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November Book Recommendations

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May Book Recommendations 2011

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For Mother’s Day give your mom a gift that will come all year long with our wonderful book of the month gifts designed just for her. In addition to our special Mother’s Day gift recommendations, we have great May book recommendations for everyone in the family.

Mother’s Day Gift Recommendations

Wouldn’t your mom love to receive a reminder of your love all year long? Our beautifully packaged book of the month gifts are hand-selected for women and will come each month to remind her that you are thinking of her long after Mother’s Day has passed.

Favorites for Women - Book of the Month Gift - With fiction to be savored and insightful nonfiction, this collection of our experts' favorites will be a gift that any mom will treasure. Browse all our gifts for women.

Fiction for Women - Book of the Month Gift - With stories of wisdom, humor, and love, these novels are chosen for their special appeal to women and make an ideal gift for any mom who likes fiction. Browse all our gifts for women.

May Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

Three by the Sea by Mini Grey – Three friends, Dog, Cat, and Mouse, live happily together until a mysterious stranger from the Winds of Change Trading Company turns things upside down in this thought-provoking picture book of true friendship from award-winning Mini Grey. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 2-5 collection.

A Dazzling Display of Dogs by Betsy Franco – From farting in the car to wheezing and snoring while sleeping, these pups are funny and lovable even when they're being annoying, in this new collection of playful poems that celebrate all things canine. Part of our Poetry and the Arts Age 5-8 collection.

Junonia by Kevin Henkes – From Caldecott and Newbery award winner Kevin Henkes comes a lovely story about a young girl's search for a rare shell, but her discoveries aren't what she expected. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 8-10 collection.

The Emerald Atlas (Books of Beginning #1) by John Stephens – With plenty of action, humor, and secrets propelling the plot, this engaging first in a fantasy trilogy has the makings of a classic as it charts Kate's, Michael's, and Emma's extraordinary adventures through an unforgettable, enchanted world. Part of our Great New Releases Age 10-12 collection.

Okay for Now by Gary D Schmidt – From the Newbery Honor author of The Wednesday Wars comes a powerful novel set in 1968 about 8th grader Doug Swieteck whose brother is on a mission in Vietnam. When Doug learns that his town is selling off the plates of John James Audubon's Birds of America to collectors to raise money, he sets off on a mission of his own. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 12-14 collection.

Teen Book Recommendations

Blood Red Road ( Dustlands #1 ) by Moira Young – A great pick for Hunger Games fans, this powerful debut filled with action and romance is the first in the new Dustland series and follows Saba as she braves the wasteland ravaged by constant sandstorms and embarks on an epic quest to save her twin brother. Part of our Great New Fiction for Teens collection.

Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey – Set in 1962 in a small-town in Australia, 13-year-old Charlie is drawn into a dark secret by Jasper, the half-aboriginal town "bad boy", in this evocative exploration of truth and lies that combines mystery, humor, peer pressure, and racism. Part of our Fiction for Teen Boys collection.

The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton – Award-winning author Hamilton delivers a smart, inventive, and captivating new thriller about a young man with the talent to become the perfect criminal--whether he likes it or not. Part of our Adult Fiction for Teen Boys collection.

Adult Book Recommendations

Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks – The New York Times bestselling author of People of the Book has created a luminous novel of love and faith, magic and adventure based on the true story of the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College. Part of our Fiction for Women collection.

The Tragedy of Arthur by Arthur Phillips – By turns hilarious and haunting, this clever novel follows Arthur Phillips, whose father, a forger with a passion for Shakespeare, enlists Arthur and his sister in securing the publication of a previously unknown play by Shakespeare, which could be the bard's last gift to humanity...or their father's greatest con. Part of our Favorites for Men collection.

1861: The Civil War Awakening by Adam Goodheart – As the United States marks the 150th anniversary of its defining national drama, 1861 presents an evocative reinterpretation of the Civil War's beginnings, shifting focus away from the power centers of Washington and Charleston to look at the actions and reactions of citizens. Part of our Great New Hardcover Nonfiction collection.

Say Her Name by Francisco Goldman – Celebrated author Francisco Goldman chronicles his great love and unspeakable loss in this exquisitely written and heart-wrenching novel about the joy of loving. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection.

Family Book Recommendations

Poindexter Makes a Friend by Mike Twohy – Perfect for family reading time, this sweet tale from New Yorker cartoonist Twohy introduces Poindexter, a very shy pig whose love of reading leads him to a special surprise. Part of our Read Aloud Ages 4-8 collection.

The Vanishing of Katharina Linden by Helen Grant – Selected as a 2011 Alex Award winning best adult book for teens, this suspenseful novel follows teenage pariah Pia and her only friend as they attempt to solve a sinister mystery that has plagued their quaint German town for decades. Part of our Parent & Teen Paperback Fiction collection.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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April Book Recommendations

2011-04-05T21:40:00.000-07:00

Jump into spring with the terrific book recommendations we have to share with you this month.

Happy Reading!

April Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

The Loud Book! by Deborah Underwood – Fans of Underwood’s The Quiet Book will be delighted with the return of this charming gang of fuzzy creatures that pump up the volume in this beautifully illustrated and playful picture book. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

Tallulah's Tutu by Marilyn Singer – This well-told, funny story introduces a new star named Tallulah and shows ballet is about more than just the tutu. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

Wild Wings by Gill Lewis – Set against the dramatic landscapes of Scotland and West Africa, this moving tale of an unlikely friendship chronicles the determined efforts of two children to save an endangered osprey. Part of our Great New Releases Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

Sidekicks by Jack D Ferraiolo – This funny and clever take on superheroes follows Scott, part of a secret crew of apprentice superheroes, who must decide if growing up means being a loyal sidekick or stepping boldly to the center of things. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

Warped by Maurissa Guibord – When Tessa pulls the loose thread in the curious tapestry she and her father acquired at an estate sale, she releases a terrible, centuries old secret that draws her into an adventure full of mystery and romance. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

Carmen by Walter Dean Myers – Passion, love, and betrayal explode into tragedy in this modern retelling of Bizet's famous opera, set in present day Spanish Harlem from award-winning author Walter Dean Myers. Part of our Fiction for Teen Girls collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

Divergent ( Divergent Trilogy #01 ) by Veronica Roth – Set in a future Chicago, this first book in a new series is full of action and romance and stands out in the field of dystopian novels as Roth creates a strong and interesting world divided by virtues. Part of our Fantasy & Magic for Teens collection. Browse our fiction book a month gifts teen.

Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol – Spooky, sardonic, and secretly sincere, Anya's Ghost is a wonderfully entertaining graphic novel about a girl who could really use a friend. Part of our Graphic Novels for Teens collection. Browse our monthly book gifts of adult books for teens.

Adult Book Recommendations

The Paris Wife by Paula McLain – A beautifully crafted story of ambition and betrayal, this historical novel captures the remarkable love affair between Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley. Part of our Favorites for Women collection.
Browse our book gifts for women and gifts for moms.

