CLIPSTON PUBLISHING CHRISTMAS PICKS 2026
Give a Story They'll Remember This Christmas.
For the person who has everything, there's still a story they haven't read. Discover thoughtful gifts for the dreamer, the curious mind, the creative spirit and everyone who loves a good book.
Skip the Ordinary. Give Them a Story.
Something meaningful for everyone
Authors worth discovering
Books that last beyond Christmas
BOOK PICKS FOR 2026
Who are you shopping for?
Not sure what to give? Start with the kind of person you're shopping for. From an unforgettable story to a fresh perspective on life, there's a book here worth wrapping.
Fiction & Adventure
Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim
Walking the Camino
by Arlene Laskey
A walk across Spain. A mysterious manuscript. A journey that changes everything.
Lucy sets out on Spain’s Camino de Santiago searching for more from life. But when a mysterious manuscript appears, her pilgrimage becomes an unexpected quest for wisdom, courage and the elusive Enlightened Pilgrim.
Perfect for: A travel lover, curious adventurer or reader drawn to mysteries and new beginnings.
Memoir & True Stories
Born to be Mild
A Memoir of Sorts
by James Hees
For the reader who likes their true stories gloriously unpredictable.
Former CBC journalist James Hees looks back on near misses, unusual characters and a career behind the microphone, finding dark humour and humanity in the unpredictable business of being alive.
Perfect for: The memoir lover, radio fan, or reader with an appetite for dark humour.
Business & Technology
Digitized Product Management
A Guide to Reinventing Your Business Through Digitalization
by Agathe Daae-Qvale
For the business mind who would rather shape the future than chase it.
An experienced technology strategist shares a human-centred approach to digital transformation, helping leaders identify blind spots, rethink use cases and turn disruptive change into meaningful innovation.
Perfect for: An entrepreneur, business leader, product manager or ambitious professional.
Inspiration & Growth
The Secret Within
Finding Peace in Hard Times
by Tim Coats
For the person who could use a moment of calm in a busy world.
Drawing on decades of personal experience, Tim Coats shares practical ways to meet uncertainty with acceptance, resilience and a quieter mind, even when life refuses to go to plan.
Perfect for: The thoughtful reader, mindfulness enthusiast or friend who values inner peace.
Inspiration & Growth
Broken Heart into Art
Full Color Hardcover Edition
by Suree Sompamitwong
What if your hardest chapter became the beginning of something beautiful?
Artist Suree Sompamitwong tells a courageous story of trauma, identity and nonlinear healing, revealing how painting, poetry and creative expression helped her build a new sense of purpose.
Perfect for: A creative soul, an art lover or someone who finds strength in real stories.
Memoir & True Stories
Expats: Living the Dream
Wanderlust Chronicles anthology
Twelve women sharing their true stories
Know someone who dreams of starting over somewhere new?
Twelve women share what really happens when you leave the familiar behind and build a life abroad. Through unexpected challenges, new friendships, and moments of reinvention, their honest stories reveal the courage and possibilities of beginning again.
Perfect for: The traveller, future expat, or woman dreaming of a new chapter.
A GIFT WITH A STORY BEHIND IT
Make Someone's Christmas. Make an Author's Day.
Behind every book is an author with a story worth sharing.
When you choose a book from our Christmas collection, you're giving someone a thoughtful gift while supporting the creativity, dedication and dreams of an independent author.
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