Fly on the Wall Press’ Christmas Gift Guide for Book Lovers
- Rachel Cooper
- 1 day ago
- 4 min read
You can feel Christmas coming - lights are going up, festive ads are everywhere, and shops are full of Quality Street. With just six weekends left, now is a great time to start your wish list or Christmas shopping. (That way, you can relax as the nights get longer instead of rushing around on the 24th.)
As a helping hand, we’ve compiled the perfect gift guide for the book lovers in your life. Or, let’s be honest, yourself!
Why just one gift when you can give two? Our range of book bundles are perfect for expanding your loved one’s pre-existing taste or gifting them something completely new.
The Magical Realism Bundle features Rachel Grosvenor’s thrilling novel, The Finery, and Tracy Fells' folkloric short-short collection, The Naming of the Moths. Get this book bundle for explorations of all things dark, mercurial, and mysterious. Set in nightmarish locations where threats can emerge from anywhere, these authors interweave fantasy and reality to depict wry, transformative, and unpredictable worlds. With a darkly humorous edge, we encounter the metamorphoses that encompass the female experience, feminist voices raging against the cruelty of man, and a refusal to accept what lies on the surface.
The Bundle to Keep You Awake at Night is a treat for all fans of things that go bump in the night. Including two thrilling novels (historical thriller and psychological thriller) by masterful storyteller Liam Bell, let yourself be consumed by the labyrinthian twists and turns within the page, from which you may never truly escape…
The Uncanny Bundle offers best-selling short story collections, I Wanted To Be Close To You by Katie Oliver, and Sylvia Plath Watches US Sleep...But We Don't Mind by Victoria Richards. What happens when a discontent wife falls in love with a tree? What happens when a bird and a woman become one? Curl up with this bundle for midnight musings, of women itching to be heard and of delightful insanities.
The Cosy Crime Bundle features the perfect pairing of Donna Moore’s The Devil's Draper and The Unpicking. Don’t be fooled by the glitzy glamour of 1920s Glasgow or the male stranger inviting you out into the night. Delve into a plucky trio determined to expose the rumoured abuse in Arrol’s department store or the three generations of Gilfillan women attempting to battle against a systemically corrupt police force.
Catch up on our full year in publishing with A Fly on the Wall Press Membership.
You or your loved ones will receive 25% off all our 2025 titles, with goodies! You will also receive a brand-new limited-edition tote bag and a year-long subscription to our Substack worth £50, for your weekly fix of interviews with industry insiders, stories, and writing tips. (As we are at the end of the year, books will be delivered in one big box instead of in each month of publication)
Behind every great writer is a great reader, so check out our amazing selection of thoughtful gifts for writers, too.
The Writer’s Craft Bundle offers the opportunity to see behind the curtain of poets’ and writers’ craft. The Process of Poetry sees internationally acclaimed journalist Rosanna McGlone interview some of the country’s leading poets and make them scrutinise their craft, from the spark of inspiration to the final draft. Meanwhile, The Subtle Art of Short Fiction explores the power and tools of mastery in short fiction. This bundle is ideal for experienced or new writers alike, who are searching for invaluable insights into their craft.
A Fly on the Wall Press Gift Card is ideal for those who just can’t decide which of our amazing offers to choose. Add the amount you'd like to gift to your lucky person, starting from £5, and add to your basket. Gift cards can be spent on anything in the shop or on marketing and editing services. Under 'Shipping Address', simply put whichever address you would like the gift card to go to, and if you also fill in an email, we will send a digital gift card also.
The Xmas Gift Bundle - get a book, tote, card, and tree! Pick a book of your choice (or ask for a mystery book) up to £12 from our shop. Each gifted book will arrive in our limited-edition tote bag, with a Christmas card and a £1 donation to 'Just One Tree' to plant a tree around the world on your behalf! Only thing, try to resist opening your post marked 'Do not open before Christmas'!
Publishing Academy by Fly on the Wall Press offers a fantastic roadmap for publishing hopefuls wanting to gain experience and knowledge that is often inaccessible. You will learn about how the publishing industry works, how to be a strong candidate, or how to be a savvy writer submitting your work. Exclusive industry insider talks (in person and recorded) and discussion forums mean our course is entirely self-paced and a fantastic way to connect with others in the business of books.
Our Publishing Course is a comprehensive guide for aspiring authors, led by Isabelle Kenyon, Managing Director of Fly on the Wall Press. There is a book inside of you. But the path to publication can be daunting. This self-paced course guides you through the traditional publishing process for novels, short story collections, and poetry. Give the gift of learning how to build your author presence, submit confidently, and connect with publishers and readers.
With something for everyone, Fly on the Wall Press has got you covered this Christmas! Visit https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/giftsandmerchandise to have a browse.