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1. Joy!: Photographs Of Life's Happiest Moments — a coffee table book filled to the brim with ultra happy and sappy images from every stage of life. This gift'll delight everyone who opens it, no doubt about it!
2. Grand Canyon — a picture book filled with illustrated diagrams, animal facts, and natural know-how. This gift is sure to ignite the imagination of your own little geologist.
3. The Good Neighbor — a biography that takes a deep dive into the life of Fred Rogers, while exploring the unique ways this pioneer of children's television changed the way we teach about kindness. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say this'd be a great gift for, you guessed it, your neighbor.
4. Cravings and Hungry For More — Chrissy Teigen's pair of cookbooks filled with approachable recipes made with ingredients any so-so chef probably already has at home. If you know someone who would like to gain more cooking confidence, they're sure to love bringing Chrissy into their kitchen.
5. Sex And Vanity — Kevin Kwan's newest novel that once again lets his eager readers dive into a world of wealth, romance, and family drama. Gift this to your best friend and they can take a break from reality with a beach read worth bingeing.
6. Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins — a New York Times bestselling graphic novel inspired by the podcast of the same name. Fans of the McElroy Brothers, D&D enthusiasts, and comedy buffs alike are gonna love the imaginative world made up by this good ol' family game night.
7. All Adults Here — a sophisticated page-turner about a family's lovable attempts (and failings) at "figuring out" life at every age. This is a great pick for fans of fiction who could use a break from their own family drama by digging into someone else's for a bit.
8. The Little Book Of Coffee Tips — a pleasant coffee table pick with facts about all things beans, brews, and coffee. The coffee connoisseur in your life is gonna be ~buzzing~ about this gift forever!
9. Rage Against The Minivan — an endearingly honest look at parenthood through author Kristen Howerton's experiences in motherhood. Wrap this up and give it to the child-rearing folks in your life, so they can laugh, cry, and learn from this delightful read.
10. The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook — every witch and wizard in your life is sure to love this special ~taste~ of the wizarding world. This teaches readers how to make pumpkin pasties, cauldron cakes, treacle tarts and more. We'll take the lot!
11. Wreck This Journal — a color version of the cult-favorite creative journal for folks who would love nothing more than destroying something on occasion (lovingly, of course).
12. Then She Was Gone — a classic thriller that's a New York Times bestseller for a reason. Anyone who loves a fast-paced thriller is gonna soak this story in while following a grieving mother years after her teenage daughter mysteriously goes missing.
13. Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood — a New York Times bestselling autobiography by Trevor Noah. This side-splittingly funny retelling of Noah's mischievous childhood also has an honest look at the trials he faced as a bi-racial child in South Africa. I've read it twice and can confidently say this should be on everyone's bookshelf.
14. The Montessori Toddler — a guidebook that'll help parents interested in Dr. Maria Montessori's principles turn their home environment into a safe space that'll engage their kiddo's curiosity and help with young self discovery.
15. That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means — an infuriating and funny read filled with examples of commonly misused words pulled from leading newspapers, prominent public figures, and famous writers. This is sure to be a unique gift for the grammar fans in your life. That is...if I'm using the word "unique" appropriately.
16. The Girl With The Louding Voice — a novel about a young woman named Adunni, who narrates her life experiences in Nigeria with a prose and poise that brings to life this funny, bright, and important character. This'll be an instant classic worth giving everyone on your list, just don't forget to get one for yourself.
17. The Book With No Pictures — a laugh out loud (or rather, roar) board book that's gonna delight kids as their grown-ups follow the directions this book demands, getting adults to say and do funny things children are gonna absolutely love.
18. Crafting With Cat Hair — a, perhaps frightfully, detailed DIY book that'll literally teach the cat parent in your life how to turn all that extra hair into something extra special. No lint rollers needed.
19. Darling Rose Gold — one of the most anticipated thrillers of the year, based on a destructive mother-daughter relationship so wild it won't even be worth trying to guess what happens next. This is gonna have whoever you give it to both loving and hating you for bringing it into their life. It's that scary. And scary good.
20. Infinite Wonder — a photography book with high-quality images captured during a full year of life on the ISS. The space-lover in your life is sure to be totally starry-eyed after opening up their gift this year.
21. Really Good Dog Photography — a guaranteed favorite gift filled with elegant photos posed to show a dog's more sophisticated side. This'll be your loved one's go-to book to get their endorphins going any time life feels a little ~ruff~.
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