Difference between revisions of "Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2009"
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| − | |summary=Sometimes you wonder if there's anything new that can be written about Elizabeth I, but Tracy Borman has approached from a new angle by writing about the women who surround the queen. There's a vivid portrayal of the colourful Elizabethan court and our reviewer found it a fascinating read. He recommends it not just for those interested in Tudor history but for those who enjoy history in general. Those with an interest in Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will enjoy [[ | + | |summary=Sometimes you wonder if there's anything new that can be written about Elizabeth I, but Tracy Borman has approached from a new angle by writing about the women who surround the queen. There's a vivid portrayal of the colourful Elizabethan court and our reviewer found it a fascinating read. He recommends it not just for those interested in Tudor history but for those who enjoy history in general. Those with an interest in Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will enjoy [[Close to Holmes: A Look at the Connections Between Historical London, Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle by Alistair Duncan|Close to Holmes]]. One of our favourite books of the year is [[People of the Day 4: The Rich and Famous Caricatured by Peter Wynter Bee and Lucy Clapham]] - it's not just a good read with some brilliant caricatures - it's to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. I'm sure you know lots of people who would be delighted to receive a copy. |
If we haven't suggested something that you fancy then have a look at at [[Top Ten Biographies and Autobiographies]]. | If we haven't suggested something that you fancy then have a look at at [[Top Ten Biographies and Autobiographies]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 19 November 2009
A carefully chosen book is always a welcome gift, but it's not always easy to know which books are good and which have had the benefit of clever marketing. We've picked out the best books which we've seen this year and we think that you should be able to find something for everyone on your gift list.
Fiction
Crime
Fantasy and Science Fiction
General Fiction
Literary Fiction
Women's Fiction
Non Fiction
Biography
Cookery
History
Home and Family and Lifestyle
Politics and Society
Popular Science
Children's Books
Teens
Confident Readers
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