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At Read It Forward, we’re grateful for the unwavering support we receive from all of you because, without it, we wouldn’t be able to do what we love to do! It’s no secret that you love reading just as much as we love reading and there’s no better feeling than finding a community of like-minded people. We want to take this moment to say thank you and remind you that we care about what you’re reading, recommending, and loving.
So, this year, in an effort to showcase the voices of our top fans, we asked members of the Read It Forward Facebook Group to share the books they’re giving others this holiday season—and the ones they want for themselves. Here are some of their top picks.
Featured Image: Chelsea Fone
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The Girl with the Louding Voice
Abi Daré
“I love the title and enjoyed the premise behind The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré. It’s a different coming-of-age story set in contemporary Nigeria. I passed my hardcover copy on to a friend and am waiting to discuss with her. I hope she enjoys it too.”
—Janis Robinson Daly
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Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson
“One of our favorite children’s books is Room on the Broom. There is a Netflix animated show that follows the book perfectly, which is how we found the book. I saw the show and thought, ‘That has got to be a book!’ And it was! So very cute.”
—Cheri Anne
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A Promised Land
Barack Obama
“I’m giving—and hoping to receive—President Obama’s biography.”
—Janet Nydegger
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Royal Holiday
Jasmine Guillory
“I want to spread some joy to the readers in my family this year with some romance and comedy. I have a Jasmine Guillory fan and an Adriana Trigiani fan to buy for. Jasmine Guillory’s Royal Holiday looks good.”
—Nikki Lauren
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Bunheads
Misty Copeland
“I’m so excited to buy Bunheads by Misty Copeland for my niece who loves ballet!”
–Stacy Vogel Davis
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Jan Karon’s Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader
Jan Karon
“I’m hoping for Jan Karon’s Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader for myself!”
—Cheri Anne
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The Hat
Jan Brett
“I like to give our two grandchildren books with an item that goes with the book. They love Jan Brett’s books, so this year I’m giving The Hat paired with a small stuffed hedgehog sporting a red hat that I knit. Jan Brett’s The Mitten will be given with a pair of white knit mittens. I like building gifts. I don’t know where this will go as the years pass, but so far, I’m enjoying the process!”
–Janice Beldner
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The River
Peter Heller
“The River by Peter Heller would make a great gift for an outdoor or adventure enthusiast. It is a fantastic story about friendship which turns into a mystery-thriller as two young men canoe along the Muskwa River in Northern Canada.”
—Adrien Toro
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Born a Crime
Trevor Noah
“What I loved most about Born a Crime was that although it is a nonfiction memoir, it reads very much like fiction. He paints a very vivid picture of his mom, and in the end, when he chronicles the last adventure, I found myself at the edge of my seat, wondering if she had survived.”
—Candice Floyd
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mark Haddon
“I love The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time because it’s all about pathways and love and honor, written with humor and heart.”
—Lina Nehme
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The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
“This year, I am hoping for a hardback edition of The Book Thief—which is the number one book I give as a gift to others! For me, it’s magical because it has something for everyone—history, family dynamics, innocent romance, athletics, friendships, coming of age, danger, and suspense. The characters are impossible not to fall in love with, and the narrative is so unique that it keeps readers hanging on to the last page. Overall, the main theme is stressing the importance of words, reading, and books. It’s just the best.”
—Kelly Radach
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Wild
Cheryl Strayed
“Wild by Cheryl Strayed. This book changed the way I think of myself and I want to give that to others.”
—Tania Young
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Little Women
Louisa May Alcott
“I always love to revisit Little Women when Christmas comes around. There is something really heartwarming about the March sisters.”
—Sheri Svgdik
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Tiny Beautiful Things
Cheryl Strayed
“The book I love to give people is Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed because the essays it contains will rip you open and leave you raw.”
—Toni Aliskowitz
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The Most Fun We Ever Had
Claire Lombardo
“I saw a bit of myself and the women in my family all throughout The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo. I simply loved it.”
—Carla Bratton Thompson
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Becoming
Michelle Obama
“Michelle Obama’s language is frank and uncolored. Most people cannot approach their own shortcomings and achievements with such candor. One of the other things that I appreciated was the ordinariness of her story. One often expects to hear stories of African-American women that detail abuse, assault, or some other urban tragedy, but Mrs. Obama’s book was of an American child who just happened to be a person of color. I found it incredibly moving.”
—Candice Floyd
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Mary Ann Shaffer
“I started giving our daughter a box of books for Christmas when she was in the 4th grade. She is now turning 30, and she has said the “book box” is her favorite gift every year. I introduced her to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which she thoroughly enjoyed.”
—Barb Fahey Hocin
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