As we move into December, the rush for holiday gifts is here and will only build over the new few weeks. I may be a bit biased (I definitely am…), but I always think that a good book can be the perfect gift. The trouble is finding the right book for each person. Not to worry though, I have a few recommendations!
For the mystery lover: The Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll – this a quick, engaging read with an interesting look into the life of a woman living a lie.
For the sports fanatic or history buff: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown – an excellent read, this book focuses on the crew team from the University of Washington that rowed in front of Hitler and won gold in the 1936 Berlin Olympics against all odds.
For fans of historical fiction and/or romance: Tiny Little Thing by Beatriz Williams – filled with great characters and surprising plot twists, this story set in the 1960’s is one of my favorites from this year!
For YA adult readers: I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson – An imaginative and illustrative read, this story is filled with quirky and fun characters including a set of very competitive twins.
For everyone: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah – This is an excellent book centered around two woman in France during World War II and how they each deal with the Nazi occupation. It’s a very powerful book that I think everyone should read.
Happy holidays and may the season be filled with books!
Dream by Day 
You got it! Books for me any day / Christmas Day! (Mind a decent ‘underground’ vinyl album and / or some nice after shave always goes down well! (Just in case you were stressing over what to get me.) 😉 😀
But, yeah – anything from The Beano or Dandy annual to a Terry Pratchett or David Sedaris book, to a non-fiction on North Korea or China and I’m a happy bunny. 🙂
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Haha I totally agree! Who doesn’t love the gift of a good story? 🙂
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I’ll have to check it out Tiny Little Thing, I’ve never heard of it before!
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Yes definitely do! I adore Beatriz Williams’ books!
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Thanks for the recommendations! The Nightingale is turning up on so many lists, so I am definitely going to add it to me TBR.
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It’s probably the best book I’ve read this year! Powerful and engaging which I think can be a hard balance maintain!
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I love book lists with a target audience for specific titles (wow, that sounded extra nerdy, lol). Thx for sharing
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Haha I totally understand what you mean! Thanks for reading 🙂
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Going to be a sheep and go with the option for everyone! The Nightingale sounds great, must look it up!
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It really is fantastic!
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ooh, I think I’ll go for “I’ll give you the Sun.” I sounds like a light and lively read for the holiday’s. Thanks for the wonderful list.
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It definitely is! The book pulled me in quickly too. Thanks for reading! 🙂
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