Also this week the Half Price books include Pinch of Nom and Pinch of Nom comfort food on pre-order as well as Joe Wicks Family food book. Check out all the half price titles below.
The much anticipated new release from JK Rowling was released this week and Watertones have the new book The Christmas Pig available at half price for only £10.
Also don't forget it's Free Delivery on Orders over £20 and for those getting ready for home schooling again there is up to 25% on pre-school and primary study guides.
Up to 25% off Pre-School & Primary Education Guides
Love is in the air and what better way to show you care than with a good book. With discounted best sellers, limited signed editions and a dedicated Valentines page to help customer choose the perfect book Waterstones have the perfect gifts for Valentines.
As 2020 draws to a close we'd like to thank you for your help in promoting Waterstones this year and your understanding when we had to implement changes. We know it's not easy being an affiliate so we do really appreciate your work and efforts.
As we look forward to 2021 Waterstones have launched their January Sale with up to 50% off as well as offering up to 20% off Paperbacks and a dedicated page of discounted titles for those looking for a fresh start for 2021.
Waterstones is having a huge December and we've still got 10 days left before last delivery so if you're looking to promote perfect gifts for him, her or kids then you'll find something at Waterstones.
Last Order Dates for Christmas delivery;
20th December for 2nd Class Delivery
22nd December 3pm for 1st Class Delivery
You can check out their perfect gift books with hardbacks, limited editions and signed editions.
A quick reminder about Watertones Balck Friday Deals with top titles all half price. Plus this weekend members can get double Plus Points on all purchase and triple plus point son orders over £100. This is a very popular members off live now and with details live on site tomorrow moring
Double Watertones Plus Points - Ends 29/11/20
Triple Waterstones Plus Points on orders over £100 - Ends 29/11/20
A Year at the Chateau by Dick and Angel Strawbridge
The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett
Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith
The Mirror & the Light by Hilary Mantel
Also on top of that there are the usually discounted titles such as the much anticipated memoir by Barack Obama with £10 off
The Booker Prize Winner has also been announced as Shuggy Bain by Douglas Stuart. An unflinching yet immensely tender story. Full of wry humour, tackling the poverty of early 80s Glasgow through a set of rounded, compelling characters and a plot resounding with compassion and humanity.
Also this weekend Waterstones are running double points in the popular Plus rewards card. This is open to existing and new plus members and last time this ran mid October there was a big uplift in sales. So it's worth pushing out.
Double Waterstones Plus Points This Weekend Only
Valid 6/11/20 - 8/11/20
Offer is open to existing and new Plus members.
And if it's perfect gifts you're looking for then check out the Christmas Shop
As well as that you can check out all this weeks titles that are up to Half Price on Waterstones. These change regularly so keep an eye on the page below
Also in program news we will be looking to validate all current pending sales up to August 31st before the end of this month. Apologies for the delay with this as it is not something we wanted to do or usually do. However due to Covid, contracts & costs we had to hold off but I am now pleased to say we'll be validating pending sales this week and thank you for your patience with this delay.
It seems reading has become even more popular during recent times and with books flying of the virtual shelf at Waterstones there seems to be no slowing down.
As we get ready for the popular festive season Watertones welcomes hundreds of new big title books in from Robert Harris, Captain Tom, Jacquline Wilson and many more.
There is also the ongoing sales message of Up to Half Price Books and Free Delivery on orders over £20
Also for those extra special purchase look for the limited edition and signed editors on Waterstones with signed editions of Gareth Southgate, Catlin Moran and Will Young to name a few.
Signed Editions Page - https://www.waterstones.com/campaign/special-editions
With the schools already back on Scotland and everything on track for the schools to be back in the rest of the UK for September Waterstones have launched their Back to School page as well as offering up to 25% off study guides.
Finally if you're looking form something extra special to promote or for any gifting page then look no further than the Limited Editions, Signed & Exclusive range from Waterstones. With signed copies, limited editions and exclusives you can't get anywhere else
At Waterstones this week they have announced the winners of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020 which showcases new talent and the best of he best of books for kids.
You can check the winners out here and if you're looking for some content inspiration for kids books then look no further.
More prize news too as the Booker Prize 2020 Longlist was announced last week too with many of the titles listed available at discount at Waterstones. Check out the Booker Prize Longlist here.
If you need anything get in touch and if you do run a book based blog and you are linking to Watertones then do get in touch as we'd love to hear from you and see if we can help at all.
