body, how it functions and its remarkable ability to heal itself. Full of extraordinary facts and astonishing stories.
  • Skincare: The ultimate no-nonsense guide by Caroline Hirons – Straight-talking advice from the Skincare Queen; Caroline Hirons explains the facts and myths in the trademark style that accounts for her cult-like following. 
  • The Times Jumbo Crossword Book – A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw 
• Montezuma’s Giant Chocolate Buttons* in milk or dark chocolate (180g)
• Brown Bag Crisps in Cheddar Cheese & Onion, Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar
• Choice of one of the following:
  • Teapigs Everyday Brew (15 temple teabags)
  • Teapigs Honeybush & Rooibos (15 temple teabags)
  • Rave ‘The Italian Job’ coffee 250g
  • 2 x Luscombe Refreshing Soft Drinks – 1 x Elderflower and 1 x Rhubarb Crush
  • Thomson & Scott Skinny Prosecco – Half Size Bottle (20cl)
  • Thomson & Scott Skinny Prosecco – Full Size Bottle (75cl)
  • Rosé Wine, Doran’s Vineyard, (75cl) – ‘Rosie D’ is a delicious taste of summer with a splash of strawberry and raspberry aromas on a cloud of candyfloss
  • White Wine, Chenin, Roussane, Grenache Blanc (75cl) – ‘Arya’ from Doran’s Vineyard is a symphony of white pear, bright green apple and orange aromas
  • Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (75cl) – ‘Romy D’ from Doran’s Vineyard; an array of red fruits uplifted by aromas of cigar box and dark chocolate followed by fresh notes of cedar
  • Red Wine, Villa Montes Cabernet Sauvignon (375ml) – Deep, ruby red in colour. On the nose, the wine has blackberry and blackcurrant aromas. The palate is medium bodied, with soft tannins, crisp acidity and a lingering finish
  • White Wine, El Coto, Blanco Rioja (375ml) – Made from macerated Viura grapes with slow fermentation. Offers an intense aroma of flowers and green apples and is full tasty and fruity on the palate.
  • 2 x 330ml Organic Craft Beers by Stroud Brewery – 1 x IPA and 1 x Nelson. Organic and Vegan.
  • 2 x 275ml Bloom Gins (one with tonic, one with rose lemonade)
  • 2 x Beard & Sabre Hopped Ciders 33cl – Two 33cl bottles of this medium cider from West Country producers Beard & Sabre, ‘Dolores’ is a smooth drinking cider with notes of pineapple and lychee
  • Dubliner Irish Whiskey Miniature 5cl – An Irish blended whiskey, well honey’d on the nose with subtle nods to orchard fruits
  • Don Papa Rum 20cl – A smooth and delicate rum with tasting notes of vanilla, honey and candied fruit distilled at Bleeding Heart Rum Co. distillery in the Philippines
  • Bottle of Bauget-Jouette Champagne (37.5cl or 75cl) – With classic apple and some citrus notes. The palate is generously creamy with a refreshingly fine mousse and lingering finish. A Champagne to savour