22 Best Gifts for Book Lovers 2018

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'Becoming' by Michelle Obama

Now 65% Off

The former FLOTUS's memoir is topping wish lists this holiday and season, and for good reason: the Oprah Book Club selection reveals a completely candid side of Obama, who opens up about her experiences with miscarriage, marriage counseling, and, of course, those eight years in the White House.

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Algonquin Books 'An American Marriage: A Novel' by Tayari Jones

Now 49% Off

For the fiction lover, this unputdownable novel follows a newlywed couple torn apart by a wrongful conviction. Jones' vivid, cutting prose chronicles the transformation of their relationship with such naked honesty, it knocks the wind out of you.

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Clarkson Potter 'Together: Our Community Cookbook'

Now 43% Off

Your giftees don't have to be avid royal followers to appreciate Together: Our Community Cookbook, a project spearheaded by Meghan Markle in her first initiative as a member of the royal family. Proceeds from the collection of recipes aid the Hubb Community Kitchen, a group of London women who gathered to cook for their community in the aftermath of the Grenfell tower fire. Read more about the initiative (which has raised more than $260,000 to date) right here.

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Random House 'Educated: A Memoir' by Tara Westover

Now 61% Off

Another memoir topping best-of-the-year lists, Westover's account of a childhood raised by Mormon fundamentalists who don't believe in government, public schooling, or modern medicine will make you gasp, wince, and laugh with astonishment.

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Workman Publishing Company 'The Best Damn Answers to Life’s Hardest Questions: A Flowchart Book'

Now 40% Off

Secret Santa shopping is much easier with this fun coffee table book, which pairs queries like "Should I get back on that dating app?" and "Will I survive this hangover?" with so-cute-you'll-want-to-frame-them illustrations.

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Penguin Random House 'Fashion Climbing: A Memoir with Photographs' by Bill Cunningham

Now 37% Off

Two-and-a-half years after the iconic NYT street style photographer's death, Cunningham's memoir sheds light on his early years, from serving in Korea to starting out in New York as a humble milliner, and the insatiable hunger for beauty that drove his prolific career. An essential read for any and all fashion fans.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

We all know someone whose TBR piles are threatening to crush them to death, as well as someone who needs that extra push to actually pick up a book. This Kindle is perfect for both ends of the reader spectrum.

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Greenlight Bookstore First Editions Club Subscription: 6 Months

This one's for the extreme book lover in your life. Greenlight, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, launched their First Editions Club in 2013. For $250, the lucky recipient of your choice receives a signed, first-edition copy of a brand-new book carefully chosen by a special selection committee. Read more about the program here.

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Bantam 'Fire & Blood: 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones' (A Targaryen History) by George R. R. Martin

Now 45% Off

The Game of Thrones fans in your life won't be able to resist this new release from GRRM, a comprehensive history of the Targaryen family through the generations. Martin himself says this book contains crucial information ahead of Season 8: "Maybe if [Daenerys] understood a few things more about dragons and her own history in Essos, things would have gone a little differently." More Game of Thrones gifts

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Europa Editions 'My Brilliant Friend' by Elena Ferrante

Now 47% Off

This one's required reading they'll actually enjoy. The Neapolitan Novels took the literary world by storm upon their release several years ago, but a resurgence in popularity is imminent thanks to HBO's new series based on the first book in the quartet. Introduce your loved ones to this sweeping epic, about two women inextricably intertwined in a love-hate relationship, and you'll forever be the favorite gifter.

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Book of the Month Book of the Month Membership

The gift that literally keeps on giving, Book of the Month allows your lucky recipient to select a book of their choice every month. Choose from three ($45), six ($80), or 12-month ($150) subscriptions, and BOTM will deliver the latest titles across genres. Bonus: Credits can also be applied to older books from past months' selections.

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Taschen The 'New York Times' Explorer: Cities & Towns

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Henry Holt and Co. 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi

Now 49% Off

The first installment in the Legacy of Orisha series has drawn comparisons to Harry Potter and is the hottest thing on YA bookshelves right now. It follows two disparate pairs of siblings—one, the children of a cruel king who banished magic from his kingdom; the other, orphans directly affected by his rule—as three band together to end the dictator's legacy, and one attempts to uphold it.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Delish: Eat Like Every Day’s the Weekend

Now 47% Off

For the friend who can't stop, won't stop sharing food videos on Facebook, all their favorite viral recipes in one place, from Prosecco grapes to pizza pot pie and even banana split lasagna.

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Out of Print Edgar Allan Poe-ka Dot Socks

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Strand Strand Subscription: Feminist Literature (Full Year)

Iconic New York bookstore the Strand offers quarterly subscription boxes that feel like Christmas in a box: a special signed first-edition of a new book, a paperback, and treats like magazines and Strand merch. We're particularly partial to the Feminist Literature box for the burgeoning activist in your life. See the full list of options, from sci-fi to YA to political nonfiction, right here.

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Little, Brown and Company Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents

Now 60% Off

For the person counting down the days to 2020.

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William Morrow The Woman in the Window: A Novel

Now 48% Off

Gillian Flynn fans missing Sharp Objects will appreciate this psycholigical thriller about an agoraphobic, substance-addicted doctor who thinks she just witnessed a horrific crime. Bonus: Amy Adams will portray the protagonist onscreen next year.

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Arthur A. Levine Books Harry Potter: The Illustrated Collection (Books 1-3 Boxed Set)

Now 38% Off

It's never too early to get the little ones hooked on Harry Potter, and this gorgeous illustrated collection of the first three books will immerse them in the wizarding world immediately.

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Grand Central Publishing 'In Pieces' by Sally Field

Now 36% Off

Film buffs and memoir fans alike will savor Field's story in her own words, as the screen star remembers the relationships, roles, and experiences that defined her life and shaped her incredible career.

Julie Kosin is the senior culture editor of ELLE.com, where she oversees all things movies, TV, books, music, and art, from trawling Netflix for a worthy binge to endorsing your next book club pick. She's the former director of audience strategy and entertainment at HarpersBAZAAR.com. When not glued to her laptop, she can be found taking pictures of her dog or haunting used bookstores.

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