1 Michael Palin Diaries 1969-1979 by Michael Palin Weidenfeld & Nicholson £20 This first volume of his diaries takes us from when Michael was beginning to make a name for himself as a TV scriptwriter and Monty Python was just around the corner. These hugely enjoyable diaries will only add to his appeal.

2 Cook With Jamie by Jamie Oliver Michael Joseph £26 Discover the skills the trainees at Jamie's Fifteen restaurant learnt during their first year. With hints, tips, advice and clear photographs to show you all the practical stuff, this is Jamie's most accessible book yet.

3 Schott's Almanac 2007 by Ben Schott Bloomsbury £16.99 A treasure trove of facts and trivia about the year just past and also a guide to the year to come. A practical and entertaining volume, that tells the real stories of the year, including sporting achievements, natural disasters and political machinations.

4 The Goddess Guide by Gisele Scanlon Harpercollins £15 A highly covetable, beautiful hardback written for time-strapped women. Gisele has tried and tested everything for you and has picked up advice from a throng of fashion houses and celebrities along the way. This gorgeous style-bible is destined to be your new best friend.

5 The Meaning of Sport by Simon Barnes Short Books £16.99 Sport, according to Simon Barnes at The Times, predates human civilisation. Mammals have always played and in his new book, he charts the development of the new role of the world's favourite pastime.

6 Not All Grannies Knit: How To Be A Bad Grandmother by Joan Pritchett Michael O Mara £9.99 Help is at hand in the form of this wry and witty guide to grannyhood, from the perspective of someone who has never knitted a bootee in her life and doesn't intend to start now, thank you very much!

7 Maggie's Tree by Julie Walters Weidenfeld & Nicholson £16.99 This debut novel from much-loved actress Julie Walters is a darkly comic masterpiece, and her very funny first novel is as assured as her celebrated work for stage, television and the cinema.

8 And Another Thing: The World According to Clarkson Volume 2 by Jeremy Clarkson Michael Joseph £18.99 Top Gear favourite Jeremy Clarkson's latest hilarious rant will have you absorbed throughout the festive period!

9 Gordon Ramsay's Sunday Lunch Quadrille £19.99 Gordon Ramsay's aim is to get us all cooking up a storm and sitting down at the table with friends and family to share a fabulous lunch on Sundays. Packed with a mouth-watering array of recipes this book provides fantastic inspiration for perfect family feasts.

10 Oz and James Big Wine Adventure by Oz Clarke and James May BBC £18.99 Oz Clarke teaches James May about wine with the aim of turning him into a top sommelier, as they travel through wine regions of France for six weeks. Beautifully illustrated, it is full of useful information on wine-making, wine culture, regions and tips on how to seek out the best the French vineyards have to offer.