Five Books for Everyone on Your List

Last year, our family made the decision to give books for Christmas. We have loads of extended family to buy for, and a book-centered Christmas has simplified our season so much. Plus, there are few things more lovely and enriching than the gift of a well-chosen book! 

In case you are still looking for that perfect gift, we wanted to share with you five books for everyone on your list. Most of these we have given or are giving as gifts. You and your family and friends will love them!

1. Word by Word: A Daily Spiritual Practice by Marilyn McEntyre. This is a great book of short daily meditations on certain words, such as “accept,” “listen,” “receive,” and “enjoy.” We just love the author’s unique voice. 
2. The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories by William J. Bennett. This thick book provides great moral lessons for adults and teens alike. We gave this one to our teen nephew last year. Bennett, Ronald Reagan’s secretary of education, takes an engaging dive into virtues such as courage, perseverance, and loyalty. There’s also an edition for young children. 
3. How to Think by Alan Jacobs. This a timely book, published this year. We all know that clear thinking comes before clear writing and clear speaking. So give your friends and family a guide to civilized discourse. 
4. The Christmas Story by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Classic art plus the Christmas story! This little gem combines them both. This is a lovely little book to sit on your coffee table or read with your family. 
5. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. This is a good one for children as well as adults. It has a sweet setting, as well as important character lessons for parents and children alike. 

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