My Korean Deli by Ben Ryder Howe – This warm and hilarious memoir of an earnest preppy editor finding himself trapped behind the counter of a Brooklyn convenience store is about family, culture and the search for identity. Part of our Nonfiction for Men collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer – In this intriguing look at the nature of memory, Joseph Foer chronicles his journey from a chronically forgetful journalist to the apex of the World Memory Championship and demonstrates that the memory tricks of the masters are accessible to anyone. Part of our Great New Hardcover Nonfiction collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

Three Stages of Amazement by Carol Edgarian – Told with eloquence, compassion and an unforgettable cast of characters, bestselling novelist Edgarian delivers a moving story about business, family, and the demands of love in our time. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht – Depicting history through aftermath, people through the love they inspire, and place through the stories that endure, Obreht's brilliant debut weaves a timeless novel about a young doctor who confronts the inexplicable circumstances surrounding her beloved grandfather's recent death. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes: Unforgettable Experiments That Make Science Fun ( Steve Spangler Science ) by Steve Spangler – The experiments in this volume transform the ordinary into the amazing as Spangler makes everyday items ooze, bubble, fizz, bounce, and smoke. Part of our Family Activities Ages 8-14 collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender – When 9-year-old Rose discovers she can literally taste the emotions of whoever prepares her food, she learns that growing up is hard enough without being privy to secret's that most people keep hidden. Part of our Parent & Teen Paperback Fiction collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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March Book Recommendations

2011-03-01T17:58:00.000-08:00

We have some terrific book recommendations to share with you this month.

Happy Reading!

March Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

Little White Rabbit by Kevin Henkes – With cheery springtime pastels, this quiet gem of a picture book from Caldecott Medalist Henkes features an energetic bunny with a big imagination. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

The Unforgettable Season: Joe Dimaggio, Ted Williams and the Record-Setting Summer of 1941 by Phil Bildner – Diving into the baseball season of 1941, this 70th anniversary celebration of two baseball greats evokes the baseball fever ignited by Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams and their still-unbroken records. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

The Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable ( Genius Files (Hardcover) ) by Dan Gutman – Bestselling author Dan Gutman delivers a fun and suspenseful new series involving secret government plots, a 3,000-mile road trip and a quirky look at Americana that will engage curious minds. Part of our Great New Releases Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

Death Cloud ( Young Sherlock Holmes ) by Andrew Lane – A menacing villain and an unexpected twist make for an engaging read as the legend of Sherlock Holmes is born when a teenage Sherlock tackles his first murder mystery. Part of our Mysteries Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

Chime by Franny Billingsley – Exploring the powers of guilt and redemption, this darkly beguiling fantasy is filled with eccentric characters and oddly beautiful language. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

Blink & Caution by Tim Wynne-Jones – Two runaway teens living on the streets of Toronto become involved in a complicated criminal plot and forge a partnership to solve the mystery. Part of our Great New Fiction for Teens collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

Delirium by Lauren Oliver – Set in a world where love is considered a deadly disease, Lena Haloway is about to turn 18 and receive the standard surgery to prevent this deadly affliction, but then she meets Alex. Part of our Fiction for Teen Girls collection. Browse our fiction book a month gifts teen.

Angry Young Man by Chris Lynch – Part of our Fiction for Teen Boys collection. Browse our monthly book gifts of adult books for teens.

Adult Book Recommendations

The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown – This wise, honest, and compelling story of three sisters untangling their relationships raises questions that will resonate with readers about how our childhood roles are carried into our adult lives. Part of our Favorites for Women collection.
Browse our book gifts for women and gifts for moms.

Endgame: Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall - From America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness by Frank Brady – This fascinating and insightful biography of the legendary chess player explores Fisher's life from the pinnacle of his success to his legal troubles and alleged psychological breakdowns Part of our Favorites for Men collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

Townie: A Memoir by Andre Dubus III – In this gritty and gripping memoir, Andre Dubos, the acclaimed author of House of Sand and Fog, bares his soul in stunning and page-turning prose. Part of our Great New Hardcover Nonfiction collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

West of Here by Jonathan Evison – Celebrating the American experience, this electrifying epic, set in the fictional town of Port Bonita, Washington, moves between 2006 and the 1890's and underscores the piercing reverberations of history. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan – Named as one of the best books of the year by many publications, this startling and exhilarating novel of self-destruction and redemption is now out in paperback. Part of our Great New Paperback Fiction collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

The Adventures of Nanny Piggins by R A Spratt – This wildly funny debut novel will have adults and kids alike laughing and rooting for the feisty porcine nanny and her three lovable human charges. Part of our Read Aloud Ages 4-8 collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness – Equal parts history, magic, romance and suspense, this richly inventive novel is about a centuries-old vampire, a spellbound witch and the mysterious manuscript that draws them together. Part of our Parent & Teen Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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February Book Recommendations

2011-02-01T19:53:00.000-08:00

GiftLit has some great book recommendations for February from our literary experts.

Happy Reading!

February Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

Square Cat by Elizabeth Schoonmaker – Perfect for story time, this delightful tale combines a concept book on shapes with a gentle message about self-acceptance, as three friends learn the beauty of being square. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

Mirror by Jeannie Baker – In parallel narratives designed to be read side by side, this innovative and expertly designed 2-in-1 picture book follows the day in the life of two families: one in Australia and the other in Morocco. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

The Trouble with Chickens: A J.J. Tully Mystery by Doreen Cronin – Award-winning picture book author Cronin delivers her first chapter book with cartoon-style humor, appealing characters, and fast-paced action, when detective Tully, a hard-boiled German Shepard, takes on the case of the missing chicks. Part of our Great New Releases Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

Grounded by Kate Klise – In this insightful and moving novel, 12-year-old Dolly helps save a dying business and solve a burning mystery as she deals with the heart wrenching loss of her family. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

You Killed Wesley Payne by Sean Beaudoin – This fast-paced blend of crime-noir and high school satire delivers a clever mystery with enough double-crosses and blindsiding reveals to give you vertigo. Part of our Great New Releases Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

The Big Crunch by Pete Hautman – National Book Award winner Hautman presents a funny and clear-eyed view of the realities of first love. Part of our Fiction for Teen Girls collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

Across the Universe by Beth Revis – Combining mystery, science fiction, and romance, this gripping thriller follows two teens on their journey to a new world aboard a spaceship built on secrets and murder. Part of our Fantasy & Magic for Teens collection. Browse our fiction book a month gifts teen.

City of Spies by Susan Kim – Setting out to search for 28,800 rubber bath toys lost at sea in 1992, Hohn's story soon grows into a thoroughly engaging adventure-environmental-travel title that explores the science of ocean currents and the lure of cheap plastic in our global economy. Part of our Graphic Novels for Teens collection. Browse our monthly book gifts of adult books for teens.

Adult Book Recommendations

You Know When the Men Are Gone by Siobhan Fallon – The crucial role of military wives is powerfully chronicled in Fallon's resonant collection of interconnected stories of war and love that take readers into the homes and marriages of Fort Hood. Part of our Favorites for Women collection.
Browse our book gifts for women and gifts for moms.

The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos by Brian Greene – With his trademark wit and precision, celebrated author Greene presents an intriguing and wonderfully accessible exploration of parallel universes. Part of our Nonfiction for Men collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

J. D. Salinger: A Life by Kenneth Slawenski – Slawenski's revealing and well-researched biography of one of America's most popular and mysterious writers explores Salinger's extraordinary life, from his privileged youth to the stunning triumph of The Catcher in the Rye to his withdrawal into the hills of New Hampshire. Part of our Biographies & Memoirs collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

Left Neglected by Lisa Genova – When a car accident leaves career-driven super mom Sarah Nickerson with a crippling disorder that erases the left side of her world, her struggle becomes a lesson in forgiveness, acceptance, and adaptability. Part of our Fiction for Women collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

Damage by John Lescroart – Bestselling author Lescroart delivers a well-constructed legal thriller that takes an explosive look at the seductive power of revenge, as the scion of a powerful and unscrupulous San Francisco family tries to evade justice. Part of our Mysteries & Thrillers collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

Hurricane Dancers by Margarita Engle – Based on historical events, Newbery Honor-winner Engle's novel in verse is set in the Caribbean aboard a pirate ship and is an excellent introduction to the age of exploration and its consequences. Part of our Read Aloud Ages 8-12 collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

The Oracle of Stamboul by Michael David Lukas – In this enchanting and well-crafted historical novel, a young girl, gifted with great intelligence, becomes an advisor to the Ottoman sultan and changes the course of the empire. Part of our Parent & Teen Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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November Book Recommendations

2010-11-01T17:40:00.000-07:00

GiftLit has the perfect gifts for the holiday season - book-of-the-month gifts that are hand-selected by literary experts, include personalized bookplates and offer the flexibility to substitute any book. Best of all, 10% of GiftLit’s profits go to organizations that promote literacy.

