Gift: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

To: Readers who dare explore the complexities of the medical system from a celebrated surgeon’s point of view
From: Angie

Gift: My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor

To: Someone who loves stories about overcoming adversity and/or the family lawyer
From: Someone not well-versed in law

Gift: Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa

To: The talented, self-deprecating friend in need of a boost
From: The friend who knows you’ve got this!

Gift: The Mindfulness Survival Kit by Thich Nhat Hanh

To: Anyone wanting to make connections between spirituality and social action
From: Love

Gift: The Alaskan Laundry by Brendan Jones

To: Anyone who longs for home
From: Dianah

Gift: Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn

To: The conscientious global citizen and equality advocate
From: Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing

Gift: Nutshell by Ian McEwan

To: Shakespeare fans with a dark sense of humor, and appreciators of bold, imaginative fiction
From: Tessa

Gift: The Oregon Trail by Rinker Buck

To: My fun-loving uncle who’s always game for adventure
From: Rhianna

Gift: As You Wish by Cary Elwes

To: Anyone who was charmed by The Princess Bride — or who enjoys being charmed, period.
From: Kat

Gift: The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain

To: Anyone who believes in chance, love, books, and cats
From: Dianah

Gift: Rich & Pretty by Rumaan Alam

To: That lifelong galpal that knows you better than anyone
From: Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing

Gift: Small Indiscretion by Jan Ellison

To: Anyone who liked Gone Girl and Girl on the Train
From: Gin

Gift: Night of the Animals by Bill Broun

To: Anyone with a big imagination and an even bigger heart
From: Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing

Gift: The Lyrics: 1961-2012 by Bob Dylan

To: Music enthusiasts, but also poetry lovers. Reading these lyrics, I hear poetry more than anything else!
From: Gypsy Lou

Gift: How to Set a Fire and Why by Jesse Ball

To: A real sparkplug that doesn’t play or read by the rules
From: Cedar Hills Crossing

Gift: Blue Horses by Mary Oliver

To: Anyone who’s ever wished they could fully express the inexpressible joys of the natural world
From: Gigi

Gift: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

To: My friend who is always looking for new authors
From: Kate

Gift: Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa

To: Anyone moved by the phrase, “Ain’t no power like the power of the people and the power of the people don’t stop.”
From: Kate

Gift: City Lights Pocket Poets Anthology by Lawrence Ferlinghetti

To: The person who enjoys a bit of everything
From: Tara

Gift: The Small Backs of Children by Lidia Yuknavitch 

To: Somebody that loves art, creating things, and beautiful, heartbreaking stories
From: Shayna

Gift: Dear Mr. You by Mary -Louise Parker

To: Anyone who appreciates a memoir’s honesty — especially when it is a meditation on gratitude, however raw and gut-wrenching. Set aside her celebrity status — this book is flat out beautiful.
From: Devin

Gift: My Private Property by Mary Ruefle

To: Fans of extremely fine and entertaining mini essays
From: The thoughtful mailman

Gift: Look by Solmaz Sharif

To: Anyone who understands the deep power of language
From: M

Gift: Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood 

To: Lovers of theater, language, second chances, and Margaret Atwood’s beautifully particular magic
From: Gigi

Gift: Inferno by Eileen Myles

To: Those looking for perspective through poetry
From: M

Gift: Public Library and Other Stories by Ali Smith

To: My friend who is a librarian and a book snob and will love the crossover
From: Britt

Gift: This Is Not a Novel & Other Novels by David Markson

To: The person who could use some meditative literary strangeness / exercise
From: Tara

Gift: Envelope Poems by Emily Dickinson

To: The reader who wants unconventially formatted and amazing substance in their poetry
From: Tara

Gift: Black Wings Has My Angel by Elliott Chaze

To: Fans of überdork noir with no need for anything remotely close to a happy ending
From: Ryan

Gift: The Doll Master & Other Tales of Terror by Joyce Carol Oates

To: My twisted, doll-loving friend
From: Caitlin

Gift: The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

To: Fantasy lovers who enjoy a bit of terror and a dash of psychosis to keep the pages turning. Also, Neil Gaiman fans!
From: Devin

Gift: We Eat Our Own by Kea Wilson

To: Any extreme horror film buff looking for a good read
From: Ryan

Gift: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain

To: Fans of historical / adventure fiction. Famed aviator, Beryl Markham brought to life!
From: Claire

Gift: First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North

To: My mom, who doesn’t mind a little time travel with her glorious storytelling
From: Anna

Gift: The Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan

To: My mom! For a fresh start to the new year.
From: Kate

Gift: Simple Matters by Erin Boyle 

To: My best friend, who is always curating her possessions and simplifying her life.
From: Suzanne

Gift: The Fangirls Guide to the Galaxy by Sam Maggs

To: All my fellow lady nerds
From: HLB

Gift: To Be or Not To Be by Ryan North

To: My English major best friend who likes to pretend to be a kid some of the time.
From: Anna

Gift: So Sad Today by Melissa Broder

To: All the people who love the weirdness of others, and the sadness of their hearts
From: Somber Johnny and the male tears

Gift: Shrill by Lindy West

To: Everyone who needs to laugh out loud with a strong woman right now
From: Kate