Peter Kay’s Bookshelf
Poetry, walking adventures, children’s stories and life writing. Explore Peter’s books and choose where to buy — or contact Peter directly about any title.
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Imprints
Peter Kay · Yaffle’s Nest
Poems reflecting on place, memory, nature and the moments that leave their mark.
Current Yaffle’s Nest edition cover.
A Very Alternative Coast to Coast
Peter Kay
Three friends tackle a coast-to-coast walk across northern England, with mishaps, humour and unexpected encounters.
Show Me the Way to Santiago
Peter Kay
A personal journey along the Camino to Santiago, full of experiences, reflections and people met along the way.
Peter has supported motor neurone disease fundraising through this title; ask him about current arrangements.
The Owl and the Mole
Peter Kay · Illustrated by Rebecca Kay
An illustrated tale of friendship, empathy and celebrating differences, featuring an unlikely pair.
Tuesday Afternoons
Peter Kay, Frances Carleton, Ian Kelly, Deborah Lyons and Kathleen Strafford
An anthology of thirty poems by five poets, brought together through their Tuesday afternoon writing sessions.
A Pennine Way Odyssey
Peter Kay
An account of a journey of discovery along the Pennine Way during the wettest British summer on record.
Amazon links to the Kindle edition, which has a different cover. Ask Peter about print-copy availability.
The Heavy-Footed Spider and Other Stories
Written by Peter Kay · Inspired and illustrated by Bella Kay-Shaw
A playful, 24-page collection of imaginative children’s poems, featuring a boot-wearing spider and other memorable characters.
Second edition (2025). Listed at £4.50; proceeds go to charity. Contact Peter to order.
Congo to Global
RDC Soldier · Written with Peter Kay
RDC Soldier’s life story, from his childhood in Congo and experiences of conflict to rebuilding his life and pursuing music in the UK.
Amazon ordering is currently experiencing problems. Contact Peter about availability; this notice will be updated when resolved.
Coming Soon · Works in Progress
Two more stories are in development. Titles, covers and publication details may change.
The Significant Squirrel Skirmish
Working Title · Children’s Fiction
Cedric the Owl helps bring peace between red and grey squirrels, with an annual football match playing its part.
Illustrated by Rebecca Kay. Preview artwork, not a finished book cover.
Untitled Yorkshire Murder Mystery
Historical Fiction · Work in Progress
A forthcoming murder mystery set in 1930s Yorkshire. Title and publication date to be announced.