National Hobby Month 2026

5 January 2026 | Amy Boyle | National Hobby Month

Time to learn something new?

Whether you’re an expert hobbyist or looking to try something new, we have the books to get you started! 

From baking to blacksmithing – what hobby will you pick up in 2026?

Cover of 'Biscuits'

Biscuits

£11.99

Cover of 'Biscuits, Spoonbread, and Sweet Potato Pie'

Biscuits, Spoonbread, and Sweet Potato Pie

£26.99

Cover of 'Good Bread Is Back'

Good Bread Is Back

£35

Cover of 'Great Scandinavian Baking Book'

Great Scandinavian Baking Book

£13.99

Cover of 'Great Whole Grain Breads'

Great Whole Grain Breads

£13.99

Cover of 'Quick Breads'

Quick Breads

£10.99

Cover of 'Sweet Greeks'

Sweet Greeks

£20.99

Cover of 'Texas Tortes'

Texas Tortes

£14.99

Cover of 'The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book'

The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book

£23.99

Cover of 'A Blacksmithing Primer'

A Blacksmithing Primer

£18.99

Cover of 'Anvils in America'

Anvils in America

£73

Cover of 'Forged'

Forged

£22.99

Cover of 'Secrets of the Forge'

Secrets of the Forge

£31

Cover of 'The Blacksmith’s Project Book'

The Blacksmith's Project Book

£38

Cover of 'Secrets of the Forge Plus the Blacksmith’s Project Book'

Secrets of the Forge Plus the Blacksmith's Project Book

£62

Cover of 'American Tacos'

American Tacos

£16.99

Cover of 'Barbecue'

Barbecue

£13.99

Cover of 'Barbecue Crossroads'

Barbecue Crossroads

£18.99

Cover of 'Garden Exotica'

Garden Exotica

£36

Cover of 'Modern Cast Iron'

Modern Cast Iron

£17.99

Cover of 'Plant-Based Himalaya'

Plant-Based Himalaya

£23.99

Cover of 'The Soup and Bread Cookbook'

The Soup and Bread Cookbook

£14.99

Cover of 'The Tacos of Texas'

The Tacos of Texas

£16.99

Cover of 'Adding Spice to Your Woodturning'

Adding Spice to Your Woodturning

£14.99

Cover of 'Antler Knife'

Antler Knife

£19.99

Cover of 'Basic Wax Modeling'

Basic Wax Modeling

£24.99

Cover of 'Creating Steel Jewelry'

Creating Steel Jewelry

£25.99

Cover of 'Dyeing with the Earth'

Dyeing with the Earth

£25.99

Cover of 'Practical Wax Modeling'

Practical Wax Modeling

£25.99

Cover of 'Basic and Practical Jewelry Wax Modeling'

Basic and Practical Jewelry Wax Modeling

£46

Cover of 'The Art and Craft of Natural Dyeing'

The Art and Craft of Natural Dyeing

£19.99

Cover of 'Antique Locks and Keys'

Antique Locks and Keys

£45

Cover of 'Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages'

Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages

£24.99

Cover of 'Persian Locks'

Persian Locks

£24.99

Cover of 'The New Spruce Forge Manual of Locksmithing'

The New Spruce Forge Manual of Locksmithing

£35

Cover of 'Antique Lock and Key Collectors’ Library'

Antique Lock and Key Collectors' Library

£85

Cover of 'Gilded Age Cocktails'

Gilded Age Cocktails

£16.99

Cover of 'Jazz Age Cocktails'

Jazz Age Cocktails

£16.99

Cover of 'Midcentury Cocktails'

Midcentury Cocktails

£16.99

Cover of 'The Faculty Lounge'

The Faculty Lounge

£15.99

Cover of 'The Ice Book'

The Ice Book

£14.99

Cover of 'Guide to the Contemporary Harp'

Guide to the Contemporary Harp

£22.99

Cover of 'Mastering the Flute with William Bennett'

Mastering the Flute with William Bennett

£14.99

Cover of 'Opera Lives'

Opera Lives

£24.95

Cover of 'Piano Duet Repertoire, Second Edition'

Piano Duet Repertoire, Second Edition

£60

Cover of 'Polyrhythms'

Polyrhythms

£48

Cover of 'Spirited Wind Playing'

Spirited Wind Playing

£16.99

Cover of 'The Improviser’s Classroom'

The Improviser's Classroom

£120

Cover of 'The Living Art of Violin Playing'

The Living Art of Violin Playing

£22.99

Cover of 'The Performing Pianist’s Guide to Fingering'

The Performing Pianist's Guide to Fingering

£26.99

Cover of 'Why Britain Rocked'

Why Britain Rocked

£27.99

Cover of 'The Complete Guide to Yoga Props'

The Complete Guide to Yoga Props

£26.99

Cover of 'Football for Fun'

Football for Fun

£19.99

Cover of 'Foundational Yoga Flow'

Foundational Yoga Flow

£20.99

Cover of 'Pilates'

Pilates

£26.99

Cover of 'Riding'

Riding

£12.99

Cover of 'Running'

Running

£12.99

Cover of 'Running Past 50'

Running Past 50

£18.99

Cover of 'The Bodyweight Blueprint'

The Bodyweight Blueprint

£20.99

Interested in starting a club for your hobby?

Here’s a guide to setting up and running your own club!

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