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2020 Debuts Holiday Gift Guide
2020 Debuts Holiday Gift Guide
Debuts 2020 Holiday Gift Ideas
Happy Holidays from the 2020 debut authors group! We released our rst books in
2020, many of us right as the pandemic hit. Bookshops closed and many long-dreamed
book tours got cancelled, but we are grateful for the outstanding support we received
from readers, booksellers, and fellow debut authors.
To celebrate the end to our debut year, we put together this fun list of "book pairings"
with items related to our stories. We hope it will cheer you, give you ideas for perfect gifts,
and introduce you to some amazing books that you might have missed in this
unprecedented year for publishing.
Each book on this list is someone's dream come true, and you can learn more at each
author's website.
Thanks for reading!
The 2020 Debuts
All Stirred Up by Brianne Moore
A spirited retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion, set in the fast-paced, cutthroat world of Edinburgh's
high-end restaurants. If you love delicious dishes and dishy chefs, simmering tensions and steamy
romance, rst love and second chances, than this is the book for you!
Cosy up this winter with a heartwarming romance and
a steamy cup of tea—both inspired by Jane Austen's
Persuasion!
Buy the book
Buy Bigley’s Jane Austen Persuasion Tea Series
www.briannemooreauthor.com
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Age of Consent by Amanda Brainerd
It's 1983. David Bowie reigns supreme, and downtown Manhattan has never been cooler. But Justine
and Eve are stuck at Griswold Academy, a Connecticut boarding school. A daringly honest, sexy debut
novel about three young women coming of age in 1980s New England and New York.
Wrap up 2020 with the gift of AGE OF CONSENT
this holiday season. Your gift will include a copy of
the hardcover book and a David Bowie Aladdin Sane
mug from which to drink your favorite beverage.
Buy the book
Buy the David Bowie mug
www.amandabrainerdauthor.com
The All-Night Sun by Diane Zinna
Lauren, a grieving college professor, forms a fast, intense friendship with an e ervescent international
student who invites her home to Sweden for Midsommar. Longlisted for the 2020 Center for Fiction
First Novel Prize.
Give the gift of THE ALL-NIGHT SUN this
holiday season. Your gift will include a copy of the
hardcover book inscribed with a warm personal
message, and an intricately embroidered, handmade
Swedish Dala Horse ornament.
Email Diane via her website
at www.dianezinna.com to purchase.
www.dianezinna.com
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Braver Than You Think by Maggie Downs
Newly married and established in her career as an award-winning journalist, Maggie Downs quits her
job, sells her belongings, and embarks on the solo trip of a lifetime: Her mother's. Downs backpacks
solo through 17 countries —visiting all the places her mother, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's
disease, could not visit herself.
Take a journey and get a taste of the world without
ever leaving home with this global peppercorn
sampler.
Buy the book
Buy the Global Peppercorn Sampler
www.maggieink.com
Bronte's Mistress by Finola Austin
Bronte's Mistress explores the scandalous historical love a air between Branwell Brontë and Lydia
Robinson, giving voice to the woman who allegedly corrupted her son’s innocent tutor and brought
down the entire Brontë family.
Give the gift of reading by candlelight to your
literature loving friend this holiday season! Bronte's
Mistress and this Bronte sister-themed candle will
transport them to the Yorkshire moors.
Buy the book
Buy the Bronte Sisters inspired candle
www. nolaaustin.com
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The Butter y E ect by Rachel Mans
McKenny
Is there such a thing as an "antisocial butter y?" Greta Oto studies insects, and prefers their company,
but when her twin has a health issue, she has to return to help take care of him and face the relationships
she's hidden from for years.
Fashion meets family drama in this perfect combo
for the book-club member in your life.
Buy the book
Buy the butter y pins
www.rachelmansmckenny.com
The Care of Strangers by Ellen Michaelson
Winner of the 2019 Miami Book Fair/de Groot Prize, The Care of Strangers is a moving story about
friendship set in a gritty Brooklyn hospital, where a young woman learns to take charge of her life by
taking care of others.
Sima needs a calendar to keep track of school and
work! And so do you!
Buy the book
Buy a calendar
www.ellenmichaelson.com
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Charming Falls Apart by Angela Terry
When Allison James loses her job and ancé the day before her thirty- fth birthday, she decides she
needs some new life rules. She embarks on a self-help mission, only to realize that her old life wasn’t as
perfect as she thought.
