Some of the Gift Books I Like to Keep on Hand

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My love language is gifts, more specifically, books as gifts. Some people keep greeting cards and gift bags on hand in case of last-minute gifting. Me? I keep stacks of gift books ready, just in case. Sure, we’ve passed the holiday season, but I have 10 nieces and nephews, friends, and my friends’ kids who all have birthdays coming up. I liked to be prepared! So here are some of the gift books I like to keep on hand.

a graphic of the cover of Bad Girls Throughout History

Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World by Ann Shen

I love Ann Shen’s illustrations. Cards, print, and books—I just can’t get enough. I first found her on Instagram, and then I got my hands on her stunning book, Bad Girls Throughout History. It’s a beautiful book featuring dozens of women who changed the world. Women who have bucked the system and fought for change have long been described as “bad girls.” Shen turns this label on its head, featuring women who used their talents to change the world for the better.

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