Richard and Judy, the couple credited with revolutionising the reading habits of Britons, have announced the initial 20 selections for their popular Christmas Presents book strand. New for 2008 is the category, Serious Non-Fiction. As an alternative to last year's special "Richard & Judy's Best Kids' Books Ever" programme, a Children's Picture-Book category has also been added.
On AbeBooks you'll find the Richard and Judy selections at great prices and you'll get a jump-start on your Christmas shopping and reading!
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Coffee Table Books
The Half
Simon Annand, Michael Kustow 
For twenty-five years actors have given Simon Annand unprecedented access to photograph them in the intimacy of their dressing-rooms during the 30 minutes before curtain up - 'the half'. This magnificent book offers not only a dazzling gallery of actors - including Anthony Hopkins, Cate Blanchett, Daniel Day Lewis, Judi Dench, John Gielgud, Vanessa Redgrave, Jim Broadbent, Jeremy Irons, Glenda Jackson, Jude Law, Charlotte Rampling, Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Martin Sheen, Felicity Kendal, Kevin Spacey and Ralph Fiennes - but also a meditation on the mystery of the final stage of an actor's journey.
From £14.89 [Find This Book]
More Richard & Judy Coffee Table Picks:
The Book of Islands
Philip Dodd, Ben Donald
Wisdom
Andrew Zuckerman
UltraLuxe Hotels
Veronica Newson
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Cookery
Cooking for Friends
Gordon Ramsay 
TV's most popular chef, Gordon Ramsay, bridges the gap between his famous chef's table and his table at home. Despite the commitments of a busy work life, Gordon has always believed that families should sit around their tables to eat together as much as possible. His latest cookbook gathers together over 100 inspiring and well-constructed recipes which everyone will enjoy cooking for their friends and family. While food is king in this book, sprinkled as it is with candid photos of Gordon and the family, Cooking for Friends allows you to share his love of life and the good things in it.
From £15.65 [Find This Book]
More Richard & Judy Cookery Picks:
Bake
Rachel Allen
Ripailles
Stephane Reynaud
Venezia
Tessa Kiros
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Stocking Fillers
The Mighty Book of Boosh
Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Dave Brown
 Join your favourite characters on a unique journey in to the world of The Mighty Boosh. Content includes: *Vince's Christmas Toy story *Bollo's letters to Peter Jackson *Naboo's guide to black magic *Dixon Bainbridge's Turkish Challenge *Crimp lyrics and much, much more. Incredibly funny, visually dynamic, surreal, musical, wildly creative... The Mighty Boosh is unlike anything else on British television, and this beautifully illustrated Christmas humour book promises to be the same.
From £11.99 [Find This Book]
More Richard & Judy Stocking Filler Picks:
Ladybird Pack for Boys
Ladybird/Penguin
Harry Hill's Whopping Great Joke Book
Harry Hill
Love Letters of Great Men
Ursula Doyle (Ed)
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Children's Books
This Dinosaur is So BIG!
Nick Sharratt 
"This dinosaur is so big... it can play football with a bus!"
Use the giant magnets to complete silly sentences throughout this magnificent magnet book. Nick Sharratt's bold, bright artwork combines with simple, engaging text to create a fabulously funny, interactive romp. All packed up in a beautiful padded case with a die-cut panel to reveal the magnets. Age Range: 3 - 6 years
From £7.78 [Find This Book]
More Richard & Judy Children's Books Picks:
Pink!
Lynne Rickards
Spells
Emily Gravett
Dogfish
Gillian Shields
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Serious Non-Fiction
Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale
Russell T. Davies, Benjamin Cook
 A unique look into the BBC's most popular family drama, Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale is a year in the life of the hit television series, as told by the show's Head Writer and Executive Producer. A candid and in-depth correspondence between Russell T Davies and journalist Benjamin Cook, the book explores in detail Russell's work on Series Four, revealing how he plans the series and works with the show's writers; where he gets his ideas for plot, character and scenes; how actors are cast and other creative decisions are made; and how he juggles the demands of Doctor Who with the increasingly successful Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures spin-offs. Fully illustrated with never-before-seen photos and artwork including original drawings by Russell himself, The Writer's Tale is a not only the ultimate Doctor Who book, but a celebration of great writing and great television
From £17.00 [Find This Book]
More Richard & Judy Stocking Filler Picks:
Mckie's Gazetteer: A Local History of Britain
David Mckie
Homework for Grown-Ups
E. Foley, B. Coates
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Haruki Murakami
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New Writer of the Month Book Club
November's Author
Farhad Zama
With the start of their new televison series, "Richard and Judy's New Position", the couple have also announced their collaboration with the Daily Mail to launch their New Writers Book Club. Over the next year, they will introduce a book from a new author every month.
November's pick:
The Marriage Bureau for Rich People
Farahad Zama
What does somebody with a wealth of common sense do if retirement palls? Why, open a marriage bureau, of course. A colourful coastal town and contemporary marriage bureau prove a perfect backdrop for a splendid array of characters making sense of all sorts of pride and prejudice and the ways in which true love won't quite let go in this witty and big-hearted debut novel.
From £4.49 [Find This Book]
More New Writer Book Club Picks:
October:
Mudbound
Hilary Jordan
December:
Loving Frank
Nancy Horan
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