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Tag Archives: 12 books of Christmas
12 books of Christmas: Bird-Watching Answer Book
There’s someone on my holiday list who would be a perfect match for this book—and she’s not going to be happy that we’re giving a copy away (sorry Grandma)! But in the spirit of Christmas that’s exactly what we’re doing. … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: The Children's Book
If you’re looking for something to give the literature lover in your life—the reader in the family who likes nothing more than to get lost in a big story—look no further. A.S. Byatt’s The Children’s Book is a masterful look … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: Last Night in Twisted River
OK, so choosing a John Irving novel for our 12 books of Christmas series isn’t exactly going out on a limb—the book was one of the most anticipated releases of the fall and got some serious attention back in November, … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: The Secret Lives of Buildings
Any architecture or history buff would be pleased to find The Secret Lives of Buildings under the tree. Through the eyes of first-time author Edward Hollis, an architect who specializes in restoring historic buildings, readers will discover that iconic structures … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: LIFE Wonders of the World
Got an armchair traveler in the family? Then don’t miss LIFE Wonders of the World. Not content to stop at 7 wonders, the LIFE editors have chosen 50 to include in this full-color, coffee table book. As reviewer Linda Castellitto … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas: Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong
The music lover in your life will appreciate the gift of Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong, by Wall Street Journal reporter and literary blogger Terry Teachout. BookPage reviewer Ron Wynn says this “superb” biography contains tidbits of information about … Continue reading
12 books of Christmas: A New Literary History of America
Americana buffs everywhere will have A New Literary History of America on their holiday wish lists. A compilation of more than 200 essays by writers like Jonathan Lethem and Sarah Vowell on pivotal pop cultural, literary and historical events from … Continue reading
12 books of Christmas: Painting Today
Our 12 books of Christmas series continues with Phaidon’s hefty survey of contemporary painting, Painting Today. The modern painting fan in your life would be happy to find Painting Today under their tree. A comprehensive look at the paintings of … Continue reading
12 Books of Christmas: Our Front Pages
“Wrap it up and give it to the guy who knows what funny is.” That’s what reviewer Martin Brady had to say about Our Front Pages: 21 Years of Greatness, Virtue, and Moral Rectitude from America’s Finest News Source, the … Continue reading
12 books of Christmas: The Little Prince Pop-Up
Today’s holiday gift book suggestion is the 60th anniversary pop-up edition of Antoine St. Exupery’s The Little Prince. Fans of the work will be pleased to hear that it contains the original text and illustrations—but now they’re in 3-D. Click … Continue reading
The 12 books of Christmas
Over the next three weeks, this series will highlight 12 books that make great holiday gifts for readers. From fiction to history to children’s books, we’re serving up something for everyone—and even giving some of them away (perhaps tomorrow, cough … Continue reading
