World Book Day is a global day dedicated to fostering a love for reading among people of all ages. It encourages more people to discover the fun and enjoyment of reading, which, like completing jigsaw puzzles, has many benefits.
To celebrate this special day, we wanted to share our top picks for book-themed wooden jigsaw puzzles for adults. These popular book-inspired wood puzzles seamlessly blend the joy of reading with the challenge of puzzling. Meticulously crafted, they feature intricate designs and unique whimsy pieces—specially shaped pieces that match the puzzle's theme. Hand-crafted to complement the puzzle image, puzzlers can find their favourite characters from books that are cleverly reflected in the whimsies.
Find the perfect puzzles to celebrate World Book Day and discover the best jigsaw puzzles for adults who love books. If you’re in search of unique puzzle gifts for book enthusiasts, browse our selection of most-loved literary-themed wooden puzzles and find something they’re sure to adore.
This collectible gift set includes four hand-crafted, 80-piece wooden puzzles for adults, each featuring intricate and challenging repetitive cuts. Inspired by bookshelves and timeless tales—including fantasy, history, art, and travel—this set is sure to surprise and delight book fans. Designed by Aimee Stewart, one of our most popular puzzle artists this set of wood puzzles will be a welcome addition to any puzzle or book lover’s collection.
Be transported to a wonderland of your own with themed whimsies and this exclusive Alice in Wonderland-inspired artwork by Michelle Carlos. This bespoke puzzle image is bustling with details from the original tale, including the Cheshire Cat, Mock Turtle, and Queen of Hearts. Find your favourite characters cleverly reflected in the themed whimsies of this shaped wood puzzle for adults.
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This is the first puzzle in our new Out of the Book series. Add to your collection as the seasons go by and enjoy a different artist's interpretation of literary classics transformed into an engaging wooden puzzle for adults.
Immerse yourself in the warmth and charm of a cosy country library, featuring a fireplace and beautiful bookshelves. This hand-crafted puzzle captures the essence of a serene reading nook, inspiring relaxation and imagination as you piece it together. If you like this traditional jigsaw puzzle image style, you’ll love our best-selling Library Garden wood puzzle for adults.
Available in four sizes, you can enjoy this beautifully detailed wood puzzle in a piece count that suits you. Choose your perfect level of challenge—whether you prefer 40, 250, 500, 1000, or even 1500 pieces, ideal for those who love our largest puzzles.
Charles James Lewis became a renowned painter of rustic genre scenes and landscapes. His work has remained popular, and now Reading by the Window, Hastings, one of his most famous pieces, has been transformed into a beautiful art puzzle with intriguing, shaped pieces and themed whimsies inspired by this classic artwork.
This charming fine art jigsaw puzzle for adults is available in two puzzle cut designs—one with our classic Grid puzzle cut and another with our fiendish Free Form puzzle cut, perfect for those who enjoy the most challenging jigsaw puzzles.
Our enchanting, hand-crafted, and superbly detailed Harry Potter wooden jigsaw puzzles for adults are perfect for any Harry Potter fan. Designed with themed whimsies and made from thick 4mm wood, these puzzles will be treasured keepsakes for any Harry Potter enthusiast, providing years of enjoyment.
Relax and reminisce with this shaped puzzle featuring Hogwarts Castle. Piece together the towers and turrets of this impressive building surrounded by a floral garland and recognisable Harry Potter relics including the Sorting Hat and Sword of Gryffindor.
Wind down with wood puzzles inspired by the timeless tales you love, featuring beautiful bookshelves and colourful characters. Bookish wooden puzzles for adults are a wonderful way to celebrate World Book Day, offering both mental well-being benefits and a beautiful keepsake that can be enjoyed year after year.
Why not frame your masterpiece once you’re done? Keep the stories alive with our double-sided frames or a frame with a mount board.