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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.

Book Prize Bundle

Closing: 28th Jun 2026

The main winner receives an exclusive proof copy of Disenchanted, a paperback copy of Uncharmed, and a curated bundle of treats including beverages, beauty items, and cookies. Four runners-up also receive a proof copy of Disenchanted, a copy of Uncharmed, and a chocolate bar.

Boots Gift Card and Book Bundle

50.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Jun 2026

The prize includes a £50 gift card usable at Boots and a curated selection of books. This collection is promoted as ideal for summer holiday essentials.

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.

Bundle Of Children's Books

Closing: 30th Jun 2026

The prize consists of a bundle containing ten children's books intended for a bookshelf collection. There is no cash alternative available for this prize.

Suggested Answer: Wood

Father's Day Gift Bundle with Book Token

50.00 Estimated Value Closing: 2nd Jul 2026

The main prize includes a hardback gift edition of the book 'Guess How Much I Love You, Dad!', a £50/€60 National Book Token, a skincare set and travel bag, and a signed art print. This collection is curated as a gift package for fathers who enjoy reading.

Hopeless Necromantic Book Merchandise Bundle

Closing: 30th Jun 2026

The prize includes a copy of the book 'Hopeless Necromantic' in either trade paperback or hardback form. This package is supplemented with an influencer box, custom dice, art prints, incense, and a book plate.

Monsterverse Guide The Monarch Files

44.99 Estimated Value Closing: 26th Jun 2026

This deluxe guide is presented as an in-universe dossier filled with confidential documents about the Monarch organization and the Titans. It profiles over 50 creatures and includes field reports detailing encounters with MUTOs.

Suggested Answer: Gareth Edwards

Amazon Voucher and Kindle Paperwhite

800.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Jun 2026

The prize package includes an Amazon Gift Card valued at $800 and a Kindle Paperwhite electronic reader. This giveaway is themed around romance novels and readers.

Boots Gift Card And A Bundle Of Books

50.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Jun 2026

The prize includes a £50 gift card for Boots, perfect for stocking up on essentials. Additionally, the winner will receive a bundle of books, ideal for holiday reading.

Stane Street: From Chichester To London Book by Richard Powell

Closing: 28th Jun 2026

This is a copy of Richard Powell's evocative travelogue, Stane Street: From Chichester to London. The book recounts the journey along one of the first Roman roads in England, blending history, landscape photography, and fascinating storytelling.

Suggested Answer: 58

Amazon Gift Card

350.00 Estimated Value Closing: 5th Jul 2026

This prize is a gift card valued at $350, redeemable for purchases on Amazon. It offers the winner flexibility to choose from a wide range of products available on the platform.

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

Personalized Storybook Experience

Closing: 9th Jul 2026

The winner will receive a personalized storybook experience which includes one digital storybook, a custom-written story inspired by the child's drawing, a personalized cover design, and a printed storybook.

Suggested Answer: A child’s drawing

Avatar: Fire And Ash on 4K Ultra HD

Closing: 27th Jun 2026

The prize is a copy of the movie 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' available on 4K Ultra HD format. This edition allows fans to explore the world of the film with over three hours of previously unseen bonus content covering production details.

Suggested Answer: Pandora

Adrian Tchaikovsky's Novel Green City Wars Hardback Copy

Closing: 26th Jun 2026

This prize is a hardback copy of the latest novel by Hugo-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky, titled Green City Wars. The book features a protagonist who is a raccoon private eye in a solar-powered future city.

Suggested Answer: Shadows of the Apt

Signed Book, Crosley Turntable, and Record Token Bundle

100.00 Estimated Value Closing: 2nd Jul 2026

The ultimate gift bundle for music lovers includes a signed copy of 'Tonight the Music Seems So Loud' by Sathnam Sanghera, a luxury Crosley Powel 7-in-1 Bluetooth Turntable, and a £100 Record Token.

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.

Infinite Prisms Photography Ebook Bundle

49.99 Estimated Value Closing: 4th Jul 2026

This bundle includes the 70-page Technical Guide and the 66-page Photo Book on handheld prism photography techniques. The package teaches users how to use optical glass to bend light into unique spectral color effects.

Suggested Answer: Wider, more abstract color coverage

Amazon Gift Card

350.00 Estimated Value Closing: 28th Jun 2026

The prize is an Amazon Gift Card valued at $350, offered as part of a giveaway associated with a book series promotion. This gift card can be used for purchases on the Amazon platform.

Early Copy Of The Girl With The Seven Lives Book

Closing: 9th Jul 2026

This prize grants the recipient one of 100 exclusive early copies of Vikas Swarup's novel, The Girl with the Seven Lives, prior to its official August release. The book follows Devi, a survivor from the Delhi slums, as she recounts her seven extraordinary lives while being held captive.

Six Books of the Month Bundle

95.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Jun 2026

A bundle containing six selected books for the month, spanning genres like supernatural suspense, royal history, and family fiction. The collection is valued at over £95.

Suggested Answer: Whistle by Linwood Barclay

Fifa World Cup Pop-Up Book

Closing: 9th Jul 2026

This competition offers a chance to win the Fifa World Cup Pop-Up Book. It is a visually engaging book celebrating the World Cup tournament.

This bundle includes three football-themed books: 'Football World Cup 2026: The 5ive Guys FC Guide', 'Save Like A Keeper', and 'Shoot: World Cup Legends'. These publications feature stats, insights, and historical moments from the world of football.

