Chaletmomma

I believe books are a necessity of life so of course I love gifting them. Here are a few suggestions. Click image to be linked to Good Reads.

Littles:

Kiss Good Night is a delight - my son and I read it every night for years. Little Blue Truck is now a series of 14 books. We had the original and loved it.

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Pre-teens / Teens:

I loved Harriet the Spy and these titles by Jane Langton. I feel Harry Potter is meant for 11 year olds. That’s the age Harry is as a first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

These graphic novels introduce Shakespeare in an easy to digest format.

Adults:

Art:

Beauty:

Biography & Memoirs:

How about a few Kennedy or Kennedy adjunct titles:

Cooking:

Design:

Fiction:

Many of you know of my affection for Ann Patchett. These are my top picks with the Dutch House being my favorite work of modern fiction.

Maybe I love these so much because I’m a hockey mom but, the characters are gripping.

Film:

Garden:

History:

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Place:

The history of the Met and three works of fiction that reference the museum.

If you saw something above that makes you think of a loved one for this holiday season yay! If not I encourage you to pop into your local or second hand bookstore (thrifted books make great gifts too!) shopping small is so vital to our communities friends. Loose yourself in the stacks!

Check out these previous posts for additional inspiration. Til next time be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram. Happy Gifting!

This week I’m sharing a few new Bits that caught my eye. Nothing better than finding new must have pieces for your closet. I’ll say since loosing 20lbs shopping is way more fun! I just purchased this calf hair belt in a S/M which tickled me to no end! Of course I thoroughly enjoyed the Netflix series - Nobody Wants This - so much so I’ve watched it twice! I pre-ordered my instafriend Natalie Papier’s book as well as the latest Tears For Fears disc. I’m loving the home collection Anthropologie partnered with Met Museum on. I’m excited to read The Wedding People for book club - which is getting rave reviews and Ina Garten’s memoir is on my super short must read list.

Links from Top Left Clockwise: JCrew Calf Hair Belt, Hannah Printed Sweatshirt, Tweed Lady Day Top Coat, The Wedding People, Nobody Wants This, The Met x Anthropologie Candles, Eleanor Fair Isle Dress, Tears for Fears: Songs For A Nervous Planet, Oversized Turtleneck Sweater In Textured Yarn, JCrew Field Sneakers in Calf Hair, Start with the Art: The Smart Way to Decorate Any Room on Any Budget, Portia Pant in Italian bi-stretch Wool Blend, Ina Garten: Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir and New Stevie Ankle Boots in Leather.