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Books to give as gifts

The best book gift fits the person, not the bestseller list. Here is a book for ten kinds of friend. Not sure which one they are? Take a photo of their favourite place and let the photo pick.

  1. Klara and the SunCover of Klara and the Sun

    1.Klara and the Sun

    Kazuo Ishiguro · 2021

    For the friend who cries at films about robots and loves quietly.

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  2. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowCover of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

    2.Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

    Gabrielle Zevin · 2022

    For the friend who grew up on video games and long friendships.

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  3. Braiding SweetgrassCover of Braiding Sweetgrass

    3.Braiding Sweetgrass

    Robin Wall Kimmerer · 2013

    For the friend who keeps houseplants alive and talks to trees.

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  4. Remarkably Bright CreaturesCover of Remarkably Bright Creatures

    4.Remarkably Bright Creatures

    Shelby Van Pelt · 2022

    For the friend who would befriend an octopus if given the chance.

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  5. The Midnight LibraryCover of The Midnight Library

    5.The Midnight Library

    Matt Haig · 2020

    For the friend who wonders about the lives they did not choose.

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  6. Project Hail MaryCover of Project Hail Mary

    6.Project Hail Mary

    Andy Weir · 2021

    For the friend who loves science, jokes and a page-turner.

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  7. PachinkoCover of Pachinko

    7.Pachinko

    Min Jin Lee · 2017

    For the friend who wants a big family saga to disappear into.

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  8. A Gentleman in MoscowCover of A Gentleman in Moscow

    8.A Gentleman in Moscow

    Amor Towles · 2016

    For the friend with impeccable manners and a love of old hotels.

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  9. The HobbitCover of The Hobbit

    9.The Hobbit

    J. R. R. Tolkien · 1937

    For the friend who needs an adventure but secretly loves second breakfast.

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  10. CirceCover of Circe

    10.Circe

    Madeline Miller · 2018

    For the friend who always sided with the witch in the myths.

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