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Which book would you recommend as a Christmas gift this year? I have a tradition of giving books for Christmas, and my family truly appreciates them, including myself, of course!
Is there a book from this year that you particularly enjoyed and would like to gift to someone?
I'm just seeking some suggestions. Thank you.

By the Oz. by Henry Summers. It's a modern day road trip with over 50 allusions to the Wizard of Oz, the title is a gimme. You or your friends might enjoy finding and discussing how many allusions you can find. Happy Holidays!

Thank you so much! I looked at the book, and it seems very interesting. Haha, I'm going to get it for myself, or I might need to gift it and ask to borrow it later.
Great tip—thanks again!

Well, depends on the audience, I suppose. The Last Bear duology by Hannah Gold are two books for kids I got for my 11 year old cousin & she really enjoyed them. For adult readers, it also depends on what genre they like. The Leviathan by Rosie Andrews came out last year & is a really enjoyable historical fiction. For fans of fantasy I highly recommend the Witcher series, especially with talks of a new book coming out. Just remember to start with the short story collections first, & don't ignore the spin-off Season of Storms, it's as good as the main series.
For young adults, the Aristoteles (Aristotle? How do you spell it in English?) & Dante duology by Benjamin Alirez Saenz is great too! And if your person is into horror, & has a sense of humour, how about Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle that came out earlier this year? Lots of options, lots of choices.

Thank you very much! I'll definitely take a look at these books. Is the title of the book 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe'? Turns out, it's spelled Aristotle. I just realized – I used to think it was Aristotele!
Thanks again.

Claudia Angelucci wrote: ↑11 Nov 2023, 17:22 Thank you very much! I'll definitely take a look at these books. Is the title of the book 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe'? Turns out, it's spelled Aristotle. I just realized – I used to think it was Aristotele!
Thanks again.

Yes, the first book is called Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, while the second one is called Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World. It's a duology. In my native language it's spelled Aristoteles, so I always get confused on how you're supposed to pronounce it in English

I'm Italian, and in Italian, the name is Aristotele. It only caught my attention when you mentioned that in English, it's Aristotle. I hadn't noticed that before – just one of those things!
Thank you.

I would highly recommend "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig as a Christmas gift this year. It's a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that explores the concept of second chances and the power of choices. The story follows Nora Seed, who finds herself in a magical library that offers her the opportunity to try out different lives she could have lived. It's a beautifully written book that will make you reflect on your own life and appreciate the importance of embracing every moment. I'm sure your family would love it!

Jamessmith0901 wrote: ↑20 Nov 2023, 22:36 I would highly recommend "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig as a Christmas gift this year. It's a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that explores the concept of second chances and the power of choices. The story follows Nora Seed, who finds herself in a magical library that offers her the opportunity to try out different lives she could have lived. It's a beautifully written book that will make you reflect on your own life and appreciate the importance of embracing every moment. I'm sure your family would love it!

Thank you so much! That's a great book; I've never read it, but I want to get it for my sister-in-law. Haha, I can borrow it later. Actually, the paperback is quite cheap on Amazon. Thank you again.

@Claudia Angelucci
You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the recommendation. Yeah, it's very affordable on Amazon.

Haha, I did sound a bit like Scrooge! I'm not that bad, though. I do buy lots of books as presents and appreciate a good deal. Thanks again!

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley! It's a unique time travel mystery that could be fun for people who are fans of romance as well as sci-fi.