Holiday books
Of the hundreds of thousands of books published this year, we have narrowed down our holiday recommendations to a lovely few.
What do you give the book lover on your holiday gift list?
Of the hundreds of thousands of books published this year, we have narrowed down our holiday recommendations to a lovely few for our annual gift-giving review. They're all here — top fiction, regional gems, hits for younger readers and more.
Holiday books: Critics' choices
Looking for a good book? Here are suggestions from 10 of our most trusted critics. The best books of the year? Maybe. Great reads? Definitely.
Holiday books: Regional books
Top picks for regional books include "Minnesota State of Wonders" and "Everybody's Heard About the Bird."
Holiday books: Nonfiction
Top nonfiction picks include "Bettyville" and "In Manchuria."
Holiday books: Middle-grade and YA
Picks for middle-grade and young adult books by Minnesota authors (and George Saunders) include "Nomad" and "The Shadow Behind the Stars."
Holiday books: Biography
Biography picks include "Custer's Trials" and "Becoming Nicole."
Holiday books: Reader recommendations
We asked readers for their favorite books to give — and get. Here's what they said.
Holiday books: Art books
Art-book picks include "Florence: The Paintings and Frescoes" and The Art of Wonder: Inspiration, Creativity and the Minneapolis Institute of Art."
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