Cozy up with this rom-com and imagine yourself
at the ctional co eehouse "The Cauldron" with
this co ee-scented candle from Anthropologie.
Buy the book
Buy the co ee scented candle
www.angelaterry.com
The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell'Antonia
THE CHICKEN SISTERS is the story of two small-town sisters, one who stayed, one who left, who
turn to a reality TV competition between the town’s two rival fried chicken restaurants to nally
resolve their ongoing feud over who made the better life choices.
Kirkus says THE CHICKEN SISTERS "will
make meat eaters everywhere crave fried chicken".
Use this as an excuse to buy that fryer you've
always wanted! (Or just paint your nails a happy
color and turn the pages of "the comfort food of
novels".)
Buy the book
Buy the Deep Fryer
Buy the nail polish
www.kjdellantonia.com
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Copy Boy by Shelley Blanton-Stroud
Jane's a very brave boy. And a very di cult girl. She'll be an icon one day. Book 1, Jane Benjamin
historical thriller.
Gift your noir-loving friend a slug of bourbon, a
moleskin notebook, and a signed paperback edition
of historical thriller, Copy Boy.
Buy the book from Capital Books (and they’ll add a
notebook and mini bottle of bourbon to your
shipment)
www.shelleyblantonstroud.com
Daughters of Smoke and Fire by Ava Homa
Set primarily in Iran, this extraordinary debut novel takes readers into the everyday lives of the Kurds.
Leila dreams of making lms to bring the suppressed stories of her people onto the global stage, but
obstacles keep piling up. “A blisteringly powerful tale of standing up to oppression and terror . . . ” If
2020 has been tough and you want to read a story of resilience, of nding joy and strength in di cult
times, this is THE book.
Take pride and celebrate Kurdish heritage and
culinary smarts with this mug.
Buy the book
Buy the mug
www.AvaHoma.com
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Derailed by Mary Keliikoa
PI Kelly Pruett thinks her rst solo case is a matter of tying up loose ends in the accidental death-by-
commuter-train of a young accountant. But when Kelly learns the woman was doing far more than
crunching numbers, Kelly must prove this was no accident before she’s the next casualty.
Curl up with a cup of Kelly's favorite beverage
from the city she loves for a twisty "whodunit" this
Holiday Season. And since her sidekick Floyd is
usually by her side, these socks make the perfect
addition while you're reading or any time!
Buy the book
Buy the basset hound socks
www.marykeliikoa.com
The Disharmony of Silence by Linda Rosen
"Linda Rosen spins an intriguing tale of long-held family secrets, an emotional search for identity, and a
painting that may just be the key to untangling the complicated past." Kristin Harmel, Bestselling
author of The Winemaker's Wife
In the Disharmony of Silence, a cameo broach in a
painting leads Carolyn Lee to the discovery of a
long-held family secret from 1920s. Reward your
loved one with a beautiful cameo brooch to
match this provocative and moving novel.
Buy the book
Buy the cameo brooch
www.linda-rosen.com
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A Door Between Us by Ehsaneh Sadr
Tehran, 2009: Will the Green Wave save them or destroy them all? A dissident, a Baseeji soldier, and a
new bride navigate complicated family dynamics in the midst of post-election political turmoil from
the Stolen Election.
Brew some cardamom-infused Persian tea and let A Door
Between Us transport you to 2009 Iran where even in the
midst of political turmoil and complicated family
dynamics, the tea is always served piping hot.
Buy the book from Hicklebee’s Bookshop
Buy the Persian tea
www.ehsanehsadr.com
Etched in Stone by Liv Arnold
Vanessa Lang lands her dream job at an investment rm, Stone Corp. When her kleptomaniac mother is
caught shoplifting, Vanessa is forced to accept a deal with the detective—collect evidence of insider
trading at her new job. Investigating Sebastian Stone comes with bene ts. The drop-dead-gorgeous
CEO introduces her to steamy encounters in public places, and in the midst of it all, she gathers
information about his business. She soon has a di cult choice to make…save her mother or protect the
man she loves.
Enjoy Etched in Stone, a steamy rom-com, with a
burger and chamomile tea. The main character,
Vanessa Lang, gets into a car crash while distracted by a
billboard of a burger. She then calms herself with a
chamomile tea.
Buy the book
Buy chamomile tea
www.livarnold.com
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Everything is Fine by Gillian Harvey
When social media in uencer Jessica Bradley's life begins to fall apart, she tries to keep up appearances
for the sake of her followers— with hilarious results.