Books offer an enduring value and in the words of storyteller Garrison Keillor, "A book is a gift you can open again and again."

Happy Reading!

November Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

Mr. Elephanter by Lark Pien – This charming, quirky picture book by acclaimed cartoonist Lark Pien introduces Mr. Elephanter, a loving caregiver to an adorable group of baby elephants. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown – New York Times-bestselling author Peter Brown delivers a humorous and heartwarming twist on the classic first pet story about a young bear and her favorite pet boy. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

Funny Business ( Guys Read (Hardcover) #01 ) by Jon Scieszka – This wonderful compilation of funny short stories from some of today's top writers, including Kate DiCamillo, Jack Gantos, and Eoin Colfer is guaranteed to amuse and is ideal for reluctant readers. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord – The Newbery Honor winner of Rules introduces Tess, a plucky, articulate girl from coastal Maine, in this tightly woven and uplifting story about loss, luck, family, and belonging. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

Trash by Andy Mulligan – Three teen boys, who scrape by living and picking trash in the city dump, discover a mysterious bag that triggers a chain of events that involves a secret code, a corrupt politician, and a search for stolen money in this suspenseful adventure and social justice story. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

Matched ( Matched Trilogy ) by Ally Condie – Deftly exploring the sacrifices inherent in freedom of choice, Condie's enthralling plot weaves a tale of a world where Society dictates everything: where to work, when to die, and most importantly to Cassia as she turns 17, who to marry. Part of our Fiction for Teen Girls collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds – This vivid and exciting graphic novel that masterfully blends art and storytelling is a worthy new interpretation of Homer's epic. Part of our Graphic Novels for Teens collection. Browse our fiction book a month gifts teen.

Hush by Dana Reinhardt – Reinhardt personalizes a soldier’s traumas in terms a teen can understand in this timely and powerful novel that chronicles a soldier's troubled homecoming as told from his younger brother's point of view. Part of our Multicultural Fiction for Teens collection. Browse our monthly book gifts of adult books for teens.

Adult Book Recommendations

To the End of the Land by David Grossman – This powerful meditation on war, friendship, and family written by acclaimed Israeli author Grossman, whose own son was killed during the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, is a scorching antiwar novel told directly from the heart. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection.
Browse our book gifts for women and gifts for moms.

The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival by John Vaillant – An unforgettable true account of the gripping hunt for a man-eating Amur, or Siberian, tiger across Russia's Far East, this story engages readers on political, socioeconomic, and conservation fronts. Part of our Favorites for Men collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

The Good Daughters by Joyce Maynard – Told in the alternating voices of Ruth and Dana, this exquisite novel chronicles the unlikely ways two women's lives parallel until past secrets force them to reevaluate themselves and each other. Part of our Favorites for Women collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

Where Good Ideas Come from: The Natural History of Innovation by Steven Johnson – Bestselling author Johnson delivers a sweeping look at innovation that tells the exciting and encouraging story of how the ideas are born that push careers, lives, society, and culture forward. Part of our Great New Hardcover Nonfiction collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

Tartine Bread by Chad Robertson – From the co-owner of the famous Tartine Bakery in San Francisco, this gorgeous cookbook offers step-by-step inspiration to baking world class breads, with additional recipes to provide ideas for using every delicious morsel. Part of our Cooking & Entertaining collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

The Casebook of Victor Frankenstein by Peter Ackroyd – Set in 19th-century London, this clever retelling of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein imagines an unlikely friendship between the monomaniacal Victor Frankenstein and the atheist and poet Percy Shelley that results in their ambitious exploration of creation and life. Part of our Parent & Teen Paperback Fiction collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

Family Meals: Creating Traditions in the Kitchen ( Williams-Sonoma ) by Maria Helm Sinskey – From an award-winning chef, author and mother, this creative cookbook filled with traditions, family-friendly recipes, and fun culinary projects will inspire parents and kids to gather in the kitchen to cook. Part of our Family Activities Ages 8-14 collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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October Book Recommendations

2010-10-01T10:15:00.000-07:00

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and check out our great gifts for children, teens, adults, and families. Books make great gifts and with GiftLit the books are chosen by literary experts, come with personalized bookplates and offer complete flexibility to substitute any selection.

This month we have some terrific recommendations from award-winning authors to share with you..

Happy Reading!

October Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

Zero by Kathryn Otoshi – When Zero looks at herself she sees a big round number that has no value until she realizes that she counts too in this beautifully executed picture book that teaches young readers counting and self-esteem. Part of our Educational Picture Books Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

Art & Max by David Wiesner – This comedic and thought-provoking exploration of the creative process, from three time Caldecott winner Wiesner, begins when Max paints his friend Art - literally. Is he still "Art" when Max paints his skin blue or when Max douses him with water and the color drains out of him? Part of our Poetry and the Arts Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester by Barbara O’Connor – Owen Jester has a fantastic secret, and it isn't that he just slipped his superbly slimy bullfrog into the soup, but it does lead him into a funny and ingenious adventure that teaches him a few things about friends, enemies, and listening to your inner voice. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

The Danger Box by Blue Balliett – From the bestselling author of Chasing Vermeer comes a new mystery that delves into the life of Charles Darwin when 12-year-old Zoomy investigates a stolen scientific notebook. Part of our Mysteries Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

Accomplice by Eireann Corrigan – This fascinating, complex, and heart-wrenchingly plausible thriller begins when Finn and her best friend Cloe hatch a scheme to stand out in competitive college admissions and fake Cloe's disappearance. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters by Natalie Standiford – Offering something more than the usual novel about teens with money to burn, this delightful, character-driven tale unfolds as the Sullivan sisters write confessions to their grandmother to prevent being cut out of her will. Part of our Fiction for Teen Girls collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

The Things a Brother Knows by Dana Reinhardt – Reinhardt personalizes a soldier’s traumas in terms a teen can understand in this timely and powerful novel that chronicles a soldier's troubled homecoming as told from his younger brother's point of view. Part of our Fiction for Teen Boys collection. Browse our fiction book a month gifts teen.

Adult Book Recommendations

Room by Emma Donoghue – This brilliant novel, told by five-year-old Jack who has spent his entire life in one room with his mother, is a stunning portrait of survival in captivity and a celebration of the bonds between parent and child. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection.
Browse our book gifts for women and gifts for moms.

I'd Know You Anywhere by Laura Lippman – In this outstanding psychological suspense novel from award-winner Lippman, a married mother of two receives a cryptic letter from the man on death row who kidnapped her when she was 15, forcing her to face her long-buried past. Part of our Favorites for Women collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood by Jane Leavy – This masterful sports biography explores the life of Mickey Mantle from his start in the mines of Oklahoma to center stage at Yankee Stadium and through his tragic descent into alcoholism. Part of our Nonfiction for Men collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

The Reversal by Michael Connelly – Combining multidimensional characters, a well-constructed plot, and plenty of surprises, best-selling author Michael Connelly delivers an engaging thriller that is one of his best. Part of our Mysteries & Thrillers collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard by Liz Murray – Neither sensationalizing nor soliciting pity, Liz Murray tells her unforgettable and motivating story of turning her life around from living on the streets at age 15 to being accepted into Harvard. Part of our Biographies & Memoirs collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

Fame: A Novel in Nine Episodes by Daniel Kehlmann – This surprising and wickedly funny novel explores fame, obscurity, and the effects of technology on our perceptions of reality in nine interconnected stories that begin when a movie star's cell phone number is reassigned to a lowly computer technician. Part of our Parent & Teen Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

The Children's Baking Book: More Than 50 Delicious Step-By-Step Recipes by Denise Smart – Spend some family time in the kitchen with this easy-to-follow cookbook that offers step-by-step instructions that will inspire children to bake. Part of our Family Activities Ages 8-14 collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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September Book Recommendations

2010-09-04T21:51:00.000-07:00

This month we have some great new recommendations to share with you this month.

