Great Books to Give as Gifts

Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

by Lamott, Anne

Book - 1994

The best book I've ever read on writing and moral support for writers everywhere. I hope this book never goes out of print. It is one to be read over and over and over again. A must-have for any writer. The best book I've ever read on writing and moral support for writers everywhere. I hope this book never goes out of print. It is one to be read over and over and over again. A must-have for any writer. Show less

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Sewing School

by Lisle, Andria

Book - 2010

A really, really terrific book to give to kids who want to start sewing. Comes with patterns and sewing projects ready to go. If you give this as a gift, ...Show more A really, really terrific book to give to kids who want to start sewing. Comes with patterns and sewing projects ready to go. If you give this as a gift, also consider buying a simple sewing kit and a few yards of fabric, some felt, and thread so that the child can get started right away. My daughter (6.5) couldn't put this book down, and immediately sewed a skirt and a little buddy. Show less

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Lost Cat

A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology

by Paul, Caroline

Book - 2013

A perfect gift book for anyone who likes pets (particularly you know, cats). Hilarious and amusing. A perfect gift book for anyone who likes pets (particularly you know, cats). Hilarious and amusing. Show less

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Moby-Dick in Pictures: One Drawing for Every Page

by Kish, Matt

Book -

Ok, this might be for a special person who loves art or American literature or sea stories, but it is like giving someone a small art gallery as a present. Beautiful and inspiring. Ok, this might be for a special person who loves art or American literature or sea stories, but it is like giving someone a small art gallery as a present. Beautiful and inspiring. Show less

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101 Things I Learned in Architecture School

by Frederick, Matthew

Book - 2007

A small little book of wisdom that is great for anyone interested in user experience. A small little book of wisdom that is great for anyone interested in user experience. Show less

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Cozy Classics: Moby Dick

by Wang, Holman

Book -

Although there is more than one Moby Dick board book (seriously), this one is the best. The wool sculpture illustrations are adorable yet inspired and the...Show more Although there is more than one Moby Dick board book (seriously), this one is the best. The wool sculpture illustrations are adorable yet inspired and the one page, one word format makes the book age appropriate for the smallest readers and will still delight older Moby-Dick fans. Show less

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The Epicurious's Cookbook

Book - 2012

Well-tested, well-written, practical yet delicious recipes. I have yet to find one that didn't live up to the four-fork expectations. Arranged by seasons ...Show more Well-tested, well-written, practical yet delicious recipes. I have yet to find one that didn't live up to the four-fork expectations. Arranged by seasons to make local, seasonal cooking simple. Most recipes include mouth-watering photos and variation options. Show less

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Animalia

by Base, Graeme

Book - 1993

Great book to give to preschoolers and even elementary children. Beautiful illustrations that can keep you exploring and building vocabulary for hours and hours. Great book to give to preschoolers and even elementary children. Beautiful illustrations that can keep you exploring and building vocabulary for hours and hours. Show less

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How to Cook Everything

2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food

by Bittman, Mark

Book - 2008

A terrific cookbook that explains everything from the most basic (how to hard-boil and egg) to the more elaborate. Very helpful for new cooks. A terrific cookbook that explains everything from the most basic (how to hard-boil and egg) to the more elaborate. Very helpful for new cooks. Show less

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