First bookshop has always been the main online distributor of uk book tokens delivered across the world, for use in the british isles. Buy and spend national book tokens in thousands of bookshops including independents, waterstones, wh smith, blackwells and easons. To accept our cookies, click the button, or for further details and to specify your. With wellknown booksellers like waterstones, gladstones and whsmith, plus a range of quaint independent stockists accepting the tokens, your recipients have an endless choice of great reads. The only bookseller in the world that accepts book tokens online currently is. It stats they wont give it in cash instead they do it on cards. Please do not purchase national book tokens they are a rip off a rant and a rip off warning relevant to us poor souls in the dystopian united kingdom. We take into consideration religious holidays, school terms and potential conflict with other charitable activities. Please do not purchase national book tokens they are a rip.
For those that dont already know, this year world book day will take place on the 3rd of march in the uk and ireland, although children will have from monday 29th february until sunday 27th march 2016 to spend their book tokens. They are accepted in thousands of bookshops including independents, waterstones, whsmith, blackwells and easons and can be used online on the fantastic. Do yourself a favour and order from elsewhere, they only stay in business by ripping tourists and time poor people off. National book tokens gift cards and egift cards can be spent in bookshops across the uk and ireland.
Please remove the scratch off panel on the reverse of the card to reveal a unique 3 digit pin number. Whsmith buy and spend national book tokens gift cards in. To check the balance available on your national book tokens gift card please enter your card and pin numbers in the boxes below and then click on check balance. Total price is twice the price of the online price and 14x the delivery time. Approach shops individually and offer to do a signing to support your books sales. Welcome to the national book tokens gift card balance enquiry service. Can be redeemed in whsmith high street stores only.
No, world book day book tokens can only be redeemed by children in participating bookshops and you should direct children to your nearest participating bookshop. Please do not purchase national book tokens they are a. An ideal gift for book lovers of all ages, national book tokens can be spent at hundreds of bookshops across the uk, from major chains to a host of local retailers. Then the consumer can make an informed decision on what to do. Whsmith today i brought a book and now i want a refund. Browse the latest whsmith promo code and any online discounts for 20202021 below and you could save as much as 10% on online book purchases, among other offers. Such changes will only be made if there is a good reason to do so and you will be informed. The arts theatre is an independent commercial theatre situated in the heart of londons west end, providing a dynamic programme. This privacy notice will inform you as to how we look after your personal data when you visit our website regardless of. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking cookie preferences in. Welcome to the new richard and judy spring 2020 book club, featuring six new titles chosen by our favourite bookloving couple to get us reading, thinking and talking about exciting new stories. Books have to be sold though at the cover price rrp because of the high fees booksellers have to pay when they cash in the book tokens.
Take a look at the answers to frequently asked questions below. Audio book maps dvd box set book vinyl 12 album coloured vinyl. Given them isbn numbers, am told it will take three to six weeks to obtain them. In the uk and ireland world book day will be on thursday 5 march 2020. Also welcome at most smaller independent book retailers, plus online via this site and others. Can whsmith vouchers and national book tokens be used. For a complete stockists search of over 2000 bookshops visit.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking cookie preferences in our footer. No world book day ltd is a small, registered charity. World book day is funded by contributing publishers, the generous sponsorship of national book tokens ltd and other supporters, as well as the participating booksellers who fund the entire cost of the book token redemption. Add to this a huge range of dvds, cds, gaming, stationary and magazines, and whsmith has a fantastic choice of gift ideas for all the family.
Our waterstones gift cards can still be redeemed online at if you have any queries whilst processing your order please call 0115 907 1899 between the hours of 9am 5. Book tokens ltd part of the booksellers association group of companies was established as the sole issuer of book tokens in the uk. With over 2 million book titles to choose from, whsmith is one of the biggest booksellers in the uk. Next day delivery is available for orders accepted by 1pm, monday. If i buy my wish list books on line today it will cost me. Waterstones range of gift cards and vouchers means that you can always find the right gift, whatever the occasion. They can be bought for any occasion and spent in wh smith, waterstones, blackwell, eason, john smiths, foyles and all good independent bookshops across the uk and ireland, as well as online and on ebooks. Whsmith has increased its variety of products to include personalized books, magazine subscription, and greeting cards. Whsmith offers free delivery for all save orders above.
Whatever you choose, whether its a short break, a gaming voucher, a cinema trip or book token, you are giving the gift of freedom and choice. Helmsley arts centre is a thriving performance venue for theatre, music, dance, talks, cinema and live broadcasts, plus exhibitions, classes and a range of creative activities for children. This is a disgrace and the ccpa should take action to force national book tokens make known to purcahsers these limitations and restrictions. Book fanatics will not only love their wide range of nonfiction and fiction books. Whsmith offers a wide range of gift cards and vouchers for a variety of exciting retailers, experiences, apps and more.
Working through stores and their policies can be timeconsuming. This date came about after serious thought and lengthy discussion to ensure that we were making the best decision for all participants and our supporters. Me abd my father entered the whsmith store to purcahse a drink each at 23. I know that they accept national book tokens on their own. Please click accept to consent the use of cookies on. Your recipient can choose to buy what they want when they want it. Please do not purchase national book tokens they are a rip off. A beautiful, intimate and inspiring investigation into how we can find and nurture within ourselves that essential quality of internal happiness the light within that julia baird calls phosphorescence which will sustain us even through the darkest times. This year world book day celebrates 20 years and will take place on thursday 2 march in the uk and ireland, although children will be able to spend their book tokens between 27 february and 26 march. We aim to interest and excite our customers and continually inspire people to read and engage in books. The store also stocks computer and phone accessories, printer ink and paper, photo albums and frames, and craft. Whsmith, waterstones, blackwell, british bookshops, eason, john smiths and hundreds of independent bookshops across the uk and ireland. You can use all or part of the balance on your gift card or egift to pay, or partpay for theatre tickets at.