Happy Reading!

September Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

A Bedtime for Bear ( Candlewick Readers (Cloth) ) by Bonny Becker – A curmudgeonly bear and an irrepressible mouse make an unlikely pair in this charming and funny bedtime story that is ideal for children struggling with nighttime fears. Part of our Bedtime Stories Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee – Two exuberant friends share three hilarious adventures in this delightful early reader that celebrates adventure, camaraderie, and imagination. Part of our Beginning Chapter Books Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

The Familiars ( Familiars (Cloth) #01 ) by Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson – In this series opener that offers a winning combination of action and humor, three young wizards-in-training are kidnapped and their familiars - magical animal companions - must brave a dangerous journey to rescue them. Part of our Great New Releases Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

My Life as a Book by Janet Tashjian – A great choice for reluctant readers, this quick-paced story is part mystery and part Diary of a Wimpy Kid and stars 12-year-old Derek who struggles with reading, preferring to have his own adventures than read about them. Part of our Page Turners Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

Dear George Clooney: Please Marry My Mom by Susin Nielsen – Violet, the sassy and memorable narrator of this tender and funny novel is fed up with all the "losers" her mother has dated since the divorce and decides she "can't be a bystander any longer". Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore – Teen aliens unleash their special powers to save themselves, their human friends, and our planet in this first installment of an exciting new series that will reinvigorate interest in the science fiction genre. Part of our Great New Fiction for Teens collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

This Must Be the Place by Kate Racculia – Combining memorable characters, Gen-X humor, and long-buried secrets, this charming and touching novel tells an engaging tale of lost souls finding each other. Part of our Adult Fiction for Teen Girls collection. Browse our fiction book a month gifts teen.

Adult Book Recommendations

My Hollywood by Mona Simpson – This tender and witty novel about life and parenthood behind the glittery surface of Hollywood tells the story of two mothers; Claire, a composer who is married to a workaholic TV writer, and Lola, their Filipina nanny. Part of our Fiction for Women collection.
Browse our book gifts for women and gifts for moms.

They're Watching by Gregg Hurwitz – When Patrick Davis receives DVDs that show that someone is watching him he thinks it's an elaborate prank, until he is drawn into a web of mystery and murder in this outstanding thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Part of our Favorites for Men collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements by Sam Kean – In a format that reads like a novel, science writer Kean brings us a treasure trove of stories about how the history of the elements played out in human history, finance, war, the arts, and the lives of the scientists who discovered them. Part of our Great New Hardcover Nonfiction collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

Freedom by Jonathan Franzen – National Book Award-winning author Franzen delivers a poignant and satirical view of American middle-class life in this beautifully written novel that humorously and tragically records the breakdown of a family struggling with the ironies, burdens and temptations of freedom. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow – This major new work from the world-renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, presents an amazingly clear and intriguing overview of the most recent scientific thinking about the mysteries of the universe in non-technical language marked by both brilliance and simplicity. Part of our Great New Hardcover Nonfiction collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

Family Meals: Creating Traditions in the Kitchen ( Williams-Sonoma ) by Maria Helm Sinskey – With family-friendly recipes and fun culinary projects, this inspiring cookbook encourages family time spent selecting, preparing and enjoying meals together. Part of our Family Activities Ages 8-14 collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron – This funny, insightful and unabashedly sentimental tale is a great book for the whole family to enjoy and tells the story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose in life. Part of our Parent & Teen Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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August Gift Book Recommendations

2010-08-02T08:31:00.000-07:00

Update your summer reading list with these new recommendations that are perfect for the lazy, hot days of August. Browse our subscriptions for couples and families to find fun and unique summer hostess gifts.

Happy Reading!

August Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

Little Black Crow by Chris Raschka – Impressionistic watercolor landscapes complement this gentle, rhyming story, and inspire a sense of awe as a curious child wonders where a little black crow is going. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

Flora's Very Windy Day by Jeanne Birdsall – Brimming with wit and whimsy, this charming picture book from the award-winning author of The Penderwicks, tells an imaginative story of a sister who comes to appreciate her irritating little brother. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

The Sixty-Eight Rooms by Marianne Malone – This exciting art adventure mixes magic, mystery, and history when six-graders Ruthie and Jack visit Chicago’s Art Institute and find a magical key that allows them to shrink and explore the famous Thorne Rooms - incredible miniature rooms of different time periods. Part of our Great New Releases Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

Scumble by Ingrid Law – This stand-alone companion to Law's Newbery Honor Book Savvy blends a satisfying plot, delightful characters, and rich imagery with the legendary Wild West. Part of our Great New Releases Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus – Fast-paced and full of adventure, this captivating tale is based on the true story of a Japanese boy who was shipwrecked in 1841 and saved by an American whaling vessel. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

Clockwork Angel ( Infernal Devices (Cloth) #01 ) by Cassandra Clare – Mysteries, misdirection, and riddles abound in this new series from bestseller Cassandra Clare that is set in London during the reign of Queen Victoria and follows three teens as they explore London's Downworld of secret organizations and supernatural creates to avert a plot to conquer Britain. Part of our Fantasy for Teens collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

Juliet by Anne Fortier – With a heady mix of romance, intrigue, history, and Shakespeare, Fortier weaves a tale full of false clues and clever twists as Julie Jacobs travels to Siena to unravel the mystery of her parents' deaths and is thrust into a centuries-old feud when she learns she is a descendant of Giulietta Tolomei, whose romance with Romeo Salimbenis inspired the famous Shakespeare play. Part of our Adult Fiction for Teen Girls collection. Browse our monthly book gifts of adult books for teens.

Adult Book Recommendations

The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman – Goodman, who has been labeled a contemporary Jane Austen, weaves together the worlds of Silicon Valley start-ups and rare-book collecting in this dazzling tale of ambition, trust, and imperiled love. Part of our Favorites for Women collection.
Browse our book gifts for women and gifts for moms.

Work Song by Ivan Doig – The award-winning novelist of The Whistling Season delivers an insightful and compelling human drama set in Butte, Montana during it's heyday of 1919 when it was the copper-mining capital of the world and a kaleidoscope of culture and commerce. Part of our Fiction for Men collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore – When Wes Moore, a Rhodes scholar and White House Fellow, learns of another Wes Moore who is serving a life sentence in prison, he discovers their similar beginnings as young, inner-city black men raised by poor, single mothers and explores the choices they each made that led to such starkly different destinies. Part of our Great New Hardcover Nonfiction collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell – Two time Booker finalist Mitchell explores the search for identity and love in a changing world in this beautifully written historical novel set in 1799 in the quarantined Dutch outpost Dejima, Japan's single port and sole window to the world. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History by S.C. Gwynne – Meticulously researched and thrillingly told, this vivid historical account chronicles the rise and fall of the Comanche, centering on Quanah, the greatest Comanche chief of all. Part of our History collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

The Storyteller's Secrets by Tony Mitton – This handsome volume illuminated with black silhouettes and line drawings makes a wonderful read-aloud with well-crafted verse renditions of old European tales and legends. Part of our Read Aloud Ages 4-8 collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith – From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency comes a new series set in London's lively Pimlico neighborhood with a wonderful cast of characters including one incredibly clever, vegetarian canine. Part of our Parent & Teen Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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July 2010 Book Recommendations

2010-07-01T10:37:00.000-07:00

This month we have some great gifts for summer, including terrific hostess gifts for couples and families. We also have some great new book recommendations for July to share with you.

