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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For fiction lovers:&nbsp;<strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://mostly-books.co.uk/product/the-midnight-library-matt-haig/" target="_blank">The Midnight Library</a>&nbsp;by Matt Haig</strong></h2>



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<p>A beautiful story about a lonely young woman who, after deciding that her life isn’t worth living, takes some tablets and goes to sleep.&nbsp; She wakes up in the Midnight library which is full of bookshelves and every book on the shelf represents her life as it could have been had she chosen a different path.&nbsp; It’s like Sliding Doors in a book, is amazingly well written and sensitively deals with the concepts of loneliness and depression</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For non-fiction fans:&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://mostly-books.co.uk/product/entangled-life-merlin-sheldrake/" target="_blank">Entangled Life</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;Merlin Sheldrake</h2>



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<p>A scientific exploration of the world of fungi (more interesting than it sounds, honestly!). They are everywhere, and this delightfully written book, written like a story, explores how fungi provide a key to understanding both the planet and life itself.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>For foodies:&nbsp;<a href="https://mostly-books.co.uk/product/the-hand-flowers-cookbook-tom-kerridge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hand &amp; Flower Cookbook</a>, Tom Kerridge</strong></h2>



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<p>A celebration of Tom Kerridge’s 15 years at The Hand &amp; Flowers.&nbsp;This beautiful&nbsp;cookbook contains 70 recipes that have been served in the pub, some of which are still on the menu today. Amazing photographs and a real celebration of a culinary institution.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For gardeners:&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://mostly-books.co.uk/product/my-garden-world-the-natural-year-monty-don/" target="_blank">My Garden World</a>&nbsp;by Monty Don</h2>



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<p>See the countryside and garden change month by month through Monty Don’s eyes thanks to his bestselling year-long journal (his gorgeous dogs Nigel and Nellie make several appearances, of course). Ideal for serious gardeners and casual hobbyists alike.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For anyone making New Year’s resolutions:&nbsp;<a href="https://mostly-books.co.uk/product/30-day-kick-start-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">30 Day Kick Start Plan</a>&nbsp;by Joe Wicks</h2>



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<p>The nation’s favourite stand-in P.E. teacher is back with a health and fitness book that’s perfect for the New Year. Packed with over 100 recipes and energy-boosting workouts, this is a great gift for anyone who always starts a new regime come Jan.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For crime aficionados:&nbsp;<a href="https://mostly-books.co.uk/product/the-kingdom-the-new-thriller-from-the-no-1-bestselling-author-of-the-harry-hole-jo-nesbo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Kingdom</a>&nbsp;by Jo Nesbo</h2>



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<p>If you know someone who’s a fan of Jo Nesbo’s Harry Hole books, then the latest mystery from the Norwegian crime novelist should go down a treat. It focuses on the lives of orphaned brothers Carl and Roy, and their dark family secrets threatening to make a reappearance.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For young readers:&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://mostly-books.co.uk/product/isadora-moon-goes-to-a-wedding-na/" target="_blank">Isadora Moon Goes to a Wedding</a>&nbsp;by Harriet Muncaster</h2>



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<p>Isadora is part fairy and part vampire. In this book, she is going to be a bridesmaid at her Aunt’s wedding but, as tends to be the case when Isadora is around, things don’t quite go according to plan. A beautiful hardback perfect for readers aged 6 and up.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For pre-teens:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://mostly-books.co.uk/product/hollowpox-the-hunt-for-morrigan-crow-book-3-jessica-townsend/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow, Book 3</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;Jessica Townsend</strong></h2>



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<p>The third installment in the Nevermoor series, Morrigan Crow and her friends are looking forward to their second year at the magical Wundrous&nbsp;Society but, after a strange illness takes hold of Nevermoor, Morrigan realises that it is up to her to find a cure.&nbsp; Fast paced, full of magic and perfect for fans of Harry Potter.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For history buffs:&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://mostly-books.co.uk/product/heroes/" target="_blank">Heroes</a>&nbsp;by Stephen Fry</h2>



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<p>Following in the footsteps of his bestseller&nbsp;<em>Mythos</em>, Stephen Fry returns with his re-telling of the stories of ancient Greek heroes. Expect classic tales told with a modern voice and signature Fry charm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For working parents:&nbsp;<a href="https://mostly-books.co.uk/product/work-parent-switch-anita-cleare/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Work/Parent Switch</a>&nbsp;by Anita Cleare</h2>



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<p>Could there be a more relevant book in 2020? If you know parents who have struggled with the homeschooling/work balance this year, this new tome from expert Anita Cleare is packed with practical advice.</p>



<p>You can pick up all of these books and more from&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://mostly-books.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mostly Books in Abingdon</a>, either in person or from their online shop – delivery is free within a five-mile radius!</p>


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