What book will you be buying to give as a gift this holiday season?
Christy Smith
IKE by Michael Korda
Brenda
A FREE LIFE by Ha Jin
LaRita M. Heet
It depends on the recipient:
For my mom and aunts, THE GIFT. For my daughters, the latest YA books.
For myself? ENDLESS (numbers of books)
Eileen Quinn Knight
SONGS WITHOUT WORDS by Ann Packer
Michelle
PostSecret
Lyla
Dinotopia
Barb W
HOME TO HOLLY SPRINGS
DEAD HEAT
Others to be determined
Linda M. Johnson
FARMS AND FOODS OF OHIO: From Garden Gate to Dinner Plate by Marylou K. Suszko. The book contains information about a selection of small farms across Ohio and recipes using the local foods.
Bob Hartzo
Max Lucado's THE CHRISTMAS GIFT
Kate
THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS by Richard Russo
Antoinette
THE SHADOW OF THE WIND by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Jerry
Greg Ile's new one, THIRD DEGREE; Robert St. John and Wyatt Water's SOUTHERN SEASONS.
Jerri Patton
I will buy gift cards from Moon News Books and from Borders, which has the cutest gift cards and gift card holders. Moon News in Half Moon Bay, Ca is where two of my daughters live, and there is not a Borders there.
Michelle Miller
I might buy RHETT BUTLER'S PEOPLE for my sister. We are both fans of Alexandra Ripley, who wrote SCARLET, the continuation of GONE WITH THE WIND. I think this book will be a lot like SCARLET. The further story of the wonderful characters of GONE WITH THE WIND!
Laurie Blum
A PIGEON AND A BOY by Meir Shalev
Jennifer Lalley
CANDY CANE MURDER by Joanne Fluke and others (it's an anthology). My mom and I love the Hannah series.
L. Hann
LEAN MEAN THIRTEEN by Janet Evanovich
Lisa
A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS by Khaled Hosseini; THE GLASS CASTLE by Jeannette Walls; several children's books including the Ramona series by Beverly Cleary, FIRST SNOW IN THE WOODS by Carl R. Sams and Jean Stoick and THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY by Sheila Burnford; COLLAPSE by Jared Diamond; SNAKEHEAD by Anthony Horowitz; SHARP OBJECTS by Gillian Flynn; and CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR by George Crile.
Leon Argamasilla
THE SHADOW OF THE WIND by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Kathy Mullins
JUDGING THE LAWYERS by Ted Preston
Marjorie L. Carmony
I always give several different books that were written by Gwen Frostic.
Linda Brown, Asst. Manager
The special edition reissue of LAMB: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore. It's so Chris Moore --- brilliant, irreverent but not profane, and it looks like a Bible, right down to the gilt-edged pages! Chris signed some copies for us at The Mystery Bookstore in Los Angeles --- a bonus!
Fran
Merle's Door
Scott Schneider
Rhett Butler's People
Katherine Stephens
i bought my 7-year-old daughter books in the Geronimo Stiltonand Tiara Club series chapter books.
Cam Grizmala
I am buying Ken Follet's book, WORLD WITHOUT END as a gift this Christmas.
Mary
I'll buy several books as gifts, but definitely trade PB copies of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS for my daughter and daughter-in-law!
Tamara
Jimi Hendrix turns Eighty
Deborah
One Great Game, Two Teams, Two Dreams, in the First Ever National Championship High School Football Game
Lori Furan-Schultz
Books in the Laurell K. Hamilton Fairie series for my daughter.
Kristy
The Christmas Pearl
Quiet Strength
Margaret Ladue
THE CHOICE by Nicholas Sparks
Debi
I will be buying the last 3 of Nicholas Sparks's novels for my daughter in order to finish her collection.
Peggy
I generally don't buy books for others because few read as much as I do and it is hard to find the right book for them. Now a book gift card is different, as they can buy whatever they want with it, and I often include a gift card with gifts to friends.
Linda Eterno
Ken Follet's WORLD WITHOUT END. My husband loved PILLARS OF THE EARTH, so I'm sure he won't be able to put this down.
