5 Essential Books for This Christmas

5 Essential Books for This Christmas

As Christmas gets closer and closer, getting somebody a book as a gift can begin to seem like an increasingly difficult task. Sometimes you worry about how your personal taste will translate as a present, and other times you wonder if it’s the right type of book for the person you’re buying for. It’s never easy, but relax, because it’s about to get easier. Here’s 5 books you can get people, and with the thoughtfulness and recommendation, they’re likely to love it anyway, regardless of who they are.

 

1. ‘Preparation For the Next Life’ by Atticus Lish

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Lish’s debut novel came out through indie press Tyrant Books, and quickly gained critical acclaim. Since it’s release in 2014, it’s won major awards such as the Pen/Faulkner Award for fiction, and translation rights are selling across the world. Getting this isn’t only supporting a first time author and small business, but you’re buying somebody a book that they may not have heard of, and soon enough everyone will know about it. Besides, it’s just come out with a new cover, so that’s pretty groovy too.

 

2. ‘Bazaar Of Bad Dreams’ by Stephen King

It’s hard to tell people why they should buy a Stephen King book. Not for any lack of reasons, but more just for an excess of them that it’s hard to choose which ones to go for. King’s latest collection of stories is bound to be a hit for any dedicated fan or casual reader. The stories are often clever, unique and play with the imagination in a way that King has become a master of. This one even works on people who don’t like reading that much, because King’s writing is accessible to anyone.

 

3. ‘Motivational Quotes To Help You Be More Positive’ by Chris (Simpsons Artist)

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Image source: Artist’s Facebook page

This internet breakout sensation has released his first book, full of weird drawings to gift to those you love. Chris’ drawings have a surreal and childlike feel, while often being satirical of political or social events. It’s hard not to love these charming cartoons, especially when they get more relevant with the strangeness. Chris has grown from a facebook treasure to the limelight, and that’s more than good news. Plus, the look on someone’s face when they see how strange his pictures are is worth the price of admission alone.

 

4. ‘Everybody Gets Eaten’ by Ben Brooks

 

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Ben Brooks was initially a small press darling who found mainstream success with his novels Grow Up and Lolito. This will be Brooks’ return to small presses, and early excerpts and reviews have done nothing but to suggest this book will be pleasing fans and bringing in new ones.

 

5. ‘Words With Women Two’

This collection features some fantastically written work. Not only does it feature original commissions by some of the finest writers around, but it’s a beautiful book to hold and makes a great gift to anybody. The wide selection of stories and work in this book means that by giving it to somebody, you’re helping them discover one of their next favorite writers. I hope that tempts you. I’m already at the checkout.Brooks3

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