Here Are The 35 Books To Buy For Everyone On Your Gift List

Here Are The 35 Books To Buy For Everyone On Your Gift List

Do you ever feel anxious at the prospect of Christmas shopping? don't mind. We have a book for everyone on your list.

Roman

The Godfather: Deluxe Edition

By Mario Puzo (GP Putnam's Sons), $50

It is the most popular thriller ever written. Puzo 2010 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola's film adaptation, this "deluxe" edition features a gorgeous new cover, a dark and funky cover design (spoiler: a headless horse image), and a beautifully detailed cover. You can't say no.

Candy house

Jennifer Egan (Simon & Schuster), $28

New technologies allow people to access and share their memories, as well as to access other people's memories. It's a bit like Egan's 2010 hit Goon Squad Tour, but like its Pulitzer Prize-winning predecessor, it follows a series of loosely connected characters living in a techno-futuristic world. And that's totally cool.

Start with us

Colin Hoover (Atria), $17.99

A divorced mother raising a child with her ex-husband finds support when she meets her first love. This romantic Hoover, nicknamed Koch by his legions of fans, has become a TikTok sensation: candid sex scenes, intense scenes, smart stories and drama in the capital, DC.

a fairy tale

Stephen King (Scribner) $32.50

The Lord of Suspense is at the top of his game in this dark fantasy novel. The story follows teenager Charlie Reedy, who battles his violent neighbor and his dog and is drawn into a terrifying parallel world of child-eating monsters, glittering pots of gold, banished princesses, and magical sun signs that haunt the world. You can go back in time. What King does best is an old-fashioned quest story, switching sides.

Olga died in her sleep

Xóchitl Gonzalez (Flatiron Books), $27.99

Olga is a wedding planner for the 1%; His brother Prieto is a congressman from the Latino neighborhood in Brooklyn. All is well until Blanca, a radical activist mother who raised two children with her grandmother, returns to town from Puerto Rico before Hurricane Maria. Explosive family secrets, political corruption, super-rich people, natural disasters, romance, this novel about an expat family from New York has it all!

Moon Witch, Spider King

Marlon James (Riverhead Books), $30

Billed as Africa's Game of Thrones, this second installment of James Darkstar's trilogy features the magic, sex, violence and dragons familiar to fans of the HBO series, but steeped in myth and legend. . Here, the main character is a 177-year-old witch who chases her enemies and searches for a mysterious missing child to save the kingdom. Its epic 650-page story reads like Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings meets Marvel's Black Panther.

Non-fiction

Philosophy of modern song

Bob Dylan (Simon & Schuster), $45

What do you get for a boomer who has everything? The answer, my friends, is in this Bob Dylan tome. The Nobel Prize-winning bard's first book, from 2004's epic Chronicle, featured 66 songs by artists such as Little Richard, The Clash and Cher. Brilliant photographs accompany Dylan's rambling and often witty essays, making this one-of-a-kind volume all the more special.

The Rothschild Women: The Untold Story of the World's Most Famous Dynasty

Natalie Livingston (St. Martin's Press), $39.99

This fascinating story tells about the unsung heroes of one of the richest and most powerful banking families in the world. There's Blanche, an artist who ran an avant-garde gallery, Rosytsa, the Hungarian tennis champion who introduced air travel to the sport, and Miriam, a brilliant zoologist and conservationist who was nicknamed the Flea Queen for her expertise in dealing with these pesky insects. . , and Nico, a "jazz barony" junkie who organized drag races for Miles Davis, Charlie Parker (who died in his hotel room) and lived for a time in a New Jersey mansion with her friend Thelonious Monk surrounded. In 100 cats. .

Tudors in Love: Love and Politics in England's Most Famous Dynasty

Sarah Gristwood (St. Martin's Press), $29.99

Fans of historical romance, mystery flirtation, humorous knights, ladies, and royalty will love this book, which explores how romance and court romance shaped and ruled the Tudors (Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and more).

A street lamp in Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe

David Maraniss (Simon & Schuster), $32.50

Acclaimed biographer Maraniss explores the difficult life of the greatest athlete of all time. A Native American athlete, Thorpe played football, baseball and won two Olympic gold medals in track and field. However, despite his struggles with racism, alcoholism and money, he succeeded. This powerful book reveals the man behind this myth.

Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II

Buzz Bissinger (Simon & Schuster), $34.50

A book for sports fans and World War II fans. In "Friday Night Lights," Bissinger, who writes sympathetically about the high school's football team, tells the fascinating story of the storied game and the 65 young college athletes and servicemen who participated in it, some tragically, some involuntarily. . For the sake of glory.

The Light We Carry: Victory in Uncertain Times

By Michelle Obama (crown), $32.50

The former first lady is following up on her best-selling book. Based on his own experience, Obama said: "Heramientas cu ha derollado para ayudar a adaptarse al cambio, superar obstacados, crear connexions importantes y "reconocer nuestra propia luz, [así] nos empoderamos para usarla" y hacer del mundo un lugar better . Compare.

