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Free book competitions in the UK - win new releases, book bundles and audiobooks from publishers and magazines. Every prize draw is free to enter, and new book giveaways are added as they open.
Books Competitions
A celebratory bundle featuring the Collins English Dictionary, a sustainable Ocean Bottle for hydration, and a John Lewis gift card. The total prize package is designed to celebrate the Collins Word of the Year 2026.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the competition page.
Who can enter: UK residents
Win a signed copy of Laura Purcell's haunted house novel alongside a Fortnum & Mason 'Wicked Wicker' cauldron-shaped hamper filled with seasonal treats. Ten runners-up will also receive a signed copy of the book.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the National Book Tokens website.
Who can enter: UK and Ireland residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: Laura Purcell
A Greek-themed prize package featuring the 'Greek Odysea: Flavours of Greece from Pantry to Plate' cookbook with over 70 recipes. The winner also receives a curated hamper including organic olive oil, grape molasses, orange blossom honey, and various meze favourites.
How to enter: Enter your details in the entry form before the closing date.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: Odysea
A variety of prizes including a £500 top cash prize, a Kobo Libra Colour, and a dash cam. Multiple smaller cash prizes ranging from £20 to £40 and various crime fiction books are also available for winners.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form with the correct puzzle answers from the magazine.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: A
A gift card worth £100/€120 to be spent on books at hundreds of independent bookshops across the UK and Ireland. There are ten gift cards available to be won in total.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the website.
Who can enter: UK and Ireland residents
Suggested Answer: Terry Pratchett
A luxurious overnight stay for two at the historic four-star St. Ermin's Hotel in Westminster, including a Champagne afternoon tea.
The winner also receives a bundle of four David Baldacci books from the Travis Devine series, including signed copies.
How to enter: Fill out the entry form on the competition page.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: David Baldacci
A signed copy of Sarah Moss's novel The Winter Guest, a £50/€60 National Book Token, a Donegal Tweed hot water bottle, and four additional books by the author. Five runners-up will each receive a signed copy of the novel and a £20/€25 National Book Token.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the website.
Who can enter: UK and Ireland residents
Suggested Answer: Sarah Moss
A copy of the gripping first novel in the Mike and Valerie Bodnar Mysteries series. The story follows a Canadian veteran drawn into a deadly hunt for a hidden Nazi secret.
How to enter: Answer the question and fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents
Question: What nationality is Mike Bodnar?
Suggested Answer: Canadian
A prize bundle featuring a signed copy of the comedy horror book by Jack Meggitt-Phillips, a Black Micro Classic Foldable Scooter, and a Doctor Squish Squishy Maker. Ten runners-up will also receive a signed copy of the book.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the competition page.
Who can enter: UK and Ireland residents
Suggested Answer: Jack Meggitt-Phillips
Win a copy of every book shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2026. The collection includes 20 titles spanning fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature, such as The Heirs, The Book of Birds, and Ottolenghi Simple Too.
How to enter: Register for a Waterstones Plus account and fill in the online entry form.
Who can enter: GB residents (not Northern Ireland) aged 18+
Win £300 added to your Waterstones Plus balance to spend on books, gifts, toys, and stationery. The prize is awarded as credit to the winner's loyalty account.
How to enter: Sign in to your Waterstones Plus account, create a new wish list named NOV26, add items to it, and complete the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents
Win a £50 Marks & Spencer voucher to help cover the cost of your Christmas dinner. The winner will also receive a bundle of festive romance books from Mills & Boon.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the Mills & Boon competition page.
Who can enter: UK residents
A signed copy of Laura Tobin's weather science book alongside a waterproof Rains Rolltop Rucksack. Ten runners-up will also each receive a signed copy of the book.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the website.
Who can enter: UK and Ireland residents
Suggested Answer: Laura Tobin
A highly coveted, uncorrected proof copy of B.K. Borison's new cosy romance, Longtime Listener.
