Our Amazon picks

Electronics & Gadgets

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) Smart Speaker with Alexa

A small Alexa speaker for a kitchen, bedroom or desk. Good for music, timers and the radio, and for switching smart plugs and lights by voice.

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Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Alexa Voice Remote

Plugs into a TV's HDMI port and streams in 4K from Netflix, Prime Video, iPlayer and other apps. Handy for a TV that is not a smart TV, or whose apps have become slow.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (newest gen) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new glare-free display and weeks of battery life – 16GB – Without Ads - Black

An e-reader with a glare-free screen you can read in bright sun, a warm light for reading in bed, and a battery that lasts weeks. Holds thousands of books.

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Anker 65W USB C Charger, PIQ 3.0 Fast Charger

One small plug that charges a laptop, phone and tablet over USB-C. The pins fold away, so it travels well.

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TP-Link Deco AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System (3-Pack)

Three Wi-Fi units that work as one network, for a home where the signal drops in some rooms. Your devices move between them without reconnecting.

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Home & Kitchen

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 5.7L

A pressure cooker that also slow-cooks, steams and cooks rice. Cuts the time for stews, curries and beans, and saves cupboard space.

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Ninja Air Fryer MAX, 5.2L, 1750W

A 5.2-litre air fryer large enough for a whole chicken. Crisps chips and roasts with little or no oil, and heats up faster than an oven.

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Nespresso Vertuo Pop Coffee Machine by De'Longhi

Makes coffee from espresso to a large mug from capsules, at the press of one button. The machine reads each capsule and sets itself.

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Shark IZ300UKT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Anti Hair Wrap

A light cordless vacuum whose brush clears hair off itself as it cleans, so you are not cutting hair free with scissors. Useful in homes with pets or long hair.

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Philips 3000 Series Air Purifier for Rooms up to 49m²

Filters dust, pollen and pet hair from the air in a room up to 49 m². Worth a look for hay fever or allergy sufferers.

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Salter Digital Kitchen Scale, 5kg, Stainless Steel

A slim scale that weighs to the gram up to 5kg, in grams or ounces. Zero it with a bowl on top and add each ingredient in turn, so baking needs fewer cups and spoons.

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TempPro TP03H Digital Meat Thermometer

Reads the temperature in seconds, so you know chicken, pork or a Sunday roast is cooked through without cutting into it. The probe folds away and it survives a rinse under the tap.

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OXO Good Grips Little Salad & Herb Spinner

Dries washed salad and herbs in a few pumps, so dressing sticks and leaves stay crisp for longer. The smaller size suits one or two people and fits in a cupboard.

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Joseph Joseph CleanForce Garlic Press

Crushes garlic and ginger with an easy squeeze, then pushes the leftover pulp out of the holes as you open it, so it is quick to rinse clean.

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aerolatte Milk Frother with Stand

A battery-powered whisk that froths milk for a latte, cappuccino or hot chocolate in about 20 seconds. Far cheaper than a coffee machine and small enough for a drawer.

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Fullstar Pro Vegetable Chopper & Spiralizer, 4 Blades

Press the lid down to dice onions, peppers and potatoes into even pieces, straight into the container. Saves time on chopping and keeps onion off your hands.

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Kuhn Rikon Lid-Lifting Can Opener

Cuts around the side of the tin rather than the top, so there are no sharp edges, and its built-in pincers lift the lid off without fingers going near it.

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Kuhn Rikon Swiss Peeler, Set of 3

Light, very sharp Y-shaped peelers that make short work of potatoes, carrots and apples. Three in a pack, so there is always a clean one to hand.

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Microplane Zester Grater

The grater chefs reach for to zest lemons and limes, grate parmesan, ginger and garlic, or shave chocolate over a pudding. The fine blade stays sharp for years.

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CIRCLE JOY Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set

Grinds salt or pepper at the press of a button, one-handed, with a light that shows where it lands. Adjustable from fine to coarse, and both mills recharge on their stand.

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Beauty & Personal Care

Oral-B iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush

Philips' top-end electric toothbrush. The app shows where you have missed and when you are pressing too hard.

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Philips Series 9000 Prestige Electric Shaver

A premium electric shaver that can be used wet or dry, including in the shower. Adjusts to the beard as it shaves.

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Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

A fast hair dryer that keeps its heat in check to limit damage, with magnetic attachments for styling and smoothing.

