Literary Traveler Gift Guide: Great New Books for Everyone on Your List

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by Katy Kelleher
Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means one thing in American consumer culture: it’s time to start holiday shopping. But instead of running out to the nearest mall, I’m spending the day in bed with a big book (The Goldfinch by Donna Tart) and a cup of tea. Why? Because I already know what I’ll be buying this year. Books, books, and more books.
A well-chosen book is a wonderful gift. Not only do you support authors and publishers, but for the low price of a paperback, you can give someone a trip through time, a voyage around the world. You can send them to the wilds of Alas...

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