Five lucky winners will receive an exclusive sneak peek of this enemies-to-lovers story months before its official publication.
How to enter: Fill out the entry form on the website.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
A night's stay for two at Hotel Indigo in Exeter including dinner, breakfast, spa access, and Great Western Railway travel, plus two £100 National Book Tokens. Ten runners-up will each receive a copy of Michael Morpurgo's memoir, Down Burrow Lane.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the website.
Who can enter: UK and Ireland residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: Michael Morpurgo
A set of six copies of Miriam Robinson's novel 'And Notre Dame is Burning', a mosaic of a woman's life experiences. Three winners will each receive a set for their book club.
How to enter: Enter your details in the form before the closing date.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: Miriam Robinson
A premium 12-book hardback collection featuring beloved stories like The Gruffalo's creators, including Tiddler and Stick Man. Each book in the set is individually signed by both Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and comes in a beautiful display case.
A copy of Glenda Young's new cosy crime novel, Music to Die For, at the Seaview Hotel. The story features eighties pop band The A64 and is set in a Yorkshire seaside town.
How to enter: Answer the question and fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents
Question: Which Yorkshire seaside town is the setting for the book?
Suggested Answer: Scarborough
A complete collection of the 100 best recently published books for children aged 4-11, as featured in the BookTrust Great Books Guide. The set includes a diverse mix of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and graphic novels.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the competition page.
Who can enter: UK residents
A two-night stay for two at the Boat House, a luxury self-catered cabin in Lincolnshire with a private lake. The prize includes £100 spending money, a £150 travel allowance, and twelve Penguin audiobooks.
How to enter: Answer the multiple-choice question and fill in the entry form on the Heart website.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Question: Big Little Truths is a new book by Liane Moriarty which follows three female characters who we first met ten years ago in which popular book?
Suggested Answer: Big Little Lies
A 90-minute online course designed to deepen self-awareness and emotional management, featuring video masterclasses and journaling sheets. The winner also receives a copy of Penny’s brand new book.
Question: What is the title of Penny’s new book?
Suggested Answer: The MECAnism for the Human Language
Win a spy kit valued at £100 along with a copy of the book 'Rory Sparkes: The Spy Who Loved Tea'. The prize package is designed for young aspiring detectives.
How to enter: Answer the question and fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Question: What gross drink has Rory’s mum and teacher started drinking in Rory Sparkes: The Spy Who Loved Tea?
Suggested Answer: Tea
A collection of four books by Max Porter including Lanny, Dogs and Bears, Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, and Shy. The prize also includes a limited-edition Booker Prizes tote bag made from recycled cotton featuring illustrations by Bill Rebholz.
How to enter: Enter your details in the form on the competition page.
Who can enter: UK residents
Suggested Answer: Lanny
A signed copy of the romantic comedy novel The Darcy List by Godalming author Susan Moore. The story follows Florence as she navigates real love while comparing men to Jane Austen's Mr Darcy.
Three winners will each receive a signed copy.
How to enter: Answer the question and fill in the entry form.
Question: In which county did Susan grow up?
Suggested Answer: Derbyshire
A complete set of the winning books from the 2026 Books Are My Bag Readers Awards, including titles like Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and This is Going to Hurt. Five lucky winners will each receive a full collection of the six award-winning titles.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the competition page.
Who can enter: UK and Ireland residents
Suggested Answer: Donna Ashworth
A beautiful independent bookshop hardback edition of Orlando, signed by the author Harry Whittaker. Two lucky winners will each receive a copy of this literary mystery.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the website.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
A signed copy of Clive Anderson's canine memoir alongside a £100 bundle of Pooch & Mutt dog treats, including an advent calendar, wet food packs, and dental sticks. Ten runners-up will each receive a signed copy of the book.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the website.
Who can enter: UK residents
Suggested Answer: Brodie
A signed copy of the Secret Santa book by Greg James and Chris Smith, plus a £100 escape room voucher. The story follows Santa's recruitment as a secret agent to save Christmas.