Happy Reading!

July Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

Subway by Christoph Niemann – A father and his two children spend a rainy day exploring the New York subway system in this playful ode to public transportation. Part of our Trains, Planes & Things That Go Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

Yucky Worms by Vivian French – This humorous and informative look at the delightfully yucky earthworm includes hands-on activities that make it perfect for a summer day of exploration. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

Emily's Fortune by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor – Featuring plucky orphans and dastardly villains, this witty and comical adventure tale will take you on a fun, bouncy ride through the Wild West. Part of our Action & Adventure Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman – Mixing tongue-in-cheek humor with classic fairy tale elements, this clever novel set in New York City is a richly imagined mystery-adventure. Part of our Fantasy & Magic Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth by Lynne Rae Perkins – In this playfully inventive new novel from Newbery Medalist Perkins, 16-year-old Ry redefines summer vacation as he embarks on an eventful and entertaining road trip. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

Wicked Girls: A Novel of the Salem Witch Trials by Stephanie Hemphill – This fictionalized account of the Salem trials, from Printz Honor winner Hemphill, is a novel told in verse from the perspective of the "afflicted" girls who accused the witches. Part of our Fiction for Teen Girls collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi – This fast-paced, dystopian adventure is brilliantly imagined and set in a vivid, uncertain future where all fossil fuels have been consumed and the seas have risen to drown the coastal cities. Part of our Fantasy & Magic for Teens collection. Browse our fiction book a month gifts teen.

The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing ( Vish Puri Mysteries (Hardcover) ) by Tarquin Hall – When a prominent Indian scientist dies in a fit of giggles detective Vish Puri, master of disguise and lover of all things fried and spicy, travels from the slums of India to the holy river Ganges to uncover the killer. Part of our Adult Fiction for Teen Boys collection. Browse our monthly book gifts of adult books for teens.

Adult Book Recommendations

Anthropology of an American Girl (Spiegel & Grau) by Hilary Thayer Hamann – Set in East Hampton and Manhattan in the dawn of the 1980's, this absorbing coming-of-age-story charts a young woman's unsteady course toward finding love and her place in the world. Part of our Fiction for Women collection.
Browse our book gifts for women and gifts for moms.

Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth by James M. Tabor – In the 1900's man explored both poles, scaled Mt. Everest and even walked on the moon, but as late as 2000 the earth's deepest cave remained undiscovered. With a pulse-pounding narrative that makes extreme mountaineering pale by comparison, this thrilling real-life adventure follows two exceptional teams, one American and the other Russian, in their perilous search for the deepest place on earth. Part of our Favorites for Men collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

The Perfect Finish: Special Desserts for Every Occasion by Bill Yosses – Ideal for summer entertaining, this collection of detailed, easy-to-follow recipes from acclaimed pastry chef Bill Yosses will yield luscious desserts that are guaranteed to impress yet simple to make. Part of our Cooking & Entertaining collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

Faithful Place by Tana French – New York Times bestselling author Tana French combines sharp dialogue with brilliant writing in this suspenseful mystery, set in Ireland, that blends love, loss, memory, and murder. Part of our Mysteries & Thrillers collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory by Ben Macintyre – Full of details gleaned from painstaking detective work, Macintyre's account of a spectacular con trick carried out during World War II, reads like an international thriller, full of spies, double agents, rogues, heroes, and one very important corpse. Part of our Great New Hardcover Nonfiction collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

Bug Zoo by Nick Baker – From Discover Channel's Nick Baker, this colorful guide to building a backyard insect zoo is a perfect way to occupy young minds this summer. Part of our Family Activities Ages 3-8 collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi – This compelling, complex, and beautifully written novel imagines a grim future where calories are the greatest commodity, powerful corporations control the world's food sources, and New People are genetically designed to be perfect slaves. Part of our Family Teen Paperback collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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Father's Day Gift and Book Recommendations

2010-06-07T18:49:00.000-07:00

We have a great set of Father’s Dad book gifts and terrific book recommendations for all types of dads, from sporting dads to funny dads to dads who love to cook, and even some great book ideas for dads to read aloud with their children.

Father’s Day Book a Month Gifts


Favorites for Men	Fiction for Men	Nonfiction for Men

Father’s Day Book Recommendations

For Dads to Read with Kids

The Fathers Are Coming Home by Margaret Wise Brown – A perfect Father's Day read from one of the best children's writers, this simple and timeless story is a tribute to the love between fathers and their children. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 2-5 collection.

My Father Knows the Names of Things by Jane Yolen – This sweet story highlights a child's wonder and pride at his fathers' seemingly infinite knowledge—and his willingness to share it. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 5-8 collection.

For Sporty Dads

The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron by Howard Bryant – An ideal gift for sports fans, this well researched biography of one of baseball’s true heroes goes beyond statistics and delves into the compelling story of Aaron's accomplishments both on and off the field. Part of our Nonfiction for Men collection.

For Adventurous Dads

The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann – After stumbling upon a hidden trove of diaries, Grann sets out to solve the greatest exploration mystery of the 20th century and uncover what lies beneath the impenetrable jungle canopy of the Amazon. Part of our Favorites for Men collection.

For Funny Dads

The Ask by Sam Lipsyte – This dark but wildly funny story of sons and fathers follows Milo Burke who, newly unemployed, approaches a disturbing former classmate with a major ask, but the give comes with some very tangled strings attached. Part of our Fun Beach Reads for Men collection.

For Nature Loving Dads

Anthill by E.O. Wilson – This masterful novel about human life and its connection to nature, from two time Pulitzer Prize winner and Harvard entomology professor E.O Wilson, follows the adventures of Raff, a modern-day Huck Finn who has an improbable love of ants. Part of our Fiction for Men collection.

For Mystery Fans

Storm Prey by John Sandford – The latest entry in this wildly popular series finds detective Lucas Davenport's wife the key witness in a robbery turned murder. With snappy dialogue and plenty of action, Davenport pulls out all the stops to protect her. Part of our Mysteries & Thrillers collection.

For History Buffs

Winston's War: Churchill, 1940-1945 by Max Hastings – This vivid and incisive portrait of Winston Churchill brings to life the man, his complexities, and his leadership during the darkest hours of World War II. Part of our History collection.

For Fiction Fans

Parrot and Olivier in America by Peter Carey – Olivier, a fictionalized version of the author of Democracy in America and a coddled and snobbish French aristocrat, is sent by his parents to America with his servant Parrot, a long-suffering, low-born Englishman. Representing the extremes of the social order in the Old World, this odd couple is forced together in the New World, giving readers a unique view of democracy in the early years of America. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection.

For Chefs and Foodies

Cafe Firenze Cookbook: Food and Drink Recipes from the Tuscan Sons by Fabio Viviani and Jacopo Falleni – Combining gourmet, easy-to-prepare Tuscan recipes from Viviane, original drink recipes from award-winning mixologist Falleni, and beautiful photos from National Geographic photographer Busiello, this new cookbook is sure to please any aspiring chef. Part of our Food & Wine collection.

