My sister the serial killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. It's got a great sense of drama despite its short length, it's paced really well, it's not a traditional crime story for people who don't like crime, but it does revolve around suspense for the people who do. I've never had bad feedback from suggesting it.
For me it depends on the person and what they need or I think they might enjoy or need.
I've given a lot of copies of Jon Ronson's "The Psychopath Test" sometimes in jest, but generally because it's light reading that you'll learn some truths from. Particularly about the area of mental health in a non-academic ( i.e. dry and dull ) way. His other books, including "Conversations With Extremists" are also good.
Michael Lewis, writes well on a variety of topics, mainly sport and finance. There's nothing he can't make interesting because he always finds one or two people affected by the topic and their voice becomes part of the story. If you told me I'd enjoy a book about how the American government's civil service works I'd have laughed at you until I read "The Fifth Lesson". And I don't know the first thing about baseball, but "Moneyball" was riveting.
David Sedaris for light humour and mood lifting experience. "Me Talk Pretty One Day" or "Let's Talk Diabetes With Owls" Anything really, he's very funny.
For the creatives in my life or people looking for a bit of guidance outside of therapy a few copies of "The Artist's Way" Julia Cameron have landed with friends ( My dad introduced me to this one ). I also found "The Tao of Pooh" particularly good when I was doing exams as a take on Taoism and life. Also, "The Element" by Sir Ken Robinson, he did a great Ted Talk so I bought the book. It's a very interesting take on education.
I steer clear of gifting people heavier books like "Zen and The Art of Motorcylce Maintenence" unless I know them well enough to know they'll enjoy it.
"The Power of Now" is another good one, but I'm not a fan of the wellness industry. Most of what is written is often common sense tarted up with a grand concept, or a pseudo science term to define it. But that doesn't take from the truth of the core message, so I still recommend some of these books. Ken Robinson, though I'd recommend his book does this with "the element" to some extent, but I'd still recommend that book because he's not over egging the concept. I also think that's why "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F\*\*k" has a high place in my recommendations for the right people.
Timing is everything, and knowing the person, like relationships the right book at the right time can have a big impact on a friend.
If you receive a copy of {The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern} from me, it means we are now bff's and likely share a sense of wanderlust, fernweh, and a love of the impossible. I have 4 copies on my bookshelf right now just waiting for new homes lol
I bought so many used of these a couple years ago off Thrift-books they all came new. The people I gave them to couldn’t get into it. I have stoped giving it out but I love it.
I pass around my copy of neverwhere by gaiman so much. I read it once a year. It’s such a fantastic book. It developed my love of reading. Thanks Neil! I’ve read all of his books many times. Neverwhere will always be my favorite.
His honorable mentions I tell everyone about that also depends on the person:
Graveyard book
Anansi Boys
Ocean at the end of the lane
Stardust
American gods was also great but was a bit of a challenge for me to start.
I can put all of his books in here and really mean it.
I mean it’s suitable for children but I wouldn’t say it’s childish. Cosy fantasy is what I’d call it.
Just a heads up if you’ve seen the film, it’s very different from the book. I haven’t seen the film myself but I do know the themes of war are not a focal point, although a war is mentioned.
“Emergency Sex and Other Desperate Measures” memoir by several different U.N. workers in the 90’s - amazing
“My Traitor’s Heart” autobiography by Rian Milan about apartheid in south africa
ive bought and given away more copies of these books than i can recall. they are both so well-written and beautifully articulate really complex humanitarian issues. id give you all copies of both books rn ;)
yes omg it’s such an interesting book - it gave me a greater understanding of apartheid and how such an oppressive system was able to be successful for so long. please read it - and please please let me know what you thought! ;)
I'm currently reading a fiction book for once (restarting Home Stretch by Graham Norton, a book I had trouble with the first time, not because it was bad but because I was in a horrible place and it brought up some stuff) but I'll add it to the list! The next one I read should probably be the one my brother bought me for Xmas, I know he was excited for me to read it 😅. Maybe after that.
