Kick off the holiday season with our Countdown to Christmas reads—the perfect books to cozy up with by the fire. Looking for the perfect gift? See below for information about the Penguin Hotline—now open for personalized book recommendations for you and yours! A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber Mrs. Miracle shows an ordinary family that they are blessed beyond belief in this uplifting holiday tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. As the holiday season begins, Laurel McCullough could use some good news. She and her husband, Zach, have been praying for a baby that seems more and…
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Surprise your friends and family with fun and entertaining books this holiday season for that White Elephant gift exchange. From humorous cookbooks to a silly field guide to identify rude birds, these are the perfect bookish gifts—with a twist. Looking for more bookish gift ideas? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide below! Crafting with Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat by Kaori Tsutaya Got fur balls? Are your favorite sweaters covered with cat hair? Do you love to make quirky and one-of-a-kind crafting projects? If so, then it’s time to throw away your lint roller and curl up with…
We’re celebrating National Native American Heritage Month with a list of books—from histories to novels and memoirs to cookbooks—that pay tribute to the rich ancestry, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans. Fiction: There There by Tommy Orange “Powerful . . . There There has so much jangling energy and brings so much news from a distinct corner of American life that it’s a revelation.” —The New York Times Tommy Orange’s wondrous and shattering novel follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize. Among them is…
Thanksgiving is more than just a time to spend with family—it’s a time to celebrate friends. This year, give thanks for your besties and check out these heartwarming reads about friendship. Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid A page-turning and big-hearted story about friendship, race, and privilege, set around a young black babysitter, her well-intentioned employer, and a surprising connection that threatens to undo them both. Alix Chamberlain is a woman who gets what she wants and has made a living, with her confidence-driven brand, showing other women how to do the same. So she is shocked when her…
Season 3 of Netflix’s The Crown premieres Sunday, November 17th. Get excited with these royal reads, including the official companions, that are fit for a King . . . or Queen. Real-Life Royalty: The Crown: The Official Companion, Volume 1 by Robert Lacey The official companion to the Emmy-winning Netflix drama chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and starring Claire Foy and John Lithgow, The Crown by Peter Morgan, featuring additional historical background and beautifully reproduced archival photos and show stills. Elizabeth Mountbatten never expected her father to die so suddenly, so young, leaving her with a throne to…