For Science Fiction Fans

Horns by Joe Hill – In this wickedly funny sci-fi/mystery story, Ignatius Perrish wakes up, after a night of drinking, to find he has grown horns that give him an unusual power to make people tell him their darkest secrets. Part of our Science Fiction & Fantasy collection.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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June Book Recommendations

2010-06-02T15:43:00.000-07:00

We have some great books to recommend for June including great gift books for children, gifts for teens and gifts for moms and dads.

Happy Reading!

June Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

I'm the Best by Chris Barton – Who would win if a toy shark and toy train faced off in a battle royale for playroom supremacy? Find out in this hilarious picture book that includes a trick-or-treating challenge, a marshmallow roasting contest and progressively wacky scenarios. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

How to Clean Your Room in 10 Easy Steps by Fred Bowen – Bowen brings to life the inspirational story of baseball great Ted Williams who didn't take the easy way out but succeeded in hitting .406 for the season in 1941 - a feat not matched since. Part of our Laugh Out Loud Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams by Stephen Swinburne – Great for reluctant readers, this zany adventure set in 1960's London has the perfect mix of suspense, humor and mystery as two friends stumble upon a mad scientist's plot for world domination. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

The Kane Chronicles, The, Book One: Red Pyramid ( Kane Chronicles #01) by Tom Angleberger – Tommy's misfit friend Dwight animates an origami Yoda finger puppet that is uncannily wise and can predict pop quizes, in this funny and spot-on novel about the dynamics of a sixth grade class. Part of our Fantasy & Magic Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

Hex Hall by Marcus Sedgwick – With short, suspenseful chapters, this intense survival story set during the Alaska gold rush, explores the role of guns as 14-year-old Sig with a pacifist mother and gun-toting father must shape his own view and act accordingly. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

Sorta Like a Rock Star by Margarita Engle – From Newbery Honor winner Engle, this stunning historical novel-in-verse set in 1851 Cuba is written from actual diaries and tells the story of three women - Fredrika, a 19th-century Swedish suffragette; Cecilia, her teenage African slave translator; and Elena, a priviledged 12-year-old Cuban girl. Part of our Fiction for Teen Girls collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

For the Win by Louis Sachar, Newbery winner and bestselling author of Holes. – When Alton's parents insist he spend his junior year summer driving his blind, great-uncle Lester to his bridge club, Alton is completely surprised when he becomes enamored with the game and begins to bond with his crusty uncle. Part of our Fiction for Teen Boys collection. Browse our fiction book a month gifts teen.

City of Spies by Holly Black – This gripping fantasy of mobsters and dark magic launches a new series as Cassel, as straight kid from a crooked family, untangles a complex plot where dreams may be more real than memories. Part of our Graphic Novels for Teens collection. Browse our monthly book gifts of adult books for teens.

Adult Book Recommendations

The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Maggie O'Farrell – The story of two women connected by art, love, secrets and motherhood is interwoven into a spellbinding novel that make a wonderful mother's day gift. Part of our Fiction for Women collection.
Browse our book gifts for women and gifts for moms.

The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron by Richard Phillips – This compelling and fast-paced narrative of Captain Phillips' captivity and daring escape from Somali pirates who hijacked his ship in April 2009, is a true story of adventure and courage where, for once, the good guys win. Part of our Nonfiction for Men collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

Ilustrado by Tom Rachman – This celebration of the role of newspapers charts the chaos of a newsroom based in Rome with chapters that read like exquisite short stories about the intersecting lives of the characters who produce the paper. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

The Lonely Polygamist by E.O. Wilson – Part novel, part creative non-fiction, this masterful work from a two time Pulitzer Prize winner follows the adventures of Raff, a modern-day Huck Finn, whose improbable love of ants transforms his own life and the lives around him. Part of our Fiction for Men collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition by Deborah Blum – With equal parts true crime, twentieth-century history, and science thriller this enthralling account of two forensic pioneers in early 20th-century New York unfolds with each new puzzling case highlighting a different poison and outlining the ingenious methods devised to detect them. Part of our Nonfiction for Men collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

The Incredible Voyage of Ulysses by Bimba Landmann – Blending a graphic-novel format with bold illustrations, this beautiful retelling of Homer's epic tale makes a wonderful read aloud the whole family can enjoy. Part of our Read Aloud Ages 8-12 collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

Girl in Translation by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson – We loved their first book, now this endlessly imaginative duo is back with ideas for race-car cupcakes, faux-food cupcakes, and ravishing jewelry cupcakes to name just a few of their fun and fabulous creations - that require no baking skills or fancy pastry equipment! Part of our Parent & Teen Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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Summer Reading Recommendations

2010-05-31T13:47:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce our new Summer Reading Collections! Get some fun beach reads for yourself, or keep your kids excited about reading this summer with our terrific 3-month collections designed just for summer.

New Summer Reading Collections

Summer Reading Ages 2 to 5 - Preschoolers will love this 3-month collection of summer reads that includes books to spark imaginative play and to cuddle up with between activities.

Summer Reading Picture Books Ages 5 to 8 - These imaginative picture books for young children are designed for summer fun and exploration.

Summer Reading Ages 8 to 10 - This summer take an adventure into the world of books with these engaging reads designed for ages 8 to 10.

Summer Reading Ages 10 to 12 - Fill those lazy summer days with these interesting and exciting books for middle graders.

Summer Reading Ages 12 to 14 - Books are a great way for preteens to investigate their expanding sense of the world. This great summer collection includes books that will help them explore their changing view of themselves and how they fit into the world.

Summer Reading for Teens - Teens will be absorbed by this terrific collection designed for those long summer days.

Hot Summer Fiction - Treat yourself or a loved one with this collection of our experts' picks of the hottest fiction for the summer.

Fun Beach Reads for Women - This collection of paperback fiction is perfect for the beach and makes a great hostess gift.

Fun Beach Reads for Men - A great gift for Father's Day or for any man who wants to relax this summer, this collection includes our experts' favorite fun and funny fiction for men.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

May Gift Book Recommendations

2010-05-08T17:06:00.000-07:00

We have some great books to recommend for May including great gift books for children, gifts for teens and gifts for moms and dads.

Happy Reading!

May Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton – Who would win if a toy shark and toy train faced off in a battle royale for playroom supremacy? Find out in this hilarious picture book that includes a trick-or-treating challenge, a marshmallow roasting contest and progressively wacky scenarios. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

No Easy Way: The Story of Ted Williams and the Last .400 Season by Fred Bowen – Bowen brings to life the inspirational story of baseball great Ted Williams who didn't take the easy way out but succeeded in hitting .406 for the season in 1941 - a feat not matched since. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

Wiff and Dirty George: The Z.E.B.R.A. Incident by Stephen Swinburne – Great for reluctant readers, this zany adventure set in 1960's London has the perfect mix of suspense, humor and mystery as two friends stumble upon a mad scientist's plot for world domination. Part of our Page Turners Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger – Tommy's misfit friend Dwight animates an origami Yoda finger puppet that is uncannily wise and can predict pop quizes, in this funny and spot-on novel about the dynamics of a sixth grade class. Part of our Page Turners Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick – With short, suspenseful chapters, this intense survival story set during the Alaska gold rush, explores the role of guns as 14-year-old Sig with a pacifist mother and gun-toting father must shape his own view and act accordingly. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

The Firefly Letters: A Suffragette's Journey to Cuba by Margarita Engle – From Newbery Honor winner Engle, this stunning historical novel-in-verse set in 1851 Cuba is written from actual diaries and tells the story of three women - Fredrika, a 19th-century Swedish suffragette; Cecilia, her teenage African slave translator; and Elena, a priviledged 12-year-old Cuban girl. Part of our Historical Fiction for Teens collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

The Cardturner: A Novel about Imperfect Partners and Infinite Possibilities by Louis Sachar, Newbery winner and bestselling author of Holes. – When Alton's parents insist he spend his junior year summer driving his blind, great-uncle Lester to his bridge club, Alton is completely surprised when he becomes enamored with the game and begins to bond with his crusty uncle. Part of our Fiction for Teen Boys collection. Browse our fiction book a month gifts teen.