Too much self-denial doesn't work too well for
Jessica. Treat yourself instead to delicious tru es
(French, as Gillian Harvey lives in France) and
indulge yourself this Christmas!
Buy the book
Buy the tru es
www.gillianharvey.com
The Exit Strategy by Lainey Cameron
"Unputdownable!” Silicon Valley, sexism, and the power of female friendship. Ryn Brennan is on the
verge of achieving everything she dreamed. Everything is going exactly as planned, until she meets Carly,
her husband's mistress, across the negotiating table.
#1 Amazon best-seller and 2020 Readers
Favorite award-winner, The Exit Strategy, has
been called a “rallying call for women to believe
in themselves and join together”. Reward a
strong woman you appreciate with a Fierce-
Brave-Badass cu or a friend with a Badass
Besties mug.
Buy the book
Buy the Fierce-Brave-Badass cu
(personalization possible)
Buy the Badass Besties mug
www.laineycameron.com
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Forever 51 by Pamela Skjolsvik
An eternally menopausal vampire embarks on a 9th step quest to become mortal again.
2020 has been one hell of a year. Treat the older
women in your life to a little self-care while
they escape.
Buy the book
Stock up on vitamins!
www.pamelaskjolsvik.com
Forever With You by Barb Curtis
When a headstrong restaurateur inherits her grandfather’s restaurant, a clause in the will forces her into a
partnership with a winery owned by her most signi cant ex. They’ll have to cast their di erences aside
for the sake of business and discover if true love ages as gracefully as a ne wine.
Set the mood this holiday season with these
wine-scented, all natural organic soy candles
from Malicious Women Candle Company and
journey to wine country with FOREVER
WITH YOU.
Buy the book
Buy the candle
www.barbcurtiswrites.com
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Glimmer As You Can by Danielle Martin
GLIMMER AS YOU CAN features a memorable group of women in 1960s Brooklyn, NY, whose
lives intersect at an underground social club. Join Elaine, Madeline and Lisa for a trip to the Starlite!
Take a trip back to the '60s with this charming
work of women's historical ction; enjoy your
favorite winter beverage in these vintage-inspired
mugs.
Buy the book
Buy the co ee mugs
daniellemartinbooks.com
A Good Family by A.H. Kim
When glamorous Big Pharma executive Beth Lindstrom pleads guilty to a whistleblower lawsuit and
lands in prison, she turns to the one person who can help gure out who set her up: her husband's sister.
For fans of Big Little Lies and Orange is the New Black.
"They're all drunk as usual." This holiday
season, indulge in this "addictive, over-the-top
dramedy" (Publishers Weekly) by the glow of
this gin and juniper-scented candle from NYC-
based Queer Candle Co.
Buy the book
Buy the gin and juniper scented candle
www.ahkim.net
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Goodbye, Orchid by Carol Van Den Hende
GOODBYE, ORCHID asks what happens when an accident befalls an entrepreneur and leaves him
faced with the hardest decision of his life: "to love her, will he need to leave her?" Share this beautiful
love story that inspires hope and optimism, and donates a portion of pro ts to charities like USA Cares.
Treat yourself and your loved ones to this award-
winning "heartfelt and heartwarming" "modern-day
A air to Remember" gift-wrapped with assorted
chocolate (note if you'd prefer the nut-free version).
Venmo @Carol-VanDenHende with your and recipients
names, address, and personalized note;
* $30 for paperback+chocolate or $40 for
hardcover+chocolate +$5 shipping/handling
* Only available within continental US
Email with questions carol.vandenhende@gmail.com
www.carolvandenhende.com/contact
The Grammar of Untold Stories by Lois
Ruskai Melina
Lois Ruskai Melina re ects on a life in sixteen essays covering topics ranging from toxic workplaces to
end-of-life decisions. In "Metamorphosis" she takes the reader garnet digging in North Idaho and
explores the longing to be seen.
Enjoy the richness of the language in these essays
along with the beauty of garnet earrings.
Buy the book
Buy the garnet ear-rings
www.loisruskaimelina.com
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Hex, Love, and Rock & Roll by Kat Turner
A novice witch accidentally hexes a famous rock star and falls in love with him while battling the deadly
curse.
Cozy up in this soft cotton tee and get ready for a
crash course in witchcraft with Hex, Love, and
Rock & Roll.
Buy the book
Buy the T-shirt
www.katturnerauthor.com
How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams
A professor wants to reclaim her social life and makes a to-do list that leads her to meeting a handsome
stranger in a bar. After meeting with him, she attempts irting with a cute guy, with career ruin, with
healing, and ultimately, with love.