Linda Estrin
Eat Pray, Love
Pat Demmert
LOVING FRANK by Nancy Horan
THE PIRATE'S DAUGHTER by Margaret Cezair-Thompson
Lavonne Morrell
Books by Tom Brokaw, Elmer Kelton, T. S. Eliot, and Jennifer Chiaverini
June
HANGING BY A THREAD: A KITE'S VIEW OF WISCONSIN in by Craig Wilson
This is a great overhead pictorial of Wisconsin scenes, shot via a remote controlled camera attached to a kite. There were lots of sites within Madison so my son will love it!
Kathleen
I've already got a bunch of books to give as gifts --- HELLO WORLD by Danny Gregory, CARRIE and CHRISTINE by Stephen King and MEMNOCH THE DEVIL by Anne Rice
Judy Ross
JAN KARON'S MITFORD COOKBOOK
FAMILY CIRCLE COOKBOOK
I SPY CHRISTMAS
JINGLE BABIES
Sylvia Browne Books
Angel Books
Dilbert Books
L. M. Jones
I haven't decided yet, but I'm getting some of the classic children's books for my granddaughter.
Linda Estrin
Eat, Pray, Love
Mary Champagne
I want my daughter to have a copy of THE ABDUCTED. She loves legal thrillers and I really enjoyed this book.
Peggy
SKINNY BITCH by Kim Barnouin & Rory Freedman
DON'T BET AGAINST ME by Deanna Favre
STONE COLD by David Baldacci
Jeanie
RIDE THE WIND by Miles Abernathy
Martha
REAL DADS STAND UP! by Alicia M. Crowe
Myrna Pennisi
I've bought WORLD WITHOUT END for my husband.
Melodie
TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer. This book was recommended to me by a friend. I have since devoured all 3 that are in the series, so far. My niece is going to love it as much as I did!
Jill
Candy Cane Murder
Darlene
PLAYING FOR PIZZA by John Grisham
Suzanne Gulley
WORLD WITHOUT END by Ken Follett
Terri Loeffler
I've already bought THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON MUSIC for my son, the music educator, and BEYOND THE BODY FARM for my son the forensics student. I will be buying GIRLS IN PANTS: THE THIRD SUMMER OF THE SISTERHOOD for my preteen niece, and probably dozens more once I start getting serious about shopping!
Faye
Books about Ireland
Lynn Ketelsen
THE VIEW FROM MOUNT JOY by Lorna Landvik
LITTLE KLEIN by Anne Ylvisaker
Jacquie
Something with a special holiday meaning.
Lindy
Don't know the title yet, but it will be one by John McPhee.
Trisha Priewe
I'm buying 3 copies of OLIVIA SAVES CHRISTMAS to give to all my nieces and nephews. I can't get enough of Ian Falconer's drawings and the way he wrings so much out of so little!
Maureen Hoffman Wehmeier
COME ON, PEOPLE by Bill Cosby and Alvin F. Poussaint, MD
Sandy Greathouse
SILENCE IN THE SANCTUARY by Deanna Raybourn and THE GIFT by Richard Paul Evans
Cindy
Ken Follett's WORLD WITHOUT END
Dorothy Cowling
TIME PEACE by Ellen Vaughn.
This is a fascinating look at time.
Kristine Gray
WHERE ANGELS GO by Debbie Macomber
Vladimir
ARTEMIS FOWL: THE LOST COLONY by Eoin Colfer
Kim
I don't usually get books for folks. Tastes are too individual. I do, however, ALWAYS get gift cards to book stores for my family & friends.
Sharon Lumb
Several books --- the new novels by David Baldacci and Clive Cussler, as well as SHOPAHOLIC AND BABY. I am sure there are more as I narrow down my gift list.
Barb Broberg
THE SHELL SEEKERS by Rosamund Pilcher
Candace Simar
THE TORCH AND THE SWORD by Rick Joyner
Mary Branham
Danielle Steel's new book, AMAZING GRACE, and CIRCLE OF QUILTERS by Jennifer Chiaverini
Marlene Nese
LONE SURVIVOR by Marcus Luttrell
Marlene Nese
A LONG WAY GONE by Ishmael Beah
F Tessa Bartels
PEONY IN LOVE by Lisa See for my sister-in-law, and THE DARING BOOK FOR GIRLS for my niece.