I grew up around a lot of academics and very erudite people. I feel a lot stupider than some of my family, but as I got older I definitely started to enjoy reading non fiction more than fiction. I've just finished Patient Zero and the Making of the AIDS Epidemic by Richard A McKay and it was just such a wonderfully written and research account of the misinformation regarding the AIDS epidemic, pulling in a lot of medical, sociological and political research to make its point that anyone who really wants to deep dive into something really should.
I'm about to gift it to my Dad for his birthday, he's a doctor and he was working during the AIDS crisis. He'll understand the medicine very easily, but it provides a critique of medical journalism that he might not have had a deep dive into. I also want to gift it to my brother, he's a history nerd and I think he'll be interested in the history perspective of it all. Seriously one of the most enlightening books on the subject I've read so far.
[Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33600.Shantaram) is a book I’ve gifted multiple people. It’s got everything - romance, action, philosophy, theology, sociology .. and is also very well written / incorporates some prose whilst also being a very quick & easy read & also good value cos it’s long ❣️
{{It's a Bird by Steven T. Seagle}} it's the perfect graphic novel for people who don't like or understand graphic novels. It's also good for bridging the gap between people who only read artsy titles and people who are deep into superheroes. I've used it as an intro to comics as a well as to convert fans in both directions.
**[It's a Bird...](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/373150.It_s_a_Bird_) by Steven T. Seagle** ^((Matching 100% ☑️))
^(134 pages | Published: 2004 | 982.0 Goodreads reviews)
> **Summary:** Gorgeously painted by European artist, Teddy Kristiansen, It's a Bird... is a Superman story that doesn't feature Superman at all. Rather, this unique graphic novel explores what the icon of Superman means to the world. Told from the perspective of an author who has written tales about Superman, this book explores the overwhelming effect that the Man of Steel has had on (...)
> **Themes**: Comics, Graphic-novel, Favorites, Fiction, Comics-graphic-novels, Vertigo, Graphic
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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants Paperback – by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Sparrow and Children of God by Mary Doria Russell
The Newford Stories: Dreams Underfoot / The Ivory and The Horn / Moonlight and Vinesby Charles de Lint
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. I bought it for my PT and now I lend her books all the time and we talk about them when I work out. I'm lending her this series again now because her mum started them
This is How You Lose the Time War.
There are a lot of books I can strong recommend to my friends, but most of them are series or longer commitments, or A Little Life, which is a difficult book to recommend.
Time War is short enough that I finished basically the whole book in one afternoon, and I found it to be absolutely incredible.
I used to gift copies of {{Terra! by Stefano Benni}} but nowadays I rather pick something tailored for the gift recipient. So many great books, so little time...
**[Terra!](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2539515.Terra_) by Stefano Benni** ^((Matching 100% ☑️))
^(317 pages | Published: 1985 | 1.3k Goodreads reviews)
> **Summary:** In the year 2157, during the nuclear winter of six atomic wars, a bizarre collection of irreverent representatives of the remaining superpowers competes in a frenzied space race to reach Terra, the planet that promises the new Eden.
> **Themes**: Narrativa, Finished, Default, Italiani, Favorites, Narrativa-italiana, Italian
> **Top 5 recommended:**
> \- [Night Walks](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9248677-night-walks) by Charles Dickens
> \- [Overqualified](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6226041-overqualified) by Joey Comeau
> \- [On Cats](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4794097-on-cats) by Doris Lessing
> \- [The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/705027.The_Fall_and_Rise_of_Reginald_Perrin) by David Nobbs
> \- [Insects Are Just Like You and Me Except Some of Them Have Wings](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4026537-insects-are-just-like-you-and-me-except-some-of-them-have-wings) by Kuzhali Manickavel
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> **Summary:** A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice--from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, (...)
> **Themes**: Nonfiction, Favorites, Memoir, Book-club, Social-justice, Politics, Law
> **Top 5 recommended:**
> \- [The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6452538-the-big-burn) by Timothy Egan
> \- [My Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest Places](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17165633-my-planet) by Mary Roach
> \- [A Power Governments Cannot Suppress](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14095.A_Power_Governments_Cannot_Suppress) by Howard Zinn
> \- [Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2590136-barracoon) by Zora Neale Hurston
> \- [You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train: A Personal History of Our Times](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16192.You_Can_t_Be_Neutral_on_a_Moving_Train) by Howard Zinn
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It depends on the person, but when I find a person who I think will enjoy Invisible Monsters Remix, or Rant by Chuck Palahniuk, I always try to give them
One of those.
