Christmas

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

November 25, 2020November 17, 2021

100 stocking stuffers that will actually be appreciated, don’t feel like a waste of money, and won’t be broken/destroyed/forgotten by New Years

Holidays, Stuff I Love

I love the idea of stocking stuffers, but it’s too easy to feel like the usual items are just highly packaged crap that will be trashed, broken, or forgotten by ... Read more

November 16, 2020November 17, 2021

A very bookish Christmas countdown.

Books & Reading, Holidays

This year many readers are clinging to the comforts of home and making plans for a cozy holiday season, and with that in mind, today I’m sharing a tried and ... Read more

December 2, 2018November 11, 2019

A Christmas gallery

Holidays, My Life

For your convenience: my favorite holiday posts, in one place. (Click here to view all the Christmas posts on Modern Mrs Darcy.) The 2018 Modern Mrs. Darcy Gift Guide. I didn’t ... Read more

November 21, 2018February 14, 2022

Build your kids’ libraries with these wonderful, beautiful books.

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Holidays, Kid Lit

When it comes to buying—as opposed to borrowing—books, my bar is pretty high. But in the past two years or so I’ve gone a little nuts filling our home shelves with ... Read more

November 16, 2018November 11, 2019

25 great gifts for book-loving kids

Books & Reading, Holidays, Stuff I Love

We published our 2018 gift guide for book lovers last week. This year, for the first time, I’m delighted to share a guide specifically for book-loving kids. If you have ... Read more

November 7, 2018November 11, 2019

The 2018 Modern Mrs Darcy Gift Guide for Book Lovers

Holidays, Stuff I Love

I’m not wild about shopping, but shopping for book lovers is a different story. I hope you enjoy browsing this list as much as I enjoyed putting it together. These ... Read more

December 15, 2017November 11, 2019

Quick Lit: 9 excellent books for gifting this season

Books & Reading, Holidays, Quick Lit

Welcome to Quick Lit, where we share short and sweet reviews of what we’ve been reading lately on the 15th of every month. Today I’m sharing 9 newer books that are ... Read more

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