"A few months into lockdown, my husband noticed that I was feeling a little restless, and he patiently listened as I complained about needing a hobby—ideally one that'd get me to use my hands. The gift of this excellent book 9 Heads: A Guide to Drawing Fashion ($68) couldn't have come at a better time; it reconnected me to my early love of sketching clothes. He also paired it with an easel kit, and the two gifts combined not only gave me a fun way to unwind at the time, but they've become one of my favourite 'distractions.'" — Shelcy Joseph, assistant editor, commerce