With the arrival of the second pandemic holiday, even the happiest people are a little nervous. This year, give them a relaxing gift to make their life gentler, simpler and sweeter. And since you may also be able to take a break, we have collected a lot of book gifts for you, despite inflation, the wallet is still easy (everything is under $50) and suitable for you about everyone on your list (including you ).

Use this handmade paper bookmark from KLigg Co. to save your location and leave your mark. This 2 x 6 inch design is made of 16 pounds of paper and quotes Baldwin’s famous saying: “Not everything you face can be changed, but nothing can be changed until you face it.”

If a good book upsets you, use this 3 x 3 inch vinyl sticker from The Seasonal Pages to let the world know. This sticker is rain-proof, wind-proof, sun-proof, snow-proof and moisture-proof, so it can be placed anywhere (laptops, bicycles, dashboards), you need to lift your head slightly.

Start your own sweet mark with this book-shaped cookie cutter from Sweet Prints, Inc. There are six sizes to choose from from 2 to 6 inches high. They are made of standard plastic or dishwasher safe plastic. The edge of the cutter is half an inch deep and the inside is slightly lighter to leave a clear impression.

With this hand-painted monthly reading tracker, you can record every book you read this year and make exquisite artworks from your bibliography. Hang it on the wall or add it to the bullet journal. The 5 x 8 inch print signed by British Book Art has a padded spine on cream paper.

This set of 54 talented writers playing cards was drawn by contemporary watercolor artist Marcel George and will allow your favorite writers to participate in the night of the competition. The deck includes modern, medieval, postmodern and contemporary novelists such as Angelo, Atwood, Hemingway, Joyce, etc.

Drinks are not books, they are coasters, such as these Vintage Library Due Date Card coasters from Joyful Moose. The 3.5-inch square laminated cardboard coaster is handmade in full color.

We can't forget the book, we can't remember the title of the book. This is the premise of artist Marina Luz’s delightful 96-page hardcover book (Chronicles, October), which is full of paintings based on descriptions from dozens of fictional books, such as "Stories of Worrying Children" and "Shoplifting" Pop girl".

This all-natural and unisex perfume was made by The Little Book Eater for those who are attracted by books, patience and wisdom. This 0.33 oz perfume oil. The glass roller bottle smelled like freshly brewed coffee, sweet milk and toasted amber.

As long as everyone is still masking, you might as well make it interesting. This Blk & Bkish non-medical-grade mask comes in seven colors, with polyester fiber and cotton lining on the outer layer, a playful interpretation of the TikTok trend, in which people refer to something they know Or a prominent feature of someone.

Lazy afternoons and long winter weekends are all about puzzles. This book-themed 20 x 27-inch puzzle is illustrated by Carolyn Suzuki, and has 1,000 colorful puzzles and peculiar titles on cardstock such as Olive or Twist, The Great Catsby and Doctor Chicago.

This new ALA Editions series includes 100 insightful, thought-provoking and inspiring quotes about books, the joy of reading, intellectual freedom, and library careers. You will find quotes from authors such as Celeste Ng, Suheir Hammad, and Ta-Nehisi Coates; artists such as Ziggy Marley and Stephen Colbert; and leaders such as Malala Yousafzai-all highlighting the influence of libraries and librarians.

This charming two-piece Edgar Allen Poe themed set from Me and Annabel Lee can carry your favorite loose tea with you, from room to room, from home to workplace. It comes with a 1.4-inch diameter stainless steel mesh tea infuser, with cabochon ornaments and a 35 ml cork cap glass vial decorated with crows, suitable for filling your own loose tea leaves.

This thoughtful diary written by Kunitsa Co. is a way to record your year in a book. It has enough space to write 52 book reviews, as well as a fillable list of books available for reading, books on loan and loan, and a daily reading tracker. This 8.5 x 6 inch hardcover book is designed to lie flat and is equipped with two ribbons to fix the position.

Use this sweet scented Louisa May Alcott candle from the Paddywax Library Collection to add a touch of brilliance to the dark night. This 6.5-ounce, 3.5-inch tall soy candle can burn for 40 hours and has a light floral fragrance. The top notes are cyclamen, cherry blossoms and orange blossoms.

