25 Books That Make For the Perfect Gift This Holiday Season

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents ($15, originally $32) is the book everyone seems to be talking about right now. It's a perspective-shifting look at American society, and it's likely already on their wishlist.

If they love to cook, they'll be so excited to receive this new Ottolenghi Flavour: A Cookbook ($15, originally $35) from the beloved chef Yotam Ottolenghi.

If they love fashion and coffee table books, this Peter Lindbergh: On Fashion Photography ($51, originally $70) makes for the perfect present.

Where the Crawdads Sing ($11, originally $26) is the perfect gift for the person who loves to read novels, and keeps saying how they've been meaning to pick this one up.

A Promised Land ($24, originally $45) is exactly what they want to unwrap this year.

Most literature lovers will be excited to read Yaa Gyasi's sophomore novel, Transcendent Kingdom ($17, originally $28).

In a time when gathering has changed, reading The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters ($18, originally $28) will provide them with a new perspective on being with the people we love.

Music lovers will want to flip through this 1000 Record Covers ($18) coffee table book all day long.

My Own Words ($11, originally $18) by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg should be on everyone's bookshelf.

Part memoir, part self-help book, Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life ($17, originally $27) is a poignant read that will blow them away.

The sneakerhead in your life will appreciate Sneaker Freaker: The Ultimate Sneaker Book ($45, originally $50).

Mystery lovers won't be able to put down the new John Grisham title, A Time for Mercy ($18, originally $30).

Humans ($18, originally $35) tells the stories of people all around the world. Open to any page, and be prepared to laugh, cry, and feel connected to humanity.

Anxious People ($15, originally $28) has a unique premise, but novel obsessives won't be able to put it down.

Even the most amateur of chefs will find beloved recipes in Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook ($16, originally $35).

If they haven't read Little Fires Everywhere ($10, originally $27) yet, now's the time!

Rupi Kaur's latest collection of poetry, Home Body ($10, originally $17), is a perfect present.

Shoe Dog ($11, originally $20) by Phil Knight, the creator of Nike, has the unique distinction of being a memoir and a look inside one of the most impactful companies of our time. Knight is a master storyteller, and they will love this book whether they're a fitness fanatic or they don't own a pair of running shoes.

Untamed ($17, originally $28) by Glennon Doyle just came out this year, but it's already on my "greatest of all time" list. The book is a powerful manifesto on creating a life you want and embracing all that you are. After reading it, I sent it to my best girlfriends, because I think it should be required reading. It's also written in little vignettes, so it's easy to just open a page and get some magic.

Harari's most famous book is Sapiens, but I'm personally a fan of 21 Lessons for the 21st Century ($15). It's a good one if you want to pick it up and just flip to an individual lesson.

Educated ($15, originally $28) by Tara Westover is a story that you can't believe is actually true. I read it in a book club with some of my friends, and though we all have different tastes, we were equally blown away by Westover's courage, strength, and genius. I'd recommend it to anyone.

The Vanishing Half ($16, originally $27) by Brit Bennett is the latest book I've read, but it's another one I had to ration out over two days. I found myself utterly enthralled with the story, and it's easily the most engageing novel I've read this year. I found myself continuously saying, "But what happens next?" as I was reading, and the social commentary is powerful and poignant without being overwhelming. I loved it.

Devotions ($22, originally $30) by Mary Oliver is a book I have by my bed. I love poetry, and Oliver was a genius at the medium. I know I can open to any page, read just one poem, and have a shift in my perspective. You can thank me later.

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance ($10, originally $18) is a game-changing book. If there's something in your life you want to improve upon, read this, because it will help relieve the mental block that talent alone drives success. Plus, the research is fascinating, and it will give you a whole new understanding of success.