The 10 Best Books To Give As Gifts This Holiday Season

In his first volume of memoirs post-U.S. presidency, Barack Obama tells the stories of his youth and details the journey that lead him to the Oval Office. For those interested in politics, this is a must-read.

The Dutch House explores the indestructible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not let them go. This novel will definitely pull on your heartstrings.

If you know someone who is obsessed with the Royal Family, then check this book out. Produced by Her Majesty’s trusted confidant and Dresser Angela Kelly, it shows never before seen photos of The Queen, Her wardrobe, Her jewels, and other intimate information.

For any baker or aspiring baker, this book is your best pick. Dessert Person is A New York Times Bestseller written by YouTube star Claire Saffitz, who offers wisdom, problem-solving strategies, and more than 100 creative and delicious recipes in her first cookbook.

Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her. She begins her story from childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as the First Lady of the United States of America.

The widely popular novel, The Queen’s Gambit, is now being produced as a Netflix series. It’s definitely on the list of books to give as gifts this year. It explores the life of a female chess prodigy, and uncovers themes of adoption, feminism, and life hardships.

National Book Award finalist, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, is a story of four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family as they fight to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan. It’s a heartfelt and thoughtful page-turner that any avid reader will enjoy. 

This book will put anyone on the edge of their seat. This thriller is about a woman who suffers from severe anxiety due to past traumas, who believes she witnessed a crime while looking out her window.

Does the person you’re gifting love a beautiful love story? The Royal Holiday is about a spontaneous holiday vacation that turns into an unforgettable romance.

The author, Jane De Hart, explores the central experiences that shaped Ginsburg’s passion for justice, her advocacy for gender equality, her desire to make people more united, and so much more. This book was also written with the cooperation of Ruth Bader Ginsburg herself.

Samantha Irby’s instant New York Times Bestseller, Wow, No Thank You is easily one of the funniest books you’ll read. In her second collection of essays, Irby shares hilarious musings and stories from her life. This book is essential reading after a very heavy year for us all.

Get ready for an adrenaline rush. The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a womans act of violence against her husband and her therapist becoming obsessed with uncovering her motive.