Deep Dive
What are some bookish gifts that can accompany books or stand alone?
Bookish gifts include t-shirts, reading journals, cozy sweatshirts, tote bags, stickers, pinback buttons, and bookplates for personalized libraries.
Why are tote bags mentioned as a great gift for readers?
Tote bags are practical for carrying books and are considered high-quality by the team, making them a great gift for readers.
What are some affordable luxury gifts from Quince that were recommended?
Quince offers soft Mongolian cashmere sweaters starting at $50, 14-karat gold jewelry, Italian leather handbags, and European linen sheet sets, all priced 50-80% less than similar brands.
What are some book recommendations for a five-year-old who loves unicorns and Greek mythology?
Recommended books include the Rainbow Magic series by Daisy Meadows, Unicorn Academy by Julie Sykes, and the Goddess Girl series by Suzanne Williams.
What are some humorous chapter books recommended for an eight-year-old who loves silly stories?
Recommended books include the Name of This Book is Secret series by Pseudonymous Bosch and Carl Hiaasen's kids' chapter books like Hoot, Flush, and Wrecked.
What are some book recommendations for an 11-year-old who loves action-packed series?
Recommended books include the Lemoncello Library series by Chris Grabenstein and Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia.
What are some recommendations for a 14-year-old who is between middle grade and YA?
Recommended books include A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, I Captured the Castle, These Is My Words, and Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming.
What are some book recommendations for a husband who loves military history and fantasy?
Recommended books include Babel by R.F. Kuang and The Winter Army by Maurice Isserman.
What are some adventure novel recommendations for a dad who loves Clive Cussler and Tom Clancy?
Recommended books include In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick and the Slow Horses series by Mick Herron.
What are some book recommendations for a husband who enjoys breezy, fun books with heart?
Recommended books include The Husbands by Holly Grimasio, Full Speed to a Crash Landing by Beth Revis, and Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey.
What are some book recommendations for a husband who loves long fantasy series like the Wheel of Time?
Recommended books include Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, Robin Hobb's Farseer trilogy, and the Expanse series by James S.A. Corey.
What are some nonfiction recommendations for a husband who loves deep dives into history and nature?
Recommended books include The Tree Collectors by Amy Stewart, Wild Trees by Richard Preston, and Hellhound on His Trail by Hampton Sides.
What are some book recommendations for a daughter who loves fantasy and romance?
Recommended books include Bride by Julie Garwood, Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Mayer, and the Lost Queen series by Signe Pike.
What are some financial literacy books recommended for an 18-year-old?
Recommended books include I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi and We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rogers.
What are some non-book gift ideas for a PhD student who loves literature?
Recommended gifts include snacks, a blanket, a good mug, tea or coffee, DoorDash gift cards, and beautiful bookends.
What are some romance novel recommendations for a sister who loves Catherine Sensor and Annabelle Monaghan?
Recommended books include Slow Dance by Rick Rekulak, Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld, and Not Like the Movies by Carrie Winfrey.
What are some book recommendations for a 91-year-old grandma who loves Nora Roberts?
Recommended authors include Rosamund Pilcher, Amelia Hart, and Kate Morton.
What are some gift ideas for a retiring book club member?
Recommended gifts include the reading journal My Reading Life and the hardback edition of I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel.
- Rainbow Magic series by Daisy Meadows
- Unicorn Academy by Julie Sykes
- Goddess Girl series by Suzanne Williams
- Secret Series by Sunonymous Bosch
- Carl Hiaasen's kids' chapter books
- Lemoncello Library series by Chris Grabenstein
- Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia
- The Sherlock Society by James Ponti
- 39 Clues series
- Cucumber Quest series by G.G.D.G.
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