| When Christmas rolls around, for many "gift anxiety" | | | | already read these books, but if by chance they |
| sets in. Of course you want to give the perfect gift, | | | | have not, it's a great gift idea. For Twilight veterans, |
| but it's easy to get overwhelmed with the stress of | | | | Ellen Schriber's "Vampire Kisses" book series is likely |
| choosing that gift. Especially if your list of gift | | | | to delight. Also, Melissa de la Cruz's "Blue Bloods" |
| recipients is long! Gift lists are often dominated by | | | | series should thrill Twilight fans. |
| DVDs and expensive electronics, but there is an | | | | For adult readers, you must consider personal genre |
| alternative for those seeking out something quieter | | | | preferences as well as whether the recipient favors |
| and more affordable: books. A book is a gift that has | | | | fiction or non-fiction. Many readers love mystery, but |
| appeal for people of all ages. With a little time | | | | aren't so enthralled by romance, for example. By |
| devoted to surveying the interests of your friends | | | | taking note of personalities and personal preferences |
| and family, you should be able find the perfect book | | | | before heading out to the bookstore, you can make |
| for your friend or family member. | | | | your selection much easier. |
| In the children's realm, it's important to note the ages | | | | Critics' picks this year include Tracy Kidder's |
| of those receiving gifts. The youngest children are | | | | non-fiction "Strength in What Remains" and fiction |
| bound to enjoy picture books featuring vibrant colors | | | | choice, "Let the Great World Spin" by Colum McCann. |
| and imaginative language. The old stand-by classics | | | | Dan Brown finally released his follow-up to the |
| are bargain buys and widely available. Dr. Seuss books | | | | monster hit "The DaVinci Code" this year in "The |
| are a perennial favorite, and have a Beginner Book | | | | Lost Symbol." Suspense and legal master John |
| Collection that retailers usually sell at a discount. Eric | | | | Grisham released "The Associate," a choice for genre |
| Carle's "Very Hungry Caterpillar" series of books is a | | | | fans. Political junkies from both sides of the political |
| modern classic. | | | | spectrum have choices this year. This year the hot |
| For middle readers, top choices this year include titles | | | | choices are memoirs by the late Senator Ted |
| like "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead and | | | | Kennedy and former Vice Presidential nominee Sarah |
| "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan. These titles are | | | | Palin. |
| chapter books, and have stories pulsing with | | | | Options abound, so take some time and you'll find |
| adventure and fantasy. For teens, this year is the | | | | the perfect book. |
| year of the "Twilight" series. It's likely your teen has | | | | |