You just can’t go wrong gifting a book. It’s the kind of veering on tailor made kind of gift that keeps on giving — from the second a reader cracks the spine to the last sentence, and beyond. Books are ingested, discussed, shared. Over here at Southforker, they are definitely some of our favorite things to bestow on those we care about.
That’s why we really liked the approach that Finley Shaw took for this month’s Feed Your Read. She didn’t just pick five great reads; she picked books that she’s excited to give and why she wants to give them. Take a cue from Shaw — or better yet, hop on a ferry and visit her sweet little shop for some stellar recs for those on your list. Happy holiday reading!
For my son who works in finance:
1929 Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How it Shattered a Nation by Andrew Ross Sorkin
“My oldest son lives and works in NYC and will love learning more about the nonfiction book about the 1929 stock market crash that triggered the Great Depression.”
For my husband (a true Deadhead):
The Grateful Dead: Photos and Stories from the Formative Years 1966-1977 by Jim Marshall
“We love Jim Marshall’s photos and have a great photo of Jerry Garcia in our summer house on SI. My husband will love this stunning collection of Jim Marshall photographs of the Dead from the early years features rare concert moments and portraits from Woodstock to the Haight.”
For my sister in law:
AD at Home by Amy Astley
“Editor in chief of Architectural Digest Amy Astley leads us through a personal tour through some of her favorite homes featured in the magazine. The book features beautiful lavish photographs.”
For my dog walker:
Dear New York by Brandon Stanton
“Creator of Humans of New York returns with a photographic love letter to NYC. This heartfelt portrait of the city that never sleeps through photographs and stories from all five boroughs.”
For my nephew who loves to bake:
Cookies by Vaughn Vreeland and the New York Times
“My middle school nephew loves to bake and delights us with new recipes all the time. He will love this new cookbook from NYT Cooking that features 100 yummy cookie recipes.”
For my bestie:
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
“I loved this book so much that I want to literally gift it to everyone in my life. This wonderful, moving book tells the story of a 73 year old woman, Sybil, and in the span of a decade, Sybil’s life unfolds through emails and letters. We learn about the mistakes she made and celebrate with her when she receives forgiveness for past grievances.”
