With Christmas approaching you’re probably searching for a perfect book for an avid reader.
I am here to help with getting the best books for Christmas 2018 and discovering new favorites!
Here’s a list of the top 10 best gifts for book lovers that I personally recommend. I have read them all this year and they are all worthy of reading, and I hope will become some of your favorites.
(Click book covers to read the summary of the books.)
Mystery & Thriller
This book gives a unique approach to a murder mystery. Seen through the eyes of an agoraphobic, this psychological thriller is gripping and will keep you turning the pages. See the review here.
Ware’s latest book The Death of Mrs. Westaway, is her best yet. What I like best about this book is the psychological suspense. It is a riveting page turner with plenty of twist and turns that will keep you guessing until the end.
Historical Fiction
Hannah is an international best seller for The Nightingale and Firefly Lane. Her latest book is set in Alaska and is full of great characters. It is wonderfully written just like her other works. Read the review.
Based on historical events, this book was heart wrenching and uplifting. It’s a compelling read. Read the review here.
Fantasy
I loved how I got lost in the Faerie world in this book. The world building is great. This one is full of magic too!
Adeyemi won the Goodreads award 2018 for Debut Author.
This book was so much fun to read and it was refreshing too. I loved that it was all about magic… Bring back the magic!
Fiction
Beautifully written, with a cast of interesting characters and a wonderful story line, this one is a winner!
Set in Mumbai, India, this story is emotive and poignant in its message. It stayed with me long after I finished the book. Read the review.
This book left me wondering what I would do if I knew the date of my death. Highly thought-provoking and worthy of reading.
Memoir
This by far is one of the most interesting and compelling book I read this year. It’s MUST read!
So there you have the top 10 best gifts for book lovers for 2018. These are some notable books I recommend. There’s something for everyone from great characters, story line to world building and more. Happy gifting!
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I’m currently rereading The Cruel Prince and I love how easily I’ve fallen back into the faerie world. Excellent recommendations!
Hello Alicia!
I can’t wait for the Wicked King (book 2) and may have to re-read The Cruel Prince again. I love the faerie world too.
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Holidays!
Interesting list. The Immortalists looks intriguing. Do you have any Christmas themed books?
Hi Josephine!
The Immortalists was a very interesting book. I liked the double edge sword in this book. How would you live your life if you knew when you were going to die? I know we are all going to die at some point but would you do anything different? It’s a very thought provoking book.
I don’t usually do themed books. However, I have read lots of children’s Christmas books to my kids. I usually prefer to read books that grab my attention.
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
I love this post and hopefully someone will use it! I definitely double up on and agree with your recommendations of Little Fires Everywhere and also of Children of Blood and Bone. I wouldn’t mind being gifted Educated or The Cruel Prince seeing as they are both books on my wishlist as well 😉
I hope you end up with some books under your tree, Dinh!
Hi Olivia!
I was blown away with Educated and think you’ll definitely will enjoy it too.
Westover’s story shows how our lives can change if we want and have the determination to do so.
I hope Santa brings you some good books for Christmas!
He did 😉
Hi Dinh! Thank you for introducing me to Educated. I haven’t heard of it…yet. But, it’s definitely interesting!
Hi Lonna!
The first memoir I read this year was Flat Broke With Two Goats by Jennifer McGaha, which was interesting and it got me interested in reading more memoirs.
Educated by Tara Westover was fantastic! I love reading about real people and real events. Her life history was not your run of the mill story. I loved that it was about her relationship with her parents and siblings.
It’s such a brilliant book!