One brave to-do list + a tasty gin cocktail (or
three) turns this Type A professor's world upside
down. Pair this debut romance with a tasty gin
infusion kit.
Buy the book
Buy the gin infusion kit
www.denisewilliamswrites.com
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How to Walk on Water by
Rachel Swearingen
In these nine stories, characters willingly open their doors to trouble. Through nimble prose and
considerable powers of observation, Swearingen explores not only what it means to survive in a world
marked by violence and uncertainty, but also how to celebrate what is most alive.
Enjoy these nine haunting tales with a steamy bath
and your favorite cocktail or calming tea nearby.
Buy the book
Buy the Bath Salt
www.rachelswearingen.com
Last Tang Standing by Lauren Ho
Crazy Rich Asians meets Bridget Jones's Diary in this funny and irresistible debut novel, set in
Singapore, about the pursuit of happiness, surviving one's thirties intact, and opening oneself up to
love.
Pushy relatives telling you what to do with your
life this holiday season? Relax with humorous
getaway romcom LAST TANG STANDING &
soothe your senses with a lovely Singapore-inspired
cuppa!
Buy the book
Buy some Singapore tea
www.hellolaurenho.com
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Loathe At First Sight by Suzanne Park
A workplace romantic-comedy set in the video game industry about a Korean-American producer who
is tasked with launching a feminist video game while being antagonized by everyone around her,
including the company’s new MBA intern.
A perfect feminist gift pairing.
Buy the book
Order the T-shirt in a range of colors
www.suzannepark.com
Lost Girls by Ellen Birkett Morris
Lost Girls explores the experiences of women and girls as they grieve, nd love, face uncertainty, take a
stand, nd their future, and say goodbye to the past.
Enjoy Lost Girls with a southern gift, a rose
heart necklace which recalls Abby's stint as
homecoming queen, or bourbon infused honey
to sweeten your favorite beverage.
Buy the book
Buy the Kentucky bourbon infused honey
Buy the Antique Bronze Rose Heart Necklace
www.ellenbirkettmorris.ink
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Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow
Sassy Cat Mystery Series: Pet groomer Mimi Lee pairs up with her sassy talking cat to solve cases.
Curl up with this cozy mystery and a warm
mug of your favorite tea, with this adorable cat
shaped tea infuser.
Buy Mimi Lee Gets a Clue
Buy Mimi Lee Reads Between The Lines
Order the cat tea infuser
www.jenniferjchow.com
The Missing Sister by Elle Marr
In Paris, her twin sister has vanished, leaving behind three chilling words: Trust no one. As she gets
closer to the truth-—and to the killer—Shayna's own life may now be in the balance.
Give the gift of a good thrill and pair it with
the almond cookies that fuel the main
character as she searches for her missing
sister.
Buy the book
Buy the almond cookies
www.ellemarr.com
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Mother Of Floods by Madeleine F. White
Mother Of Floods is a story about hope; how we can build a better world together across geographical
and social boundaries. Six women put their desire for change into action, and you can too.
Make a di erence and gift a tree over the holiday
season. Coupled with Mother of Floods, this gift
pairing contributes to a sustainable environment, and
you get to share a fantastic story that underpins why
it’s important in the bargain!
Buy the book
Sponsor a tree being planted with Treedom
Madeleine F White on Goodreads
Murder at Hotel 1911 by Audrey Keown
Working at a hotel themed around the year 1911 means play-acting and restrictive undergarments, but
Ivy Nichols is dead set on keeping her job. When the death of a guest at dinner threatens the career of
Ivy's best friend, the hotel chef, she turns sleuth to clear his name.
Give your loved ones an escape to Hotel 1911 with
Audrey Keown's charming mystery novel and a
plush hotel robe.
Buy the book
Buy the plush robe
www.audreykeown.com
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No Bad Deed by Heather Chavez
When Cassie Larkin witnesses a roadside attack, she steps in. The next night, her husband disappears.
Are these disturbing events a coincidence or the beginning of a horrifying nightmare?
For a taste of Wine Country, pair the "twisty, jet-
fueled" NO BAD DEED with a box of artisan
chocolates. The perfect balance of tricks and
holiday treats.
Buy the book
Buy the Wine Country chocolates
www.heatherchavez.com
Nowhere Near Goodbye by Barbara Conrey
A mother's vow versus a doctor's oath. Nowhere Near Goodbye is the story of a little girl with cancer
and the doctor who tries to save her. But it's also a story of beagles and the organization that delivers
them to forever homes.
