Festivities were kicked off by one Essex couple when they partied with TV's Richard and Judy.
Peter and Sarah Donaldson, owners of Red Lion Books on Colchester's High Street, were invited to TV hosts Richard and Judy's Christmas Book Party, which was screened on Saturday.
The couple joined other booksellers to discuss which coffee table books were ideal for giving as presents.
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