Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Holiday Gift Guide for Her: The Book Worm


Hello Glams and Geeks! Welcome to my third post in my Holiday Gift Guide For Her series. Today's post is dedicated to the avid reading ladies in your life. If you have someone particular in mind who loves to cozy up with a good book and takes great pride in her personal library, then this post will help you in choosing a book that she'll be proud to show off!



For your Book Worm- We all know one of these! The girl who can read a book cover-to-cover in no time and who has her own personal library at home. Give her the gift of a great book this holiday! Here are some fabulous books she would love to add to her collection:


Camille Rose Garcia’s Alice in Wonderland and Snow White. Camille Rose Garcia is an amazing artist whose art was used to depict the stories of both Alice and Snow White. With beautiful detailing on each and every page, these books are so captivating and pleasant in their colors and scenery. These books will definitely catch the attention of anyone rummaging through her book collection and spark an interest in this brilliant artists work. These books can be found online at BarnesandNoble.com for just under $13.

Ruben Toledo, originally known for his work in various fashion books, worked on Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition Series featuring Dracula, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Scarlet Letter, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, and Pride and Prejudice. He captures the themes of these novels using dark, ominous colors, while creating beautiful, unique cover art. These books will look beautiful on your shelves, and also give you a reason to want to read or reread these wonderful classics. These books can be found online at BarnesandNoble.com for just under $15.


Does your book worm gal love a great classic novel, but can’t resist a great horror book, either? Give her two in one! With the Quirk Classics collection, she can enjoy her good old favorites with a touch of monstrous humor in these reimagined versions: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, Android Karenina, and a few more classic turned horror novels. You can order these books online at BarnesandNoble.com for just under $12.

If your book-worm is planning on traveling abroad this holiday, then let me recommend a gift that she will absolutely adore. Taschen’s 4 Cities Guide Box Set includes a series of 12 books, featuring New York, London, Paris, and Berlin. Each city has 3 books: Hotels, Restaurants, Bars & CafĂ©’s, and Shopping. Each book talks about the best places to visit while you’re on your travels, ensuring you have the best experience while there. The set retails for $60 on Anthropologie.com and has beautiful cover art, as well as amazing photographs inside. This will give her something to look forward to and guarantee you receive an awesome souvenir upon her return!


Does your book worm love experimenting with makeup? Give her the gift of inspiration this holiday with this gorgeous book, Makeup is Art by Academy of Freelance Makeup containing tons of amazing looks. The book is great for both new and experienced beauties as it gives the basic information such as skin care and how to apply makeup, and artist's pro-tips on how to create a high-fashion makeup look.This book will not only provide her with inspiration, but will also be a great piece to put on display in her home. The book retails for $24.95 on BarnesandNoble.com.

Give your book worm a peace of mind this holiday with Little Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On by Mark Reinecke. This book is filled with advice to help maintain calm during the most stressful times, providing twenty lessons that will help you manage your stress. This book will give her solace during a time of need, and she'll be thankful for it. The book retails for $6 on Amazon.com.



Support your book worm in her eco-friendly lifestyle by giving her a book that will inspire her to go green in every way. With Jessica Alba's The Honest Life, your book worm will learn how to eat, live, dress, and get gorgeous with organic, chemical-free ingredients while learning which brands are clean, which chemicals to avoid, and when is it necessary to make the change. She provides many at home recipes for cooking and beauty remedies, and gives great alternatives to help stay green! This book retails for $17 at your local Barnes and Nobles location or online at BarnesandNoble.com



Can’t think of anything to get for your book worm? No need to worry as I’ve got you covered. Get your avid reader a gift she will be stuck to, like the Nook “6 Simple Touch eReader with Glow Light, now retailing for just $50 at Walmart.com. This gift will give her the convenience of taking her story with her wherever she goes without having to worry about losing her place in her book or damaging it. It’s the perfect size and at that price, the perfect gift. Be sure to look online for the best price as holiday sales will become more frequent, giving you an opportunity to score an even better price on this item!
I hope the selection of books I provided were able to give you a helping hand in finding the perfect book for your book worm's ever-growing collection! Stay tuned for tomorrow's post for your Tech-Savvy Beauty where I will be listing some awesome little gadgets and accessories that will make for a great gift! Thanks for reading and happy shopping!

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