It can be difficult to think about the perfect Christmas gift for everyone. We have curated a book gift guide to help make your Christmas shopping easier than ever. We have something for Mum, Dad, Friends, Kids, Teens, Nieces, and Nephews. Check out our recommendations below!
For Your Parents
Exiles by Jane Harper
If your mum or dad loves Aussie crime fiction, you can’t go further than this fantastic book by Jane Harper!
Perfect for: Crime Fiction Aficionados
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
The powerful, inspiring follow-up to the critically acclaimed, multi-million #1 bestselling memoir Becoming.
Perfect for: Memoir lovers
Cobalt Blue by Matthew Riley
For 35 years, the United States and Russia each had their own superhero. Three days ago, America’s hero died. Today will be bad. In the face of an overwhelming attack, one young woman – unassuming and anonymous – might be America’s only hope. Her codename … COBALT BLUE
Perfect for: Action / Superhero Fans
Not Now, Not Ever by Julia Gillard
Ten years on from the speech that stopped us all in our tracks – Julia Gillard’s Misogyny Speech. Where were you then? And where are we now?
Perfect for: Those interested in feminism and Australian politics
What I Cook When Nobody’s Watching by Poh Ling Yeow
Poh Ling Yeow believes that the simpler we eat, the happier we are, and in this book she shares all the things she cooks when nobody’s watching.
Reconnect with the simple pleasure of cooking for yourself and others with proper quickies, nourishing bowl food, comfort combos, and crowd-pleasing feasts that take everyday ingredients to new and delicious places. Poh also shares hard-won wisdom, musings on the garden, and cheeky household tips.
Perfect for: Masterchef Fans
For Your Bestie
The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner by Grace Tame
The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner is Grace’s story, in Grace’s words, on Grace’s terms. Like Grace, it is sharply intelligent, deeply felt and often blisteringly funny. And, as with all her work, it offers a constructive and optimistic vision for a better future for all of us.
Perfect for: Those who love inspiring, heartfelt and strong stories.
Investing with She’s on the Money by Victoria Devine
The ultimate millennial investment guide from the award-winning, number-one bestselling author of She’s on the Money
Perfect for: Financial gurus and those starting their finance journey
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new STEMinist rom-com in which a scientist is forced to work on a project with her nemesis – with explosive results.
Perfect for: Romance addicts obsessed with Enemies-to-Lovers
RecipeTin Eats: Dinner by Nagi Maehashi
150 dinner recipes. Fail-proof. Delicious. Addictive.
The food you want to cook, eat and share, night after night. Through her phenomenally popular online food site, RecipeTin Eats, Nagi Maehashi talks to millions of people a year who tell her about the food they love.
Perfect for: Those who want to get into cooking or the wannabe chefs!
Big Love by Brooke Blurton
A raw, moving and uplifting memoir about courage, resilience and the transformative power of love, from one of Australia’s most captivating personalities
Perfect for: Those who love the Bachelor and inspiring stories.
For Kids, Nieces, and Nephews
Bluey: Christmas Swim
It’s Christmas Day and it’s the perfect weather for a family swim! Bartlebee is Bluey’s new toy – how will he cope with his first Heeler Christmas? A gorgeous hardback book that will make the perfect Christmas gift.
Perfect for: Fans of Bluey
Finals Fever by Sam Kerr
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr’s incredible story!
Sam Kerr has only been playing soccer for a few months after switching from AFL and now her team is playing in the finals! Sam can’t believe it! But when her best friend, Dylan, is appointed team captain, Sam is worried that his shyness might get in the way. Together with her other bestie, Indi, they must find a way to help him overcome his nerves.
Perfect for: Sports and Soccer Fans
Back On Country by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing and David Hardy
A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family, culture and Country. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.
Perfect for: Kids of all ages!
Barefoot Kids by The Barefoot Investor (Scott Pape)
If you want the kids in your life to be good with money, hand them this book. Teaching kids about money isn’t easy. So let Scott Pape, the Barefoot Investor, do it for you!
Perfect for: All children aged 7+
For Older Kids
Need a gift for your teenage child, niece, or nephew? We have you covered!
The Heartstopper Yearbook by Alice Oseman
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. This joyful trip into the LGBTQ+ world of Heartstopper is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the graphic novels or Netflix TV series – from Alice Oseman, bestselling author and winner of the YA Book Prize. Now in full colour for the first time!
Perfect for: Fans of Hearstopper or Graphic Novels
Unnecessary Drama by Nina Kenwood
Fall in love with this feel-good romance about the first messy, chaotic steps into adulthood, from the author of It Sounded Better in My Head.
From the author of the much-loved It Sounded Better It My Head comes a deliciously entertaining new rom-com, set in a run-down student share house in Melbourne.
Perfect for: YA Readers and Romance Fans
The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera
In this prequel to the NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING phenomenon of TIKTOK fame, They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast make their first fateful calls.
Perfect for: YA Readers and TikTok Obsessives
About the Contributor
Kassidy Fisher
Kass is Booktopia's resident Comms and Social Media Specialist. She spends her day scrolling TikTok, picking up the latest trends, and posting content. When she isn't on social media, you can find her on BookTok, reading the latest contemporary romance, or playing with her dog, Leia.
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