Emmas At Oxford - Boutique Independent Bookshop in Canterbury

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Latest Good Reads

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How To Find A Nameless Fae - A.J. Lancaster PRE-ORDER

Book cover of 'The Spy Coast' by Tess Gerritsen with a coastal scene and text.

The Spy Coast (Martini Club #1) - Tess Gerritsen

Book cover of 'The Summer Guests' by Tess Gerritsen with a sunset over a lake and silhouettes of people.

The Summer Guests (Martini Club #2) - Tess Gerritsen

Book cover for 'The Writers' Room' by James O'Loghlin, featuring a rustic six-pane window frame over a scenic landscape background with large yellow title text and white author text.

The Writers' Room - James O'Loghlin

Book cover for 'Choppy Water' by Jack Heath, featuring a dark stormy sea scene with large orange and white title text.

Choppy Water - Jack Heath

Book cover for 'The Flying Girls' by Olivia Spooner, featuring a woman in a dark blue flight uniform looking upward in front of an airplane propeller, with large gold title text and a gold seal on a muted blue-gray background.

The Flying Girls - Olivia Spooner

Book cover of 'The Wolves of War' by John Gwynne featuring a warrior and wolf.

The Wolves of War - John Gwynne

Wild Pork and Watercress - Barry Crump

Book cover of 'Defy the Dusk' by Danielle L. Jensen featuring a woman with white hair against a dark background.

Defy the Dusk - Danielle L. Jensen

Book cover of 'The Centre' by Hannah Tunnicliffe with three women meditating on a beach.

The Centre - Hannah Tunnicliffe PRE-ORDER

Jigsaws - Adults

More jigsaws - adults ›

Dinner with Monet: A 1000-Piece Dinner Date Jigsaw Puzzle

A boxed conversation puzzle titled "The World of the Bronte Sisters" shown at a slight angle against a plain white background. The front of the box features an illustrated Victorian-era house with many puzzle-piece windows showing small scenes, plus text callouts and a partial assembled puzzle design on the front and side panel.

The World of the Bronte Sisters: A Conversation Puzzle 500-Piece Puzzle - Jacqui Oakley

Front cover of 'The World of Little Women' jigsaw puzzle by Harriet Lee-Merrion, featuring a colorful illustrated scene of historic London houses, people, streets, and vehicles with a white title box in the center and a pink '1000 PIECES' badge in the top right.

The World of Little Women - Laurence King 1,000pc

PieceHouse - Lovely Bunch 100pc Jigsaw Puzzle

PieceHouse - Kiwi Kaleidoscope 500pc Jigsaw Puzzle

PieceHouse - Sunday Bunch 500pc Jigsaw Puzzle

PieceHouse - The Good Life 500pc Jigsaw Puzzle

PieceHouse - Day For It 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle

PieceHouse - Classic As 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle

A 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle box titled 'Nutcracker Kith & Lace' by Joie de Vivre, featuring a festive illustration of ballet dancers and a nutcracker around a Christmas tree.

Pomegranate - Nutcracker Kitties 1,000 Pc Puzzle

Cooking, food & drinks

More books on cooking, baking, bbqing, food, wine, spirits and non-alcholic beverages ›

Good Morning: A breakfast cookbook - Tom Hishon PRE-ORDER

Book cover of 'At My Nonna's Table' by Laura Sharrad, featuring a rustic table setting with pasta dishes, hands dining, and large white title text over a dark green border.

At My Nonna's Table - Laura Sharrad

Book cover of 'Made Simple' by Danielle Alvarez with a yellow background and images of food.

Made Simple: Unfussy recipes for every day - Danielle Alvarez

Book cover of 'Coffee, For Here' with a cup of coffee on a saucer.

Coffee, For Here: The Ultimate Handbook for At-Home Coffee Enthusiasts - Morgan Eckroth

Cookbook cover for 'Butter & Spice' by Manu & Clarissa Feildel, featuring the authors standing behind plated food on a rustic table against a dark blue paneled background.

