Book Lovers Gift Guide

There are still so many of us that love the feel of a book and getting lost in a world that was created for all of us. This holiday season I turned to my friend and confidant, Jennifer, Confessions of a Bookaholic, for the best and hottest books on the shelves.

Here are some of her favorites:

Thrillers

Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll

Luckiest Girl Alive—described by Reese Witherspoon as “one of those reads you just can’t put down!”

Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica

“It’s a perfect setup-but the twists you expect aren’t the ones that arrive.” -NPR

Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

“Gone Girl fans will devour this psychological thriller.”—People

Historical fiction

The Nightingale by

“A beautifully written and richly evocative examination of life, love, and the ravages of war, and the different ways people react to unthinkable situations—not to mention the terrible and mounting toll of keeping secrets. This powerhouse of a story is equally packed with action and emotion, and is sure to be another major hit.” —Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants

In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

“Judy Blume is back—and on her game! . . . A deftly written story that captures a town coping with loss and the sudden fame that horrible tragedy brings. You won’t want to turn the last page.” —Kim Hubbard, People Magazine

The Mapmaker’s Children by Sarah McCoy

“Poignant and deeply absorbing. McCoy weaves this moving tale of two women finding their way with style and thoughtfulness.” —Madeline Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Orange Prize winner The Song of Achilles

Contemporary fiction

After You by Jojo Moyes

“We all lose what we love at some point, but in her poignant, funny way, Moyes reminds us that even if it’s not always happy, there is an ever after.” —Miami Herald

Things You Won’t Say by Sarah Pekkanen

#1 New York Times bestselling author – Jennifer Weiner

Praise for Sarah Pekkanen:
“Sarah Pekkanen writes with wit and warmth and a deep understanding of the way women—mothers, daughters, sisters, friends—make a place for themselves in the world.”

The Status of all Things: A Novel by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke

New York Times bestselling author – Jen Lancaster

“Your Perfect Life has all of the ingredients that I love in a book—relatable characters who make me laugh out loud, a delicious, page-turning premise, and sweet and surprising insights about the perfect life may be the one you’ve already got.”

and here are a few of my personal favorites:

Let’s Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) by Jenny Lawson

“Lawson’s self-deprecating humor is not only gaspingly funny and wonderfully inappropriate; it allows her to speak…in a real and raw way.”—O, The Oprah Magazine

I’ve Never Been to Vegas, but My Luggage Has by Mandy Hale

“Beautifully written. Completely relatable. And fills you with hope and inspiration.”- Erica Caligiuri

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

“Darren Hardy has written a new ‘bible’ for the self-improvement space. If you are looking for the ‘real deal,’ a real program, with real tools that can change your life and make your dreams a reality, The Compound Effect is it!” —David Bach, financial expert and bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire