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Welcome to the captivating world of books on the Competitions Directory! Dive into our treasure trove of literary competitions where you could win amazing prizes. Whether you're an avid reader, a wordsmith in the making, or simply looking to add new titles to your collection, our selection of book competitions is sure to entice and excite. Discover a myriad of opportunities to showcase your literary prowess and get the chance to win coveted prizes. From Jm Journeys Books to Jon Burgerman Book Bundle and the delightful Little Book Of Fashion Books, enter these online competitions and let your lucky star guide you to the best literary triumphs. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the world of books and embrace the thrill of winning.

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Kate Foster Book Bundle and Candle Set

Closing: 27th Oct 2026

This prize package includes an advanced proof copy of 'The Repentants' by Kate Foster, paperback copies of her previous books, and a 'Northern Lights' candle from Aery.

Cheddar Hamper and Recipe Book

Closing: 10th Oct 2026

The prize includes Quicke's Cheddar Tasting Box alongside a copy of Abby Allen's new recipe book, 'The Farm Kitchen'. The book features seasonal, wholesome recipes focusing on simple and honest ingredients.

One Year of Monthly Flowers, Chococo Collection Box, and Signed Book

Closing: 30th Jul 2026

The grand prize includes a seasonal bouquet of flowers delivered every month for a full year from 123 Flowers. Additionally, the winner receives a Chococo Summer Collection box and a personally signed copy of the book, Hidden Nature.

Suggested Answer: Police Officer

Kindle Bundle With Book

250.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Aug 2026

The main prize includes a brand-new Kindle Paperwhite loaded with the book 'Beneath the Signal' and the complete Signal & Noise digital bundle featuring a masterclass and guides. This bundle is designed to help recipients cut through noise and prioritize what matters.

Suggested Answer: The calmest

HexClad Hybrid Pot Set and Cookbook

477.00 Estimated Value Closing: 31st Jul 2026

The grand prize includes a 6-piece HexClad Hybrid Pot Set, noted for combining stainless steel searing power with non-stick ease, and the '5 Ingredient Indian' cookbook by Chetna Makan. The cookware set is induction-ready and dishwasher safe, designed for durability.

Suggested Answer: Amritsar

EasyJet Holiday Credit and Penguin Books

2000.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Sept 2026

Each winner receives an easyJet holidays Credit voucher worth £2,000, valid for 12 months towards a holiday booking. Additionally, winners receive 12 Penguin books, delivered monthly for a year.

AJ Pearce Signed Book Collection and Picnic Hamper

Closing: 16th Jul 2026

The prize includes a complete set of four signed books by AJ Pearce, famous for her heartwarming stories of wartime courage. The winner will also receive a traditional wicker picnic hamper, perfect for enjoying the books outdoors.

Kip Hideaways Voucher and Book Set

400.00 Estimated Value Registration Required Closing: 31st Jul 2026

One grand prize winner receives a £400 voucher for Kip Hideaways to use at a chosen hotel. Additionally, the winner receives a signed copy of the novel 'River of Stars', with ten runners-up receiving non-signed copies.

Suggested Answer: Walnut Tree Island

Luxury Hotel Retreat For Two At De Vere Beaumont Estate

Closing: 26th Jul 2026

This prize offers a luxurious two-night escape for two people at the stunning De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor. The stay includes an upgraded double room, full breakfast both mornings, and dinner on one evening.

The winner also receives a hardback copy of John Grisham's novel, The Widow.

Gift Card and Book Bundle

50.00 Estimated Value Closing: 31st Jul 2026

The prize includes a £50 gift card redeemable at Next, paired with a bundle of various books. This offers a mix of retail flexibility and reading material.

Gift Voucher

50.00 Estimated Value Closing: 15th Jul 2026

This is a £50 gift voucher for The Works, redeemable only in UK stores. The Works specializes in affordable books, arts and crafts supplies, toys, games, and stationery.