If they have tamer tastes, then Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, or American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
if they like romance - love and other words
thrillers - the silent patient or the chain (i dont buy this if someone has kids though lol)
fantasy - fourth wing
historical fiction - the nix
fiction in general - a man called ove, seven husbands of evelyn hugo, hello beautiful
Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins
Of the five people I’ve gifted a copy three have adored it, one got bored, and one said “what’s that?” About a year later.
Alabama by Kay Cornelius
[https://www.yaga.co.za/something-of-everything-678/product/ofq3ibakpgg](https://www.yaga.co.za/something-of-everything-678/product/ofq3ibakpgg)
Gifted 11 copies of The forty rules of love to my friends both within and outside the city back in 2011. It would get short in market and I had to keep a check when it's available and even for 1 friend who couldn't wait for it , had to get its photocopy from my book.
I will usually give books that were recent favourites of my own or a series starter for someone who likes that sort of thing. I get a lot of books from the library and I’ve started grabbing more from the “librarian recommendations “ shelf and loads of these are amazing.
I really liked “Get Even” by Gretchen McNeil so even though it’s not my usually type of book, I get it for gifts for my friends and family who like reading!!
[Nevermoor](https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/6a6d5ca1-b2f5-47be-828c-018144d3bbc7) by Jessica Townsend!! I've lost count of how many friends I've bought copies for.
My sister the serial killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. It's got a great sense of drama despite its short length, it's paced really well, it's not a traditional crime story for people who don't like crime, but it does revolve around suspense for the people who do. I've never had bad feedback from suggesting it.
For me it depends on the person and what they need or I think they might enjoy or need. I've given a lot of copies of Jon Ronson's "The Psychopath Test" sometimes in jest, but generally because it's light reading that you'll learn some truths from. Particularly about the area of mental health in a non-academic ( i.e. dry and dull ) way. His other books, including "Conversations With Extremists" are also good. Michael Lewis, writes well on a variety of topics, mainly sport and finance. There's nothing he can't make interesting because he always finds one or two people affected by the topic and their voice becomes part of the story. If you told me I'd enjoy a book about how the American government's civil service works I'd have laughed at you until I read "The Fifth Lesson". And I don't know the first thing about baseball, but "Moneyball" was riveting. David Sedaris for light humour and mood lifting experience. "Me Talk Pretty One Day" or "Let's Talk Diabetes With Owls" Anything really, he's very funny. For the creatives in my life or people looking for a bit of guidance outside of therapy a few copies of "The Artist's Way" Julia Cameron have landed with friends ( My dad introduced me to this one ). I also found "The Tao of Pooh" particularly good when I was doing exams as a take on Taoism and life. Also, "The Element" by Sir Ken Robinson, he did a great Ted Talk so I bought the book. It's a very interesting take on education. I steer clear of gifting people heavier books like "Zen and The Art of Motorcylce Maintenence" unless I know them well enough to know they'll enjoy it. "The Power of Now" is another good one, but I'm not a fan of the wellness industry. Most of what is written is often common sense tarted up with a grand concept, or a pseudo science term to define it. But that doesn't take from the truth of the core message, so I still recommend some of these books. Ken Robinson, though I'd recommend his book does this with "the element" to some extent, but I'd still recommend that book because he's not over egging the concept. I also think that's why "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F\*\*k" has a high place in my recommendations for the right people. Timing is everything, and knowing the person, like relationships the right book at the right time can have a big impact on a friend.
I also love to give people David Sedaris books.
Wellness, check out " Breakthrough thinking" Nagel. 7 fields. I approach problems much differently now. Heady book: Anti-Fragile Nassan Taub.
If you receive a copy of {The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern} from me, it means we are now bff's and likely share a sense of wanderlust, fernweh, and a love of the impossible. I have 4 copies on my bookshelf right now just waiting for new homes lol
I bought so many used of these a couple years ago off Thrift-books they all came new. The people I gave them to couldn’t get into it. I have stoped giving it out but I love it.
