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Our Favorite Authors Recommend Great Books to Gift
Great writers are also great readers, which is why we trust them to give the best book recommendations. To celebrate the holidays, we asked some of our favorite authors to share what they consider great books to give as gifts, and they came up with a wide range of stories that'll make wonderful holiday presents for any reader. Check out must-read recommendations from Min Jin Lee, LeVar Burton, Ina Garten, Richard Osman and more of our favorite authors.
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<em>Foster</em> 'It is exquisitely written from the first word, heartbreaking in the way I'm addicted to, and much, much bigger than the sum of its parts.' Mary Beth Keane Author of <i>Whale Harbor</i>, Barnes & Noble 2026 Book of the Year
<em>Would You Rather...</em> 'We love [<i>Would You Rather...</i>], it turns any bedtime into a hilarious conversation.' Dan & Finn Ojari Author of <i>Is This a Plum?</i>, Barnes & Noble 2026 Children's Gift Book of the Year
<i>The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli</i> 'My favorite reading experience is when a book makes me forget about everything else and totally sweeps me up in the story, and <i>The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli</i> delivered on that.' Jasmine Warga Author of <i>The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan</i>, Barnes & Noble 2026 Children's Book of the Year
<i>Eradication: A Fable</i> '[<i>Eradication</i>] took me to a faraway place, always one of the first joys of reading. It's also funny and human, and it left me with a lot to think about.' Craig Fehrman Author of <i>This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis and Clark</i>, Barnes & Noble 2026 Nonfiction Book of the Year
<i>Small Things Like These</i> 'I have given <i>Small Things Like These</i> as a holiday gift many times, tied with a red ribbon, as it is both set during the season and explores themes of compassion, empathy and moral courage.' Belle Burden Author of <i>Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage</i>
<i>A Christmas Memory</i> '<i>A Christmas Memory</i> ... is exactly the right size for a Secret Santa gift or as a treat to slip into the stocking (instead of a lump of coal) of the hard-hearted.''Min Jin Lee Author of <i>American Hagwon</i>
<i>Parable of the Sower</i> 'In subject and substance, Octavia Butler spoke, and continues to speak, directly to my soul.' LeVar Burton Author of <i>Take My Word for It: A Memoir</i>
<i>When The Cranes Fly South</i> '<i>When The Cranes Fly South</i> will remind anyone of the joys of reading and how the best books can be both heart-breaking and life-affirming.' Richard Osman Author of <i>We Chase Shadows</i>
<i>The Corrections</i> 'What I remember most vividly is the pure, unadulterated joy of reading this book ... It changed my life, and continues to do so.' Vincent Yu Author of <i>Seek Immediate Shelter</i>, Barnes & Noble Discover Prize Winner
<i>Whistler</i> '[<i>Whistler</i>] is perfect for the holidays because it explores the importance of connecting with someone who is your 'person' in the world.' Ina Garten Author of <i>Simply Ina</i>
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