There are many varieties of gift books—in fact, we’ve gathered some here. But no matter what the book is about, from artwork to fishing, there’s a reason we’ve called them exceptional. Do yourself a favor and choose an exceptional... Read More

To a book lover, gift books may be a term too specifically applied to one subset of literature; all books are gifts. So what inspires the name of gift books when any other book can make its way into holiday or birthday wrapping? Whatever... Read More

If you think about how big the world is, it’s pretty amazing that authors manage to put it into such small containers like books. It’s no wonder that some books have to be a little bigger to contain the big subjects they hold. These... Read More

Do you go to gift books for inspiration? Do you look to them for knowledge? Or do you receive them as, well, gifts and display them on your coffee table? Gift books can do more; they can teach and motivate you. If you need a gift book too... Read More

There’s something comforting about the weight of a gift book. They are larger books with a nice, decent heft to them. Perfect for lifting off the coffee table and settling over your entire lap. But gift books can have depth too.... Read More

What better part of the year for gift books than the December holidays? Just as these books can belong on coffee tables, they can also belong in the stacks of wrapped presents, just waiting to be opened. Give someone the gift of a good... Read More

Gift books are often read by those looking for just a bit of knowledge … and lots of pictures. These eight books, reviewed in our Fall 2016 issue, showcase captured cultural moments, along with a bit of spirit and whimsy. The... Read More

Who says gift books need to be clunky coffee table doorstops featuring pictures of woven baskets or the marsupial mole in its natural habitat? From tattoos to running to a look inside a prison and a concentration camp, these eight indie... Read More