Signed Book Set and Le Creuset Baking Set

200.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Jul 2026

The grand prize includes signed copies of all four 'A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: After Dark' editions and a six-piece, blood-red Le Creuset baking set. The baking set is perfect for making muffins, mirroring items mentioned in the book series.

Book and Clothing Voucher Set

100.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Aug 2026

The prize includes one copy of the book 'Lily Tripp: Diary of An Accidental Time Traveller' combined with a £100 clothing voucher. This package offers both entertainment and retail value.

Suggested Answer: New Year's Day

Tennis Set, Hamper, and Signed Book

Registration Required Closing: 31st Jul 2026

The prize includes a Head tennis set containing two rackets and three balls, a Cutter and Squidge Great British Picnic Hamper, and a signed copy of Judy Murray's new book, Game, Set and Murder.

Suggested Answer: GAME, SET AND MURDER

K-Pop Demon Hunters Bundle

Closing: 26th Aug 2026

One lucky winner will receive the K-Pop Demon Hunters Bundle, which is described as the perfect prize for a mega fan of the series. The bundle includes merchandise related to the K-Pop Demon Hunters franchise.

Suggested Answer: Rumi

Digital Magazine and Newspaper Subscription

Closing: 18th Jul 2026

The prize is a year-long Readly subscription offering unlimited access to 5,200 digital magazines and newspapers. This grants access to a huge range of titles across sports, lifestyle, technology, and more on various devices.

Suggested Answer: 5200

Readly Digital Magazine Subscription

Closing: 18th Jul 2026

This prize grants access to a Readly subscription, offering unlimited reading of thousands of digital magazines and newspapers. Subscribers can enjoy a vast range of titles across sports, lifestyle, tech, and more on various devices.

Suggested Answer: 5200

Cookbook Bundle

Closing: 12th Jul 2026

The prize is a bundle featuring three highly regarded cookbooks: Elevate by Brin Pirathapan, Feel Good Gluten Free by Becky Excell, and Let's Eat Meat by Tom Parker Bowles. This collection offers diverse culinary inspiration covering everyday ingredients, gluten-free cooking, and meat dishes.

Suggested Answer: MasterChef

Brigitte Knightley Book Bundle

Closing: 31st Jul 2026

The prize includes a paperback copy of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy, which has been annotated by Brigitte Knightley. It also includes a hardback, non-annotated copy of The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy.

Five lucky winners will receive a personalised colouring book featuring 40 pages transformed from their own uploaded photographs. This unique gift allows recipients to colour in cherished family photos and special memories.

Suggested Answer: 20 - 32 - 40

Two-Night Stay At Luxury Hotel With Signed Book

Registration Required Closing: 17th Jul 2026

The prize includes a two-night stay at The Lodge On Loch Lomond, which is a luxury 4-star hotel situated in the Loch Lomond National Park. Additionally, the winner will receive a signed copy of Lorraine Kelly's novel, 'The Island Secret'.

Suggested Answer: Evie

Buzz Sausage Wolf Book Series Set

Closing: 17th Jul 2026

This prize includes all three books in the Buzz Sausage Wolf series, featuring humorous adventures for young readers. The series is ideal for newly independent readers and conveys a gentle message about self-acceptance.

Suggested Answer: Wolf

Book Club Set of Six Books

999.00 Estimated Value Closing: 31st Jul 2026

This prize offers three winners a set of six copies of the book 'Wild Moon Rising' by Jenny Knight, perfect for a book club or reading group. The novel explores themes of personal discovery, nature, and friendship.

Readly Digital Magazine and Newspaper Subscription

Closing: 17th Jul 2026

The prize is a one-year subscription to the Readly digital magazine and newspaper app, granting unlimited access to thousands of titles including sports, lifestyle, and news categories.

Suggested Answer: 5200

The prize is a year-long digital subscription to the Readly app, which grants unlimited access to thousands of digital magazines and newspapers. This includes a huge range of sporting titles as well as lifestyle, tech, home, and many other categories.

