Join Bernard Cornwell, Max Hastings and a host of best-selling authors in supporting veterans, serving soldiers and their families this Christmas
Looking for a special gift for the reader in your life? Get ahead of the Black Friday/Christmas rush by browsing the Army Benevolent Fund’s exclusive range of author-signed books.
From real-life tales of heroism to wartime mysteries, and fascinating insights into recent history, these signed editions, specially donated by the authors, are sure to delight those you love this Christmas.
100% of the profit from each sale goes towards helping to fund the charity’s life-changing work with soldiers, veterans, and their families.
Check out our bookshelf here and snap up a bargain!
For the history buff in your life, choose from books such as The Longest Walk Home by Ray Bailey with David Wilkins, about a soldier’s escape from the Nazis across the Pyrenees; and Operation Pedestal by Max Hastings, one of three titles we have available that have been signed by this renowned military historian and ABF supporter.
For a modern day take on Army life, we have the hilarious Sunday Times Bestseller, The Accidental Soldier, by Owain Mulligan, along with Colin MacLachlan’s story of his transformation to elite member of the special forces, The Pilgrim: SAS Who Dares Wins.
Our bookshelf also includes absorbing novels by Lorraine Kelly, James R Benn, and Kate Thompson; as well as War Game, the beautifully designed story of four young soldiers, who join up to ‘do their bit’ in 1914, by award-winning children’s illustrator, Michael Foreman.
A special mention for Bernard Cornwell who launched his latest book, Sharpe’s Storm, in October 2025 at a special event for the Army Benevolent Fund, in conversation with Lieutenant General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes KCB CBE, Deputy Commander of Cyber and Specialist Operations Command and Colonel Commandant of The Rifles, which was Sharpe’s regiment.
You can find out the full story of that extraordinary evening here!
Buy now while stocks last
As well as books, we have clothing, cards, and edible treats in our shop, to make your festive season that extra bit special. There are just over 35 shopping days left till Christmas, so do place your orders quickly, especially if you would like a limited-edition copy signed by the author.
Shop now before they’re gone: https://abfshop.org/collections/books