Certain dates are approaching and with them come headaches for those of us who think at the last minute what we are going to give to our loved ones. If you have not yet closed your Christmas shopping and you are already running out of ideas, let me tell you that a book is usually a very good option. There are infinite genres and themes, choose one that interests that special person and surprise her with a good story.
In this post I'm going to share with you a list of the best books to give away this Christmas. I hope that my recommendations, with a variety of themes, will help inspire you so that you can stop wrapping gifts and start enjoying a few days off.
invisible
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This novel of Eloy Moreno it's one of those heartwarming stories that have no age limit. If you are looking for an emotional, different, realistic and thought-provoking reading, this is the book you are looking for.
invisible tells the story of a child, how well it could be the story of any of us, and invites us to rethink what we did or suffered as young people and what is happening in schools today. I do not want to gut the plot in my synopsis because it would steal the magic of discovering it little by little, at the same time that you put yourself in the shoes of the characters. Yes, I will tell you that this novel, despite being hard, will enchant you, it will help you heal old wounds and it will steal a tear (from you or the person you give it to).
An ocean to reach you
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This book, finalist for the Planeta Prize 2020, is a novel full of love, tender, daring and full of family secrets. If you want to awaken feelings and emotions, do not overthink it, Sandra Barneda is infallible writing stories that touch the heart.
In addition, absence is one of the central themes of the novel and love is presented as the medicine to overcome it, so An ocean to reach you It is the perfect gift for these dates. At Christmas, the memory of those loved ones who are no longer there is rekindled and stories that deal with such difficult phases of life are what help us deal with those losses.
The murder of Socrates
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Another finalist for the Planeta Prize that could not be missing from the list of the best books to give away this Christmas is The murder of Socrates, scored by Marcos Chicot. The novel is based on real events and charactersAlthough the author does allow himself some creative licenses that, in my opinion, enrich the plot and make it more attractive.
Set in classical Greece, Chicot's work transports you, immerses you in the way of life of the time and brings you closer to the figure of one of the greatest philosophers of humanity. The murder of Socrates is undoubtedly the fruit of a meticulous documentation work and could be a perfect Christmas gift for every lover of philosophy and history.
Man's Search for Meaning
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Viktor Frankl was an Austrian psychiatrist and writer who was imprisoned in various concentration camps in Nazi Germany, including Auschwitz.
Man's Search for Meaning is a autobiographical work in which Frankl not only narrates how his experiences were in those fields, but also includes an analysis of the psychological phases that the inmates went through, talking about how he found meaning in pain, suffering and life. It is a good book to give this Christmas, especially if the person who is going to receive it prefers real stories to fiction.
Dear grandfather: between you and me. Tell me the story of your life
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I already warn you in advance that this book is not a novel to use, more than anything because its pages are almost empty. In my opinion good gifts bring back memories or are strong enough to generate them Wouldn't it be great to make a gift capable of both?
Dear grandfather: between you and me. Tell me the story of your life It is a half-written book and that gives our seniors the opportunity to tell their story. Rarely do we sit with them to listen to who they were when they were young, we do not know their dreams and perhaps we have not even stopped to think that they had them or that they may still keep them. If you want to give your grandfather a gift, don't hesitate, this book will be a gift for both of you. Grandparents are not eternal, but their words can travel with us forever.
Aquitaine
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Does that special someone have a weakness for mystery? I present to you the ideal candidate to fill the gap that is still free under your tree: Aquitaine, novel by Eva García Sáenz de Urturi.
This thriller, well loaded with intrigue and revenge, focuses on the assassination of the Duke of Aquitaine, in the year 1137. Eleanor will seek to settle accounts with what she thought was her father's murderer by marrying his son, without knowing that her plans would go awry. The personal vendetta will end up becoming a search for answers and Eleanor will investigate together with her new husband what led her father to the grave.
Fire line
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The last war novel by Arturo Pérez Reverte This time he takes us back to the Spanish Civil War to tell us about the battle of the Ebro, one of the bloodiest in the history of Spain. The characters, young soldiers who fought in the fight, are fictional, but the facts and stories they are inspired by are real.
With a very good documentation work, Reverte immerses us in the story and the cruelty of war, thanks to his excellent pen and with the realism of the journalist who has covered more than one conflict. History and fiction complement each other to create this great work that could be a very successful gift for this Christmas. If you want to know more books by the author, don't miss this post on our blog.
Our imperfect love story
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Romantic novels are usually loaded with stereotypes, I am not saying that this is wrong, with reading we seek to escape and a fantasy of flowers, chocolates and passion can fill us with hope. However, it's okay to learn to appreciate love as it is: imperfect.
In this book, Anna García conquers us with a real love story, imperfect, tender and that escapes from the classic clichés of always. In families, not everything is rosy and marriage is not only about eating partridges, there are difficulties and that is not why we love each other less.
Our imperfect love story is the reflection of that reality and, despite its harshness, will be able to touch the heart of the person to whom you give this gift. Also, there is a second part, Our perfect love story, in case you want to pamper her a little more.
Women of my soul
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Women of my soul is the last novel of Isabel Allende. The Chilean author brings us closer to her experiences and perspective on feminism with this autobiographical book that includes very personal reflections.
In its pages, she takes a journey through her entire life and tells us about the bond she has maintained with the feminist movement from her childhood until today. Remember women who marked your life, to writers and figures who were important in the world of art and whose stories deserve to be considered. An exciting work and with power to spark interesting discussions. In my opinion, one of the best books to give this Christmas.
When I grow up I want to be ... happy
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This compilation of stories by Anna Morato García is a A great option if you want the little ones in the house to get hooked on reading. The author's story was far from literature, she was dedicated to marketing and business issues, until she became a mother. The desire to instill in her children a series of values and a positive attitude towards life led her to write her stories.
Written with much love, the stories collected in When I grow up I want to be ... happy, transmit values as important as empathy, self-confidence or gratitude, serving in addition to entertainment and help to strengthen children's self-esteem.