Give the gift of Nowhere Near Goodbye this
holiday season and support the Beagle Freedom
Project by ordering a 2021 calendar.
Buy the book
Order the Beagle Freedom Project calendar
www.barbaraconreyauthor.com
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One Hundred Da odils by Rebecca Winn
An engaging, wise, and uplifting memoir of human resilience, and nature’s ability to teach, inspire, and
heal. Told through the lens of the author’s personal experiences with grief, betrayal and heartbreak, One
Hundred Da odils is a contemporary yet timeless story of a woman’s search for meaning, identity, and
purpose.
Give a lasting gift of inspiration and hope with this
beautifully written, deeply meaningful book, paired
with da odils bulbs for spring—the owers that
symbolize rebirth and new beginnings.
Buy the book
Buy the da odil bulbs
www.rebeccawinn.com
Once Again by Catherine Wallace Hope
This emotional, mind-bending, time-slip thriller questions time, memory, and fate when a grieving
mother is given the gift of a lifetime: one chance to save her daughter.
Enjoy a warm cup of something delicious while
this dramatic story unfolds.
Buy the book
Buy the butter y mug
www.catherinewallacehope.com
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A Promise to Keep by Melony Teague
"A delightful romance sure to please anyone looking for a story about second chances, grace, and hope.
This one has all the right ingredients!"— Catherine West, author of Where Hope Begins.
In the book, Savannah Sanderson and Michael
McCann make memories over wa es, with
extra cream. Whip up a batch of these
delectable wa es and enjoy while reading A
Promise to Keep, and escape into their story.
Buy the book
Buy the wa e and pancake mix
www.melonyteague.com
Salt + Stilettos by Janet Walden-West
Sweet Home Alabama meets Top Chef when Miami's most determined image consultant clashes with
Samoa's most uncooperative chef in a race to rebrand him as South Beach's newest star.
IRL travel may be o the table this holiday
season but you can still visit chic South
Beach with a pair of determined enemies-to-
lovers while enjoying some mani/ pedi self-
care with these gorg DecoMiami Resort
Series polish sets.
Buy the book
Buy the nail polish
www.janetwaldenwest.weebly.com
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The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux
by Samantha Vérant
A disgraced chef rediscovers her passion for food and her roots in this stunning novel rich in culture and
full of delectable recipes.
Escape to France this holiday season and cook up one of
the dishes included in THE SECRET FRENCH
RECIPES OF SOPHIE VALROUX with a savory blend
of Herbes de Provence.
Buy the book
Buy the Herbes de Provence
www.samanthaverant.com
Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner
When a famous Hollywood showrunner and her assistant laugh on the red carpet, photos of the
a ectionate moment lead the tabloids to declare they’re dating. The ridiculous gossip threatens both
their jobs and their credibility, and as the two women ght to protect their careers, they slowly begin to
realize the rumor might not be so o base after all.
The main characters in SOMETHING TO TALK
ABOUT tend to irt through food—pizza, Jewish
pastries, and iced chai. For the holidays, curl up
with a warm mug of chai and this debut romance
that Publishers Weekly calls "a gem."
Buy the book from Schuler Books
Buy chai concentrate or gift boxes
www.merylwilsner.com
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Snowbound in Winterberry Falls by Ann
Brodeur
Stranded by a blizzard—and the only one who can help her is the man who abandoned her twelve years
ago. Will they be able to unwrap their past, one secret at a time? A buried story. A powerful senator. A
Christmas they won’t forget.
It’s the merriest festival of all when Stephanie
crashes into town. Join in the tastes of the season
like every other good citizen of Winterberry Falls
by pairing your read with shortbread cookies and a
steamy cup of hot chocolate!
Buy the book
Buy the Shortbread Christmas Cookie Box
www.brodeurwrites.com
This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens
Quinn and Minnie were born on the same day, in the same hospital, just one minute apart. Their lives
begin together, but they couldn't be more di erent, yet fate seems to keep bringing them together...
Help see in the New Year with a bottle of
champagne and delicious cozy rom-com This
Time Next Year.
Buy the book
Buy a half bottle of bubbly
- In the UK
- In the USA
www.sophiecousens.com
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Waiting for the Night Song by Julie Carrick
Dalton
When forestry researcher Cadie Kessler is called back to her hometown by her estranged childhood
friend, the women must confront the traumatic childhood secret that drove them apart decades earlier.
