Holidays

It’s almost time for Jólabókaflóðið! If you’re not familiar with this term, it roughly translates to Christmas book flood and refers to Icelanders’ tradition of exchanging books on Christmas Eve and ... Read more

December 2, 2021December 3, 2021

Elevate your reading experience with these favorite bookish things

Books & Reading, Holidays

To consider yourself a reader, all you need is a book. It’s as simple as that. However—and picture me saying this with a huge nerdy grin—if you’re looking for ways ... Read more

December 1, 2021December 3, 2021

16 giftable books for every reader

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Holidays

Books are a reliable option when it comes to gift-giving. Figuring out what book is right for which reader can be trickier. That’s exactly why we’re here. We’ve gathered a ... Read more

November 3, 2021November 29, 2021

20 favorite gifts to give and receive

Holidays, Stuff I Love

After I share the bookish holiday gift guide, someone inevitably asks what I’m giving or hoping to receive this year. I won’t keep you in suspense. Today I’m sharing a round-up ... Read more

October 20, 2021November 17, 2021

The 2021 MMD gift guide for bookish kids

Holidays

I’m sure no one will be shocked to hear that I love to give gifts of the readerly variety, and that this has been true for as long as I ... Read more

October 13, 2021November 17, 2021

The 2021 MMD gift guide for book lovers

Books & Reading, Holidays, Stuff I Love

It’s hard to believe it’s already time to start holiday shopping! But here we are. With the supply chain issues plaguing the consumer landscape and publishing in particular, it’s more ... Read more

December 10, 2020December 18, 2020

10 book + gift pairings to delight the reader in your life

Books & Reading, Holidays

Around here, we firmly believe books make great gifts. Period. But sometimes, it’s fun to elevate the gift giving experience by pairing that book with a little something special. Today ... Read more

December 7, 2020December 18, 2020

112 reader recommendations for festive holiday fiction

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Holidays

Readers, there’s nothing like a good long book list for the holidays, am I right? These past years I received numerous requests for holiday fiction recommendations for adults, ranging from ... Read more

December 3, 2020February 23, 2022

Contemplating a creative challenge (plus 10 shelf-worthy cookbooks)

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Holidays

A few weeks ago, I shared 9 (mostly) little things I’ve been loving in the kitchen. One of those things is Ina Garten’s new cookbook, and I casually mentioned that ... Read more

November 30, 2020November 17, 2021

20 giftable books for every reader

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Holidays

Book gifts make the best gifts: that’s our motto around here, which is why we’ve gathered a mix of crowd-pleasing, perennially popular, and under-the-radar books to help you find the ... Read more

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Holidays

20 recommended reads for those who dream of traveling to Iceland

Elevate your reading experience with these favorite bookish things

16 giftable books for every reader

20 favorite gifts to give and receive

The 2021 MMD gift guide for bookish kids

The 2021 MMD gift guide for book lovers

10 book + gift pairings to delight the reader in your life

112 reader recommendations for festive holiday fiction

Contemplating a creative challenge (plus 10 shelf-worthy cookbooks)

20 giftable books for every reader