White Cat ( Curse Workers #01 ) by Holly Black – This gripping fantasy of mobsters and dark magic launches a new series as Cassel, as straight kid from a crooked family, untangles a complex plot where dreams may be more real than memories. Part of our Fantasy & Magic for Teens collection. Browse our monthly book gifts of adult books for teens.

Adult Book Recommendations

The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell – The story of two women connected by art, love, secrets and motherhood is interwoven into a spellbinding novel that make a wonderful mother's day gift. Part of our Fiction for Women collection.
Browse our book gifts for women and gifts for moms.

A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy Seals, and Dangerous Days at Sea by Richard Phillips – This compelling and fast-paced narrative of Captain Phillips' captivity and daring escape from Somali pirates who hijacked his ship in April 2009, is a true story of adventure and courage where, for once, the good guys win. Part of our Favorites for Men collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman – This celebration of the role of newspapers charts the chaos of a newsroom based in Rome with chapters that read like exquisite short stories about the intersecting lives of the characters who produce the paper. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

Anthill by E.O. Wilson – Part novel, part creative non-fiction, this masterful work from a two time Pulitzer Prize winner follows the adventures of Raff, a modern-day Huck Finn, whose improbable love of ants transforms his own life and the lives around him. Part of our Fiction for Men collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum – With equal parts true crime, twentieth-century history, and science thriller this enthralling account of two forensic pioneers in early 20th-century New York unfolds with each new puzzling case highlighting a different poison and outlining the ingenious methods devised to detect them. Part of our Nonfiction for Men collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

The Incredible Voyage of Ulysses by Bimba Landmann – Blending a graphic-novel format with bold illustrations, this beautiful retelling of Homer's epic tale makes a wonderful read aloud the whole family can enjoy. Part of our Read Aloud Ages 8-12 collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

What's New, Cupcake?: Ingeniously Simple Designs for Every Occasion by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson – We loved their first book, now this endlessly imaginative duo is back with ideas for race-car cupcakes, faux-food cupcakes, and ravishing jewelry cupcakes to name just a few of their fun and fabulous creations - that require no baking skills or fancy pastry equipment! Part of our Family Activities Ages 8-14 collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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Mother's Day Gift and Book Recommendations

2010-05-03T16:18:00.000-07:00

Wouldn’t your mom love to receive a reminder of your love all year long? Our beautifully packaged book of the month gifts are hand-selected for women and will come each month to remind her that you are thinking of her long after Mother’s Day has passed.

Favorites for Women - Book of the Month Gift - With fiction to be savored and insightful nonfiction, this collection of our experts' favorites will be a gift that any mom will treasure. Browse all our gifts for women.

Fiction for Women - Book of the Month Gift - With stories of wisdom, humor, and love, these novels are chosen for their special appeal to women and make an ideal gift for any mom who likes fiction. Browse all our gifts for women.

Mother’s Day Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

Bedtime for Mommy by Amy Krouse Rosenthal – This hilarious reversal of the bedtime routine, from bestselling author Rosenthal, is a great Mother's Day read as a little girl struggles to put her mother to bed. Part of our Bedtime Stories Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell – The story of two women connected by art, love, secrets and motherhood is interwoven into a spellbinding novel that make a wonderful mother's day gift. Part of our Fiction for Women collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

The Postmistress by Sarah Blake – A great gift for historical fiction fans, this story of three extraordinary women, set in 1940 on the eve of America's entrance into World War II, is a beautifully written tale of secrets, love and war. Part of our Favorites for Women collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn – A more serious gift for nonfiction readers, this stunning and important work from two Pulitzer Prize winners is a painful but ultimately hopeful chronicle of the oppression of women in the developing world that shows the key to progress lies in unleashing women's potential. Part of our Favorites for Women collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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Earth Day Book Recommendations

2010-04-15T13:12:00.000-07:00

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 with these wonderful book recommendations for all ages, including picture books that celebrate nature, eco-fantasies for middle graders, and thought-provoking environmental books for adults.

Happy Reading!

Earth Day Book Recommendations

My Garden by Kevin Henkes – Celebrate nature and a child's imagination with this botanical fantasy that is a read aloud to treasure. Part of our gift book recommendations for ages 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

Here Comes the Garbage Barge! by Jonah Winter – Perfect for Earth Day, this hilarious book with dazzling artwork is based on true events and will teach young readers the importance of recycling. Part of our gift book recommendations for ages 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

Just Grace Goes Green by Charise Mericle Harper – This lively chapter book from the beloved Just Grace series is imbued with fun and mischief as Grace and her friends learn about pollution and what they can do about it. Part of our gift book recommendations for ages 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

Drizzle by Kathleen Van Cleve – Even a magical farm can't survive when the rains stop in this original fantasy with an environmental message where Polly and her brother have to make it start raining again before it's too late. Part of our gift book recommendations for ages 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

Stuck on Earth by David Klass – This fun and funny fantasy raises questions about human responsibility for the planet when Ketchvar, an alien sent to earth to give humans a last chance to prove their worth, inhabits the brain of 14-year-old Tom Filber. Part of our gift book recommendations for ages 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Carbon Diaries 2015 by Saci Lloyd – With short diary entries, this riveting eco-thriller envisions a future Britain where “carbon rationing” is mandatory and each person is allotted a prohibitively small measure of carbon points. Part of our fiction recommendations for teens collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet by Bill McKibben – This cautiously optimistic assessment of our planet's future offers galvanizing possibilities for adapting as the world we've known breaks down. Part of our gift book recommendations for adults collection.
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The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff Is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-and a Vision for Change by Annie Leonard – Weaving together engaging personal stories with hard facts and rigorous analysis, renowned environmentalist Annie Leonard calculates the full ecological and social cost of our "stuff". Part of our nonfiction gift book recommendations collection. Browse our book of the month gifts of nonfiction.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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April Book Recommendations

2010-04-01T12:55:00.000-07:00

We have some terrific book recommendations to share with you this month in addition to a great Easter picture book suggestion!

Happy Reading!

Easter Picture Book Recommendation

The Easter Egg
by Jan Brett – Celebrate Easter with this gentle tale from best-selling author Jan Brett, whose lovable bunny hero, Hoppi, hopes to create the most dazzling egg and become the Easter Bunny's helper.

March Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

Lmno Peas by Keith Baker – With delightful illustrations and rhyming text that never misses a beat, hundreds of tiny pea creatures introduce the alphabet in this hilarious and refreshingly original picture book. Part of our Educational Picture Books Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

All Star!: Honus Wagner and the Most Famous Baseball Card Ever by Jane Yolen – This well-crafted biography of Honus Wagner, one of baseball's greatest shortstops, highlights his humor, perseverance, passion and sheer talent and explains how his baseball card sold for three million dollars. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

The Birthday Ball by Lois Lowry – Newbery medalist Lois Lowry delivers a lighthearted fairy tale with a comical twist that is full of wit, wordplay, princes you'll love to hate, and a princess with a mind of her own. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

Drizzle by Kathleen Van Cleve – Polly's family runs a magical rhubarb farm - the plants taste like chocolate, jewels appear in the soil, and bugs talk - but when the rain stops and her brother gets sick, it's up to Polly to save the day. This original fantasy with an environmental slant is a great read for Earth Day. Part of our Great New Releases Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

Spies of Mississippi: The True Story of the Spy Network That Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement by Rick Bowers – In this vivid and compelling book, Bowers brings to light the surprisingly untold story of a secret and extensive spy network created by the state of Mississippi to crush the civil rights movement. Part of our American History Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

Ostrich Boys by Keith Gray – When Ross is killed, his three best friends steal his ashes and head out on an unforgettable journey where they get thrown off a train, escape from the police and discover some uncomfortable secrets about each other and their friend Ross. Part of our Fiction for Teen Boys collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

Sandman: Dream Hunters by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by P. Craig Russell – Gaiman's 1999 award-winning novella that weaves ancient mythology into a tale of the forces beyond life and death is reimagined as a graphic novel with exquisite Japanese-inspired artwork. Part of our Graphic Novels for Teens collection. Browse our fiction book a month gifts teen.

