Our top ten books of 2023
It’s that time of year when everyone brings out their list of 2023 favourites. While we hate to be predictable, we thought we’d join in. It’s a great opportunity to shine a light on some of the gift books we loved this year.
So, in no particular order, these are our top 10 books of 2023.
Yoga for Stiff Birds
We knew this title from Skittle Dog would be a hit as soon as it landed in the Bookspeed offices. We were right. This was a top seller when we debuted it at the spring and summer trade shows, and it hasn’t stopped selling ever since.
Little People, Big Dreams King Charles
The coronation of King Charles III was one of the events of the year, so it didn’t surprise us that this recent addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series would be popular. It flew out of our warehouse during the run up to the big day.
Foolproof Air Fryer
Last year, everyone was talking about air fryers, so we were delighted when the fantastic Foolproof series released a new cookbook devoted to the must-have gadget. The gift market was crying out for an attractively packaged air fryer recipe book, and we think this one fits the bill. Judging by this book’s sales, you agreed.
The Little Frog’s Guide to Self Care
Another Bookspeed team favourite that you loved as much as us. A cute little title that hits the 2023 mood with its design and content. We’re just waiting for a side range in the frog’s footwear!
Wine Not
This gem from Rosie Made a Thing has sold well all year round. It suits many gifting occasions, from Mother’s Day to birthdays, and is perfect for the busy mums, teachers, or best friends we all know and love.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Minalima)
Minalima, the design studio behind the graphic universe of the Harry Potter series of films, has turned its skills towards creating beautiful editions of children’s classic books. These special editions make beautiful gifts, and we were delighted to see Minalima’s release of the Prisoner of Azkaban this year. Another fantastic addition to the series.
Fungarium (mini gift edition)
2023 may well have been the year of the mushroom. Influenced by online cottagecore trends and the renaissance of 70s psychedelia, mushroom motifs began appearing everywhere, in homewares, fashion and books. We launched a mushroom collection packed full of autumnal colours and themes, and this mini gift edition of Fungarium emerged as one of the star titles from this range.
Accidentally Wes Anderson Postcards
Wes Anderson has always had a loyal fanbase which loves anything connected to the cult film director. But this year saw people recreating his iconic style on social media, posting their own accidentally Wes Anderson video clips. That’s possibly one of the reasons why this collection of postcards has been a firm fixture in our Gift & Lifestyle Bestsellers inn 2023.
Seasonal Soups
This stylish and practical recipe book from small Scottish publisher Kitchen Press has been a steady seller all year round. Sometimes you just need a book to do what it says on the cover, and this one delivers. Plus, the chunky format helps Seasonal Soups to work well in many different retail settings.
Glow
Another trade show winner, this beautifully illustrated children’s fact book would look striking in any retail display. This guide to the night sky is especially suited to museum retail settings. It’s a great companion title to the equally popular Grow.
Get in touch
We hope you have enjoyed revisiting some of our favourite books of the year. Are there any we missed? Have you found success with these books? Let us know.
And if you would like to freshen up your product ranges with great books like these next year, get in touch, we’d love to help.
