26 Gifts Book Lovers Won't Be Able to Resist

The former FLOTUS's memoir is topping wish lists this holiday and season, and for good reason: the Oprah Book Club selection reveals a completely candid side of Obama, who opens up about her experiences with miscarriage, marriage counseling, and, of course, those eight years in the White House.

For the fiction lover, this unputdownable novel follows a newlywed couple torn apart by a wrongful conviction. Jones' vivid, cutting prose chronicles the transformation of their relationship with such naked honesty, it knocks the wind out of you.

Your giftees don't have to be avid royal followers to appreciate Together: Our Community Cookbook, a project spearheaded by Meghan Markle in her first initiative as a member of the royal family. Proceeds from the collection of recipes aid the Hubb Community Kitchen, a group of London women who gathered to cook for their community in the aftermath of the Grenfell tower fire. Read more about the initiative (which has raised more than $260,000 to date) right here.

Another memoir topping best-of-the-year lists, Westover's account of a childhood raised by Mormon fundamentalists who don't believe in government, public schooling, or modern medicine will make you gasp, wince, and laugh with astonishment.

Two-and-a-half years after the iconic NYT street style photographer's death, Cunningham's memoir sheds light on his early years, from serving in Korea to starting out in New York as a humble milliner, and the insatiable hunger for beauty that drove his prolific career. An essential read for any and all fashion fans. 

We all know someone whose TBR piles are threatening to crush them to death, as well as someone who needs that extra push to actually pick up a book. This Kindle is perfect for both ends of the reader spectrum.

This one's for the extreme book lover in your life. Greenlight, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, launched their First Editions Club in 2013. For $250, the lucky recipient of your choice receives a signed, first-edition copy of a brand-new book carefully chosen by a special selection committee. Read more about the program here.

The Game of Thrones fans in your life won't be able to resist this new release from GRRM, a comprehensive history of the Targaryen family through the generations. Martin himself says this book contains crucial information ahead of Season 8: "Maybe if [Daenerys] understood a few things more about dragons and her own history in Essos, things would have gone a little differently." More Game of Thrones gifts

This one's required reading they'll actually enjoy. The Neapolitan Novels took the literary world by storm upon their release several years ago, but a resurgence in popularity is imminent thanks to HBO's new series based on the first book in the quartet. Introduce your loved ones to this sweeping epic, about two women inextricably intertwined in a love-hate relationship, and you'll forever be the favorite gifter.

Whether your shopping for full-time travelers or someone planning a long-awaited trip, every kind of adventurer will delight in Taschen's new New York Times Explorer series. Gift the novice the guide to Cities & Towns or Beaches, Islands, & Coasts, or send the expert on the hunt for Mountains, Deserts & Plains, or a trip by  Road, Rail & Trail. Still struggling? NYT's 36 Hours: USA & Canada is a reliable fail-safe.

The first installment in the Legacy of Orisha series has drawn comparisons to Harry Potter and is the hottest thing on YA bookshelves right now. It follows two disparate pairs of siblings—one, the children of a cruel king who banished magic from his kingdom; the other, orphans directly affected by his rule—as three band together to end the dictator's legacy, and one attempts to uphold it.

For the friend who can't stop, won't stop sharing food videos on Facebook, all their favorite viral recipes in one place, from Prosecco grapes to pizza pot pie and even banana split lasagna. 

For the true book nerd in your life, socks dedicated to their literary heroes are the perfect kitschy addition to any gift. Don't miss the Clockwork Orange, Pride and Prejudice, or Le Petit Prince selections.

Iconic New York bookstore the Strand offers quarterly subscription boxes that feel like Christmas in a box: a special signed first-edition of a new book, a paperback, and treats like magazines and Strand merch. We're particularly partial to the Feminist Literature box for the burgeoning activist in your life. See the full list of options, from sci-fi to YA to political nonfiction, right here.

For the person counting down the days to 2020.

Gillian Flynn fans missing Sharp Objects will appreciate this psycholigical thriller about an agoraphobic, substance-addicted doctor who thinks she just witnessed a horrific crime. Bonus: Amy Adams will portray the protagonist onscreen next year.

Film buffs and memoir fans alike will savor Field's story in her own words, as the screen star remembers the relationships, roles, and experiences that defined her life and shaped her incredible career.