Best of 2024: Holiday Gift Guide

 
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This Month's Best New Holiday Gift Guide
 
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Book cover for The Women by Kristin Hannah
For the devoted book club member who adored The Nightingale
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A #1 New York Times bestseller that already has almost 600,000 five-star Goodreads ratings
  • After her brother enlists to serve in the Vietnam War, Frankie joins the Army Nurse Corps — and finds her life transformed
  • "Never has a novel of war metamorphosed so profoundly into a story of the human heart" (Delia Owens)
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, Time Magazine, NPR, PBS, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, GatesNotes (Bill Gates blog), People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, New York Post, Rolling Stone, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Pick this up for the curious reader who loves to learn
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A brand-new release from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass
  • Discover what Indigenous wisdom and the natural world can teach us about community, reciprocity, and gratitude
  • A must-purchase for nonfiction or nature lovers
FEATURED IN:
Time Magazine, Good Morning America, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, New Scientist, Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Scientific American, Parade, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
A feel-good novel that has enchanted readers across the globe
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A New York Times bestseller perfect for anyone who loves stories about the life-changing power of human connection
  • When 72-year-old Grace arrives at her run-down new home in Spain, she unravels the mystery of her old friend's death
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Slate, Town & Country, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Parade, The Guardian, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for Ottolenghi Comfort by Yotam Ottolenghi
Gift this to the cookbook aficionado with impeccable taste
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A James Beard Award–winning author whose recipes are "consistently delicious" (Bon Appétit) delivers one of NPR's favorite cookbooks of the year
  • Explore mouthwatering comfort food dishes from around the world
FEATURED IN:
NPR, CBS Mornings, Food & Wine, Eater, Elle, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Journal
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Book cover for James by Percival Everett
The book everyone is talking about this year
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The "masterpiece" (Chicago Tribune) that won the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction
  • Reimagines Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, an enslaved man who accompanies Huck Finn down the river
  • Currently in development as a feature film produced by Steven Spielberg
FEATURED IN:
The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Atlantic, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Financial Times, USA Today, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Bustle, Elle, Vulture, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Variety, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Cher: The Memoir Part One by Cher
The perfect stocking stuffer for the reader who loves juicy celebrity gossip
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This "testament to resilience" (The New York Times) charts Cher's rise to stardom and her tumultuous marriage to Sonny Bono
  • "As raw and unfiltered as one would expect from Cher" (Rolling Stone)
  • A #1 New York Times bestseller that's generating tons of buzz and conversation
FEATURED IN:
TODAY Show, CBS Mornings, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Atlantic, Entertainment Weekly, People, The Washington Post, USA Today, Slate, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Newsweek, Vulture, Forbes, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, Rolling Stone, Salon, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Time of the Child by Niall Williams
2024's must-read holiday book is perfect for a cozy winter night
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The Christmastime discovery of an abandoned baby transforms the residents of a small Irish town
  • From an author beloved by Ann Patchett and Mary Beth Keane
  • "For those looking to get into the holiday spirit, this is just the ticket" (Publishers Weekly)
FEATURED IN:
NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Financial Times, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for What Does It Feel Like? by Sophie Kinsella
For the reader who wants something quick but meaningful
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Inspired by author Sophie Kinsella's own life, this novel is "the bravest book you'll read all year" (Jodi Picoult)
  • When a writer wakes up in the hospital, she discovers she's had a tumor removed from her brain — and must learn how to live with her new diagnosis
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, Good Morning America, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Harper's Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
A surefire bet for the suspense fan who craves a good plot twist
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A Good Morning America Book Club pick from the author of The Girl on the Train
  • In a house on an isolated Scottish island, one woman reckons with the chilling secrets in her past
  • Trust Lee Child: This is "the best Paula Hawkins yet — by a tense and haunting mile"
FEATURED IN:
Good Morning America Book Club, NPR, Oprah Daily, Associated Press, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Framed by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey
Hand this to the person who's seen every true crime documentary
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Packed with human drama, with acts of shocking villainy and breathtaking courage" (David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon)
  • The "master of the legal thriller" (Associated Press) and a prominent activist uncover 10 gripping stories of innocent people who were wrongfully convicted
FEATURED IN:
PBS, CBS Mornings, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Wedding People by Alison Espach
For anyone who loves stories with both humor and heart
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Phoebe arrives at a lavish hotel to end her life, she's pulled into a stranger's wedding festivities. But will she find something worth living for?
  • Gift to readers who love stunning New England settings, quirky characters, and unlikely friendships
FEATURED IN:
TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Bustle, Real Simple, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Work of Art by Adam Moss
For the reader whose home is accented with beautiful books
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A New York Times bestseller hailed as "the gift book of the year" (Chicago Tribune)
  • Dozens of visionary artists — from iconic filmmakers to celebrated novelists — share the hidden secrets of their crafts
  • The perfect addition to any collection of coffee-table books, it's "designed to be absorbed in bursts of pleasure" (The New Yorker)
FEATURED IN:
The New Yorker, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Next Big Idea Club, Vanity Fair, Vulture, Parade, Chicago Tribune, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
A clever whodunit for the armchair detective
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Madcap fun" (Shari Lapena) from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club series
  • A retired British private eye teams up with his adrenaline-chasing daughter-in-law to track down an elusive killer
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Times, Rolling Stone, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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