Help them write their next chapter – win one of five £250/€250 National Book Tokens!
Essential study guides to one-pot recipe books, epic fantasy to beloved Victorian classics… National Book Tokens empower students to choose exactly the books they need.
National Book Tokens can be spent on any book – perfect for school, sixth form, college or university.
That bestselling sequel they can't wait to dive into...
That special edition they're desperate to pre-order...
That psychology textbook on their required reading list...
That vegetarian cookbook they’ve had their eye on...
That reference book that will prove truly useful...
Only they know what their story needs.
That's why we’re giving you the chance to win one of five £250/€250 National Book Tokens to surprise a student – the perfect gift to spend on books of their choice, whether for study or simply for fun (or both!).
Enter using the form below – and if you're a student, you can enter yourself! We'll pick five winners at random after Sunday 19th October 2025.
"It's always a joy to see Anna enjoying her reading and having quality time off the mobile phone. Books certainly give knowledge, but are also a great way for her to unwind." Clive, one of last year's winners
Why National Book Tokens belong on every back-to-school or university list
- Their books, their choice – spend on any book, from essential study guides to bestselling novels.
- Easy to give – pick up in bookshops and supermarkets, or order an e-gift card, monthly book token, or personalised design online.
- Widely accepted – in their favourite bookshops across the UK & Ireland, and online.
- Always on hand – can be added to their mobile wallet so their book token travels with them.
- Planet-friendly – printed on sustainable FSC-certified board instead of plastic*.
"This win means [Ellen] will be able to buy books for her course as well as indulge her leisure reading habits.” Jolene, one of last year's winners
Congratulations to last year's winners!
- Ellen, 17 from London, who loves reading true crime and plans to study criminology at university alongside studying for her ballet exams.
- Luc, 16 from Bristol, who has passion for reading, despite the challenges posed by his dyslexia. He loves graphic novels, from Alex Rider to classic TinTin stories, as well as football biographies.
- Anna, 19 from West Sussex, who loves fantasy, history, and mystery books, including Lord of the Rings (Tolkien is her all-time favourite author) and Treasure Island.
- William, 22 from Wiltshire, who loves to read for fun in between studying for his Master's degree and pursuing an environmental career.
- Catherine, 23 from Staffordshire, who adores sci-fi and fantasy (her current favourite authors are Samantha Shannon and Becky Chambers), and loves book-shopping at Waterstones, Bookshop.org, and Drop City Books. She will graduate soon with a Master's degree in child psychology.
*You may find older plastic gift cards in shops as we encourage retailers to use remaining stock rather than destroy it. At present, personalised gift cards cannot be printed on paper board. All National Book Tokens and Bookily gift cards can be topped-up and reused rather than thrown away.
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