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Sports & Fitness

Fitbit Charge 6 Advanced Fitness & Health Tracker

A slim fitness band with built-in GPS for runs and rides without a phone, plus heart-rate and sleep tracking.

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Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Watch

A simple GPS running watch that suggests a workout each day and tracks heart rate and sleep. The battery lasts up to two weeks.

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Resistance Bands Set, 5 Exercise Bands for Working Out

Five bands of different strengths for home workouts and stretching, with a carry bag. A cheap way to start strength training.

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Yoga Mat Non Slip Exercise Mat 10mm Thick

A thick 10 mm mat that cushions knees and joints for yoga, pilates and floor exercises. Comes with a carry strap.

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Stationery & Craft

Leuchtturm1917 A5 Hardcover Notebook — Dotted

A well-made dotted A5 notebook with numbered pages and a contents page, popular for bullet journals and planning.

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Car & Motorcycle

Garmin DriveSmart 66 6" Sat Nav with Traffic Alerts

A sat nav with a large 6-inch screen, live traffic and speed camera alerts. Can take hands-free calls from your phone.

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Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam Front 4K

A 4K front dash cam that keeps a clear record of the road, useful for insurance claims. Tags clips with your exact location.

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Dog Supplies

Furbo 360° Dog Camera: Rotating Treat Tossing

A camera for checking on a dog while you are out. It turns to follow them, lets you talk to them, and tosses treats from your phone.

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KONG Classic Dog Toy, Large

A tough rubber toy that can be filled with treats to keep a dog busy. A long-standing favourite with dog owners.

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ChomChom Pet Hair Remover Roller

Roll it back and forth over the sofa, bed or car seat and it gathers dog hair into a chamber you empty in the bin. No sticky sheets to buy, and it works for years.

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Dexas MudBuster Portable Paw Cleaner, Medium

Add a little water, push each muddy paw in and twist. Soft bristles inside lift the mud off, so a wet walk does not end in footprints across the kitchen.

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LickiMat Wobble Slow Feeder

Spread wet food, yoghurt or peanut butter into the grooves and licking it clean keeps a dog busy and calm. Handy for fireworks night, bath time or a fast eater.

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Chuckit! Sport Ball Launcher, 46cm

Throws a ball much further than an arm can and picks it up again without bending down, so no more slobbery hands. Comes with a tennis ball to get started.

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COTOP Dog Water Bottle for Walks, 350ml

A water bottle with its own drinking bowl. Squeeze to fill it, let your dog drink, then any left over goes back in the bottle. Clips onto a bag on longer walks.

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Mighty Paw Dog Treat Pouch 2.0

Clips to a belt or hangs from the shoulder and snaps shut, so treats are quick to grab when training and do not spill. Has a pocket for keys and a poo bag holder.

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Orbiloc Dual Safety Light

A small, bright light that clips onto a collar or harness so your dog can be seen from a long way off on dark winter walks. Waterproof, and it steadies or flashes.

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Vivifying Snuffle Mat for Dogs

Hide kibble or treats among the fleece strips and let your dog sniff them out. Slows down a fast eater and tires a dog out on a rainy day. Machine washable.

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Lucky Paws Dog Drying Coat

A towelling robe that goes on like a coat and soaks up water after a walk, a swim or a bath, so your dog dries quicker and the car and house stay cleaner.

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Pecute Hands-Free Dog Running Lead

A lead that clips around your waist, leaving your hands free for running, pushing a buggy or holding a coffee. The stretchy section softens any sudden pull.

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Baby & Kids

LEGO Icons Bouquet of Roses Building Set for Adults

A LEGO set for adults that builds a bouquet of roses that never wilts. A good gift for someone who likes building.

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Cat Supplies

Catit Flower Water Fountain

Many cats drink more from running water than from a still bowl. This quiet fountain keeps water moving and filtered, with a flower top they can sip from or lap below.

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TRIXIE Wild Cat Scratching Board

A corrugated cardboard scratcher, with catnip to draw a cat to it, that gives claws somewhere better to go than the sofa or carpet. Flip it over when one side wears.

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Zakkart Foldable Window Cat Hammock

Sticks to a window with strong suction cups so a cat can lie in the sun and watch the birds. The metal frame holds a big cat, and the bed comes off for washing.