Suggested Answer: 5200

Signed Greek Goddess Diaries Book and Lockable Diary

Closing: 30th Jul 2026

The main prize includes a signed copy of the middle grade book 'Greek Goddess Diaries' by Honor Cargill-Martin and Camelia Pham, paired with a beautiful lockable diary for young readers. Ten runners-up will also receive a signed copy of the book.

A British Childhood: How Our Children Live Now Book

Closing: 31st Jul 2026

This prize is a copy of Frank Cottrell-Boyce's powerful new book, 'A British Childhood: How Our Children Live Now.' The book explores what it means to be young in modern Britain based on the author's experiences as Waterstones Children’s Laureate.

Suggested Answer: How Our Children Live Now

Amazon Gift Card and Paperback Books

200.00 Estimated Value Closing: 22nd Jul 2026

The prize package includes a $200 Amazon Gift Card alongside thirteen assorted paperback books focused on small-town fiction and romance genres. This collection celebrates heartwarming stories with themes of community, secrets, and second chances.

Fairfield Farms Crisps and Book Bundle

Closing: 12th Jul 2026

The prize includes a bundle of Fairfield Farms crisps featuring the Cajun Barbecue flavour, alongside a copy of the book 'Up the Packet' by Simon Williams.

Early Copy of The Detention Diaries: Worse Than Jail

Closing: 30th Jul 2026

One hundred readers will be selected to receive an early copy of Sam Copeland's book, The Detention Diaries: Worse Than Jail. This diary-format story chronicles the funny injustices faced by the main character, Arthur Guppy.

Amazon Voucher And Ebooks

400.00 Estimated Value Closing: 15th Aug 2026

This prize consists of a $400 Amazon Gift Card and 50 eBooks, specifically in the Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense genres. The eBooks must be available on Amazon and priced at $4.99 or less each.

Online Italian Cooking Course Voucher and Signed Cookbook

Closing: 11th Jul 2026

This prize includes a household voucher to attend one of Francesco Mattana's online Italian cooking workshops. The winner also receives a signed copy of his cookbook, 'Eat Like a Sardinian: Live To 100'.

Firefall Audio Drama CD Copy

11.00 Estimated Value Closing: 22nd Jul 2026

Win one of five CD copies of the 'Firefall' audio drama, an original story featuring the Fifteenth Doctor and Belinda set in the 19th century. The story revolves around a strange entity witnessed during a meteor shower affecting a young villager.

Suggested Answer: His father

Bella Magazine Issue 26 Entrant

Closing: 13th Jul 2026

This entry relates to the competitions featured within Bella Magazine Issue 26. Specific prizes include a book titled 'Life After Weight-Loss Medication' and cash prizes from various puzzles.

Wildheart By Bec Manser Book Copy

Closing: 13th Jul 2026

Five lucky winners will receive a copy of Wildheart by Bec Manser, a thrilling and heartfelt adventure story. The book focuses on themes of courage, friendship, and the wonder of the natural world.

Suggested Answer: Dryda

Knitting Bundle

Registration Required Closing: 5th Aug 2026

This giveaway features a special bundle of knitting supplies including 10 balls of Stylecraft Grace yarn. The prize also contains three knitting books: 'All You Knit Is Love', 'Intarsia Knits', and 'Fast and Fabulous Knits', along with a special pair of Beatles knitting needles.

Signed Copies of Cityboy and How to Con Friends and Manipulate People Books

Closing: 20th Jul 2026

Ten winners will receive signed copies of Geraint Anderson's bestselling book 'Cityboy' and his new release, 'How to Con Friends and Manipulate People'. The books explore experiences from the City and offer a parody of the self-help industry.

Suggested Answer: 3

Football Kicks Comic-Strip Book

Closing: 23rd Jul 2026

This prize is one of six available copies of the 'Football Kicks' comic-strip book. It appears to be a collectible publication related to football.

KISS Creatures Of The Night 9LP Vinyl Set

Closing: 31st Jul 2026

This prize is the huge 40th Anniversary 9LP Super Deluxe edition of KISS’ Creatures of the Night. The set specifically features glow-in-the-dark vinyl records.

