It’s August again, and that means hundreds of millions of people around the world will soon be looking to find the perfect Great Gifts for Book Lovers such as friends, family, and coworkers. Whether you’re looking to buy something for your boss or a special someone in your life, books are always an excellent choice. For those who want to give the best book possible as a gift this year — here are some suggestions to buy Great Gifts for Book Lovers.
Here are some of the Great Gifts for Book Lovers
All Good Things-Seventeen by Chuck Palahniuk
Written in 2003 and published in 2011, All Good Things is one of Palahniuk’s best-known works and is often called his magnum opus. Set in present-day Boston, it details a high school student’s journey through an alternate universe in which teen bullying has become a global plague. The book even has a running gag at the end when the main character finds a copy of Burger King’s Very Own magazine in his locker. It’s a fantastic novel and will delight fans of existing works like Fight Club.
The Tao of Ted Chiang, by Robert J. Sawyer
In this collection of short stories from the award-winning author, readers meet a wide variety of characters who occur across the page: a transgender boxer, a teen with a stiletto in his mouth, a religion-obsessed school principal, and many others. In addition to the beautifully written story each story tells, it also features a timeless backstory for each character that won’t get old fast.
This planet’s children-year by Lilianna Marzullo
At just five pages long, it’s easy to understand that YYYDLIFE is meant to be read in one sitting. Marzullo’s story follows a teenager named Emily, who moves to a new town to start the new year at a new high school. The year begins just those things that a new school begins: with awkward dance practice and an attempted date with a student at another school. There’s also something else, something Marzullo shows us in a satisfying way: how Emily deals with her strict new principal. Every teenager has to deal with something at some point, and Marzullo makes it fun and interesting to be a teenager in Emily’s place. See my favorite list of sad romance novels.
The Fault In Our Stars by John Green
The Fault In Our Stars is a young adult novel by John Green, which follows the life of teenage cancer patient Hazel Grace Lancaster. The novel is narrated from Hazel’s point of view and takes place in Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Amsterdam, Netherlands. The novel was published in January 2012 by Dutton Books. According to Library Journal, The Fault In Our Stars is a fast-paced, enthralling, and emotional novel that “reflects the growth of Hazel from her leukemia diagnosis and early cancer treatments, through to her hesitant acceptance of her cancer, through to her fatal battle with it. Throughout, readers root for Hazel and see the struggle of a cancer student through her eyes.”
The book is a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, considered a contemporary classic by the American Booksellers Association, and was also a finalist for the National Book Award. On the Free Library of Texas website, they are lauding the novel as not only being a solid novel that’ll “take readers along on this seemingly never-ending journey but also as ‘novel peer’ to beloved classics like 1984 and Brave New World.”
As a cancer patient, I can attest to The Fault In Our Stars’ ability to give me both a good book to read and a conversation to have just by re-reading it. As a neuro-oncologist, I can testify that this book will elicit meaningful conversations with both family members and new patients. And as a fiction-loving individual who is also dying, I will have many more conversations with my soon-to-be book buyer because of The Fault In Our Stars.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Its a Great Gifts for Book Lovers
If you haven’t seen the movie, or read the book, I can’t recommend it enough. The story is told from alternating perspectives; so you know what’s really going on in the mind of both characters. I’m a huge fan of Gillian Flynn’s other novel, Sharp Objects. The novel is another 1993 release that was adapted into a critically-acclaimed movie starring Johnny Depp, Sally Field, and Jack Black. Although younger audiences may have a hard time following the story, it’s still worth checking out for anyone interested in psychology, philosophy, or the power of suggestion.
Although this book is a bit old-school, it’s still a great read. Many people think of this one first, and if they haven’t already, please read it. It’s essentially the story of a massive pandemic and what happens when time stands still. You’ll love dates, cities, planes, suppressed identities, and more. If you’re someone who needs some comfort right now, this is the perfect book to give away.
I’m a huge fan of modern men’s power book collections. And to me, Neil Gaiman’s Stardust is a no-brainer. Neither novel is particularly profound, but both work on multiple levels. For one, it’s an easy read with plenty of entertaining moments. It also contains some lessons we all need to learn, as unsung as they may be. Lastly, it’s a shallow look into Gaiman’s personal life, but worth your time.
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The Martian by Andy Weir
One of my favorite books of the past few years is The Martian by Andy Weir. The story is about an astronaut who’s left for dead on Mars and has to figure out how to survive until a rescue mission can arrive. It’s a great story and I highly recommend it.
For anyone inclined to read a little bit about the tech industry, Avatar: The Last Airbender is a must-read. It features an adorable dragon and an equally adorable little man attempting to weave a powerful tapestry. It’s the story of a young Aang and his lifelong friendship with the beautiful Katara.
Indulge your geeky side with the Tower of Hanoi. This well-created cardboard, the cardboard-on-cardboard game features the best cardboard tiles ever assembled. You need to build a tower to the top of the tower and fight off the little slimy things that want to suck the life energy out of you. It may not be the most sophisticated game, but there is a lot of strategy involved and a great sense of achievement as you progress.
For all your stealth Batman needs and man-killing, monster-catching, underwater-saving needs, pick up Hide and Go Seek volume 1 – a graphic novel series about a boy detective and his pet shark.
Remind people to recycle their unused materials, Modern Craftsman products are a great way to do just that. The company makes items like bags, furniture, signs, and playdough. They generate a ton of buzz right before Christmas because they feature environmentally friendly products.
If you have any children with perhaps a little too much time on their hands, you need a new TV for the kids’ room.
Catching Fire (The Second Book of The Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins
To me, this book is about the power of vulnerability. In the book, Katniss ends up having to become more vulnerable with others in order to survive. She’s forced to open up about her feelings, which is something she’s never really done before. From the perspective of Katniss’s character, the only way to make it through this book is by changing her relationship.
The relationship is much more than how we start. In order to thrive as a couple over the long haul. One of the most important things that should come naturally to us is vulnerability.
Vulnerability is not a skill you can pick up overnight. It doesn’t come easy, nor does it come without a bit of growing up. And what we often fail to realize is that vulnerability comes from within. And while dressing up love, vulnerability, and fear as “fun” is an effective way to reach a larger audience. The truth is that when we learn to live with our feelings. Even the worst ones. We can achieve a level of freedom that we never thought was possible.
The truth is you don’t have to be some perfect blend of Susan Wright and JK Rowling. But if you are willing to stomach a lot of uncomfortable things, then you’re well on your way.
Elizabeth Lesser’s short story is both a glittery fantasy and an empowering real-life story. The story contains plenty of violence and adventure to keep readers on their toes.
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Finally, now you know some of the Great Gifts for Book Lovers. Choose any of them and give them to your loved ones.