Waiting for the Night Song is a story about friendship, secrets, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a
changing climate in a small New England town.
Indulge in chocolate-covered blueberries as you
immerse yourself in the mountains and forests of New
Hampshire in WAITING FOR THE NIGHT
SONG. But be warned, taking too many blueberries
can lead to trouble. Maybe even murder. Publishers
Weekly calls WAITING FOR THE NIGHT SONG
"a taut novel that builds suspense to the very end."
Buy the book
Buy the Dark Chocolate Blueberries
www.juliecarrickdalton.com
What's Left Untold by Sherri Leimkuhler
Every secret has its price. A woman reunites with her estranged best friend and uncovers a devastating
secret that threatens to destroy the life she's built with her husband and daughters.
Dive into this story full of shocking twists and
surprises as you dig into a bag of Bugles, Anna and
Lia's favorite snack! A unique and interactive reading
experience that will make a great holiday gift!
Buy the book
Buy some Bugles!
www.sherrileimkuhler.com
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When Robins Appear by Densie Webb
"A mother torn between the love for her family and secrets from her past. Heart-wrenching and
engrossing, a family drama you can't put down."—Marlene Adelstein, author of USA Today Bestseller,
Sophie Last Seen
Gift a copy of When Robins Appear, along with
this robin stained glass suncatcher to brighten the
day of a loved one.
Buy the book
Buy the stained glass robin suncatcher
www.densiewebb.com
Wildland by Rebecca Hodge
A heart-pounding novel of bravery, sacri ce, and self-discovery, Wildland will keep you on the edge of
your seat to the very last page.
What could be better than a hot beverage with a
story about a forest re?
Buy the book
Buy the mug
www.rebeccahodge ction.com
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The Wrong Kind of Woman by Sarah McCraw
Crow
In 1970, the grieving Virginia Desmarais stumbles into the women's movement, and nds herself. The
Wrong Kind of Woman is a story of grief and loss, but also friendship and love in a time of great change.
Publishers Weekly called it “entrancing.”
Step back into the 70s with a cozy fondue night and
THE WRONG KIND OF WOMAN!
Buy the book from Gibson's Bookstore
Buy the fondue set
www.sarahmccrawcrow.com
You and Me and Us by Alison Hammer
A heartbreaking yet hopeful story of a workaholic mom and her distant teenage daughter who go
through a di cult summer losing the one member of their family who held them together. The heart of
the story is about the unexpected ways loss teaches us how to love.
Pour yourself an ice-cold Arnold Palmer, and let You
and Me and Us take you to the white sand beaches of
Destin, Florida. (If you're feeling fancy, you can add
a little basil like CeCe!)
Buy the book
Buy the iced tea jug
www.alisonhammer.com
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Past This Point by Nicole Mabry
Winner of Best Book of the Year prize on Indies Today, Past This Point is the thrilling and moving story
of Karis and her dog, Zeke, surviving for months alone in her apartment building in New York City
during a deadly u epidemic. Karis not only discovers her inner strength, but also takes a harrowing
emotional journey, coming out on the other side a changed woman.
Battling the quarantine blues? This holiday season,
learn to cook authentic Mexican food like Karis
with a glass of Woodford Reserve by your side
(Karis' favorite!).
Buy the book
Buy the Mexican Cookbook
Buy the Reserve Bourbon gift basket
www.nicolemabry.net
The Stepdaughter by Georgina Cross
A young girl goes missing at the same time her neighbor’s house burns to the ground. Coincidence or
are the two events connected? Assumptions about the fractured stepmother-stepdaughter relationship
have never been more awed.
Turn a page from one of your favorite books into a
paper rose or more than one rose to create a
bouquet! A page from THE STEPDAUGHTER
is a perfect addition too.
Buy the book
Buy the paper rose
www.georgina-cross-author.com
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Absolution by Regina Buttner
Secrets and hidden agendas begin to unravel the seemingly perfect marriage between a manipulative
narcissist and a woman desperate to make amends for her past.
Jeanie’s husband is too absorbed in his internet
startup to pay attention to his wife. She turns to
the Betty Crocker Cookbook for some tried-and-
true recipes that are sure to please her man.
Buy the book
Buy the cookbook
www.reginabuttner.com
Nights When Nothing Happened by Simon
Han
A little girl begins to sleepwalk at night, setting in motion a string of misunderstandings that not only
threatens to pit their community against them but also forces to the surface the secrets that have made
them fear one another.
