People's Friend Annual 2026

This charming annual and perennial favourite has 25 brand new short stories plus poems, features and beautiful illustrations.There’s something for everyone to enjoy, with a mix of family stories, romance, and cosy crime. You’ll also find a lovely selection of poetry, paintings set throughout our beautiful British Isles by J. Campbell Kerr, and fascinating information on British wildlife.It all adds up to hours of uplifting and feel-good read and is just right for dipping in and out – and its handy size means it’s easily portable, and perfect for holiday or bedtime reading.