An Avid Reader's Guide to Books as Gifts

Struggling to decide what book to give someone as a gift? Check out this selection of 16 sweet recommendations of ideal literary gifts.

The Hipster: The Indie Rock Coloring Book
http://bit.ly/tA2hq9

The Clotheshorse: 100 Ideas That Changed Fashion by Harriet Worsley
http://bit.ly/tTz75g

World Traveller: The Little Book of Essential Foreign Insults by Emma Burgess
http://bit.ly/tkTL3P

The Major Movie Buff: TCM Classic Movie Trivia Book
http://bit.ly/utCjkV

The Innovator/Entrepreneur - Einstein: His Life and Universe
http://bit.ly/vmK9iR

The Slightly Nerdy Bachelor: DC COmics Covergirls by Louise Simonson
http://bit.ly/u813Kc

The Psychiatrist: Pop-Up Book of Phobias
http://bit.ly/vRq8t1

The Archaeologist: Dinosaur Coloring Book
http://bit.ly/vz5rVG

The Biography Nut or Art Teacher: Van Gogh: The Life
http://bit.ly/t3B6u2

The illustrator or comic fan: Drinking at the Movies by Julia Wertz
http://bit.ly/ukfqkg

The Fantasy Fan: Snuff: A Novel of Discworld by Terry Pratchett
http://bit.ly/vJVrVU

The Comedian: The 50 Funniest American Writers*: An Anthology of Humor from Mark Twain to The Onion
http://bit.ly/rwTc2s

The Zombie-Lover: The Walking Dead: Compendium One by Robert Kirkman
http://bit.ly/vKRsRQ

The Jazz Aficionado: R. Crumb's Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country
http://bit.ly/uDmBeQ

The Photographer: The Polaroid Book: Selections From The Polaroid Collections Of Photography
http://bit.ly/temHoG

The Anglophile: The Ultimate Coronation Street Quiz Book by Ed Cobham
http://bit.ly/vCoU1Z

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[tylerkendall124]

Great picks. I usually buy a book or two for the major people on my list, but some people are easier than others. I got my mom "Rebirth" by David Longueay since she's a history buff (it covers WWII's impact on Israel's establishment), but I'm usually stumped when it comes to my sister. I think I'll buy her Andy Borowitz's book! Thanks!

[Justinwalker78]

Hi Beth!

I love this video. I LOVE the Little Book of Essential Foreign Insults. That is going in my brother's stocking for sure- he's going to Denmark in a year! I have to make one recommendation of my own - "A Question of Faith" by Tor Constantino, for the person interested in religion. I bought it for my mom and I think she's going to love it.

Happy holidays, everyone!

[grammagimli]

Great ideas Beth!