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Book lovers are simultaneously the hardest and easiest people to shop for.

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(The Vulture quiz, Is This Quote From Barack Obamas Memoir or Cazzie Davids?

makes for a fun family activity, btw.)

She must also learn to tap into her own power to stay alive.

Binti, by Nnedi Okorafor

Jemisin wonders, What does the soul of New York look like?

Lonnie Nadler and Jenna Chas is that unique sort of book.

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Published in February of 2020, Ben PassmoresSports Is Hellproved itself perhaps unintentionally prophetic.

Midnight Sun, by Stephenie Meyer

Theres a good chance they missed this small-press gem.

That should be more than enough to sell any comics fan on this one.

Enter Josh, who swoops in at the eleventh hour to share the lease for the summer.

Dune, by Frank Herbert

What happens when real feelings spark during a fake relationship?

Kidnapping the kings daughter seems like a foolproof plan, but the woman is anything but predictable.

Not only that, but she suggests they take it one step further by getting married.

The City We Became, by N.K. Jemisin

Baz Pitch is his moody, uber-wealthy nemesis and roommate with a secret.

Allisen Lichtenstein

World of Wondersis a delightful collection of short essays accompanied by gorgeous illustrations.

Each essay is a joyous reminder that the world we inhabit is not ours alone.

Batman Vol. 1: Their Dark Designs, by James Tynion IV

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In her third essay collection, Samantha Irby performs alchemy, turning an anxiety-ridden mind into comedic gold.

Irby is a homeowner, TV writer, and stepmom.

Despite seeming put together, she, like many of us, is filled with existential anxiety.

Black Stars Above, by Lonnie Nadler

Reading this book is like catching up with your funniest friend.

The essays speak to our current moment with levity and shout-outs to banana bread.

The collection is gorgeous and short, perfect for those who find their attention scattered in quarantine.

Sports is Hell

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Celebrity Memoir

Ill take Ugly Crying While Reading for 400, Alex.

The portrait it paints is of a sweet, smart, sensitive guy with a fascinating and fulfilling life.

and alcoholism to joking about her infamous chicken or fish?

No Longer Human

If 2020 has proven anything, its thatthis is Dolly Partons worldand were just living in it.

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From the heart of New Orleans comes 100 recipes that promise perfection in southern baking.

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An excellent pick for anyone wanting to traverse the vegan culinary world.

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For those tired of ordering Chinese takeout during quarantine, give yourself the challenge of making it yourself.

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‘You Had Me at Hola,’ by Alexis Daria

The Roommate

Written in the Stars

Spoiler Alert

A Heart of Blood and Ashes

Carry On

Woven in Moonlight

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Today Tonight Tomorrow

Clap When You Land

Minor Feelings

World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments, by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Wow, No Thank You.: Essays by Samantha Irby

Intimations by Zadie Smith

The Answer Is… by Alex Trebek

The Meaning of Mariah Carey

Open Book: A Memoir by Jessica Simpson

Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics

‘Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking With Confidence’

The Good Book of Southern Baking

Vegetable Kingdom: The Abundant World of Vegan Baking by Bryant Terry

Xi’an Famous Foods

New World Sourdough