Song of the Cell: A Review of Medicine and the New Man

Siddhartha Mukherjee (Simon & Schuster), $32.50

Dr. Mukherjee, a cancer researcher and renowned medical historian, talks about how scientists discovered cells, the basis of all life. Beginning in the late 17th century, when two curious eccentrics peered through homemade microscopes, The Cell Song describes our understanding of cells, how we learn to use them medically, and how we use them to create new humans. . Amazing things!

Cinematography: Buster Keaton, the beginnings of cinema and the innovations of the 20th century

by Dana Stevens (Atria Books), $29.99

This silent film tells the story of how the masterful actor captured and captured Keaton's action-packed life with the panache and pain and all the fun (even in GIF format!) that followed. Stop by and watch colorful performances with a bit of action from the Keaton family (aka the suspenseful variety show), Death Defying Symbols, The Rise and Fall and The Late Return on TV. Stick around for fun little legal history lessons and don't miss out on New York dining.

Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors

Tom Bauer (Atria Books), $29.99

This gripping story by investigative journalist Bauer reveals all the hot details of Megsit: the rift between Prince Harry and his Hollywood sweetheart Meghan Markle and the rest of the royal family.

Down and Up in Heaven: The Life of Anthony Bourdain

by Charles Learsen (Simon & Schuster), $28.99

Another year, another Anthony Bourdain book. But this definitively unauthorized biography offers a much darker look, warts and all, at the complicated celebrity chef and culinary adventurer. He drank and hated himself, used Viagra, dated prostitutes. He was separated from his 11-year-old daughter when he committed suicide in 2018. This is not a dismantling, but an attempt to understand and talk about what drove Bourdain, a rock chef at the height of his fame and career, to take his own life.

Memory

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Searching for Self: Memory

Viola Davis (HarperOne), $28.99

Academy Award winner Davis said she wrote this true account of her life "for those who are disconnected and despairing in life, navigating dark memories and trying to find some sense of self-worth." Young Davis travels from Rhode Island to Hollywood via Juilliard, constantly battling prejudice and self-doubt. This is a fascinating and inspiring read.

I'm happy that mom died

Janet McCurdy (Simon & Schuster), $27.99

The former child star's iconic memoir is a monster in Christina Crawford's Mommy Dearest. . . It's not too bad. McCurdy rose to fame at age 15 when she was cast in the Nickelodeon series iCarly, but behind the scenes her life was controlled by an eating disorder, addiction and an overbearing mother. McCurdy's mother encouraged her to pursue acting, putting her on a diet (weighing herself five times a day) and bathing (and breast exams) until she was 16. When her mother died of cancer, McCurdy's problems only worsened until he sought treatment, decided to quit acting and get his life back on track. Here he tells his story with dry humor and refreshing clarity.

Front Row Seat: A Close Look at Broadway, Hollywood and the Glamor Age

Nancy Olson Livingston (University of Kentucky Press), $34.95

The 94-year-old star of Sunset Boulevard is close to her . Here she recounts her journey to Hollywood in the Midwest, her marriage to poet Alan Jay Lerner (who gave her the musical) and Allen Wendell Livingston of Capitol Records (who worked with Sinatra, Judy Garland, Nat King, who worked on Cole and the Beatles ) and William Holden, Marilyn Monroe. , shared his thoughts on a number of famous people, including John Wayne, Howard Hughes, and John F. Kennedy.

Your Table is Set: Tales of a New York Butler

by Michael Cecchi-Ozzalina (St. Martin's Press), $29.99

Restaurants will eat up this "fun and hot" tip from the waiting room as a "kitchen secret." A native of Brooklyn, Cecchi-Azzolina began his career at the La Russe theater, where he served the alcoholic Tennessee Williams, and eventually managed the hottest spots in the city, from the popular meeting place Raoul (with whom he dated Anna Wintour). ( They had a view of the jumpers on the Brooklyn Bridge.) Cheki-Ozzalina has seen it all and isn't afraid to talk about the less savory aspects of food.

Also a poet: Frank O'Hara, My Father and Me

Ada Calhoun (Groove Press), $27

Calhoun plans to complete a biography of the poet Frank O'Hara that his father, the art critic Peter Schjeldahl, began 40 years ago. But she wrote this beautiful meditation on poetry, a complicated father-daughter relationship, and artistic ambition. Set in O'Hara's bohemian East Village of the 1990s, anyone who's stepped out of their godfather's shadow will love this book.

Instruction number one: my life in movies and other entertainment

Steve Martin (author) and Harry Bliss (illustrator) (Celadon Books), $30

Martin teamed up with New York animator Bliss for this feature film of his career. The erudite comedian shares stories from the sets of The Three Amigos, Father of the Bride, Roxanne and The Jerk and his acts with celebrities Paul McCartney, Diane Keaton, Robin Williams, Chevy Chase and Biz Dog. Penny, whom Martin calls his muse.

