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The never-fail prezzie that'll melt her heart? A truly good book. All that's left to do is pick out one she'll instantly love. DW, sugarplum—we've got your back. Pour a cup of cocoa, tell us what your bud is up to this winter break and we'll match you with the perfect read to give to your bookworm bsf. 

Oh, and did we mention? You can enter for a chance to win ALL of our top titles below.

@dez_smith

If she's spending winter break: Taking bundled-up hikes in the woods...

Gift her: Greenwild by Pari Thomson

For the most ~granola~ gal in your group, an eco-fantasy read is guaranteed to make her nature-lover heart sing.

Daisy Thistledown's hunt for her missing mother leads her to an enchanted realm filled with magical plants and wondrous creatures (plus a spunky cat that all animal lovers will instantly adore). Only problem? Someone is hunting Daisy, too—and they're determined to destroy everything she holds dear.   

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@mel.amartinez

If she's spending winter break: Penning letters to her long distance crush...

Gift her: From the Desk of Lizzie Lazowski by Melody J. Bremen

She's sweet. She's sentimental. And she needs a book that serves up those same warm 'n' fuzzy vibes.

When Lizzie Lazowski throws a message in a bottle into the ocean, she doesn't exactly expect to hear back. So imagine her surprise when she starts receiving letters (and life advice) in her mailbox from an anonymous pen pal. This delightful story about friendship and forgiveness will melt your heart on even the snowiest of afternoons.

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If she's spending winter break: Rewatching Percy Jackson and the Olympians...

Gift her: Greeking Out: Heroes and Olympians by Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes

The Grover to your Percy? Yeah, she needs this one on her shelf, stat. 

Counting down the days until you two are reunited with your fave onscreen demigods? Fear not! Bestie can Greek out on mythology's most epic heroes, villains and deities (and, not to mention, a whole lot of mischief) in the meantime with these retellings of classic legends.

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@sofia_wylie

If she's spending winter break: Making prank TikToks with her sibs...

Gift her: The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln

Your fam-first friend has been waiting for a read like this one (now she just has to make sure her sis doesn't steal it). 

Anybody hitting up a chaotic family reunion this season will relate to Shenanigan Swift, a rebellious little sis who's suddenly caught at the center of a twisty mystery. Can she find the hidden treasure, catch a killer *and * prove she's more than just the troublemaker of the house? 

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@enjoy.cowieee

If she's spending winter break: Finishing off those summer internship apps...

Gift her: First Ladies Make History by Anita McBride and Giovanna McBride

No breaks for girlbosses! Even the gals who grind nonstop need to curl up with a motivating must-read. 

Your beloved go-getter girlie can take a page out of the history books (literally). This guide to the women of the White House—from Martha Washington all the way to present day—and their amaze accomplishments is the perf inspo for anyone looking to enter their girlpower era. 

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@babysittersclub

If she's spending winter break: Earning bank babysitting...

Gift her: The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting by Natalie C. Parker

She's at the Johnsons' house on Friday, then chasing after her little cousins on Saturday—doesn't she deserve a thrilling-yet-low-key-relatable read to dive into come Sunday?

Dealing with inconvenient crushes and surviving high school are kind of the least of Tru's problems. That's because she's a highly trained assassin on the run from an (admittedly cute) bounty hunter—oh, and she's in the middle of babysitting a 1-year-old. No biggie.

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@chazlyn.yvonne

If she's spending winter break: Pretending to be a princess...

Gift her: Cursed Princess Club Vol. 4 by LambCat

A royally awesome book for your royally awesome BFF? It just makes sense.

In the fourth enchanting installment of the hit rom-com graphic novel series, Gwendolyn, the youngest of the king's three daughters, throws a dinner party with the help of the dashing Prince Frederick. Despite the fact that Gwen's never quite felt like a *true* princess, could this be her shot at happily ever after?

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@thenikkirossi

If she's spending winter break: Journaling her heart out...

Gift her: I Am, I Can, I Will: A Guided Journal of Self-Discovery For Black Girls by Dr. Cynthia Jacobs Carter and Ruth Chamblee

Her NY resolution to sit down with her gel pens on the daily just got sooo much simpler. 

This guided journal is packed full of uplifting quotes, positive affirmations and writing prompts to get your girl going on her self-discovery journey (and, hey, we all know starting is the hardest part!). Complete with beautiful illustrations plus mini bios of inspiring Black women who've paved the way, it's basically the blueprint for manifesting an amazing year.

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What's your comfort read this holiday season? Tell us on IG @glbestiebookclub!

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by GL | 11/25/2024