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Finalizing the perfect wish list should be fun, but if you're stuck on what to ask for or what to get your bestie, it can feel like a chore. Don’t worry—we just solved your shopping sitch.

This year, give your bestie the gift that keeps on giving: a coffee table book. These books come in all shapes and sizes, perfect for any personality. Not sure where to start? We've rounded up some amazing options to help you *sleigh* your presents this holiday season!

For the BFF (that's Best Fashionista Friend): Barbie: The World Tour

Barnes & Noble, $55

If your bestie is your go-to for style advice or always rocking haute couture (preferably in pink), Barbie: The World Tour is the perfect pick. This fash-forward book showcases vibrant photos and sketches of every iconic Barbie-inspired look Margot Robbie wore during the 2023 Barbie movie press tour.

Packed with insider secrets from Margot’s stylist, Andrew Mukamal, it also reveals the Barbie dolls that inspired each look. Plus, it includes never-before-seen outfits that didn’t make it to the tour!

For the loyal Swiftie: The Official Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book

Target, $40

If your bestie captioned their end-of-summer photo dumps with a lyric from "august" and stayed up for every Surprise Song O'Clock TikTok live, The Official Taylor Swift | Eras Tour Book is the ultimate gift! Packed with over 500 stunning photos from every era, it also includes reflections from the queen herself. The book features never-before-seen BTS shots of rehearsals, costumes, and designer sketches, along with stage details. With this read, it's almost like The Eras Tour never ended, right? (A girl can dream.).

For the world traveler: Timeless Paris

Barnes & Noble, $40

If your bestie is always packing for their next trip or has a Pinterest board for every dream vacay spot, Timeless Paris is a must-have for their bookcase! This coffee table book takes you on a journey through the City of Lights, showcasing twenty iconic Parisian landmarks, with artistic commentary from French designer Marin Montagut. Trust us—one flip through this book and your bud will be packing their bags, ready to say, "Bon voyage!"

For the baking enthusiast: Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World

Amazon, $45

If your bestie is always the first to try (and perfect) the latest TikTok recipe, Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World will satisfy their sweet tooth! This coffee table and recipe book is packed with delicious global dessert recipes and mouth-watering photos that’ll have you craving cookies ASAP. From fancy macarons to tried-and-true snickerdoodles, Crumbs has the perfect recipe for your next bestie bake-off and beyond.

Check out @glbestiebookclub on IG for more book inspo! 

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by Felicia Bono | 12/17/2024