Butter & Spice - Manu & Clarissa Feildel

Book cover of 'The Little Black Book of Gin Cocktails' with green text and illustrations on a black background

The Little Black Book of Gin Cocktails: A Pocket-Sized Collection of Gin Drinks for a Night In or a Night Out

Always Delicious - Vanya Insull (VJ Cooks)

Book cover for 'Venison Cookbook for Everyday Meals' featuring crossed hunting utensils and two framed food photos on a dark wood background.

Venison Cookbook For Everyday Meals - Corie & Hannah Vieveen

Book cover of 'The Bone Broth Book' with colorful illustrations of food on a purple and white background.

The Bone Broth Book: Nourish yourself naturally with delicious, feel-good recipes - Freja

Boozehounds: Pup-themed Cocktails for Dog Lovers - Virginia Woof

General Interest

More general interest ›

My Book of Treasures - Joanna Lumley

Words for Life: To Boost Every Day of the Year - Susie Dent

Legendairy - The Extraordinary Role of the Dairy Sector: Its Science, Technology and Innovation - Jeremy Hill

Book cover of 'More Brilliant Maps' with colorful world map illustrations and a red map marker graphic.

More Brilliant Maps: An All-New Atlas for Curious Minds - John Grindrod

Book cover for 'Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old' by Mary Beard, featuring a bright yellow background with bold retro-style text in green, blue, and red.

Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old - Mary Beard

Book cover for 'The Race to the Top of the World' by Peter Fitzsimons, featuring portraits of George Mallory and Edmund Hillary at the top, a dark blue title area, and a snowy mountain landscape at the bottom.

The Race to the Top of the World - Peter FitzSimons

9781869718862 Footrot Flats Heres To The Good Times 50th Anniversary

Footrot Flats : Here's To The Good Times; 50th Anniversary - Murray Ball PRE-ORDER

A Place Made for You? A conversation about living with the land - John Paul Ryan

The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People’s History of Afghanistan - Lyse Doucet

A Life In Lyrics: The Official Creative Legacy of Freddie Mercury, Based on His Unseen Personal Archives and Collections - Freddie Mercury, Mary Austin

Biography, Autobiography, Memoir

More autobiographies, biographies & memoirs ›

Book cover of 'They Called Me Renée' with a young woman's face and red text.

They Called Me Renee: The Incredible True Story of a Young WW2 Resistance Fighter in Her Own Words - Ruth Uzrad

Book cover for 'Because of a Dog' by Matthew Sigman, featuring a close-up portrait of a black, tan, and white dog against a pastel sky and village background.

Because of a Dog: How an Enchanted Italian Village Mended a Broken Heart - Matthew Sigman

A Life Forensic: a meandering scarcely credible thoroughly unreliable memoir - Nigel Hampton PRE-ORDER

Look at Me - Dustin Hoffman PRE-ORDER

Belonging: A Journey of Love - Sonia Gandhi PRE-ORDER

Book cover of 'Rewilding' by Jane Green with a woman sitting by a pool and palm trees in the background.

Rewilding: Freedom, Friendship and Finding Our Way Home - Jane Green

The Race to the Top of the World - Peter FitzSimons

9780241799550 Is It Too Late To Make A Run For It

Is It Too Late To Make A Run For It - Judi Dench PRE-ORDER

Suzanne Paul Your Time Is Now 9781775543190

Your Time Is Now - Suzanne Paul PRE-ORDER

9781991142153 Beyond The Gates Of Gloriavale

Beyond The Gates Of Gloriavale - Rosanna Overcomer PRE-ORDER

Books for Young Readers

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Feathered Friends (#1 Piwakawaka People) - Donovan Bixley

Book cover of 'Horse Camp' featuring a girl riding a horse with other children and horses in the background.

Horse Camp: A Horse Girl Mystery (Book 2) - Carrie Seim

Book cover of 'The Secrets of Wild Hill: A Pony's Promise' by Olivia Tuffin with a girl riding a horse in a scenic landscape.

The Secrets of Wild Hill: A Pony's Promise (Book 2) - Olivia Tuffin

Book cover of 'Mini Summer Fun Murdle Junior' with colorful design and text.

