This week in your iweekend, alongside our continued coverage of the general election, we have some cracking Christmas suggestions for you. First up, our books of the year, which will make great presents - or great reads for you while you wind down. We also have the pick of children's books, to fire their imagination.

 

And if the thought of the next few weeks is all a bit too much, we have 40 bottles - whites, reds, fizz and festive drinks - to get the party swinging.

 

In Culture, we ask whether JJ Abrams can do the impossible and please everyone with the final film in the Star Wars saga.

 

 

And in Travel, we have 15 offbeat city tours - from geeky gamer fun in Tokyo to a musical history tour of Memphis - as well as a round-up of Christmas markets around the UK, and a look at Singapore on its bicentennial. 

 

 

Elsewhere, Cerys Matthews explains why she's setting aside the turkey this year, and we meet Britain's longest-serving Santa.

 

You’ll also find our popular puzzles pull-out, our 7-day TV guide and sharp opinion articles on the week’s biggest talking points.  

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to pick up your copy of iweekend from all good newspaper retailers.