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Unwrap a World of Stories with Random House Publishing Group's Holiday Gift Guide

When you unwrap a book, you’re holding a universe in your hands: A thrilling saga, an emotional love story, an inspiring memoir. Gift these possibilities to everyone on your list this year . . . including yourself.

There’s a perfect book for every reader—and we’re here to help you make some matches this holiday season.

The friend who leads with the heart

Blue Sisters: A Read with Jenna Pick by Coco Mellors

Blue Sisters: A Read with Jenna Pick

Coco Mellors

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • Three estranged siblings return to their family home in New York after their beloved sister’s death in this “deeply nuanced and compelling” (Vogue) novel,...
By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

By Any Other Name

Jodi Picoult

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the co-author of Mad Honey comes an “inspiring” (Elle) novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name.

“You’ll fall in...
Tell Me Everything: Oprah's Book Club by Elizabeth Strout

Tell Me Everything: Oprah's Book Club

Elizabeth Strout

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout comes a “stunner” (People) of a novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.

Tell Me...
Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks

Counting Miracles

Nicholas Sparks

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of The Longest Ride and The Notebook comes an emotional, powerful novel about wondering if we can change—or even make our peace with—the path we’ve taken.

“Sparks is superb at what...

Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger

Like Mother, Like Mother

Susan Rieger

An enthralling novel about three generations of strong-willed women, unknowingly shaped by the secrets buried in their family’s past.

“What a delight! Like Mother, Like Mother is sharp, fun, and witty.”—Ann Napolitano, bestselling author of Hello Beautiful

“A sprawling family saga, briskly

...
Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown

Society of Lies: Reese's Book Club

Lauren Ling Brown

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • “A dark and haunting debut that explores secret societies, the bonds of sisterhood, and the intricacies of privilege at an elite college . . . I couldn’t put this twisty tale down.”—Julia Bartz, New York Times...
What Does It Feel Like? by Sophie Kinsella

What Does It Feel Like?

Sophie Kinsella

From #1 bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an unforgettable story—by turns heartbreaking and life-affirming—of a renowned novelist facing a devastating diagnosis and learning to live and love anew.

“The bravest book you’ll read all year.”—Jodi Picoult
 
What Does It Feel Like? is...
Hello Beautiful (Oprah's Book Club) by Ann Napolitano

Hello Beautiful (Oprah's Book Club)

Ann Napolitano

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! From the author of Dear Edward comes a “powerfully affecting” (People) family story that asks: Can love make a broken person whole?

“Another tender tearjerker . ....

Trial by Fire by Danielle Steel

Trial by Fire

Danielle Steel

In this inspiring novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, the life of a Parisian woman changes in a heartbeat when she’s trapped by wildfires in Napa Valley.

Born to a French mother and American father, graceful Dahlia...

The friend who is never without a buzzy read

The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves, China Miéville

The Book of Elsewhere

Keanu Reeves, China Miéville

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “action-packed [and] profoundly stylish” (Los Angeles Times) epic from Keanu Reeves and China Miéville, unlike anything these two genre-bending pioneers have created before, inspired by the world of the BRZRKR comic books

“[The Book of...
The Devil at His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein

The Devil at His Elbow

Valerie Bauerlein

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The definitive account of the Murdaugh murders. Forget the podcasts, the TV specials, and the documentaries—this is the version of the story you’ll want to read. And once you pick it up, you won’t...
What in the World?! by Leanne Morgan

What in the World?!

Leanne Morgan

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This book is the inspirational story that we all need. No one makes me laugh harder than Leanne Morgan!”—Reese Witherspoon

The beloved comedy sensation packs a hilarious punch with real talk about what it’s like to

...
The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose

The Mistletoe Mystery

Nita Prose

Molly the Maid has a whole new mystery to solve in this heartwarming novella from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest.

“[Molly is] the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a...

Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Finney Boylan

Mad Honey

Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Finney Boylan

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Alternatingly heart-pounding and heartbreaking. This collaboration between two best-selling authors seamlessly weaves together Olivia and Lily’s journeys, creating a provocative exploration of the strength that love and acceptance require.”—The Washington Post
 
Look for Jodi...
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLING AND DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LORD AND PHIL MILLER

From the author of The Martian, a lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this...
Invisible Strings by Kristie Frederick Daugherty

Invisible Strings

Kristie Frederick Daugherty

An anthology of brand-new poems inspired by Taylor Swift songs, from a powerhouse group of contemporary poets, including Kate Baer, Maggie Smith, and Joy Harjo.

Let the decoding begin!

With a record-breaking four Grammy awards for Album of the Year, Taylor...

A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber

A Christmas Duet

Debbie Macomber

A solo holiday trip inspires one woman to rediscover her passion—and remember that, sometimes, duets are more fun—in this romantic Christmas novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

“A perfectly delicious Christmas bonbon of a novel.”—Mary Kay Andrews,
...

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Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Black Cake

Charmaine Wilkerson

NOW A HULU STREAMING SERIES • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • Two estranged siblings delve into their mother’s hidden past—and how it all connects to her traditional Caribbean black cake—in...
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

Olive Kitteridge

Elizabeth Strout

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • The beloved first novel featuring Olive Kitteridge, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of My Name is Lucy Barton and the Oprah’s Book Club pick Olive, Again

“Fiction lovers, remember this name: Olive...
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Daisy Jones & The Six

Taylor Jenkins Reid

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD! A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup—from the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,...
Dark Matter (Movie Tie-In) by Blake Crouch

Dark Matter (Movie Tie-In)

Blake Crouch

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! • NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+

A “mind-blowing” (Entertainment Weekly) speculative thriller about an ordinary man who awakens in a world inexplicably different from the reality he thought he knew—from...
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLING AND DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LORD AND PHIL MILLER

From the author of The Martian, a lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this...

