Frugal Friday

Fancy the Band of Brothers box set for £17, half price books from Amazon, 2 for 1 entry to Madame Tussauds and the London Dungeon, and 70% off fashion? We've got it all...

If the lack of sunshine is getting you down, don't despair because we've got some fabulous discounts and deals this week to put the smile back on your face...

Books, games, gadgets and gardening

The sales might be subsiding, but there are still some great bargains to be had for the bookworms among you. 

• Amazon is offering a variety of novels for half price. So if you fancy getting your hands on Stephenie Meyer's The Host, you can now do so for £3.86 (RRP £7.99). Meanwhile Cormac McCarthy's The Road is £2.99 - saving you £5.
• Get 10% off at Waterstones if you spend £20 or more with the online code YK7592
• WHSmith is also offering some great offers on new and bestselling hardbacks. So if you're hoping to spruce up your cooking skills, why not pick up Jamie's Ministry of Food for £12.50 (RRP £25)?
• There's up to 40% off summer reading at Borders.

If you're more interested in broadening your game collection for your XBox 360, Zavvi is offering some fabulous deals right now:

• Fancy taking part in the Olympics? Beijing 2008 is now just £9.95 - saving you £35.04.
• Alternatively, The Wheelman, starring Vin Diesel, is now £17.95, a saving of £22.04.

On the other hand, if you love nothing more than a cup of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, Cdiscount.co.uk is offering some brilliant bargains on coffee machines! What better way to wake up than with this Russell Hobbs Espresso Machine, which is now £37.99, saving you an impressive £42. And this DeLonghi Filter Coffee Maker is just £24.29 (RRP £27.99).

If you're up for doing a spot of gardening this weekend, you can now get 10% off at Wyevale Garden Centres with the online code JULAUG10 until 31 August.

Finally, Buyagift is currently holding a 10% off summer sale. And with every gift experience order, you will receive a free Fitness First three day gym pass for two!

Film and box sets

As usual, there's plenty to choose from in the film department this week. Just take a look at this little lot:

Fashion and beauty

The summer sales might be dying down, but there are still some bargains to be had if you know where to look.

• Barratts: Up to 50% off selected footwear. Free delivery if you spend over £50 if you use the online code MOV5B.
• BHS: Up to 70% off all departments.
• Boden: Get 10% off plus free delivery!
• Coast: Up to 70% off selected fashion.
• Debenhams: Receive £10 in vouchers when you spend £40 or more (£10 voucher comes as two £5 vouchers to be spent in two separate transactions of £25 or more). Alternatively, you'll receive 10% off online for one transaction of £25 or more. If you enter the online code PN5P you will also receive 10% off! Both of these deals are valid until Sunday (9 August).
• Elemis: Free Herbal Lavender Repair Mask, 20ml, with each purchase with the exclusive online code LOVEMONEY. Valid until 15 August.
• Faith: Up to 70% off selected footwear. Free delivery on orders over £50.
• Graham & Green: 15% off all wedding products with the online code S9WED. Also 15% off when you spend £35 or more on summer collection with code M9W35
• Jigsaw: Up to 35% off selected fashion.
• Karen Millen: Up to 75% off a range of clothing and accessories.
• Kew: Up to 45% off selected fashion and accessories.
• Laura Ashley: Up to 50% off home and fashion until Sunday (9 August).
• New Look: Up to 70% off selected fashion.
• Office: Clearance sale with shoes from just £5.
• Schuh: Up to 70% off a range of footwear. Free delivery if you spend more than £14.99.
• Shoe Envy: Up to 50% off selected footwear. Free delivery if you spend £35 or more.
• Shudoo: Selected tall UGG boots for under £100 with the online code UGGSS. Valid until end of today (7 August).
• TM Lewin: Up to 75% off selected fashion.
• Topshop: Up to 50% off a range of fashion and accessories.
• Urban Outfitters: Up to 75% off selected fashion.
• USC: Up to 70% off selected lines. Plus 15% off orders over £100 with the code 15over100. Valid until 31 August.

Eating out

If you're fed up with eating the same food day in, day out, take a look at our latest Frugal Food round-up for some fabulous restaurant offers.

Cheap days out

It appears that summer has vanished for good, but if you're looking for some cheap entertainment over the holidays, hurry down to Krispy Kreme where you'll receive 2 for 1 entry tickets to Madame Tussauds and the London Dungeon when you buy a dozen doughnuts. This deal is valid until 30 August.

Alternatively, the Telegraph is currently offering 2 for 1 tickets to La Cage Aux Folles at the Playhouse Theatre in London. This offer is valid for Monday - Friday evening performances and Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm until 12 September.

Offer of the week

Fancy trying The Financial Times newspaper for four weeks - for only £1? Simply sign up here.

Mobile phone deal of the week

Fancy getting your hands on the Samsung E1100? Well, for just £4.95, plus a £10 top-up (Virgin Mobile), it's all yours!

Freebie of the week

Looking for a cheaper way to download music? If you sign up for a free trial with eMusic, you'll receive 25 downloads absolutely free! You can find out more about eMusic in Seven cheap alternatives to iTunes.

Competition of the week

Finally, this week's competition:

Have a great weekend!

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Don't forget: although all prices and discounts were correct on the day this article was published, offers this good are subject to change and often sell out quickly.

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