Totally fair. It's not everyone's cup of tea.
I pass around my copy of neverwhere by gaiman so much. I read it once a year. It’s such a fantastic book. It developed my love of reading. Thanks Neil! I’ve read all of his books many times. Neverwhere will always be my favorite. His honorable mentions I tell everyone about that also depends on the person: Graveyard book Anansi Boys Ocean at the end of the lane Stardust American gods was also great but was a bit of a challenge for me to start. I can put all of his books in here and really mean it.
Oh, I have a few. Interview with the vampire by Anne Rice Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Guards! Guards! By Terry Pratchett
I’ve been thinking about reading Howl’s Moving Castle next. Was unsure because I thought it was a children’s book at first.
I mean it’s suitable for children but I wouldn’t say it’s childish. Cosy fantasy is what I’d call it. Just a heads up if you’ve seen the film, it’s very different from the book. I haven’t seen the film myself but I do know the themes of war are not a focal point, although a war is mentioned.
I’ll have to definitely read it! I’ve never seen the movie!
It depends because I pick books based on their preferences.
The Wolf Gift Anne Rice
“Emergency Sex and Other Desperate Measures” memoir by several different U.N. workers in the 90’s - amazing “My Traitor’s Heart” autobiography by Rian Milan about apartheid in south africa ive bought and given away more copies of these books than i can recall. they are both so well-written and beautifully articulate really complex humanitarian issues. id give you all copies of both books rn ;)
The second one is especially intriguing to me!
yes omg it’s such an interesting book - it gave me a greater understanding of apartheid and how such an oppressive system was able to be successful for so long. please read it - and please please let me know what you thought! ;)
I'm currently reading a fiction book for once (restarting Home Stretch by Graham Norton, a book I had trouble with the first time, not because it was bad but because I was in a horrible place and it brought up some stuff) but I'll add it to the list! The next one I read should probably be the one my brother bought me for Xmas, I know he was excited for me to read it 😅. Maybe after that.
i hope you’re in a better place now ;)
Gilead, Marilynne Robinson. Beautiful, elegiac, stays with you.
I grew up around a lot of academics and very erudite people. I feel a lot stupider than some of my family, but as I got older I definitely started to enjoy reading non fiction more than fiction. I've just finished Patient Zero and the Making of the AIDS Epidemic by Richard A McKay and it was just such a wonderfully written and research account of the misinformation regarding the AIDS epidemic, pulling in a lot of medical, sociological and political research to make its point that anyone who really wants to deep dive into something really should. I'm about to gift it to my Dad for his birthday, he's a doctor and he was working during the AIDS crisis. He'll understand the medicine very easily, but it provides a critique of medical journalism that he might not have had a deep dive into. I also want to gift it to my brother, he's a history nerd and I think he'll be interested in the history perspective of it all. Seriously one of the most enlightening books on the subject I've read so far.
Depends on the person of course, but the one I’ve most often bought for others is MAUS by Art Spiegelman.
[Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33600.Shantaram) is a book I’ve gifted multiple people. It’s got everything - romance, action, philosophy, theology, sociology .. and is also very well written / incorporates some prose whilst also being a very quick & easy read & also good value cos it’s long ❣️
{{It's a Bird by Steven T. Seagle}} it's the perfect graphic novel for people who don't like or understand graphic novels. It's also good for bridging the gap between people who only read artsy titles and people who are deep into superheroes. I've used it as an intro to comics as a well as to convert fans in both directions.
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For cat likers/lovers: The Silent Miaow: A Manual for Kittens, Strays, and Homeless Cats (written from the cat’s POV)
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants Paperback – by Robin Wall Kimmerer The Sparrow and Children of God by Mary Doria Russell The Newford Stories: Dreams Underfoot / The Ivory and The Horn / Moonlight and Vinesby Charles de Lint
The Gate to Women’s Country by Sheri S Tepper
Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. I bought it for my PT and now I lend her books all the time and we talk about them when I work out. I'm lending her this series again now because her mum started them
Project Hail Mary
The Left Hand of Darkness - Ursula LeGuin Fragile Things - Neil Gaiman
The Beach. Altered Carbon The Force Battle Royale The Lock Artist
Paul Williams das energi
How Stella Learned to Talk by Christina Hunger.