The friend who listens to holiday music all year 

The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose

The Mistletoe Mystery

Nita Prose

Molly the Maid has a whole new mystery to solve in this heartwarming novella from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest.

“[Molly is] the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a...

Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark

Most Wonderful

Georgia Clark

A charming queer holiday romance about three adult siblings, each at a personal and romantic crossroads, who reunite with their larger-than-life mother at her Catskills manor for an unforgettable Christmas, from the author of It Had to Be You.

“Perfectly capturing...

A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber

A Christmas Duet

Debbie Macomber

A solo holiday trip inspires one woman to rediscover her passion—and remember that, sometimes, duets are more fun—in this romantic Christmas novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

“A perfectly delicious Christmas bonbon of a novel.”—Mary Kay Andrews,
...
Debbie Macomber's Best Christmas Ever by Debbie Macomber

Debbie Macomber's Best Christmas Ever

Debbie Macomber

The #1 New York Times bestselling author and queen of Christmas stories presents a delightful coloring book featuring 45 of the best illustrations from Debbie Macomber’s Very Merry Christmas Coloring Book and Debbie Macomber’s Holly Jolly Christmas Coloring Book.

Debbie Macomber invites you...

Rediscovering Christmas by AJ Sherrill, Rich Villodas

Rediscovering Christmas

AJ Sherrill, Rich Villodas

A profound exploration of the Bible’s Christmas story that delivers surprising insights to embrace the ancient wonder of the holiday season.
 
“If you want this Christmas to be the best ever, read this book. Rediscovering Christmas opened my eyes to a...

The friend who loves to entertain

Big Bites by Kat Ashmore

Big Bites

Kat Ashmore

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the creator of Kat Can Cook comes 110 simple, nourishing, mostly gluten-free recipes that are big on flavor and reimagine the concept of “healthy food.”

Kat Ashmore’s mission is to empower hungry readers everywhere to...

Healthy, My Way by My Nguyen

Healthy, My Way

My Nguyen

More than 100 simple, Asian-influenced, veggie-forward recipes that crank up the flavor and help you stay healthy and active, from the creator of My Healthy Dish

Northern California-based My Nguyen needed nourishing food to keep up with two active toddlers, a...

Outlander Cocktails by James Shy Freeman, Rebeccah Marsters, Diana Gabaldon

Outlander Cocktails

James Shy Freeman, Rebeccah Marsters, Diana Gabaldon

Travel back in time with Claire and Jamie, drinking—and eating—your way through their adventures from the Scottish Highlands to the New World in this gorgeous book featuring 90 recipes for cocktails, nonalcoholic offerings, and plenty of bar bites.

Grab your cocktail...

That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life by Marissa Mullen, Sara Gilanchi

That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life

Marissa Mullen, Sara Gilanchi

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • A how-to guide for crafting beautiful and delicious cheese boards for entertaining and self-care, from the creator of the Cheese by Numbers method and the Instagram phenomenon That Cheese Plate

“[Marissa Mullen] takes the guesswork out
...
The Official Bridgerton Guide to Entertaining by Emily Timberlake

The Official Bridgerton Guide to Entertaining

Emily Timberlake

Entertain like a queen with these forty recipes for Bridgerton-style food and drink in the first official cookbook from this hugely popular Shondaland series on Netflix.
 
Whether it’s a sumptuous lawn party, a high tea, or a boozy late-night salon, this...
Exquisite Exandria: The Official Cookbook of Critical Role by Liz Marsham, Critical Role, Jesse Szewczyk, Susan Vu, Amanda Yee, Quyen Tran, Sam Riegel

Exquisite Exandria: The Official Cookbook of Critical Role

Liz Marsham, Critical Role, Jesse Szewczyk, Susan Vu, Amanda Yee, Quyen Tran, Sam Riegel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Featuring sixty delicious recipes from across the world of Critical Role, every Critter will find something to whet their appetites in this official cookbook.
 
Join a party of culinary adventurers in search of the fabulous flavors...
The Crafter's Kitchen: An Official Minecraft Cookbook for Young Chefs and Their Families by Mojang AB, Danica Davidson, Emma Carlson Berne, Victoria Granof

The Crafter's Kitchen: An Official Minecraft Cookbook for Young Chefs and Their Families

Mojang AB, Danica Davidson, Emma Carlson Berne, Victoria Granof

This official Minecraft cookbook expands beyond its sixty recipes, giving aspiring young chefs the tools needed to begin a lifelong love of cooking—as well as important lessons on environmental stewardship.
 
Welcome to The Crafter’s Kitchen, an official Minecraft cookbook and your starting point for...
The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook by ConcernedApe, Ryan Novak

The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook

ConcernedApe, Ryan Novak

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The first official cookbook from the immensely popular Stardew Valley, featuring more than 50 delightful recipes straight out of the video game.

“Hungry? Thirsty? I’ve got just the thing!”—Gus
 
Welcome to Stardew Valley, where each season brings...

The friend who’s looking to the future

Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari

Nexus

Yuval Noah Harari

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.

“Striking original . . . A historian whose arguments operate on the scale

...
Outlive by Peter Attia, MD, Bill Gifford

Outlive

Peter Attia, MD, Bill Gifford

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD • A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term...
Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

Supercommunicators

Charles Duhigg

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Power of Habit, a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work—and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life

“A winning combination of stories, studies, and...
There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib

There's Always This Year

Hanif Abdurraqib

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A “powerful” (The Guardian) reflection on basketball, life, and home—from the author of the National Book Award finalist A Little Devil in America

“Mesmerizing . . . not only the...

How to Know a Person by David Brooks

How to Know a Person

David Brooks

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives—from the author of The Road to Character and The...
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