Waterstones is unique amongst bookshops as, despite being a chain, it has retained that indescribable independent atmosphere. The first store was opened in 1982, and there are now almost 300 shops around the UK, Ireland and in continental Europe. It is a well-recognised feature of British towns, cities and university campuses, but despite this proliferation, each and every Waterstones store is different to the next. Waterstones.com has a unique stock of novels and nonfiction titles, find the book you need, browse Waterstones recommendations and check out the latest best sellers list.

When you shop online at Waterstones, youll get all the benefits of shopping at one of its friendly, expertly-staffed high street shops, but with a wider choice and an intuitive interface that makes it easier than ever to choose from the massive selection on offer. The site features a number of unique touches that echo the friendly atmosphere of its network of shops. For instance, it offers recommendations, a Book of the Month feature, a newsletter, and reviews by booksellers and customers.

Now theres even more reason to shop at the online book store, because when you shop online at Waterstones via Nectar.com, you can collect Nectar points on thousands of qualifying items. Great reads, free delivery and the opportunity to collect points to spend on treats for yourself? Thats an offer worth reading about.

As for the product selection, the site offers what is probably one of the biggest collections of books available online. This selection is easily searchable, and each title is helpfully categorised by genre or type. Spend a few minutes browsing the website and youll find romance and crime fiction, poetry collections, humorous anthologies, textbooks, cookery guides, kids books, graphic novels and many other titles to suit just about any hobby, interest or preference.

Theres nothing like the feel of a new book in your hands, but its also a great feeling to be able to get your hands on books instantly, and have a vast library of titles at your fingertips. If you harbour equal affection for gadgets and a good read, then youll love the selection of audiobooks and eBooks that can be downloaded directly to your computer. Its almost instant, and its always affordable.

If you feel like boosting your book collection and want to collect points at the same time, then follow these simple steps:

Simply enter your Nectar card number in the box below the Waterstones logo. Click Shop now to collect and youre free to explore a world of literature and reference titles. However, if you dont have cookies enabled on your internet browser, or if you dont shop online via Nectar eShops, you wont collect points on your qualifying purchases.