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Post by Baseballmom23 on Nov 1, 2020 0:15:36 GMT
I usually like to give a book as part of my loved ones Christmas gifts (clothes, something fun & something to read).
This year I am stumped. Are you giving a book to someone as a gift? I'm open to suggestions.
I'm looking for:
21yo DS who plays golf & video games and is in college;
28 yo DS who likes to mountain bike and is a fire fighter;
29 yo DIL cooking isn't her strong point & not sure what to give her - last year I gave her a charcuterie board & book. Maybe a gratitude journal?
I am open to any and all suggestions.
Thank!
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Nov 1, 2020 14:31:35 GMT
I like coffee table style books.
Road Trips in USA.
Places to visit in the world.
Best Beaches.
Backroads and trails
etc...
For the one who Golfs, you could find a book about golf courses throughout the world.
Best places to mountain bike in the USA, the world, etc...
I've seen some "fill in the blanks" bucket list type books. This would be a fun book to have, throughout the years it could be added to, list checked off, etc...
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 1, 2020 14:50:57 GMT
We give books every year but we are all readers - what about best selling novels or current events? Would your DIL like Becoming? It was excellent.
For the guys what about Into the Wild?
ETA - what about a book on the national parks / a travel guide for visiting? I use mine a ton.
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Nov 1, 2020 16:01:44 GMT
We give books every year but we are all readers - what about best selling novels or current events? Would your DIL like Becoming? It was excellent. For the guys what about Into the Wild? ETA - what about a book on the national parks / a travel guide for visiting? I use mine a ton. Oh, great idea about the national parks travel guide. |
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Nov 1, 2020 16:03:34 GMT
I like coffee table style books. Road Trips in USA. Places to visit in the world. Best Beaches. Backroads and trails etc... For the one who Golfs, you could find a book about golf courses throughout the world. Best places to mountain bike in the USA, the world, etc... I've seen some "fill in the blanks" bucket list type books. This would be a fun book to have, throughout the years it could be added to, list checked off, etc... I like the idea of the bucket list type book. They both love to travel (pre-COVID) |
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Post by Belle on Nov 1, 2020 16:06:10 GMT
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Post by cindyupnorth on Nov 1, 2020 16:07:56 GMT
My 28 yr old dd is a librarian, so I started to give her a classic book every yr about 5 yrs ago. Ones I've given in the past are Great expectations, pride and prejudice, Handmaids Tale, The call of the wild.
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Post by Belle on Nov 1, 2020 16:08:17 GMT
I like coffee table style books. Road Trips in USA. Places to visit in the world. Best Beaches. Backroads and trails etc... For the one who Golfs, you could find a book about golf courses throughout the world. Best places to mountain bike in the USA, the world, etc... I've seen some "fill in the blanks" bucket list type books. This would be a fun book to have, throughout the years it could be added to, list checked off, etc... I like the idea of the bucket list type book. They both love to travel (pre-COVID) For travel lovers, I would recommend looking at author Bill Bryson. He is a great writer!! |
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 1, 2020 16:09:28 GMT
My 28 yr old dd is a librarian, so I started to give her a classic book every yr about 5 yrs ago. Ones I've given in the past are Great expectations, pride and prejudice, Handmaids Tale, The call of the wild. I read both Call of the Wild and White Fang recently - both so good and quick reads. I would think all kids would like those. |
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Nov 1, 2020 16:12:04 GMT
My 28 yr old dd is a librarian, so I started to give her a classic book every yr about 5 yrs ago. Ones I've given in the past are Great expectations, pride and prejudice, Handmaids Tale, The call of the wild. I read both Call of the Wild and White Fang recently - both so good and quick reads. I would think all kids would like those. Great idea Thanks |
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Nov 1, 2020 16:12:27 GMT
I like the idea of the bucket list type book. They both love to travel (pre-COVID) For travel lovers, I would recommend looking at author Bill Bryson. He is a great writer!! Thank you - I will check him out. |
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Nov 1, 2020 16:18:25 GMT
I like the idea of the bucket list type book. They both love to travel (pre-COVID) For travel lovers, I would recommend looking at author Bill Bryson. He is a great writer!! I don't care for Bill Bryson. I read one(didn't make past chapter two) of his books and thought it was one of the worst books I've ever read. But, because he was so recommended by other readers, I gave it a second chance......tried another of his books, same thing...hated it, didn't make it past chapter two. Reading is subjective. What one loves, another may not. To each, their own. Glad you enjoy his books.  |
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Post by muggins on Nov 1, 2020 16:20:00 GMT
What does your DIL like? Cooking isn’t my strong point either, but I have a hundred other things I’m interested in.
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Post by muggins on Nov 1, 2020 16:23:01 GMT
I like the idea of the bucket list type book. They both love to travel (pre-COVID) For travel lovers, I would recommend looking at author Bill Bryson. He is a great writer!! I love his books too. ‘A Walk in the Woods’ about hiking the Appalachian trail with his friend is very funny. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 1, 2020 16:23:52 GMT
For your sons, I'd recommend one of John McPhee's books. Excellent non-fiction books that really delve into a topic. The Control of Nature, Assembling California, Annals of the Former World, La Place de la Concorde Suisse, Encounters with the Archdruid: Narratives About a Conservationist and Three of His Natural Enemies are all great reads. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Nov 1, 2020 17:49:28 GMT
21yo DS who plays golf & video games If he plans on playing Cyberpunk 2077, the game of 2020 that is about to be released, definitely consider The World of Cyberpunk 2077 that has been getting rave reviews. 29 yo DIL cooking isn't her strong point & not sure what to give her by Jamie Oliver walks the readers through basic recipes and techniques. A great gift for the culinary challenged! Many photos on each step to get you through the recipe. I have given this several times to new home cooks who have all loved it. All meals of the day are covered, too. This one is all about building confidence in the kitchen when you feel like a novice. |
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Post by catmom on Nov 1, 2020 18:12:13 GMT
For the one who golfs, The Inner Game of Golf could be a good choice.
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