Jerri Patton
I just bought GALLOP for my grandson, who is one year old. It is very clever --- it shows a horse galloping, actually moving; it's like a flip book but it doesn't flip. I don't know how they do it. I have never heard of it before, but a little girl was playing with it at Borders today. She was enjoying it so much that I know my grandson will love it.
Sue Dittmar
THE THIRTEENTH TALE --- it has just the right amount of bookishness and suspense to keep people interested.
Dianne
I always buy a daily devotional book for both my son and husband, so I looked around Barnes & Noble today. I am not quite sure which one I will give either at this time. My son keeps a running book list at Amazon. This year, he decided to categorize his list. I am so impressed!
Louise Pledge
THE WHITE BEDOUIN by George Potter
Bonnie Szul
The Penny
Shirl Biccum
EAT, PRAY, LOVE by Elizabeth Gilbert
D. Carlino
HAPPIER: Learning the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment by Tal Ben-Shahar
Mortenson
Three Cups of Tea
Rita
The Pop-up Star Wars book sounds interesting, as does theAuralia sci-fi book. I'm also looking for some small "bookish" gifts for members of my book group.
Corky Mayo
I have purchased THE TREASURES OF CHICAGO for my adult son and for my 7-year- old granddaughter, I purchased BLACK BEAUTY.
T. Semidey
1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE: A Traveler's Life List by Patricia Schultz
Sandra Hughes
Alan Greenspan's new book
Bob Hartzo
The Holy Bible
Sherman Hughes
FIVE SKIES by Ron Carlson
Barbara
WHITE CHRISTMAS by Jody Rosen
Lynn
Dangerous Book for Girls
Ann Caywood
The Nine
Jane
THE DANGEROUS BOOK FOR DOGS and the beautiful coffee table book, CHINA.
Teri
BOOM by Tom Brokaw
BO'S LASTING LESSONS: The Legendary Coach Teaches the Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership by Bo Schembechler
THREE CUPS OF TEA by Greg Mortenson
Plus numerous children's books
Lee
THE DARING BOOK FOR GIRLS and THE DANGEROUS BOOK FOR BOYS
Denise DiFalco
COME ON PEOPLE: THE PATH FROM VICTIMS TO VICTORS by Bill Cosby and Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D. is the perfect holiday gift this year. This outstanding book brings with it a message of hope and encourages the reader to use its tools to achieve success.
Gaye V.
PostSecret
Janet Martin
I always give books to the children in my family and this year, AIRBORN by Kenneth Oppel is going to the boys.
T Miller
MISTER PIP by Lloyd Jones
Juanita Adamson
101 FACTS ABOUT HORSES for my granddaughter, and STAR WARS for my grandson!
Lorraine Molloy
An Irish Christmas
Joni Walter
My eight-year-old grandson is a huge fan of the 3 early Star Wars movies. He'll be getting STAR WARS: A POP-UP GUIDE TO THE GALAXY by Matthew Reinhart. I just hope I can tear it away from his Grandpa...
Rachel
FAMILY ACTS by Louise Shaffer
Kathy Vieira
I have already purchased THE LOTTERY by Patricia Wood for 2 people on my Christmas list. It is a beautiful story and I'm sure both will love it!
Linda Miller
PILLARS OF THE EARTH and WORLD WITHOUT END
Mike Welenc
TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN by James Lee Burke
Loretta Sanford
AMERICA by Jon Stewart
Winterlily
I will give the entire Harry Potter boxed series to my nephew. It will be a dream come true for him.
Janelle D.
ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MIRACLE: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver
Carolyn Swinter
Good Dog, Stay
Lea Ann in Seattle
I'm giving my grandson, who is a 3rd-year law student at Duke, 2 political books as he's interested in such: THE NINE: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court and HOW TO BE PRESIDENT: What to Do and Where to Go Once You're in Office.