Set of Indie Book Awards Shortlist Titles and National Book Token

Closing: 9th Jul 2026

The prize includes two sets of the sensational Indie Book Awards shortlists for fiction, non-fiction, children's fiction, or picture books, alongside a National Book Token valued at £30 or €40. The token can be spent in independent bookshops across the UK and Ireland.

Suggested Answer: FICTION

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'.

Two Nautical Books By Ewen Southby-Tailyour

59.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Jun 2026

The prize consists of two hardback books by Ewen Southby-Tailyour: 'Amphibious Warfare Post World War II - A Royal Marine’s Anthology' and 'A Life Under Sail - The Aquatic Adventures of a Royal Marine'. One delves into military analysis, while the other is a nautical memoir detailing extensive sailing and exploration.

Suggested Answer: Falkland Islands

This prize is a bundle of children's books authored by classical historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes. The books focus on the lives of children in ancient civilizations through artifacts.

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

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

Bundle of Star Books Q2 2026

Closing: 5th Jul 2026

This prize is a wonderful selection of LoveReading4Kids Star Books chosen from the second quarter of 2026 (April to June). These books represent the titles that stand out among thousands published and hundreds selected by the team.

Set Of Six Copies Of Ripeness Book

9.99 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Jun 2026

The prize consists of three sets of six copies of Sarah Moss's novel, 'Ripeness', for a book club to read. This novel explores themes of exile, belonging, and the fluctuating past and present of the main character, Edith.

Atomic Habits Book

Opt-in Marketing Closing: 30th Jun 2026

The prize is a copy of James Clear’s bestselling book, Atomic Habits, which offers a guide to personal change through mastering small decisions and tiny habits. The book details potent life hacks supported by psychology and neuroscience to improve productivity and happiness.

Six Books Of The Month Bundle

95.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Jun 2026

The prize is a bundle containing all six of Delia Online's June Book Picks for the month. This selection spans several genres including suspense, royal history, magic, and family fiction.

Suggested Answer: Whistle by Linwood Barclay

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.

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

That's Life Magazine Issue 24 Prizes

1000.00 Estimated Value Closing: 6th Jul 2026

This entry pertains to the various puzzles and associated prizes featured within That's Life Magazine Issue 24. Prizes range from smaller cash amounts for crossword and puzzle winners to a grand prize involving a theme park holiday stay.

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.

School Library Book Tokens

1000.00 Estimated Value Closing: 8th Jul 2026

Five winning schools across the UK and Ireland will receive £1,000 or €1,000 worth of National Book Tokens to acquire new and inspiring books for their libraries. The prize is intended to help rebuild and refresh underfunded school libraries.

Boots Gift Card and Book Bundle

50.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Jun 2026

The prize includes a £50 gift card from Boots, allowing the winner to purchase various essentials. Additionally, the winner will receive a bundle of books to enjoy.

Six Books Bundle

95.00 Estimated Value Closing: 30th Jun 2026

A bundle containing all six of the featured June Book Picks, ranging in genre from psychological thriller to contemporary fiction and royal history. This collection is valued at over £95.

Suggested Answer: Whistle by Linwood Barclay

The winner will receive a bundle of workout log books designed to help track sets, reps, and fitness goals. These logbooks support setting routines and maximizing workout sessions by recording progress.

Suggested Answer: WEST YORKSHIRE

Copy of The Sisters of Hope Square Book and Bucket List Scratch Book

Closing: 4th Jul 2026

The prize includes a copy of the novel 'The Sisters of Hope Square' by Faith Hogan, a poignant story set on an island off the Atlantic Coast in Ireland. Additionally, the winner receives a Family Edition Bucket List Scratch Book.

Suggested Answer: Blythe and Rae

Six-Month Subscription to Letters for Little Heroes

48.00 Estimated Value Closing: 28th Jun 2026

The winner will receive a 6-month subscription cycle to Letters for Little Heroes, which features beautifully illustrated letters sharing true stories of historical heroes. These letters bring inspiring moments from the past to life, offering meaningful lessons for children.

Football World Cup Guide

Closing: 9th Jul 2026

This prize is a copy of 'The 5Ive Guys Fc Guide To The Football World Cup 2026'. It serves as a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts following the upcoming major football tournament.

The Missing Magic Of Sparrow Xia By Leia Ham Book

Closing: 30th Jun 2026

This is a copy of a new magic-school series book written by Leia Ham. The story focuses on an immersive new world where magical powers fade by adulthood and delivers a message about friendship and self-worth.

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'.

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

Robots Stole My Mum Book

Closing: 3rd Jul 2026

This is a brilliantly funny adventure book by Alex Kirk, perfect for fans of silly, action-packed stories. The plot involves robots, disappearing people, and a mission to save Sandy's mum.

Suggested Answer: Cleeby

Book Token

15.00 Estimated Value Closing: 27th Jun 2026

Five randomly selected winners will each receive a £15 book token as a prize for submitting a correct solution to the puzzle competition.

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.

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

The Truth About Books Picture Book

Closing: 30th Jun 2026

This prize is a copy of the brand new picture book, The Truth About Books, written by Elina Ellis. It is described as a heartwarming story perfect for young readers.

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

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

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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.

Philips 4K TV and Neutradol Room Sprays Bundle

300.00 Estimated Value Registration Required Closing: 30th Jun 2026

The prize includes a 43-inch Philips 4K Ultra HD LED TV with features like HDR10+ and multiple HDMI ports. The winner also receives a bundle of Neutradol room sprays in Original, Fresh Pink, and Super Fresh scents, plus two tickets to the Home, Life and You Show.

Suggested Answer: Fresh Pink, Original and Super Fresh

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