Big Bookish Holiday Gift Guide | 2020

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[alinaz]

remember to try and buy from local bookstores, always but ESPECIALLY this year!! amazing guide :)

[Redwinevino]

A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is really good.

You'll never look at cabbage the same way again

[pandypuddingpie]

Because you were mentioning book subscriptions I came across one that I really like that is aimed at adults. It's called Coloring and Classics and each month you get a hardcover classic in either nonfiction or fiction (you choose which path), a small activity type book (I've gotten scratch off hangman, the kidadult handbook, & holiday hacks so far), and an adult coloring book. If you go premium you get colored pencils and a bag of ground coffee. It's VERY affordable at under $20 for regular and under $30 for premium. (I swear I'm not working for them but I randomly found it and think it's super fun.)

Thanks for your book recs because I've definitely added several to my list!

[mollyimogen]

My nephew LOVES trains and he turns 6 after Christmas so I am going to definitely get him the train pop up book I’m so excited! Such a perfect gift idea for him! I also want to get the picture books for my nephew and niece! Thanks so much for the gorgeous recommendations 😍💖

[BariTaleCoaching]

UGH I LOVED this list of books! Books are so important to us (I'm a mama of a 5 year old and also an English teacher). We LOVE our local bookstore, but a subscription would be wonderful, too!

[JacquiLouiseThomas]

Thank you for such a brilliant gift guide. There is literally something for everyone. I have just asked my parents for Murders Maps. I am studying Forensic Psychology, so this excites me so much. I have also recommended The Let Handed Booksellers of London to my employer to buy for her daughter. I actually have found you by accident this evening and I have subscribed immediately!

[danielleeadie]

I try to finish my shopping in November and I love your bookish gift guide every year! This is the content I need to cheer me up in 2020 🥳

Also working overseas at the moment. My Books that Matter boxes are going to my parents and I am so excited to open my October, November, and December boxes when I get home for Christmas (if I get home for Christmas..).

[KristenReads]

I love Books That Matter! I bought a 12 month subscription for myself at the beginning of the year, and have really been enjoying receiving them. But if the book is ever a double of one I already own, or there's an item that I know I won't use then I gift them to my sister or friends - so everybody wins!
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[eliodelio]

every time i see a new book illustrated by quentin blake i'm amazed at how long he's been working (as long as he's still illustrating my childhood will never end)

[Rank.Roundup]

I was 3/4 through this video, and I was thinking I should comment that you should’ve included your own book, and there it was!

[gereads]

oh my goodness, all the nonfiction books sound amazing! I'm finishing up my capstone in ancient greek and roman historians, so I'd love to check out some of your ancient history recs

[jakobbourne]

A neat book gift idea i'd recommend for kids, would be *personalised childrens books* - it's just a fancy word of saying - the book but with custom label and cover design to make it handcrafted

[olliew]

This is wonderful! I now have some gift ideas for loved ones and some gifts to put on my wishlist!

[lisa-mariehughes]

These are all lovely, but particular CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful book!!

[rosielove]

Loved this video ^_^ when I got my copy of your book I immediately ordered it for my mum as Greek myths have always been her favourite and she loved it. We also love Bethan Woolvin in this house and I will be getting her latest for my little ones! 😍X

[juneclifford]

Brilliant list of books. I really welcomed the choices to suit my grandchildren. I have already gifted the Greek Myths.

[nikkiheide]

I try to start my Christmas gift shopping in October to just spread it out so this is great!

[LaFonaa]

My boyfriend really likes Eragon so I think the new book from Paolini will definitely be part of his present. Thanks for the suggestions! And I might get myself Heroines of Olympus (or finally a beautiful Circe edition - read it but on my e-eader and I just want to have a physical copy of it), I just need some more Greek mythology in my life.

[alexandraslibrary]

Looks like I’m getting myself Heroines of Olympus for Christmas!

[WhimsicalFamilyLife]

Great list, thank you! I am getting the 2 greek myth books for daughter for Xmas (yours was already on my wishlist, but this video just pushed it to the top).