I have so far managed to get my book into about 10 whsmith stores and 5 waterstones, as well as many indie bookshops. Yes you can use whsmith vouchers and national book token to buy books. National book tokens gift cards are sold in bookshops across the uk and ireland. Continuing stieg larssons dragon tattoo series a dragon tattoo story by david lagercrantz and george goulding 5 apr 2018. They can be bought for any occasion and spent in wh smith, waterstones, blackwell, eason, john smiths, foyles and all good independent bookshops across the. Thats the joy of receiving a national book tokens gift card, which can be ordered online here and spent instore. Jul 30, 2007 it turns out that if i want to order a book through whsmith over the telephone, i must pay the full cost of the book up front. Well, i have twenty pounds worth of book tokens and so want to pay for half the book using a debit card now if possible, i explained. With wellknown booksellers like waterstones, gladstones and whsmith, plus a range of quaint independent stockists accepting the tokens, your recipients have an endless choice of. If i go into the same shop that runs the website to use my vouchers because they wont accept them online the cost for the same books is. At whsmith you will find a wide range of book, office supplies, arts and crafts, magazines, stationary and so much more. If you are still not sure go into whsmith and check at the counter.
This includes waterstones, whsmith excluding travel outlets in stations and airport locations, blackwell, easons, john smith, foyles and local independent. National book tokens are only for use instore and cant be redeemed online, but are redeemable at whsmith branches and in almost every bookshop in the country. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. We have gift cards for booklovers, for students, and those who enjoy the theatre, too. Wh smith claims most other retailers adopt a similar position, but the national book tokens it sells do not have an expiry date. To accept our cookies, click the button, or for further details and to specify. Vinyl 12 album with book waterbrush wrapping paper, roll address books bluray amaray case bluray audio with cd bluray limited edition with hardbound slipcase bluray with dvd double play 4k restoration bluray with dvd double play steelbook box frame cashdocument boxes cash book cd album with dvd artbook cd book deluxe.
Whsmith is one of the uks leading retailers, with a huge range of books. National book tokens are the only gift vouchers sold and exchanged in virtually every bookshop in the uk and the republic of ireland, over 3000 outlets in total. Feb, 2010 the only bookseller in the world that accepts book tokens online currently is. If however youre book is rejected then dont lose faith, gather sales from book signings, events and with your ebook and through amazon. Waterstones is the uks leading bookseller and provides customers with the widest choice, great value and expert advice from a team passionate about bookselling. Find a bookshop bookshop search buy and spend national book tokens in thousands of bookshops including independents, waterstones, wh smith, blackwells and easons. First impressions matter, both in person and for selling books. It was to be delivered to store and after a couple of days of not hearing anything i messaged whsmiths through facebook messenger but didnt get a response. Aug, 20 if however youre book is rejected then dont lose faith, gather sales from book signings, events and with your ebook and through amazon. This year world book day will take place on thursday 1 march in the uk and ireland, although children will be able to spend their book tokens between 26 february and 25 march. Buy whsmith gift vouchers the love2shop gift voucher can be redeemed at any whsmith store in the uk. National book tokens are the perfect gift for book lovers of all ages and make the ideal present. Jun 08, 2012 first impressions matter, both in person and for selling books.
Gift cards and egifts can be redeemed over the phone by quoting the 16 digit number and the 4 digit pin found underneath the scratch off panel, or in person where the theatre will scan the barcode. Using a national book tokens gift card national book tokens are only for use instore and cant be redeemed online, but are redeemable at whsmith branches and in almost every bookshop in the country. National book tokens gift cards can be bought and spent in thousands of bookshops across the uk and ireland, including independents, waterstones, whsmith, easons, and blackwells, and can also be spent online and on ebooks. Book tokens limited or the cooperative bank plc may vary the terms applicable to the card. Buy discounted national book tokens gift cards online cardyard. How to get your book stocked by retailers one of the. Book tokens are sent out to schools each year in the hope that it will help more children to own a book of their own.
I want to buy two books and may need to use all of the tokens together to use it. National book token gift cards can be used in all good bookshops, including. How to get your selfpublished books into bookstores. They have now grown into one of the largest multiretail gift cards in the uk and ireland and were renamed national book tokens in 2000, the year the tokens were also sold online for the first time by.
Including waterstones, whsmith, blackwell, borders, books etc, british bookshops, easons, the works, john smith, methvens, maher, corbetts, david flatman, foyles, wesley owen, spck. Whsmith is one of the uks leading retailers, with a huge range of books, stationery, ereaders, toys and games, and many more products. But when youve finished your 70,000word fiction masterpiece, the prospect of condensing it into a 150word book blurb is overwhelming enough without also needing a oneline tag to catch a readers eye. We use cookies to make our website work, analyse traffic to improve its performance, and tailor our advertisements to you. Of course, if youd prefer to send a whsmith gift card, which can be spent online, youll find these choices here. It turns out that if i want to order a book through whsmith over the telephone, i must pay the full cost of the book up front. This includes waterstones, whsmith excluding travel outlets in stations and airport locations, blackwell, easons, john smith, foyles and local independent bookshops. Both are cheaper than the publishers web site which is good. Alice in wonderland bookmarks series 3 30packstocking stuffers gift for archers, men, women, adults gift tokens collection set 5.
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