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Game On - Top Christmas Games to Play with Family
Game On - Top Christmas Games to Play with Family
Family game night is one of the best traditions of the holidays. Whether you’re gathered around the table after a big meal, seeking screen-free fun, or creating a new tradition... Read more...
The Top Ten Books About, or Set At, Christmas
The Top Ten Books About, or Set At, Christmas
Christmas books aren’t just stories; they’re rituals. Whether it’s nostalgia, mystery, magic, or mayhem, certain books just feel like Christmas the moment you open them. Here we have a top... Read more...
A Brief (and Surprisingly Fun) History of Advent Calendars
A Brief (and Surprisingly Fun) History of Advent Calendars
From humble chalk marks to diamond-filled luxury boxes, the history is far more fascinating (and festive!) than you’d think! We’ve just published a brand-new blog post diving into:• The first... Read more...
Cozy Reads for Crisp Nights: Perfect Books for Fall
Cozy Reads for Crisp Nights: Perfect Books for Fall
As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, it’s time to curl up with stories made for autumn. From The Night Circus’s midnight magic to The Secret History’s dark... Read more...
6 Spooktacular Halloween Party Games to Bring Your Night to Life
6 Spooktacular Halloween Party Games to Bring Your Night to Life
Hosting a Halloween party? From mummy wraps to murder mysteries, here are 6 spooktacular games to keep your guests screaming (with laughter) all night long!  Read more...
When Tricks Go Wrong: Halloween Pranks That Failed
When Tricks Go Wrong: Halloween Pranks That Failed
Halloween is the one night of the year where mischief is not only allowed, it’s encouraged. A bit of fake cobweb here, a rubber spider there, a harmless jump scare... Read more...
Top 5 Spooky Books for Young Readers
Top 5 Spooky Books for Young Readers
Looking for the perfect spooky stories for young readers this Halloween?  We’ve rounded up our Top 5 Spooky Books for Kids and Teens, from mischievous ghosts and haunted fields to... Read more...
Horror Board Games Perfect for the Spooky Season
Horror Board Games Perfect for the Spooky Season
This spooky season, skip the horror movies and bring the scares to your table! From the VHS chaos of Atmosfear to the haunted halls of Betrayal at House on the... Read more...
Jilly Cooper (1937–2025): A Life of Wit, Warmth and Page-Turning Pleasure
Jilly Cooper (1937–2025): A Life of Wit, Warmth and Page-Turning Pleasure
Shelf Indulgence remembers Dame Jilly Cooper (1937–2025) — bestselling author of Riders, Rivals and the Rutshire Chronicles, whose witty, big-hearted novels defined an era of popular British fiction. Read our... Read more...
A Kindred Spirit in Cotton: Meet Evil Bungle Tees
A Kindred Spirit in Cotton: Meet Evil Bungle Tees
You know how we love a clever literary twist?Our friends at Evil Bungle Tees turn classic books (and Britain’s funniest place names) into smart, sustainable T-shirts. Perfect for readers who... Read more...
The Scariest Books to Keep You Up at Night
The Scariest Books to Keep You Up at Night
Ready for a fright? We’ve rounded up 10 of the Scariest Books of All Time, from haunted houses and gothic classics to modern nightmares that will keep you awake long after... Read more...
Halloween Around the World: How Different Cultures Mark the “Thin” Time of Year
Halloween Around the World: How Different Cultures Mark the “Thin” Time of Year
Whether you call it Samhain, All Saints, Día de Muertos, Fèt Gede, or simply “Halloween,” this season invites us to look back with warmth and look forward with light. Celebrate... Read more...