Use a book cover that is miles larger than the paper cover you had when you were a kid to protect your favorite book from being scratched by other items in the bag. This 8.5 x 11 inch cotton sleeve handmade by Dreaming of Celie is equipped with thick stabilizers to help maintain its shape, and its size fits most hardcover books.

Wear this adult unisex sweatshirt by Trini Gee to express your love and respect for black female writers. The semi-cotton semi-polyester top is available in 8 colors and 5 sizes, and features the faces of 25 black women. They inspired readers, challenged them, and made them happy, including Roxane Gay, Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison.

Take a break from reading books and make a book. This DIY kit from Clever Hands contains all the tools and supplies and instructions for making a 4 x 6 inch, 140 page hardcover book. Choose from 12 different tail paper designs and nine cover options.

The breakthrough character of the Mandalorian knows: This is the way. This Out of Print unisex sweatshirt is inspired by ALA Graphics' vintage READ poster. It comes in six sizes and is made of soft distressed polyester-cotton blend fabric.

This 1970s style distressed cotton canvas messenger bag from Boredwalk can carry your belongings and express your love for the library. The bag is 16 inches wide, 11.5 inches high, and 4.75 inches deep. It has adjustable shoulder straps, outer and inner zippered pockets, and side pockets with magnetic snaps.

Can't decide what to get? Use Fly Paper Products' Book Lover gift set to purchase all items. The medium box (pictured) comes with a pencil set, soy candles, notebooks, wooden bookmarks and vinyl stickers.

LARA EWEN is a freelance writer living in Brooklyn, New York.

Lara Ewen wrote: "With the arrival of the second pandemic holiday season, even the happiest people are a little tired. This year, give them light gifts to make their lives gentler, simpler, and sweeter. And this year. Since you may still be able to take a break, we have done most of the work for you and collected a series of book gifts, despite inflation, the wallet is still easy (everything is under $50) and suitable for what is on your list Everyone (including you)."

Emily Ashcraft wrote: "Sonia Sonis, the author of the Opposite of the Innocent, said that when she learned this week that a book she had written was taken from four high school libraries in Salt Lake County (Utah) When deleted, she felt'sad and upset.' Although the book contained pornographic content, it was written based on Sonis’ experience, and she hoped it would have a positive impact on adolescents in a state of abuse. In a Ms. Sandy After sending an email to express concerns about the contents of the books, Canyon School District officials deleted one of the nine books from the high school library.

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City), November 20

According to a copy of a letter to the family provided by a spokeswoman to the Associated Press, the North Kansas City (Missouri) school district stated on November 22 that it would put "All Boys Are Not Blue" and "Happy "Home" returned to the high school library bookshelf. Said it was sent on November 19th. After raising parents' concerns at the school board meeting at the end of October, the books were withdrawn. The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri sent a letter to school officials every week urging the return of these books, believing that banning these books would limit students’ access to ideas and thereby violate their First Amendment rights. The students also petitioned to keep these books in the library.

KSHB-TV (Kansas City, Missouri), November 22

April Umminger wrote: “It’s time for soup, stir-fry and storytelling! If you’re looking for a documentary novel that purifies taste, this review contains memoirs that are both sweet and salty. These audiobooks provide celebrity chefs , The true stories of restaurant critics, movie stars and famous foodies."

The 68th episode of Call Number with American Libraries explored the intersection of cooking and family together with model, writer, top chef host and producer Padma Lakshmi, and explored the wonderful world of food; Hannah Appleby-Wineberg, America's Test Kitchen Library intern, about working on popular TV shows and how to use its library to develop recipes; and author Mayukh Sen in his book Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Changed American Food.

Sallyann Price wrote: "When T-Kay Sangwand named her radio show The Archive of Feelings, she was not only cute. In addition to being a DJ, Sangwand was also a book developed by the UCLA Library Digital Collection. Administrator, she is responsible for making the archives accessible online. Sangwand’s monthly program on the non-profit Internet site dublab features collections, usually highlighting albums from the countries/regions she has visited; she was studying in Brazil in 2007 Started her record collection."

Bookends of the American Library, November/December.

Joshua Benton wrote: “The Information Disorder Committee of the Aspen Institute is a group of smart, powerful and/or former royal members whose mission is to figure out how to solve the seemingly widespread misinformation in modern digital life. Today. , They released the final report, summarizing their findings and putting forward 15 suggestions for improvement-this is the so-called'critical and measurable action'."

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