Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2026

Every year Ripley's Believe It or Not! storms the bestseller list as it unveils the latest collection of weird but true stories, bite-size, jaw-dropping facts, and amazing photographs gathered from all over the world.

This year.

• Gasp at the paddle-steamer made entirely out of ice
• Discover the whereabouts of the volcano that blasts out gold
• Meet Fedy, the cross-eyed cat, who has 400,000 followers on Instagram
• Visit the city of Chefhaouen in Morocco, where every building is painted blue
• Shudder at the Australian mosquito that sucks blood from frogs' nostrils

And much, much more!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is perfect for:

• Gifting moments: whether it’s a kids stocking filler or an adult Secret Santa, give the gift of interesting facts this Christmas
• Readers young and old: Got a trivia mad niece? Or a pub-quiz-going father-in-law? Either way, this is sure to delight readers of all ages!
• Those with curious minds!

No Christmas can possibly be complete without Ripley's, the bestselling annual full of weird and but true stories and facts to delight both kids and adults!

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Praise for Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

'My grandson loves it — packed with weird and wonderful facts and vivid pictures that spark his curiosity!'

'Another brilliant Ripley’s! Stunning visuals and unbelievable facts for every curious mind.'

'A family favourite — every year!'

'Fun, fascinating, and a little gross — a hit with kids and adults alike!'

'A Christmas morning must — pure excitement every year!'

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

View our full delivery infomation here.