Kindles are great but sometimes it’s better to feel the book in your hand, to sniff the paper, to have something to hold and flick through in the cozy corner of the coffee shop or in the snug bedroom nook you’ve built. We like to keep it cheap here so here’s a list of 10 great paperbacks currently selling at £1 or less, total bargains!
The Couple at No9 – It’s amazing to see this one so cheap because it’s a Sunday Times best seller.
A spine chiller of a tale, with twists, thrills and of course a bit of horror thrown in.
When a couple have the beautiful house of their dreams….But go on to find bodies. A very enjoyable read.
Zeppelins in Search Lights, Sisters of Mercy and Stinkbombs in the Cinema – This is a lovely book about growing in in Hull and Lincolnshire in the 1900s.
It covers running away from school and the tough nuns teaching back then, the depression, and sheltering from air raids in the war.
With family life, village life and historical scenes, it’s a great book to step back in time and learn about life through personal anecdotes and stories.
The Last Testament of Crighton Smythe – This is a dark, creepy thriller and one for fans of psychological nightmares.
Crighton can se how everybody else is going to die, except himself – a strange talent but one day he has to die right?
A short read but a lot of interesting detail in this paperpack, funny, uncomfortable and beautiful this book will take you on a journey through mental issues, co-dependency and abuse.
Hello Mum – This is very timely, the book is short but covers gang violence.
It’s a hot summer, tension is in the air and a teenage lad is left stabbed and bleeding on the street. The boy’s mum wonders how it could have happened but does she really want to hear?
An easy read for fans of series like Top Boy.
Hello Mum by Bernardine Evaristo – Booker prize winning author
All Poems To Perform World Book Day 2025 – Poems are meant to be read… OUT LOUD!
Discover funny poems, silly poems, animal poems, spooky poems and poems to make you think. Set them all free with the power of your voice!
Bestselling duo Joseph Coelho and Daniel Gray Barnett have created this book pf poems especially for World Book Day next year. Give it a go with your kids, a fun and engaging read.
All Poems Aloud: World Book Day 2025 by Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Daniel Gray-Barnett
The Sins of Allie Lawrence – Aimed at teen readers this is a book about a runaway teenager who is headed to Edinburgh to pursue dreams of being an actor.
She’s offered a lift by strange chauffeur who will make all her dreams come true if she signs up to the contract…. Will she?
The Sins of Allie Lawrence by Philip Caveney – Teenager short read
Twenty Nothing to Twenty Something – There isn’t a person who actually wants to be ‘average’ and the difference between average and flourishing is discipline, consistency and action.
This book covers life principles that you can implement to drive you out of your comfort zone and to reach higher. Although aimed at 20-somethings, the themes can be applied at any age for somebody wishing to assess their life, re-start and thrive.
A short but interesting read which many of you would read again.
Twenty Nothing To Twenty Something by Olajumoke Champion – Self Help for 20 somethings
Don’t try HIM at home – This is the story about Sandra Ten Hoope, a successful corporate lawyer who leads a double life.
From high flying at work, to trouble behind closed doors this book provides a brave message about toxic relationships, abuse and how to re-build confidence and trust.
Split – Step into a different world where Salma Hashbi has been caught with her boyfriend in a totally awkward position.
She soon faces taunts and humiliation for being ‘easy’ and is shamed by her community. Salma tries to fight back and turn around her reputation but can she show the world who she really is?
An insight into a different culture, standing up against bullies and fighting prejudice.
Paddington Farm Escape – The adventures of Paddington Bear have long been a staple for many British children, with his sweet gentle manner, his curiosity and of course his lust for marmalade this is a really cute book about what goes wrong when Paddington visits the city farm.
From baby to 5 years this will be a hit for your little one. So cute.
Adventures of Paddington Farm Escape by Harper Collins Books
Loads of great reads and it’s crazy that they’re all £1 or under at the moment, it’s so rare to find a book so cheap that isn’t second hand! A good variety of stories and themes so hopefully all of you book lovers will be able to sit back and relax with an excellent read at a low cost price.
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