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Pawaboo Cat Feather Wand with Bell

A flexible wand with a feather and bell on the end. Flick it about and most cats can't resist the chase, which is good exercise for indoor cats. Comes with a spare feather.

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OHANA Collapsible Cat Tunnel, Large

A soft, crinkly tunnel with a peephole for hiding, pouncing and racing through. Folds flat to put away when the cat has finished playing.

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Pecute Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush

Brushes out loose fur before it ends up on the furniture, with rounded pins that are kind to skin. Press the button and the hair slides off the brush in one go.

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Conlun Cat Litter Mat

Goes in front of the litter tray and catches the litter a cat tracks out on its paws, so less gets spread around the floor. Shake it out or rinse it clean.

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Potaroma Catnip Crinkle Pillows, 3 Pack

Three small soft toys filled with catnip that crinkle when batted about. Just right for pouncing on, carrying around and kicking with the back legs.

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K&H Self-Warming Cat Bed Pad

A thermal pad that reflects a cat's own body heat back to it, so it stays cosy without any plug or electricity. Good on a chair, windowsill or in a basket in winter.

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Rechargeable Hide and Seek Cat Toy

A feather pops in and out of holes in a box, and moves when your cat touches it, so it can play while you are busy or out. Recharges with a USB cable.

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Garden & Outdoors

Saker Garden Kneeler and Seat

A padded kneeler that flips over into a low seat, with handles to push up on when getting back to your feet. Kind to knees and backs during long sessions weeding.

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Fiskars PowerGear X Bypass Secateurs

Sharp, clean-cutting secateurs whose rolling handle and gearing make thick stems easier to get through, so pruning roses and shrubs is less tiring on the hand.

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NickyPicky Thorn-Proof Gardening Gloves

Tough gloves that keep out thorns and nettles while staying flexible enough to pull weeds and handle seedlings. Good for pruning roses, brambles and holly.

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Spear & Jackson Razorsharp Hori Hori Multi-Tool

A Japanese-style digging knife with one sharp and one serrated edge and depth marks on the blade. Digs, weeds, plants bulbs and cuts twine, and comes with a holster.

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Kent & Stowe Capability Trowel

A compact stainless steel trowel with a serrated edge for cutting through roots and a scoop for potting compost. Light enough for pots and raised beds.

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Hozelock Jet Spray Gun Plus

A hose spray gun that goes from a gentle shower for seedlings to a powerful jet for cleaning patios and cars. Locks on, so there is no need to hold the trigger down.

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XLUX Soil Moisture Meter

Push the probe into the soil and the dial shows whether a plant needs water, which takes the guesswork out and stops overwatering. Needs no batteries.

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Housolution Garden Tool Tote Bag

A sturdy bag with pockets all round, so trowels, secateurs, gloves and twine travel together around the garden instead of getting left on the lawn.

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Garden Locker Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder

A heavy-duty metal seed feeder caged against squirrels and pigeons, so the seed goes to the small garden birds. Brings tits, finches and robins in for watching.

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Seed Storage Box with 60 Bottles

Keeps saved and bought seeds in labelled bottles in a light-proof box, so they stay dry and dark and are easy to find at sowing time.

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Coffee & Tea

AeroPress Original Coffee Maker

A simple plastic press that makes a smooth, strong cup in about a minute, from espresso-style shots to a long black. Unbreakable and small enough to take camping or to the office.

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HARIO V60 Pour Over Starter Set

The classic cone dripper with a glass jug and filters, for brewing a clean, bright cup by hand. A good first step for anyone curious about speciality coffee.

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Bodum Chambord Cafetière, 500ml

The classic glass and steel cafetière, good for three or four cups. Nothing to plug in and nothing to buy again: just ground coffee and hot water.

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Bialetti Moka Express, 3 Cup

The Italian stovetop pot that brews rich, strong coffee on the hob in a few minutes. Works on gas and electric rings, and lasts for years.

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Hario Mini Mill Plus Hand Coffee Grinder

A compact hand grinder with ceramic burrs that grinds beans fresh for each cup, from fine for espresso to coarse for a cafetière. Freshly ground beans taste noticeably better.

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Maestri House Coffee Scale with Timer

Weighs beans and water to a tenth of a gram while timing the brew, so a good cup can be made the same way every morning.

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Easyworkz Gooseneck Pour Over Kettle, 600ml

A stovetop kettle with a long, thin spout that pours a slow, steady stream, which makes pour-over coffee much easier to get right.