How to enter: An adult aged 18 or over must complete the entry form on the Beano website.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: 25th
A selection of book-related prizes from the November and December edition of Booktime Magazine. Prizes typically include copies of the featured novels and quiz-related book bundles.
How to enter: Answer the book-related quiz questions and fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents
Question: What is the name of the fictional small town which provides the setting for The Appeal, The Christmas Appeal and The Silent Appeal?
Suggested Answer: Lockwood
A comprehensive gluten-free baking bundle including a signed FREEE Baking Book by Clare Marriage and a wide variety of flours and mixes such as Buckwheat Flour, Seeded Bread Mix, and Porridge Oats. Three winners will each receive this complete set of baking essentials.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the Coeliac UK website.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: FREEE
A collection of nine new book releases including thrillers, mysteries, and non-fiction titles like Jo Brand's latest work. The prize also includes a Daylight Libra reading lamp featuring adjustable light settings for comfortable reading.
How to enter: Register or log in to your Delia Online account and answer the competition question.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Question: What is the name of the country house where the events of The Christmas Tree Murders take place?
Suggested Answer: Clifftop House
A VIP experience for two at His Majesty’s Theatre including show tickets, a backstage tour, and drinks. The prize also includes afternoon tea at the Sofitel Hotel London St James, plus signed copies of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera and Our Strange Duet.
How to enter: Register for a Waterstones Plus account and fill in the online entry form.
Who can enter: GB residents (not Northern Ireland) aged 18+
A copy of the LFC 100 Greatest Players book, signed by club legend Steven Gerrard. The book serves as a homage to 100 stars who have played for the club, based on votes from fans, players, and journalists.
How to enter: Register for an account or log in, then fill in the entry form.
A VIP tour and tasting for two at the Gusbourne estate in Kent, including a 3-course lunch and a £200 travel or accommodation allowance. The winner also receives the complete eight-book Seven Sisters paperback collection and a hardback copy of Orlando.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form and subscribe to the Best of Pan Macmillan newsletter.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: Orlando
A copy of the reissued fifth book by Tom Parker Bowles featuring 120 recipes focused on eating less but better quality meat. Three winners will each receive a copy of this culinary guide.
Question: Complete the crossword to reveal the 10 shaded letters that spell out a foodie phrase.
A deluxe edition of A Life in Lyrics signed by Mary Austin, featuring a slipcase and bonus Bohemian Rhapsody archive material. The winner also receives a framed gold Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium record CD with a certificate of authenticity.
How to enter: Register for a Waterstones Plus account and complete the online entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: Mary Austin
A £500 gift card to spend on books at participating retailers. Entrants must identify 20 book titles hidden within a cryptic illustration to enter the prize draw.
How to enter: Identify the 20 hidden book titles in the image and submit your answers via the online form.
Who can enter: UK residents
Question: Guess all 20 book titles hidden in the picture.
Suggested Answer: Brideshead Revisited, Interview with the Vampire, Trainspotting, The Well of Loneliness, The Men who stare at goats, Small Island, Dubliners, Hard Times, Pillars of the Earth, Emma, Ballet Shoes, Cat among the pigeons, Court of Thorns and Roses, Careless People, The wind in the willows, Heated Rivalry, The autograph man
A copy of the 'So Vegan: Easy' cookbook, featuring plant-based recipes designed for busy lifestyles with minimal ingredients. The book includes chapters on 15- and 30-minute meals such as Spicy Pasta e Fagioli and Crispy Chilli Tofu Salad.
How to enter: Answer the question and fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents
Question: Who are the plant-based creators behind SO VEGAN?
Suggested Answer: Ben & Roxy
A creative bundle featuring colouring materials and stationery to celebrate reaching a follower milestone. The prize is being given away by a TikTok creator focused on books and cozy content.
How to enter: Follow @staceyscosycorner on TikTok, like the post, repost it, and tag 3 friends in the comments.