Recipes

Mi Cocina: The cooking and joy of Mi Cocina in Mexico

Rick Martinez (Clarkson Potter), $35

A food video host and former editor of Bon Appetit, Martinez takes readers on a culinary journey through Mexico to create 104 regional dishes from across the country, from delicious shrimp tamales to slow-roasted garlic pork to lime sandwiches and sweet butter rice.

Korean-American: Food with a taste of home

by Eric Kim (Clarkson Potter), $32.50

In this collection of essays and recipes, Kim presents a unique perspective on Korean flavors, having grown up as the son of immigrants in Atlanta. Her creative recipes include Caramelized Kimchi Baked Potatoes, Crispy Lemon Pepper Bulgogi, Grilled Seaweed Sour Cream, and the indulgent Gochujang Chocolate Lava Cake. Hmm!

Ghetto Gastro offers Black Power Kitchen

John Gray, Pierre Serao and Lester Walker (Artisan), $40

The first cookbook from Bronx culinary collective Ghetto Gastro celebrates the diversity of the borough's black communities and cultures with quirky humor and humor. The authors draw inspiration from family and neighborhood favorites such as coconut husks emerging from the African diaspora, such as bananas, along with mixed coconut fruits. List, Rivock and Jolloff Rice.

Via Carrota: A celebration of seasonal cuisine at a popular restaurant in Greenwich Village

Jodi Williams and Rita Sodi (Button), $40

Chefs and life partners Williams and Sodi share the secrets behind the charming Italian restaurant Via Carotta, which they opened in 2014. Now you can cook 104 simple yet elegant dishes, including Cacio e Pepe Lasagna, Tuscan Onion, Sweet Ricotta Cake and the signature Insalata Green. Bravissima!

Art books/photos

The best artists

Alison M. Gingeras (Phaidon), $69.95

This magnificent volume includes more than 300 paintings by female artists from the Renaissance (Italian photographer Safanisbo Anguizola) to the present (pop phenomenon Yayoi Kusama).

Cooling down. History of hip-hop jewelry

By Vicky Toback (bags), $100

What's cooler than being cool? From the glamor of Run DMC's "Cool" gold Adidas to Roxanne Shante's bejeweled barrettes and A$AP Ferg's diamond braids, this compelling and entertaining photo essay explores the role jewelry has played in rap culture's 40-year existence and the making of legends.

Diana: Life in clothes

Claudia Joseph (ACC Art Books), $55

On the day of her engagement to Prince Charles, Diana Spencer said: "She had a very long dress, a silk blouse, beautiful shoes and everything." Of course that has changed! This stylish investigation traces Dee's journey from humble debutante to fashion icon and tells the stories of some of her most famous and iconic dresses.

Apollo Relearned: The Greatest Photo Archive

Andy Saunders ( Black Dog and Leventhal) , $75

Botanists will love this illustrated book, featuring hundreds of never-before-seen images from the Apollo missions, lovingly brought to life by NASA photography curator Saunders. Amazing journeys into space, images of astronauts in their spacecraft, and breathtaking views of Earth and the Moon from spacecraft provide new insights and perspectives on space exploration.

Design by Broadway

Derek McLane and Ella Mell (The Press), $45

Tony Award-winning designer McLain shares how he and other designers create breathtaking and stunning Broadway sets, complemented by behind-the-scenes photography, personal sketches, and in-depth interviews. This fantastic tome focuses on stage classics such as Hamilton, Huddishtown, and Handsome, and features writing by Ethan Hawke, Carole King, Wallace Shawn, and John Leguizam.

Wild Things Happen: The Art of Maurice Sendak

Jonathan Weinberg (Delmonico Books/Columbus Museum of Art) $55

In conjunction with an exhibition at the Columbus Museum of Art, this enchanting book explores six decades of art by Snadak, who died in 2012 at the age of 83, through unprecedented illustrations, storyboards and paintings. .

Children/teenagers

Almost nothing, but everything: a book about water

Hiroshi Asada (Author) & Ryoji Arai (Illustrator) (Caught Lion), $17.95

This publisher produces excellent picture books, and this Ode to Water, translated from the Japanese by David Boyd, is no exception. A father and his son embark on a boat trip down a river to explore the water around them and the life that water nurtures and sustains.

Three rough goats

Mack Barnett (Author) & John Klassen (Illustrator) (Science), $18.99

Once there was a bridge, a hungry troll lived under it, and three goats had to cross it. This classic Norwegian tale has been given a fun and exciting update thanks to story kings Barnett and Klassen, who will have children laughing and gasping at the same time.

Shun's Journey

by Hayao Miyazaki (Books One and Two), $27.99 USD

Please! The legendary host of the film "Ghosts". And My Neighbor Totoro is back, this time with the classic 1983 graphic novel finally published in English for the first time. This is an amazing story about a prince in search of grain and gold to save his impoverished country.

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