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Airscape Stainless Steel Coffee Canister

Its inner lid presses the air out before sealing, so beans and ground coffee stay fresh for longer. A smart steel canister for the worktop.

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Contigo West Loop Travel Mug, 470ml

A leakproof steel travel mug that keeps coffee hot for hours. Press the button to drink and it reseals itself, so it can go in a bag without spilling.

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Bodum Pavina Double-Wall Glasses, Set of 2

Glass cups with a second wall inside that keeps drinks hot while staying cool to hold, and makes a latte look as if it is floating.

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Bodum Assam Glass Tea Press, 1.5L

A large glass teapot with a steel infuser and plunger. Push it down when the tea is strong enough and it stops brewing, so the pot never turns bitter.

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FORLIFE Stump Teapot with Infuser, 530ml

A cheerful ceramic teapot for two, with a roomy infuser basket that gives loose leaves space to open up properly. The basket lifts out when the tea is ready.

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Finum Loose Tea Brewing Basket, Large

A fine-mesh basket that sits in a mug or teapot, so loose-leaf tea can be brewed without leaves in the cup. The lid doubles as a drip tray.

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Pukka Herbal Tea Selection Gift Set

Nine organic herbal teas in one gift box, from calming chamomile to lively ginger, so a tea lover can find a few new favourites. 45 teabags in all.

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VonShef Cast Iron Teapot with Infuser, 800ml

A Japanese-style cast iron teapot that holds its heat, so the second cup is as hot as the first. Comes with a steel infuser for loose leaves.

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Dicunoy Bamboo Tea Bag Organiser, 2 Pack

Two wooden boxes with six compartments and a clear lid, for keeping a collection of teabags tidy and easy to choose from in the cupboard or on the worktop.

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Elite Gift Boxes Birds Tea Caddy

A pretty metal tin with a tight lid that keeps loose-leaf tea fresh and away from the light. Makes a nice gift filled with a favourite tea.

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VAHDAM Top 10 Loose Leaf Tea Sampler

Ten loose-leaf teas from India to try, from strong breakfast blends and Darjeeling to green and chai, enough for more than 50 cups.

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Porcelain Tea Infuser Mug with Lid, 500ml

A large handmade-look mug with its own infuser and lid, so loose-leaf tea can be brewed straight in the cup. The lid keeps the tea hot while it steeps.

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Thoughtfully Gourmet Tea Infusion Gift Set

Twenty unusual loose-leaf teas in small test tubes, from fruit to floral, in a gift box with an infuser. A fun way to try something new.

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Books & Reading

Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light

A light that hangs around the neck and shines down on the page, so you can read in bed without keeping a partner awake. Warm or cool light, and it recharges by USB.

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READAEER Bamboo Folding Book Stand

Holds a book open at a comfortable angle on a desk, table or kitchen worktop, with clips for the pages. Folds flat, and doubles as a cookbook stand.

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Sun & Moon Padded Book Sleeve

A padded zip-up sleeve that stops a book's cover and corners getting bent in a bag. Sized for most paperbacks and hardbacks.

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1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

A big, beautifully illustrated guide to great books from every age and corner of the world, with a short essay on each. Enough ideas for a lifetime of reading.

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Tounee Magnetic Leather Bookmarks with Pen Holder

Leather bookmarks that clip over the page with hidden magnets so they never slip out, with a loop to keep a pen to hand for notes.

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MoKo Case for Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

A slim fabric-covered case for the newest 7-inch Kindle Paperwhite that wakes it when opened and sends it to sleep when closed. A good pair with a new Kindle.

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KUNITSA CO. Reading Journal

A hardback journal with pages for reviewing and tracking 52 books. A lovely way to remember every book read and what you thought of it.

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The Odyssey (Penguin Clothbound Classics)

Homer's great adventure in Penguin's handsome cloth-covered edition, made to keep and to look good on the shelf. A fine gift for anyone who loves the classics.

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1000-Piece Jigsaw: Gardening Book & Flower Bookshelf

A colourful jigsaw of an overflowing bookshelf of flowers and books. A relaxing rainy-day project for a book lover, and it looks good framed afterwards.

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Heavy-Duty Metal Bookends, 1 Pair

Sturdy black metal bookends with a non-slip base that keep a row of books upright on the shelf. The cut-out tree design makes them a bit more special.

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