Firstly we'd like to thank you for your continued support over the last few weeks while the commission was lowered. This is much appreciated as Watertones navigate the uncertainty around the high street stores opening.
Commission levels are now set back at 4% as default but we are looking to set a new rate live for new (4%) and existing (1%). This is planned to go live next week but we'll keep you posted.
Online Waterstones have the below promotions and features live.
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A quick reminder the Waterstones 10% off over £40 code ends tomorrow.
STAYALERT - 10% off when you spend £40 or more
Ends Saturday 23rd May 2020
T&C's: Discount on basket value of £40 or more. Can not be used in conjunction with any other code
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Watertones have launched their Fathers Day page ready for June 21st with books and games perfect selected to make it easier for you to find the perfect gift.
If you're looking for something special to push, especially for Fathers Day than Watertones have the perfect exclusive and signed edition books with things like a signed edition of Troy by Stephen Fry avaialble to Pre-order now.
Clearance Sale is still running and you can get your deep link to that below plus Free Delivery on Orders over £20 is ongoing.
Waterstones online continues to perform really well over April with very strong sales and amazing CR%. With the stores closed this is a big help for Waterstones so again thanks for your efforts.
The 10% off over £50 code has been well received by customers and has generated a fantastic number of sales since being live so it's well worth one last push before it ends Saturday.
STAYIN10 - 10% off orders over £50
Valid until Saturday 2nd May
T&C's: Valid on basket value of £50 or more. Can not be used in conjunction with any other code.
There are also the usual range of books up to half price with top titles like Pinch of Nom Everyday Light Half price right now:
Up to Half Price on a Selection of Top Titles Books
Check out some essential reading as Normal People makes it's TV debut check out the book which was Waterstones Book of the Year in 2018
Also get up to 20% off Paperbacks with their best offers all one one page
And finally for they have their range of education and learning books which are very popular right now.
Waterstones would like to thank you for helping to drive very strong online orders during the lockdown period. We appreciate the work you do to promote Waterstones, their offers and their love of books.
There is an exclusive affiliate wide code running next week with 10% off £50 orders, with AOV quite high right now the aim is to encourage people to buy another book or two.
STAYIN10 - 10% off when you spend £50 or more
Valid form Sunday 26th April - Saturday 2nd May
T&C's: Valid on basket value of £50 or more. Can not be used in conjunction with any other code.
General marketing message: Up to Half Price on a Selection of Top Titles Books
Customers can also pre-order the new Dear NHS book that showcases 100 stories to say Thanks to the NHS workers.
In book news Waterstones have a feature on the 6 shortlisted finalists for Women's Prize for Fiction where you can find out more about the books and the authors. If anybody would like to do a feature on this please get in touch.
And for those looking for something a bit more special then there are the exclusives and signed editions available at Waterstones
We've added stunning new bestsellers to our selection of discounted books, at up to 25% off.
This second round of discounts includes Marie Kondo's inspiring new guide Joy at Work, as well as Ruth Ware's addictive thriller The Turn of the Key. The previous selection remains discounted, so that your readers can still grab chart-toppers like Sally Rooney's Normal People or Hilary Mantel's The Mirror and the Light at a reduced price.
Waterstones are still proving to be very popular with online shoppers and although distribution is taking a little longer they are open and adhering to the guidelines for managing their warehouse.
Educational books are very popular as are children's books but they also have a great range of half price offers including the new David Williams book, Slime and Mrs Hinch, Household Heaven.
General marketing message - Up to Half Price on Top Title Books
We know it's not easy to be stuck at home so we've pulled together some ideas to keep everyone healthy, happy and occupied. We're rediscovering jigsaws and finally starting that home fitness regime - and we might even tackle that epic blockbuster that we've always wanted to read.
We have put together a great range of Games, Jigsaws, toys and puzzles to keep the whole family entertained and we have some great deals on books and childrens activity books.
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We hope everyone stays safe throughout this time, but we are here if you need us for anything.
Here’s a stellar selection of new and enduring bestsellers at up to 25% off, to inspire and transport your readers in these times of uncertainty and isolation.
Includes Hilary Mantel’s historical triumph The Mirror and the Light; the latest cookbook in the hugely popular Bosh series Bosh! Healthy Vegan; and the fascinating landmark study of gender bias in data Invisible Women - among many other highlights.
Waterstones delivery is operating business as usual meaning for people who are isolating and staying at home then loosing yourself in a new book is a great way to fill the time.
They also have a range of boredom busters under £10 as well as whole range of learning and education books for if/when the schools are clsoed