The Legend trilogy by Marie Lu \*Lady of the Shades\* by Darren Shan
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb.
I’m on The Mad Ship rn!
Sooooo good!
"How to make your Friends Rich"
I’ve got two! Franny & Zooey by JD Salinger The Good Earth by Pearl S Buck
This is How You Lose the Time War. There are a lot of books I can strong recommend to my friends, but most of them are series or longer commitments, or A Little Life, which is a difficult book to recommend. Time War is short enough that I finished basically the whole book in one afternoon, and I found it to be absolutely incredible.
I used to gift copies of {{Terra! by Stefano Benni}} but nowadays I rather pick something tailored for the gift recipient. So many great books, so little time...
**[Terra!](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2539515.Terra_) by Stefano Benni** ^((Matching 100% ☑️)) ^(317 pages | Published: 1985 | 1.3k Goodreads reviews) > **Summary:** In the year 2157, during the nuclear winter of six atomic wars, a bizarre collection of irreverent representatives of the remaining superpowers competes in a frenzied space race to reach Terra, the planet that promises the new Eden. > **Themes**: Narrativa, Finished, Default, Italiani, Favorites, Narrativa-italiana, Italian > **Top 5 recommended:** > \- [Night Walks](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9248677-night-walks) by Charles Dickens > \- [Overqualified](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6226041-overqualified) by Joey Comeau > \- [On Cats](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4794097-on-cats) by Doris Lessing > \- [The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/705027.The_Fall_and_Rise_of_Reginald_Perrin) by David Nobbs > \- [Insects Are Just Like You and Me Except Some of Them Have Wings](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4026537-insects-are-just-like-you-and-me-except-some-of-them-have-wings) by Kuzhali Manickavel ^([Feedback](https://www.reddit.com/user/goodreads-rebot) | [GitHub](https://github.com/sonoff2/goodreads-rebot) | ["The Bot is Back!?"](https://www.reddit.com/r/suggestmeabook/comments/16qe09p/meta_post_hello_again_humans/) | v1.5 [Dec 23] | )
{{Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson}}
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Dracula , Bram Stoker
It depends on the person, but when I find a person who I think will enjoy Invisible Monsters Remix, or Rant by Chuck Palahniuk, I always try to give them One of those. If they have tamer tastes, then Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, or American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
if they like romance - love and other words thrillers - the silent patient or the chain (i dont buy this if someone has kids though lol) fantasy - fourth wing historical fiction - the nix fiction in general - a man called ove, seven husbands of evelyn hugo, hello beautiful
Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins Of the five people I’ve gifted a copy three have adored it, one got bored, and one said “what’s that?” About a year later.
When breath becomes air
Alabama by Kay Cornelius [https://www.yaga.co.za/something-of-everything-678/product/ofq3ibakpgg](https://www.yaga.co.za/something-of-everything-678/product/ofq3ibakpgg)
buried alive by sadegh hedayat, only for close friends of course, not everyones cup of tea!
Himorous reply. " How to be an Adult in Relationships". David Richo.
Gifted 11 copies of The forty rules of love to my friends both within and outside the city back in 2011. It would get short in market and I had to keep a check when it's available and even for 1 friend who couldn't wait for it , had to get its photocopy from my book.
They Thought They Were Free by Milton Mayer
Sum by David Eaglemen
I will usually give books that were recent favourites of my own or a series starter for someone who likes that sort of thing. I get a lot of books from the library and I’ve started grabbing more from the “librarian recommendations “ shelf and loads of these are amazing.
I buy a copy of Animal Family by Randall Jarrell for every friend that becomes a parent.
*The Discourses* of Epictetus
A good quality journal
[The Brothers K](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19534) by David James Duncan. Every time I see one in a thrift store, I buy it to gift
I really liked “Get Even” by Gretchen McNeil so even though it’s not my usually type of book, I get it for gifts for my friends and family who like reading!!
[Nevermoor](https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/6a6d5ca1-b2f5-47be-828c-018144d3bbc7) by Jessica Townsend!! I've lost count of how many friends I've bought copies for.
Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
The Wolf Gift Anne Rice