Mini Murdle Junior: Summer Fun 40+ Mazes, Codes, Word Searches and Other Brilliant Puzzles - G. T. Karber (Copy)

Book cover of 'Stories for the Holidays' by Enid Blyton with illustrations on a yellow background.

Stories for the Holidays - Enid Blyton

Nightmare League - Reece Carter

Front cover of the children's book 'The Edge Chronicles: Beyond the Deepwoods' showing illustrated fantasy creatures and characters around large gold title text on a dark forest background.

The Edge Chronicles: Beyond the Deepwoods (First Book of Twig) - Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell

Front cover of the board game 'Dinosaur Island: Spin to Survive' by Emily Hawkins and R. Presson, published by Wide Eyed.

Spin to Survive: Dinosaur Island - Emily Hawkins

The Peter Rabbit Stories book by Beatrix Potter, showing the front cover and spine on a clean white background.

The Peter Rabbit Stories - Beatrix Potter

Wolf Girl 10 : The Race is On - Anh Do

Children's Picture Books

More children's picture books ›

Book cover of 'My Path' with a creature and foliage design.

My Path - Jana Curll

Book cover of 'Is This a Plum?' with a plum illustration and Ojari's name.

Is This a Plum? Dan & Finn Ojari

Roadworks! The Big Book of Transport - Sally Sutton PRE-ORDER

Old MacDonald's Farm: NZ Edition - Donovan Bixley

Moo and Moo and the Little Calf too - Jane Millton, illustrated by Deborah Hinde

I, Rock - Eoin McLaughlin & Mark Chambers

Book cover for 'Mauri' by Merryn Jones, illustrated by Isobel Te-Alho White, featuring a stylized illustration of a woman with green hair holding a flower, surrounded by trees, with a face above and the title 'Mauri' in large green letters.

Mauri - Merryn Jones; Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Illustrator); Tuhoe Huata (Translator)

Book cover of 'Cinderella' with illustrations of Cinderella and the prince, surrounded by flowers and pumpkins.

Charles Perrault's Cinderella (Pop Up) - Rachel Elliot & Meghann Rader

Book cover with illustrations of dogs and text 'Everything you need to know about life you can learn from a dog' by Bruce Littlefield and Maribel Lechuga.

Everything You Need to Know About Life You Can Learn from a Dog - Bruce Littlefield

9781988550831 Castaways of Disappointment Island

The Castaways of Disappointment Island : A true NZ Story - Robyn Belton and Robbie Burton

Activity Books

More activity - creative make / play / do/ learn ›

Book cover of 'Stick It: Tiny Bookshops' with a colorful illustration of a bookshop and 500 stickers.

Stick it: Tiny Bookshops - Clémentine Derodit

Book cover of 'Stick It: Cozy Crime Scenes' with a cozy room illustration and 500 stickers.

Stick it: Cozy Crime Scenes - Elodie Boyer

Mini Murdle Junior: Summer Fun 40+ Mazes, Codes, Word Searches and Other Brilliant Puzzles - G. T. Karber (Copy)

Book cover of 'Neill cameron's How to Make Awesome Comics' with colorful characters and text.

How to Make Awesome Comics - Neill Cameron

Spin to Survive: Dinosaur Island - Emily Hawkins

The Gruffalo and Friends Festive Super Sticker Book - Julia Donaldson

Christmas Magic Painting: Just add water to paint! - Alex Scheffler

A boxed card game product titled "141 Outrageous Conversation Starters for Kids" shown on a clean white background. The front panel is bright yellow with large blue and white text, and the sides and bottom are decorated with colorful cartoon faces and speech bubbles.

Project Genius - 141 Outrageous Conversation Starters for Kids

Monster Jam - Activity and Sticker Kit

Front cover of the children's activity book titled "The Urban Activity Book," showing an illustrated child in a blue cap writing in a notebook near a park path. The cover includes subtitle text about nature activities in urban spaces around Aotearoa New Zealand and credits Rachel Hatdom and Pippa Keel Situ.

The Urban Activity Book - Rachel Haydon