Send your loved ones a face mask that recalls the
long, sleepless, and dreamlike nights of the novel.
Buy the book
Buy the face mask
www.simonhan.com
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The Talking Drum by Lisa Braxton
It is 1971. The ctional city of Bellport, Massachusetts, is in decline with an urban redevelopment
project on the horizon expected to transform this dying factory town into a thriving economic center.
This planned transformation has a profound e ect on the residents who live in Bellport as their own
personal transformations take place.
In the Talking Drum the djembe plays a key role.
Try out a beginner djembe. This drum, made of
mahogany wood, is perfect for those starting out.
Buy the book
Buy a drum
www.lisabraxton.com
10:59 by N.R. Baker
A deadly virus. A world on the brink of destruction. An impossible decision. With the power of life
and death at your ngertips, who would you save?
Pair the teen/adult eco-thriller everyone's talking
about with one of these super-cool re llable,
foldable anti-bottles from Vapur.
Buy the book
Buy the anti-bottle
www.nrbakerwriter.com
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Painting the Lines by Ashley R. King
Amalie wants another shot at being a bestselling writer, but she’s lost her spark. Enter Julian, a failed
tennis player making a run for the US Open. He’s cocky and arrogant, but Amalie knows his story
could be her big break—could he be more?
Pair the “delightful, character driven rom-com”
Painting the Lines with this equally delightful
shirt that says "Romance Novels - They're
Actually Really Good Stories." The perfect way
to celebrate romance novels.
Buy the book
Buy the T-Shirt
www.ashleyrking.com
The White Coat Diaries by Madi Sinha
Grey’s Anatomy meets Bridget Jones in the novel that PopSugar called “thrilling medical-drama
goodness.”
Pair this book about a young doctor guring
out life with a First Aid Kit from MyMedic, so
you’ll never have to gure out where the gauze
and bandages are.
Buy the book
Buy the rst aid kit
www.madisinha.com
Page 292020 Debuts Holiday Gift Guide
The German Heiress by Anika Scott
Accused of war crimes, Clara is on the run in the snowy ruins of Germany just before Christmas 1946.
Her reckoning with her own past takes her into the dark heart of collaborators everywhere.
Nobody does Christmas quite like Germany,
and a traditional German glass tree ornament
is the perfect gift with The German Heiress.
Buy the book
Buy the German glass tree ornament
www.anikascott.com
Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert
A storm-struck island. A blood-soaked bed. A missing man. Senior Investigator Shana Merchant
believes it all adds up to a killer in their midst—and that murder is a family a air.
Perfect for fans of Clue, this contemporary
murder mystery will have you desperate to
know whodunit.
Buy the book
Buy Retro Series Clue
www.tessawegert.com
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After Elias by Eddy Boudel Tan
When Elias ies an airplane into the sea one week before their wedding day, Coen is forced to question
everything he thought he knew about their life together. "A dark tale bravely told with great clarity and
beauty" - Christopher J. Yates, author of Grist Mill Road.
After Elias is best enjoyed with a glass of mezcal.
Smoky, complicated, and bittersweet, just like
the book itself.
Buy the book
- In USA
- In Canada
Buy mezcal from El Buho
www.eddyboudeltan.com
Gravity's Heir by Sara T. Bond
Gravity's Heir is a fast-paced science ction adventure. An ex-heiress turned spaceship pilot gets pulled
into an interstellar war when she agrees to transport plans for a gravity bomb.
Lena stocks up on whiskey to get through her
adventure. You can help your favorite science
ction fan navigate their own holiday season and
keep their whiskey cold with Star Wars ice molds.
Buy the book
Buy the Star Wars Death Star ice cube molds
www.saratbond.com
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Boop and Eve's Road Trip by Mary Helen
Sheri
When her best friend goes MIA, Eve gathers the broken threads of her life to search for her. Hoping to
alleviate Eve’s growing depression, her grandma Boop hijacks the road trip. A secret that’s haunted
Boop for sixty years might help Eve, but revealing it risks losing her family and her own hard-won
happiness.
Pair the book with this long silk chi on scarf with a
coral reef theme which resembles the scarf Eve designs
in the novel.
Buy the book
Buy the scarf
www.maryhelensheri .com
Duty and Desire by Anju Gattani
To uphold family honor and tradition, Sheetal Prasad is forced to forsake the man she loves and marry
playboy millionaire Rakesh Dhanraj. As her world splinters into a web of lies, deceit and betrayal,
Sheetal must nd a way to ally with the stranger she married in order to protect their infant son from his
family’s tyranny.
