I have a slight obsession with non-fiction books. Admittedly, it sometimes has more to do with the cover than the content. There’s just something about a quality cookbook with beautiful photographs that I can’t get enough of! I also love collecting books that have personal ties, such as the Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream cookbook (one of my favorite places to stop when I visit my family back in Seattle) and the Theo Chocolate cookbook since my mom and I toured their factory in Seattle. Do you see a theme? I guess I like books that have to do with my hometown :) my best friend sent me the Trophy Cucakes book for my birthday and that one is really special since it is my FAVORITE cupcake place ever. Everyone in college knew what to give me for my birthday or a special occasion—their triple chocolate cupcake. Books are the perfect gift, because no matter what the person is interested in, you can find a book about it (home decor, college football, vegan cookbook, etc.). Even if they aren’t a reader, they will appreciate the personalized thought and there are a lot of pictures in non-fiction books to skim through ;) Obviously Amazon is a great place to find these non-fiction books, but I also like looking for books on sale at HomeGoods, Tuesday Mornings and the sale section of Anthropologie.
For the Baker
Trophy Cupcakes and Parties by Jennifer Shea
Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream
Eat More Dessert by Jenny Keller
trEATs by April Carter
For the Chocolate Lover
Theo Chocolate by Debra Music and Joe Whinney
For the Cook
A Boat, A Whale and A Walrus by Renee Erickson
Molly on the Range by Molly Yeh
For the Newlyweds
The Newlywed Cookbook by Sarah Copeland
For the Hostess
Celebrate by Lauren Conrad
All In Good Taste by Kate Spade New York
For the Home Decor Fanatic
Cupcakes and Cashmere at Home by Emily Schuman
domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home by the editors of Domino
Styled by Emily Henderson
For the College Student or Entrepreneur
The Career Code by Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power
For the Beer Aficionado
Cheese and Beer by Janet Fletcher
For the Foodie
Where Chefs Eat
For the Fashionista
Love Style Life by Garance Dore
The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees
For the Instagrammer or Blogger
Capture Your Style by Aimee Song
EPIC BLOG: One-Year Editorial Planner
For the #GIRLBOSS
In the Company of Women by Grace Bonney
For the Woman That Can’t Live Without a Blowout
Good Hair For All by Alli Webb
For the Homebody
The Year of Cozy by Adrianna Adarme
For the Health Enthusiast
Eat Pretty by Jolene Hart
For the Craft Cocktail Enthusiast
The Craft Cocktail Party by Julie Reiner
The Curious Bartender by Tristan Stephenson
For the Beauty Product DIYer
Hello Glow by Stephanie Gerber
For Those Who Think Chip and Joanna Gaines are Serious #CoupleGoals
The Magnolia Story
For the Trendy Traveler
Kate Spade New York: Places To Go, People To See
For the Beach Bum
Beaches by Gray Malin
