Reasons to buy books 📚 for yourself and others for the holidays:
1. There's a pandemic 😷 Where else can you travel but through the pages of a book?
2. Who doesn't love learning 🧠 new things?
3. Reading books = less doom scrolling 📵

Here are our top picks!
For the serious wine lover in your life, this bestseller will also be devoured by the foodies on your list: amzn.to/39v8RFk
Photo fans, history hounds, and Americans of all stripes will appreciate these stunning photographs of our nation’s splendor: amzn.to/33vcY06
A sure favorite for fans of U.S. history by bestselling author Winston Groom whose riveting account of American icons Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams tells the story of the founding of U.S. democracy: amzn.to/3lo50Mw
Feast on this smart eating guide through the holidays and save a heaping portion for a healthy New Year! A prized gift for anyone who loves being in the kitchen, this cookbook is a doctors’ prescription for eating well: amzn.to/33u0pT6
Put your toes in the water with domestic travel this spring. Here is all the inspiration you—and everyone on your gift list—need to venture out to the best national, state, and city parks throughout North America: amzn.to/3ofaJWY
For your dear environmentalist, these moving photos bring you eye-to-eye with the world’s endangered species and this special edition comes with an amazing free poster: amzn.to/37tdEEH
Hit the road! Take the guesswork out of traveling and trip planning including guidebook-like recommendations on the top 100 destinations for adventure, plus the top 24 most visited National Parks: amzn.to/3mzjzyd
The perfect companion for a new camera or phone under the tree! Learn from a renowned National Geographic expert how to take better photos—an essential skill these days: amzn.to/3fVmRtb
While we’re all home, it’s a great time to connect with nature and discover the birds in our own backyard. This guide will be a delight for budding birders and seasoned bird watchers young and old: amzn.to/3qenIdn
Last but certainly not least, give your science lover an electrifying journey through space and time with this stunning sequel to Carl Sagan’s blockbuster: amzn.to/3ltOgmY
💭 What else are you reading/recommending? Let us know! 📖

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