The Double Comfort Safari Club: The New No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel by Alexander McCall Smith – The two ladies of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency travel to the north of Botswana to visit a safari lodge in the latest installment of this much-beloved series that resonates with wit, warmth and wisdom. Part of our Adult Fiction for Teen Girls collection. Browse our monthly book gifts of adult books for teens.

Adult Book Recommendations

Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson – The unlikely hero of this witty debut novel set in the English countryside is the very embodiment of British aristocracy, but his life takes an unexpected turn when he finds his soul-mate in a Pakistani shopkeeper. Part of our Favorites for Women collection.
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Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War by Karl Marlantes – This brilliant and unforgettable war epic, written by a decorated Marine over the course of thirty years, tells the story of a young lieutenant and his comrades who are dropped into the Vietnam jungle to face the horrors and heroism of war. Part of our Favorites for Men collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

The Irresistible Henry House by Lisa Grunwald – Beautifully written and filled with unforgettable characters, this captivating novel portrays the cultural tumult of the mid-20th century through the eyes of Henry House, who grows up as a "practice baby" handed off between practice mothers in a college home-economics program. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

Horns by Joe Hill – In this wickedly funny mystery/horror/love story, Ignatius Perrish wakes up, after a night of drinking, to find he has grown horns that give him an unusual power to make people tell him their darkest secrets. Part of our Fiction for Men collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

Making Toast by Roger Rosenblatt – This sensitive, tender memoir is a beautiful account of one family's struggle to cope with loss by building on the small mundane routines of everyday life. Part of our Great New Hardcover Nonfiction collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

Sharing the Seasons: A Book of Poems by Edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins – A stunning collection of poetry celebrating the seasons that combines the work of many poets, including Carl Sandburg and Karla Kuskin, with Caldecott Medalist Diaz's radiant artwork. Part of our Read Aloud Ages 4-8 collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

The Handbook for Lightning Strike Survivors by Michele Young-Stone – This inventive story of two lost souls, whose lives are touched by lightning, explores the magic of nature and the power of redemption. Part of our Parent & Teen Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.

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March Book Recommendations

2010-03-01T17:47:00.000-08:00

We have some great books to recommend for March including great gift books for children, gift books for adults and even some fun books for families to anticipate the arrival of spring!

Happy Reading!

March Book Recommendations

Children's Book Recommendations

I Can Be Anything! by Jerry Spinelli – This imaginative picture book from Newbery winner Jerry Spinelli offers a whimsical twist on the classic question of what to be when you grow up. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 2-5 collection. Browse our gift books for girls and gift books for boys ages 2 to 5.

Miss Brooks Loves Books (and I Don't) by Barbara Bottner – With wit and cartoon-style illustrations, this story pays homage to the diversity of readers and should convince even reluctant readers that the perfect book is out there for them. Part of our Great New Picture Books Age 5-8 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 5 to 8.

Meanwhile: Pick Any Path. 3,856 Story Possibilities. by Jason Shiga – A wildly inventive take on a choose-your-own-adventure story, this wholly original graphic-novel includes puzzles, mysteries, a mad scientist and his ingenious inventions. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 8-10 collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for girls and for boys ages 8 to 10.

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper – In this compelling novel from award-winning author Sharon Draper, fifth-grade Melody is brilliant but no one knows it because she can't talk or write and being stuck inside her head is making Melody go out of her mind. Part of our Favorites for Girls Age 10-12 collection. Browse our childrens book of the month club gifts for ages 10 to 12.

Stuck on Earth by David Klass – Ketchvar was sent to earth to give humans a last chance to prove their worth but when he crawls into the brain of 14-year-old Tom even his highly advanced alien intelligence can't prepare him for life as an American teen. Part of our Favorites for Boys Age 12-14 collection. Browse our book gifts for girls and book gifts for boys ages 12 to 14.

Teen Book Recommendations

Time You Let Me in: 25 Poets Under 25 by Naomi Shihab Nye – Teens will connect with this lively collection of poems by young writers that speak with passion and eloquence of love, loss, war and belonging. Part of our Poetry & Verse for Teens collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for teens.

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver – Much more than a "Groundhog Day" copycat, this compelling book will strike a chord with many teens as Samantha relives the last day of her life seven times while she untangles the mystery of her death and realizes that even the smallest act can change everything. Part of our Fiction for Teen Girls collection. Browse our fiction book a month gifts teen.

Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta – This standout fantasy from Printz medalist Marchetta crackles with tension, adventure, intrigue and romance as a doomed kingdom struggles for reclamation. Part of our Fantasy & Magic for Teens collection. Browse our monthly book gifts of adult books for teens.

Adult Book Recommendations

The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow – Winner of the Bellwether Prize for Fiction, this provocative and beautiful novel is the story of a young biracial woman as she struggles for identity and unravels the mystery of her family's secrets. Part of our Fiction for Women collection.
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The Ask by Sam Lipsyte – This dark but wildly funny story of sons and fathers follows Milo Burke who, newly unemployed, grasps at one last chance by approaching a disturbing former classmate with a major ask, but the give comes with some very tangled strings attached. Part of our Fiction for Men collection. Browse our book of the month gifts for men and book gifts for dad.

Amy's Bread: Artisan-Style Breads, Sandwiches, Pizzas, and More from New York City's Favorite Bakery (Updated, Revised) by Amy Scherber – This highly anticipated new edition from the legendary New York bakery Amy's Breads is a comprehensive bread baking guide full of beautiful photos and detailed techniques on everything from basic loaves to artisan breads. Part of our Cooking & Entertaining collection. Browse our monthly book club gifts for couples.

The Privileges by Jonathan Dee – Brilliant, funny and shrewdly perceptive, Dee takes us inside a wealthy American family and explores a nuanced portrait of the impact of greed on the individual and the family. Part of our Great New Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for fiction readers.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot – Henrietta Lacks, a poor African American migrant, died of cancer in 1951 but her unusual cells, taken without her or her family's consent, live on today and have been the basis for countless scientific breakthroughs including the polio vaccine, in vitro fertilization, cloning and gene mapping. This extraordinary and haunting story explores medicine, bioethics and family. Part of our Great New Hardcover Nonfiction collection. Browse our monthly book gifts for readers.

Family Book Recommendations

Roots Shoots Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children by Sharon Lovejoy – As spring approaches, encourage young gardeners and outdoor family time with this fun and easy-to-follow treasury of gardening tips and ideas from award-winning author Sharon Lovejoy. Part of our Family Activities Ages 8-14 collection. Browse our book of the month club gifts for families.

Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin – This love story, literary mystery, and historical novel brilliantly blends fact and fiction to imagine the astonishing life of Lewis Carroll's 11-year-old muse, Alice Liddel, beyond Wonderland. Part of our Parent & Teen Hardcover Fiction collection. Browse our gift books for families to read together.

We hope you share our love of literature and passion to inspire people of all ages to read and will consider GiftLit for your next gift purchase.