Who can enter: UK residents
A selection of fantastic Bookends titles to either gift this festive season or keep for yourself. One lucky reader will win this bundle of books from the Hachette Book Group.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form with your name and email address and agree to the terms.
A special festive gift edition of the woodland adventure by Julian Gough and Jim Field. The story follows a grumpy Rabbit and a hibernating Bear who form an unlikely friendship.
How to enter: Answer the question and fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 16+
Question: In Rabbit's Bad Habits, what is Bear building that Rabbit thinks he can do better?
Suggested Answer: snowman
A signed copy of Abi Elphinstone's enchanting new adventure book, Goodnight Silver, set in the mountains of Mongolia. The winner also receives a snow leopard adoption pack from the WWF to help protect these magnificent creatures.
How to enter: Complete the competition entry form with the answer to the question.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 16+
Question: Where has Emmy sought shelter when she meets the snow leopard cub in Goodnight Silver?
Suggested Answer: In a cave
A comprehensive room-by-room guide to Graceland featuring Elvis anecdotes and guides to music attractions in Memphis, Tupelo, and Nashville. Three winners will each receive a copy of the book by Michael Gerrard.
How to enter: Send an email with the answer and your contact details to comps@music-news.com with the subject line ELVIS.
Question: To enter simply name one artist on our new Tickets Directory.
Suggested Answer: John Cooper Clarke
Three lucky winners will each receive a copy of Kathy Kordalis' cookbook, which features 60 recipes showcasing cauliflower in dishes ranging from Katsu Curry to Caramel Brownies.
How to enter: Answer the question and fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents
Question: How many recipes are featured in Cauliflower?
Suggested Answer: 60
A collection of popular non-fiction books for children, celebrating factual reading across genres like history and science. The bundle includes a variety of educational and engaging titles.
How to enter: Follow the account on Instagram, like the competition post and tag a friend in the comments.
Who can enter: UK residents
A set of both books in the hilariously spooky Scare B'n'B series, including the latest adventure Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun. The stories follow stepsiblings Frankie and Ted as they manage the haunted Tartarus Hotel.
How to enter: Complete the competition entry form with the answer to the question.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 16+
Question: What birthday is the Duke of Snoring celebrating in Scare B’n’B: Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun?
Suggested Answer: His 363rd birthday
A chance to win the first two novels in the Q Mysteries series by Vaseem Khan: Quantum of Menace and The Man With the Golden Compass. The series follows Major Boothroyd, formerly of MI6's Q Branch, as an amateur detective.
How to enter: Create a LoveReading account or log in, then complete the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents
Suggested Answer: Lawrence Noble
A collection of fantasy novels by John Gwynne, including a hardback copy of The Wolves of War. The bundle also features paperback copies of the complete Bloodsworn saga: The Shadow of the Gods, The Hunger of the Gods, and The Fury of the Gods.
How to enter: Fill in the prize form and accept the terms and conditions.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: The Wolves of War
A bundle of five puzzle, activity, and colouring books from Keene Creations, including titles like Back to School Buddies and The Secret Casebook. The collection covers various age groups from 4 to 12 years old, featuring mazes, Sudoku, and detective mysteries.
How to enter: Enter via the Gleam widget on the page - you can enter once a day.
Who can enter: UK residents
A copy of the new book by producer Owen Cutts, exploring fifty-two essential and groundbreaking songs from artists like The Beatles and Aretha Franklin. Three winners will each receive a copy of the book.
How to enter: Email your answer, name, email, address, and X handle to comps@music-news.com with the subject HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OLD MUSIC?.
Who can enter: UK residents
Question: To enter simply name one artist on our new Tickets Directory.
Suggested Answer: John Cooper Clarke
A hardback copy of the true story of adventure and purpose by Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean. The book details their record-breaking 9,753-mile unsupported row across the Pacific Ocean in a 28ft boat.
How to enter: Answer the question and fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents
Question: How long was the boat the brothers rowed across the Pacific?
