Which Book to Get for Each Person on Your Holiday Shopping List

The busy holiday shopping season kicked off with Black Friday a few days ago, and as we get into the holiday spirit, most of us are looking for the perfect gifts for our friends, family, boss, co-workers—and anyone else we wish to give to!

Finding a meaningful gift can be difficult; crunch time is on, time is sparse, and the holidays are plain out busy.

A well chosen book for the right person is a meaningful gift that keeps on giving beyond the date it's opened. Inspiring new ideas, taking the reader on an adventure—there's no doubt it's going to inspire joy!

The key is picking the right book!

Here we're going over the TOP picks for holiday gifting from 2018 books and who will enjoy them best off of your list!

For the Dreamer

The dreamer on your list with the whimsical heart can easily get lost in poetic prose. Canadian poet Jennifer Verardi will take your flight-of-fancy friend through a journey of enchantment and haunting beauty with Enchanted.

From the book description:

"In this book you will find poems inspired by the enchanted and the haunted. Poems to thrill you, spook you and inspire you."

For the Busy Person

For that person on your list who is always going at a million-miles-an-hour, but still loves a good story to get lost in, short stories are the way to go. A Strange Dream: An Anthology of Short Stories and Poetry is going to give them variety and adventure with several award winning stories by author Amanda Rose.

For the Video Gamer

Got a gamer on your list? Then look up SideScroller by Andrew Fantasia. This book is a must for gamers, and especially millennials. The cover art even uses an Atari Cartridge—how cool!

The RPG adventure is sure to take all gamers on a thrill ride!

For the Dystopian Survival Junky

Got someone on your list who loves calamity? They can't get enough of apocalyptic thrill seeking? Fire Fury Freedom is the science-fiction dystopian adventure they need in their life. A dying planet crumbling around them, running from "The Company," gun fights, perilous mountain climbing, explosions—this one has it all!

Just remember to bring your survival nut some food and something to drink—this page turner is addictive!

“A veritable saga of a dystopian novel by an author with a genuine flair for detailed originality, and narrative driven storytelling... an extraordinary and truly memorable read from cover to cover.” -Midwest Book Review

For the Romantic

Have someone who is a die-hard romantic? Getting lost in a love story is exactly what they need, and The Long Weekend by Mimi Flood delivers just that! This juicy story is exactly what they'll enjoy while cozying up by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa.

For the Eccentric One

Got that "off the beaten path" person in your life? Murakami is certainly the way to go, and his new release Killing Commendatore will have them entangled in an engrossing & mesmerizing tale for hours. Murakami has a way of spinning reality into fantasy that is breathtakingly beautiful, dark, and powerfully moving.

For the Boss

Personal growth and development is at the heart of any enterprise. A fun fresh take in this category is a great read to kick off the new year as your boss focuses on new goals for themself and your company. Manifesting Your Best Life has the insight and actionable steps to bring to the table for an enlightening read.

For Your Vegan Friend

There are a plethora of Vegan Cook books now—not all of them good, and not all of them healthy either. The Simply Vegan Cookbook combines delicious recipes with healthy eating to create a bunch of recipes that not only vegans enjoy—everyone will love 'em!

For the Space Nerd

As a space nerd, I say we simply need more good content. Shadow of Eternity delivers (and I'm thrilled to say is just the beginning of a series by Jeremy Spire—can we have book 2 yet?!) This book is going to be a joy ride for the sci-fi lover on your list!

For the Harry Potter Fan

The Crimes of Grindelwald screenplay just came out by J. K. Rowling—keep in mind it is a screenplay, not a novel—but for the Harry Potter fan that loves that fandom inside and out, this is the perfect gift!