Plucky Books: Personalised Funny Gift Books

About Plucky Books

Personalised books built around one person, using names, hobbies and in-jokes supplied at order to write them into the story as the lead character. They are bought as gifts for friends, partners and family members who would rather be laughed at than given a mug.

The genre list runs to five titles: Scandalous Historical Romances, Preposterous Memoir, Murderous Detective Mysteries, Bewitching Romantasy Adventures and Cosmic Sci-Fi Adventures, each running past 100 pages and generated by AI from the details a customer enters. Buyers fill in a short personalisation form, upload a photo and pick a cover before the text itself is written, so the story only exists once the order is placed. Books are available in softback or hardback and printed on the same paper stock used for the wider Wonderbly and Historic Newspapers ranges.

Plucky Books is a newer line from the team behind Wonderbly and Historic Newspapers, run by a London-based group of editors, designers and coders who between them have produced millions of print-on-demand gift books over the past decade. Content leans toward warm, adult humour rather than anything aimed at children, and customers can steer the tone of the joke themselves at checkout.

What Plucky Books sells

Personalised Gifts
Personalised Books

Plucky Books delivery, returns and shipping

Delivery: Dispatch usually takes 3 working days; shipping time is added on top depending on destination
Returns: Cancellation rights only if delivery fails within 40 days, or for faulty products reported within 14 days of receipt
Ships to: UK, US and AUS only
Based in: United Kingdom

Questions about Plucky Books

How personalised is a Plucky Books story really?

The story is built entirely around the details supplied at order, such as names, hobbies and catchphrases, so the more information given, the funnier and more personal the result. Customers can also steer the tone of the humour when ordering.

Can I preview my Plucky Books story before it's printed?

Customers can preview the cover, back cover and chapter list before the book goes to print, but the core text itself is only written after the order is placed. This is because the story content is generated specifically for that order.

What is a Plucky Books hardback or softback made of?

Plucky Books are printed on quality paper in the same factories and with the same materials used for millions of Wonderbly and Historic Newspaper books each year. Softback or hardback formats can be chosen at checkout.

Is there an age restriction on Plucky Books?

There is no formal age restriction, but the books are written by adults for adults and some contain mild adult humour, so buyers should bear this in mind for younger readers.

Can I make changes to my Plucky Books order after placing it?

If a mistake has been made, customers can contact support by email and the team will see what they can do to help, though this is not guaranteed once production has started.

How long does Plucky Books delivery take?

Books are made to order, so dispatch usually takes 3 working days before the parcel even leaves. Shipping time is then added on top depending on where the order is being sent, so it is worth ordering well ahead of any occasion.

Does Plucky Books ship to Ireland or elsewhere in Europe?

No, Plucky Books currently only ships to the UK, US and Australia, so customers outside these countries cannot order at present.

Can I cancel or return a Plucky Books order?

Because each book is personalised and made to specification, orders cannot usually be cancelled once placed, except if delivery is more than 40 days late or the product is faulty. Faulty items must be reported within 14 days of receipt and returned in their original packaging.

What happens if my Plucky Books order arrives damaged?

If there is a printing error or the book arrives damaged, Plucky Books will replace it at no charge as quickly as possible. If the content itself is not liked, a no-questions-asked refund is offered instead.

Will my Plucky Books order arrive in time for a birthday?

Because every book is written and printed specifically for the order, it needs processing time before dispatch, so Plucky Books recommends ordering at least 10 days ahead, especially during busy periods like Christmas.