If there is a reader in your life, gifting a book this holiday season seems like the obvious choice. But with so many choices–and plenty of new releases–where does one even begin with choosing what to give?

We have you covered. This collection of 16 books, which have all been released in 2024, are sure to delight everyone on your list from foodies to new parents, best friends to animal lovers.

　　 For Foodies

Good Lookin’ Cookin By Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George

“Hey good lookin’, what ya got cookin’?” In this case … everything! Dolly Parton teams up with her sister Rachel to tackle every holiday of the year in this 80-recipe book that includes American favorites like Country Ham and Biscuits, Slaw of Many Colors, and Watermelon Fruit Salad.

$35 $15 at Amazon Every Day With Babs: 101 Family Friendly Dinners For Every Day of the Week By: Barbara Costello

Not sure what to cook tonight for dinner? Everyone’s favorite internet grandma has a meal solution in her latest cookbook that is organized by day of the week, each with a particular theme or cooking method that keeps in mind the rhythm of the week. This is a pre-order, so gift this season and give them something to look forward to in the spring!

$35 $32 at Amazon

　　 For History Buffs

The Women by Kristin Hannah

When one woman goes to Vietnam to fight for her country, she comes home to a divided nation that wants to forget the war—and those who gave it all.

$14 at Amazon The Medicine Woman of Galveston by Amanda Skenandore 

A female doctor down on her luck and her disabled son join a traveling medicine show that–unbeknownst to them–is on a collision course with the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, a powerful category storm that is considered the deadliest natural disaster in American history.

$8 at Amazon

　　 For Young Readers

Floof by Heidi McKinnon

In this adorable picture book, the cutest, floofiest cat has a very busy, very mischievous day.

$13 at Amazon

　　 For Animal Lovers

Dogs by Gray Malin

A coffee table book that focuses on your favorite family member–except Malin ups the ante by photographing dogs in posh scenes (think poolside at the Beverly Hills Hotel). What could be more paw-fect?

$45 $33 at Amazon We’ll Prescribe You A Cat by Syou Ishida

A set of stories that put a spotlight on the healing power of cats–and how they just might be the purr-fect anecdote to any number of life’s trials.

$21 at Amazon

　　 For Memoir Enthusiasts 

Be Ready When The Luck Happens by Ina Garten

Ina Garten–also known as the Barefoot Contessa–shares her personal story in her long-awaited memoir that details everything from her turbulent childhood to how a boring job in Washington, D.C., led her to pave her own path in the culinary world.

$17 at Amazon Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson

The first Black woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson invites readers into her life, exploring her childhood, personal life, and career trajectory.

$35 $24 at Amazon

　　 For Your BFF

A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush

A humorous and joy-filled collection of poems that celebrate the big and little feelings of life–and the ideal anecdote for those wondering: Do I even like poetry?

$18 at Amazon I Never Thought Of It That Way by Mónica Guzmán

An exploration of how to have conversations during divided times and come together in a way that helps you understand (and learn) from people in your life whose worldview is different from–or even opposed to–yours.

$22 $18 at Amazon

　　 For New Parents

There Are Moms and Dads Way Worse Than You (Boxed Set) by Glenn Boozan

Two books that tell mom and dad that–no matter what parenting mess-ups are made–there are always moms and dads way worse—from giraffes who kick their calves to encourage them to walk, to Darth Vader.

$30 $28 at Amazon 100 First Words by Ms. Rachel

America’s favorite teacher and online sensation Ms. Rachel is helping kids learn 100 essential first words in her new book. Bonus: There is an entire section of tips and advice in the back of the book focused on speech development.

$7 at Amazon

　　 For Thrill(er) Seekers

All The Colors Of The Dark by Chris Whitaker

When girls start going missing in Missouri, a hero emerges in a young man who saves the daughter of a wealthy family. But not all is as it seems in this novel that combines the thrill of a mystery with a love story.

$30 $14 at Amazon The Last One At The Wedding by Jason Rekulak

When a father is invited to his estranged daughter’s wedding, he learns she is marrying into the wealthy family of a tech billionaire – but why is everyone so disturbingly hostile toward the groom’s family?

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