What is the best last-minute gift that holds personal meaning for both the giver and the recipient? A book, of course. Team Celadon share the titles that we’re wrapping for friends and family this holiday season.
What We’re Giving: Holiday 2024
Rental House
By Weike Wang
“I am giving Weike Wang’s new book, Rental House….I loved her first book, Chemistry, and this one (which I read as an advanced copy) conveniently just came out on December 3. It’s a seemingly funny look at spending vacations with in-laws, but it is really a serious, astute look at being an immigrant. Everyone should read it.” —Deb Futter, President and Publisher
Animal Farm
By George Orwell
“For the holidays, I am giving a classic: Animal Farm by George Orwell. I’ve read this novel at least 10 times, and its message is more timely today than perhaps ever before. As a side note, I am adding a first edition of this book to my wish list this year.” —Gregg Fleischman, Senior Marketing Director
The Bee Sting
By Paul Murray
“The Bee Sting by Paul Murray was my favorite book I read this year. It’s a bit of a selfish gift on my part, mostly because I’m dying for more people to talk to about the ending. Now that it’s out in paperback, it’s easier to pack copies to bring home, and it has a gorgeous, more colorful new cover!” —Liza Buell, Publicist
Letters to a Young Poet
By Rainer Maria Rilke
“This year I’m gifting friends and family one of my favorite books: Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke. I think it’s a meaningful gift because it’s full of timeless wisdom and profound insights into creativity and the doubts that plague us all, and it also prompts thoughtful introspection. It’s the ideal gift for anyone who appreciates philosophy and literature or who is interested in pursuing a creative life.” —Rebecca Ritchey, Senior Social Media Manager
Scythe
By Neal Shusterman
“I would give Scythe by Neal Shusterman as a gift to any dystopian reader. It’s about a future where death has been completely cured. To maintain the population size and to prevent complete stagnation, Scythes are chosen as the only beings capable of ending life. However, not all Scythes have the same philosophies on their duty. The story follows two apprentice Scythes as they learn from very different masters what it means to take life. A truly thought-provoking and complicated novel, and with the TV show in development, this is the perfect time to jump in.” —Yelizaveta Rogulina, Ad Promo Assistant
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