The 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 which combined with poetry, stunning images and fascinating facts makes it an uplifting and feel-good read. 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.