The 10 Most Giftable Books in 2024

The 10th Anniversary Expanded Edition of this punny cocktail book is the ideal gift for any book lover who also enjoys sipping something delicious. Featuring more than 70 delicious drinks and bar snacks, 15 of which are exclusive to this edition, your favorite bookwork will love whipping up a Gin Eyre or making a batch of Are You There, God? It's Me, Margarita(s).

Whether your loved one already has Tequila Mockingbird—or you want to give a bundle of books—Gone With the Gin makes for the perfect pairing. More focused for film buffs, Gone with the Gin features 50 delectable drink recipes plus commentary on cinema's most quotable films, plus drinking games, movie-themed snacks, and more. Drinks include A Sidecar Named Desire, Ti-tonic, The Big Le-Brewski, and dozens more.

Including 18 stories from around the world, this collection of folktales is an ideal gift for children, or even adults who have a penchant for beautifully illustrated children's books. Featuring wintry tales from North America to Scotland, Siberia, France and more, this magical book will be a favorite to reread during the dark winter months.

Though Gilmore Girls has been off the air for years, its fanbase has stayed strong—and this book just came out in October, so it's a safe bet that the fan in your life doesn't own it yet!

This officially-licensed guide features all 339 books references in the series, plus guided prompts for each selection, an episode guide index, tips for reading multiple books at once, and more, making this the ideal gift for any bibliophile who's always wanted to live in Stars Hollow.

If you know someone who is anxiously awaiting the final Downton Abbey movie, make their year by gifting this book of Rules for Household Staff, with an introduction “penned” by none other than Carson the Butler himself.

Throughout the Downton Abbey series, Carson held the importance of tradition and etiquette in the highest regard—in fact, he once had a panic attack over a spilled sauce. Perfect for anyone who is fascinated by the ins and outs of aristocratic etiquette in the early 20th century, this charming book is a treasure trove of information.

What do you get a math lover for Christmas? Mathematical proof that Santa Claus exists! This adorkable book applies game theory and other mathematical concepts to everything from wrapping presents to playing boardgames with hilariously painstaking analytics, including graphs, equations, Markov chains, and more.

What do you buy for your impossible-to-shop-for-dad? We suggest this expert breakdown of six decades of Bond movies. Fans of both the original Ian Fleming books and the cinematic legacy will appreicate this deep dive into the evolution of 007 that includes sections on off-screen politics, the Bond women, musical scores, and more.

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet…but not every book would be as good of a gift as this one. If you have a bookish plant parent in your life, we bet they'll love this examination of every plant that occurs in Shakespeare's works. Featuring incredible illustrations by respected Japanese artist Sumié Hasegawa and insights from Shakepeare historian Gerit Quealy, this book will be a hit with anyone who loves browsing the Bard.

Is someone in your life moving to the big city—or at least planning a trip there? Then they'll thank you for getting them this comprehensive guide from the founder of Gothamist, a New York based news website known for its Ask a New Yorker column. Covering everything from “Where should I live?” to “Who do I have to give up my subway seat to?” this New York-focused guide is indispensable to newcomers.

If there's anything cat owners are guaranteed to love, it's more pictures of cats. In this collection of comic strips, cartoonist Jeffrey Brown cleverly captures the humor and quirkiness of cats which makes them so entertaining. From confronting the vacuum clear to hiding in cabinets, these familiar and funny escapades will resonate with anyone who has ever had a feline friend.