Confessions of a Starstruck Bookseller

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Every year, I find a million things that I love at Vroman’s. Some, I gift to my family and friends, as shown here:

Now, I can’t tell you who these gifts are for…as they may be reading this post. However, my favorites are the newly illustrated Princess Bride & the Kikkerland Mini Karaoke Microphone.

Then, there are other items that I ADORE, but either cannot find appropriate homes for, OR don’t have the funds to BUY EVERYTHING. Therefore, I have compiled a list of recommendations just for you! Enjoy!

  For those who want to give back:

Grab a snowflake off of our Vroman’s Giving Tree, now until December 14th. Every gift purchased for the Giving Tree will receive a 20% discount.

For those who want a little magic in their lives:

American Jewel Yummy Gummy Scented Wristlet

Unicorn Snot Lip Gloss

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

For those who want to know more about the world (young and old!):

Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers

Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World by Phaidon

For your teen:

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

New York Sketchbook by Jason Brooks

For the jokester in your family:

Lump O’Coal & Festivus Celebration Kit (front)

Lump O’ Coal & Festivus Celebration Kit (back)

Baby to Big by Rajiv Fernandez (front)

Baby to Big by Rajiv Fernandez (inside page)

For those who want inspiration in their home:

Dock 6 Pottery Coasters

For your outdoorsy/nature person:

Cabin Porn by Zach Klein & The Beekeeper’s Bible by Richard A. Jones

For those who miss Obama:

Obama An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza

Dream Big Dreams by Pete Souza

For those who are a little extra:

Popsockets

Tattly Temporary Tattoos

Cactus Squishable

For your Dad:

DK Smithsonian’s Journey: An Illustrated History of Travel

The Big Book of Continental Op by Dashiell Hammett

For your artsy peeps:

Bitten by Witch Fever by Lucinda Hawksley

Dali & Disney Destino by David A Bossert

& for those who just want to know more:

Spineless by Juli Berwald & The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman

  I hope this list, provides you with some last minute gift inspiration! If you need more recommendations, you know where to find me!

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