Suggested Answer: 28ft
A bundle of three fantastic children's books including 'The Bestest Story in the World... Ever!', 'HIDDEN', and 'All the Better to Read You With'.
This collection is designed to add storytelling magic to a child's library.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the competition page.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
One winner will receive a bundle of Abi Elphinstone's books plus a WWF Snow Leopard adoption pack including a plush toy. Nine runners-up will each receive a bundle of five enchanting books by the same author.
How to enter: Answer the multiple-choice question and fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Question: In Abi Elphinstone's new book, Goodnight Silver, what kind of animal is Silver?
Suggested Answer: Snow Leopard
The main winner receives a signed copy of Eve Chase's new novel, a £30 GAIL's Bakery gift card, and a full year of RHS Membership. Nine runners-up will also receive a signed book and a £30 gift card.
How to enter: Fill out the entry form with your details.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
A bundle of CBeebies BeddyByes merchandise designed to help toddlers wind down for sleep. Each set includes MeMo and BaBa talking plush toys, a Yummy Dog plush, and a BeddyByes board book.
How to enter: Fill in the entry form on the competition page.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Suggested Answer: Yummy Dog
A thought-provoking novel by Rebecca Spargo that explores themes of toxic masculinity and the misogynist manosphere. Three winners will each receive a copy of the book.
How to enter: Create a LoveReading account or log in, then fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents
A thought-provoking and compassionate book by Paul Brand exploring the limits of the human body and the debate surrounding assisted dying. Three winners will each receive a copy of the book.
How to enter: Create a LoveReading account or log in, then fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents
A curated book subscription box featuring a beautifully wrapped book, matching signed artwork, and seasonal treats. The package also includes a personalized handmade bracelet and other thoughtful surprises designed for a cozy reading experience.
How to enter: Enter using the Gleam widget on the page.
Who can enter: UK residents
A wonderful selection of LoveReading4Kids Star Books and other select titles from the fourth quarter of 2026. The bundle features the team's favorite standout books published between October and December.
How to enter: Create an account or log in, then fill in the entry form stating which Star Book you would most like to read and why.
Who can enter: UK residents
Question: Check out our latest Star Books from October to December 2026 and let us know which one you'd most like to read and why.
A collection of Doctor Who audio adventures featuring the Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison. This prize is offered by Doctor Who Magazine.
Who can enter: UK residents
Question: Which chemical kills the Silurians and Sea Devils in Warriors of the Deep?
Suggested Answer: Hexachromite gas
A copy of the book 'Pets on the Prowl' by Malcolm Welshman, following the humorous adventures of vet Paul Mitchell.
How to enter: Email sixtypluscomp@hotmail.co.uk with the answer, your name, address, and telephone number, using the subject line 'Pets on the Prowl Competition'.
Who can enter: UK residents
Question: Tell us the names of the two dogs which vet Paul Mitchell adopts in Pets on the Prowl?
Suggested Answer: Emily and Winnie
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A £125 voucher to spend on personalised photo gifts at VistaPrint, including photo books, custom mugs, and blankets. Two winners will each receive a voucher to create their own custom items.
How to enter: Answer the question and fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Question: What are VistaPrint’s new Christmas products this year?
Suggested Answer: Custom shaped cushions, Christmas snowglobes and fully custom socks
A complete 100% natural skincare routine including a Cleansing Balm, Bioactive Moisturiser, and Bioactive Eye Cream, plus a cosmetic bag and branded spatula. Four winners will each receive this set designed as a natural alternative to retinol.
How to enter: Answer the question and fill in the entry form.
Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+
Question: What is the System Nature skincare a 100% Natural alternative to?
Suggested Answer: Retinol
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
A stylish electric stove featuring nine customisable flame and fuel bed colours, a cool blow function, and smart heating controls. The prize includes a Coppice Real Log Set made from natural UK logs to enhance the realistic fuel bed appearance.
Suggested Answer: Solano
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