Fixers Audio Drama Collection

24.00 Estimated Value Closing: 22nd Jul 2026

This prize is a collection of three new audio adventures featuring the Seventh Doctor and the character Ray. These adventures involve a Time Lord's dying wishes, killer seals, and the Intergalactic Championship Rally.

The Hallamshire Incident Audiobook Copy

Closing: 22nd Jul 2026

This is an audiobook featuring the Thirteenth Doctor and Yaz facing off against the Ice Warriors after a UFO crash in Hallamshire Forest. Five copies of this latest adventure are available to be won.

Suggested Answer: Cold War

Dark Gallifrey Audio Drama

Closing: 22nd Jul 2026

This competition offers five copies of 'Dark Gallifrey: The Decayed Master – Part One,' an audio drama focusing on the ruthless and complex version of The Master played by Geoffrey Beevers. This installment explores the character's personal quest while desperately trying to extend his life.

Suggested Answer: Goth

Book Collection

Closing: 31st Jul 2026

One lucky member can win a stack of six brilliant new book titles selected as the Books of the Month for July. The bundle includes hardback and paperback editions covering heartwarming fiction, gripping crime, and royal drama.

Suggested Answer: Mr Sidhu's Post Office

Now Yearbook '99 in All Three Formats

Closing: 20th Jul 2026

The winner receives a comprehensive collection of hits from 1999, including a 46-track LP pressed on magenta red vinyl. The prize also includes an 82-track standard CD set and an 82-track Special Edition CD set complete with a 28-page booklet.

Children's Book and Toy Bundle

365.00 Estimated Value Registration Required Closing: 2nd Aug 2026

The prize includes a copy of the picture book 'Pudding Now Please' by Lauren Child, alongside a MORI prize bundle featuring items like pyjamas, outfits, sandals, a swim set, a hooded poncho, and a digital camera.

Suggested Answer: Manners and Kindness

Escape Challenge Kit and Book Set

Closing: 2nd Aug 2026

The prize includes a tabletop Espionage Spy Escape Room Challenge kit and a hardback copy of the book 'The Spy and the Snake' by M J Robotham.

Suggested Answer: Budapest

Embroidery Book Bundle

36.00 Estimated Value Registration Required Closing: 14th Jul 2026

The prize is an exciting book bundle from Search Press, featuring two books focused on embroidery. Winners receive 'The Complete A-Z of Embroidery Stitches' and the newest release, 'Moomin Embroidery'.

The prize consists of three copies of the novel 'A Tibetan Girl Called Ata' by Xiao Hei. This historical fiction book explores themes of love, identity, and conflict against the political backdrop of Tibet in 2008.

This prize is a Minions Blokees Bundle associated with Kraze Magazine, Issue 155. The accompanying context suggests it is part of a Q&A competition.

Suggested Answer: Crocodile

Midlife Matters Goody Bundle

Closing: 31st Aug 2026

This bundle includes a copy of the inspiring book 'Midlife Matters' by Katie Taylor, along with a Latte Lounge Boxed Mug and a Latte Lounge Tote Bag. The book offers expert advice on topics relevant to women navigating midlife, from health to finance.

Suggested Answer: The Latte Lounge

Copies Of Ask Him By Julie Savanth

Closing: 2nd Aug 2026

The prize consists of multiple copies of the debut novel 'Ask Him' by Julie Savanth, the first installment in The Sandbox Trilogy. This book blends speculative fiction, mystery, and psychological suspense centered around a missing child.

Book Token

15.00 Estimated Value Closing: 11th Jul 2026

Five randomly selected winners will each receive a book token valued at fifteen pounds. This voucher can be used to purchase reading materials.

Secrets Between Friends Hardback Book Copy

Closing: 14th Jul 2026

This prize includes one of ten hardback copies of the novel 'Secrets Between Friends' by Sheila O'Flanagan. It is promoted as ideal summer reading material.

Picture Book Set For Child Mental Health

Closing: 31st Aug 2026

This set includes nine vibrant, inclusive, and reassuring picture books designed by wellbeing experts Molly Potter and Matt Bawler to help children build positive mental health. The collection addresses big questions, complex emotions, boundaries, and resilience.

