Our favourite books for giving this Christmas

If you're looking for the perfect literary gift, here are some of our favourite Shakespeare books for giving this Christmas. 

A Tudor Christmas Alison Weir & Siobhan Clarke
The ideal book for history buffs and those who love all things festive! Many of our favourite Christmas traditions date back to Tudor times; carol singing, gift giving, mulled wine and mince pies all having been popular in the period. Illustrated throughout with evocative line drawings, this little hardback is packed full of the traditions, festivities and celebrations all designed 'to drive the cold winter away'. Shop A Tudor Christmas

Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year edited by Allie Esiri
This beautiful anthology has become a firm favourite and makes a wonderful gift. A unique collection of extracts, scenes and quotations matched to the days of the year, blends perfectly with Esiri's own thoughtful insights and commentary. The perfect daily dose of Shakespeare. Shop Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year

A Shakespeare Motley: An Illustrated Assortment The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Perfect for dipping into, this engaging volume is a visual treat, full of beautifully illustrated entries that shed light on Shakespeare's work and world. From Apothecary through to Zephyr via bees, bears, candles, the perils of drowning and the resonances of ring giving, this lovely book celebrates the ideas and influences of the age that shaped the Shakespeare we know today. Shop A Shakespeare Motley

Ladybird William Shakespeare
A delightfully nostalgic treat, this special edition is reproduced from the original Ladybird William Shakespeare edition published in 1981. Written by Geoffrey Earle and illustrated by Roger Hall, this pocket-sized book is a charming introduction to Shakespeare's life, work and home town. Shop Ladybird William Shakespeare

100 Books that Changed the World Scott Christianson & Colin Salter
A lovely and very stylish book for bibliophiles, this is a chronological survey of significant and groundbreaking books that truly celebrates the power of the written word. Our favourite entry? Shakespeare's First Folio, published in 1623, arguably one of the most famous books ever printed. Shop 100 Books that Changed the World