What to Get for Everyone: Books

By Brooklyn Magazine

Wife by Tiphanie Yanique
Today, we need art to feel better. Here is some fantastic poetry. tiphanieyanique.com, $15

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The latest from Paul Auster will not disappoint. macmillan.com, $32

The Art of the Novella Series from Melville House
Never have that, “What can I read next?” feeling again. Subscribe to the monthly Art of the Novella and get a great book sent to you each month. mhpbooks.com, $18 (print and digital)

The Land of Love and Ruins (Björk endorsed, obvi)
A beautiful exploration of the female and Icelandic psyche. restlessbooks.com, $15

Tarot deck and guide book based on tattoo imagery
We can all use more tools to understand ourselves in the world. This is a fun and good looking way to do it. smallspells.com, $50

Searching for John Hughes: Or Everything I need to Know
about Life I Learned from Watching 80s Movies
Nostalgia for simpler times is hotter than ever. This is another way to escape from the scarier stuff happening today. harpercollins.com, $15.99

Black Panther by Ta-Nehesi Coates
Ta-Nehesi Coates delivers his brilliance in graphic novel form. amazon.com, $12

Book ends in slim and various colors
Books are good looking in their own right, but these sleek book ends give them a nice frame to boot. Available in several colors! supergoodthing.com, $16