End-of-Year Book Selections, 2006
Holidays
Books for Everyone on Your Holiday Gift List()
December 14, 2006 If you're still crossing items off your holiday gift list, remember this: You don't have to worry about the right fit or color, if you pick a book. Karen Grigsby Bates found plenty of titles worth adding to your shopping list, in categories ranging from novels to cookbooks.
Holidays
Booksellers Pick Their Holiday Favorites()
December 12, 2006 Ah, books: One size fits all, and they're often a clear sight better than fruitcake. If you're at sea amid the scores of books on the shelves, let three independent booksellers help you narrow down your gift choices.
Holidays
'Fresh Air' Picks: Fiction()
December 7, 2006 Maureen Corrigan runs down her list of the year's best fiction, including a series of books set in post-Sept. 11 New York City, Richard Ford's last installment in the Frank Bascombe trilogy and fiction by two Alices.
Holidays
Book Selections to Nourish the Mind at the Holidays()
December 11, 2006 It's the time of the year again when we're thinking about what gifts we might give to our family and friends. To our book guide Alan Cheuse, of course, "gift" means "books." Here are some of his recommendations.
Book Reviews
'Fresh Air' Picks: Mystery and Nonfiction()
December 11, 2006 Our book critic continues her list of the year's best in books. This time, she tells us about her favorites in mysteries and nonfiction.
Holidays
For Kids, Just Plain Fun Is a Comfort and a Joy()
November 28, 2006 What kid wouldn't like a comforting, joyful book for a holiday gift? A lot of 'em. For true holiday joy, make sure the books you give are truly enjoyable. Here are suggestions for different ages, stages and interests.
Holidays
Cookbooks: Two Cups of Joy and a Pinch of Comfort()
November 27, 2006 However you feed your soul, this season's crop of cookbooks, crafted by big-name chefs, food personalities, and just plain good cooks, is sure to please those on your holiday list who take pleasure in preparing good things to eat.
Holidays
Gift Books to Delight, Inspire and 'Wow'()
November 27, 2006 This baker's dozen of picks for the booklovers on your list spans a range from American masters to Mexican pinups, panoramas to punk rock, cartoons to caterpillars. Why ask why? Enjoy!