Signed Kitty Book Bundle

Closing: 12th Jul 2026

The prize is a brilliant Kitty prize bundle which includes a signed copy of Kitty and the Moonflower Mystery by Paula Harrison. The bundle also contains a Kitty bookmark, an A5 sticker sheet, and a Kitty standee, appealing to young readers who enjoy mystery and adventure.

Suggested Answer: Botanical Gardens

Under The Vines Series 2 DVD

Registration Required Closing: 14th Jul 2026

Five copies of the second series of the New Zealand set comedy drama 'Under the Vines' are being given away on DVD. The series follows vintners Daisy and Louis as they navigate romance, rivalry, and financial pressures at their struggling winery.

Suggested Answer: Oakley Wines

Copy of A Strange Way to Die by Rosamund Pearl and George Bamford

Closing: 16th Jul 2026

Five copies of the espionage thriller 'A Strange Way to Die' are being given away to celebrate its release. The book is described as a high-energy story featuring intense action and high-stakes deception.

Suggested Answer: Paris

Book And Gifts From Gillian Silverthorn

Closing: 31st Aug 2026

The prize includes literary works and assorted gifts associated with Gillian Silverthorn. This contest centers around a book titled ‘Who We Choose to Be’ by the same author.

Suggested Answer: Sobriety

Under The Vines Series 1 And 2 DVDs

Closing: 31st Aug 2026

This prize consists of the physical DVD sets for Series 1 and Series 2 of the comedy-drama television show 'Under the Vines'. These DVDs allow the winner to enjoy the full series at home.

Suggested Answer: New Zealand

Signed Copy Of Wedding Tiers Paperback

Closing: 12th Jul 2026

The prize consists of one of three available signed paperback copies of the book 'Wedding Tiers' by Trisha Ashley. There is no cash alternative available for this prize.

Vinylphyle Release Choice

Closing: 31st Jul 2026

The winner receives a selection from the Vinylphyle releases available through the online shop. This prize allows the recipient to choose their preferred record from the current catalog.

This prize is a bundle of three books focused on wellbeing, posture, and prenatal yoga. The collection includes 'The Korean Art of Living Seasonally,' 'Posture Power,' and the 'My Pregnancy Yoga Journal.'

Suggested Answer: Dr Jenelle Kim

Children's Meditation Book

Registration Required Closing: 31st Jul 2026

This prize is a gifted copy of the book titled 'The Children's Meditations In My Heart'. It is intended for young readers for mindfulness or educational purposes.

The Children's Meditations In My Heart Book Copy

Closing: 31st Jul 2026

This prize is a copy of a book featuring a gentle and calming collection of bedtime meditations designed for children. The book contains four guided meditations intended to encourage self-esteem, self-love, and emotional calmness to aid sleep.

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Yale Smart Lock and Video Doorbell Bundle

Registration Required Closing: 11th Jul 2026

One winner will receive the Yale Linus L2 Lite Smart Lock and the Yale Smart Video Doorbell. This bundle provides keyless entry and the ability to see and speak to visitors remotely via a smartphone application.

Suggested Answer: Yale Smart Video Doorbell

Footwear Voucher

1000.00 Estimated Value Closing: 31st Dec 2026

This prize offers one thousand pounds to spend on footwear from the LANX brand. The selection includes handmade brogues, boots, sneakers, and outdoor footwear for men and women.

Suggested Answer: WIN £1000 OF FOOTWEAR

UK Staycation Holiday

2500.00 Estimated Value Closing: 31st Jul 2026

The top prize is a staycation holiday within the UK, valued up to £2500. This offers an opportunity for a relaxing getaway close to home.

Jim Lawrence Gift Voucher

500.00 Estimated Value Closing: 31st Dec 2026

This is a monthly draw prize consisting of a £500 gift voucher to spend on Jim Lawrence products. The voucher is valid for 12 months and can be redeemed in the showroom or over the phone.

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