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. Books for Everyone on Your Holiday Gift List Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6589823/6621527" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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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. Booksellers Pick Their Holiday Favorites Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6593957/6610112" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Best Fiction of 2006 Fresh Air December 11, 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. Best Fiction of 2006 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6592643/6592644" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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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 Selections to Nourish the Mind at the Holidays Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6582665/6608590" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review The Year's Best Books: Mystery and Nonfiction Fresh Air 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. The Year's Best Books: Mystery and Nonfiction Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6608464/6608465" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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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.
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.
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!