For your mega-wealth pleasure, clip on a pair of crystal
rhinestone teardrop chandelier earrings from Kelmall.
Coordinate the range of colored stones with your
evening attire and dance the night away!
Buy the book
Buy the earrings
www.anjugattani.com
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This Wandering Heart by Janine Rosche
No one knows Keira Knudsen moonlights as sensational travel blogger Kat Wanderfull except for single
father Robbie Matthews, who has just discovered the woman he is falling for online is the same one that
broke his heart ve years ago. Torn between the opportunity of a lifetime and a reunion with her rst
love, Keira learns that even a wandering heart needs a home...
Give your loved one a cozy evening beneath this
super soft tapestry blanket from Natural Life as they
read about Kat Wanderfull’s journey to discover her
own wings.
Buy the book
Buy the tapestry blanket
www.JanineRosche.com
The Mountains Sing, by Nguyễn Phan Quế
Mai
Hailed by The New York Times as an "an absorbing, stirring... novel that, in more than one sense,
remedies history", The Mountains Sing recounts the lives of four generations of a Vietnamese family
using the literary traditions of Việt Nam while showing us the true power of kindness and hope.
Send your family and friends on a memorable trip
to Việt Nam with THE MOUNTAINS SING,
where they will experience authentic Vietnamese
life, complex history and rich culture. Pair the
book with a voucher which supports a local
Vietnamese restaurant, so your loved one can enjoy
a bowl of phở or a bánh mì. And don't forget most
restaurants deliver!
Buy the book
Choose a local Vietnamese restaurant
www.nguyenphanquemai.com
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The Mirror Man by Jane Gilmartin
When Jeremiah Adams agrees to have himself illegally cloned and have his double take over his life for
one year, he discovers that watching your life play out without you isn’t an easy thing to do – not even
for a payout of $10 million.
The Mirror Man is about seeing yourself the way
the rest of the world sees you, without lters and
without lies. This compact mirror is a portable
way to do that!
Buy the book
Buy the mirror
www.janegilmartin.com
The Woman Before Wallis by Bryn Turnbull
When Thelma Furness travels from London to New York to support her twin sister, Gloria Vanderbilt,
in the biggest custody battle in American history, she leaves her long-time lover Edward, Prince of
Wales, in the hands of her trusted friend Wallis Simpson – never imagining the consequences that will
follow.
What’s a royal country-house party without
cocktails? Mix up a martini worthy of Wallis
Simpson as you dive into the scandal-ridden
world of The Woman Before Wallis!
Buy the book
Buy the cocktail shaker
www.brynturnbull.com
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The Moon Always Rising by Alice C. Early
Shattered by tragedy, Els Gordon ees Scotland for the Caribbean island of Nevis. To heal she must
release a seductive ghost and unravel family secrets about her estranged mother.
Els craves her morning cuppa almost as much as
her afternoon rum. This tropical mug would
have helped start her day right, even if the day
was going to go wrong later.
Buy the book
Buy the mug
www.aliceearly.com
Remembrance by Rita Woods
Voodoo made them fear her. Voodoo kept her safe. Until now. This breakout historical debut with
modern resonance is perfect for the many fans of The Underground Railroad and Orphan Train.
Enjoy a novel called "stunning" by The Boston
Globe, with co ee from SingingRooster.org
(supports Haitian co ee farmers), in a hand-
made mug by Haitian Artisans (part of
proceeds go to support orphanages and
microloans to local women).
Buy the book
Order Haitian co ee
Buy Haiitan hand-made mug (s)
www.ritawoodswrites.com
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Promised by Leah Garriott
A sweet Regency romance. Determined to never be duped by love again, Margaret Brinton sets out to
secure a loveless union only to nd herself engaged to the man of her dreams.
Pair this sweet romance with a sweet treat.
Buy the book
Buy the Hershey's Kisses
www.leahgarriott.com
Home Baked by Alia Volz
Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco follows California’s rst high-
volume cannabis edibles business from the disco-mad 1970s through the depths of the AIDS crisis and
the dawn of medical marijuana. Winner of the 2020 Golden Poppy Award.
The Sticky Fingers Brownies tee-shirt was
designed by the author’s father, Doug Volz, in
1977. A limited supply has been reissued to
accompany Home Baked.
Buy the signed book from Green Apple
Books
Buy the sticky- ngers T-Shirt
www.aliavolz.com
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