If you’re like most of us, your mind goes blank when you’re asked what you want for Christmas. To save you from an onslaught of socks and chocolate, we’ve put together some ideas to help you out!

Literary maps

For cultural maps which open your eyes to hidden treasures, take a look at Herb Lester’s website. You can take a tour around Douglas Adams’, Ian Fleming’s or Lamb’s London. Other locations are available, such as Dorothy L. Sayers’ Britain and Old New York.

The maps that went wrong

If you’re interested in wrong maps, try This Way Up, the debut book from the YouTube sensation and all-round cartographical nerds, The Map Men! This promises a ‘a world of cartographic chaos and mappy mishaps.’ Who could resist?

Maps you were never meant to see

The Secret Maps exhibition is on at the British Library until 18 January. It promises to reveal the stories hidden in some of history’s most mysterious maps. Tickets are £18 for adults and free for under 16s. Concessions are available.

If you can’t make it, try the accompanying book instead.