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For the kids:

I love giving my girls a holiday-themed book every year. We pack them up with all the Christmas decorations, so pulling out the collection and reading in front of the fireplace is something really special that we look forward to. Usborne Books offers some really great books for any season. I hosted a party about a year ago or so, and got an entire library of wonderful books out of it. Kristie, a wonderful Usborne Books consultant, has a great blog with lots of gift ideas and promotions. Two of our favorite Usborne holiday books:

For Mom:

One of my favorite books of the recent months is The One Hundred, by Project Runway judge and fashion magazine editor Nina Garcia. It’s meant to be “A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own” and I think it really accomplishes that.

Nina provides a list of her favorite items, most classic pieces that I agree with. Her writing style is enjoyable, and the illustrations are fantastic. I usually don’t judge a book by its cover, but the cover of this one is beautiful! It would be a great gift for just about any woman in your life!

The One Hundred inspired me to take a look at what I have in my closet. I only own a handful of the articles on her list, so I still have a lot to work on. If you’re in need of a little fashion inspiration, pick it up on Amazon.com or at your local bookstore!

For Dad:

For years Americans have turned to LIFE Magazine to provide us with an inside look at some of the most important events and people of our time. In The American Journey of Barack Obama, the editors of LIFE focus on our now President-Elect, Barack Obama. You get a glimpse of his entire life in beautiful photos, from his boyhood, to his years in Chicago and Washington, up until as recently as August of this year. Included is a narrative biography with a lovely foreword by Senator Edward M. Kennedy, and essays by some of LIFE’s finest writers.

The American Journey of Barack Obama wouldn’t only make a great gift for Dad, it would be a wonderful book for just about anyone. You can find it on Amazon.com or at your favorite bookstore… or try your luck at WINNING a copy right here! Just leave a comment telling me what one of your favorite books is at the moment.

US entries only. Please leave a valid email address or blog URL in your comment. This contests ends at 11:59 pm EST on December 12th, 2008. Winner will be chosen via random.org, and has 48 hours to claim their prize.

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  1. My dad would love the Obama book… and I’ll probably have to borrow it too! Don’t judge me for saying that one of my favorite books right now is Twilight and I’m looking forward to receiving the next three books in my Christmas stocking.

  2. The Obama book is gorgeous! I’d be keeping it myself, I think…I can’t think of anyone else I know who’s as big a supporter as I am!

    At the moment I’m reading Duma Key by Stephen King. One of the last ones I LOVED was Eat, Pray, Love. And on the list is the Twilight series. I gotta see what all the buzz is about!

    Sandwicheds last blog post..The One-Year Mark: Part One

  3. Ok, I’m not a big Obama fan but I know lots who are. So if I win this, I’m gonna be in the spirit of the season and GIVE it as a gift to another.

    Last book I read was “Beyond Band of Brothers” by Major Dick Winters. Great book, inspirational in the midst of war tragedy. Present book I’m reading now is Jeff Gitomer’s “The Sales Bible”. A must for every sales & marketing person on the planet.

    Davids last blog post..david_tinney: @LookNoHands I use search.twitter in the background when conversing, don’t wanna miss any tweets 🙂

  4. I just started following you in Twitter and I’m not sure how this works, but I must say I am inspired by Barack Obama and would love to have this as a coffee table book. I could gaze upon our new President whenever I wanted a full heart (which is always!)

    Jody Heckenlivelys last blog post..The Restorative Power of Art

  5. I’m an art geek, so one of my favorite books right now is “1,000 Greetings” that features all different types of cards, invitations, packaging, etc. Love that kind of stuff!!

    And I’m with David…not a big Obama fan, but I’m sure I could find someone who would enjoy it. 🙂

    Aimees last blog post..Time to Decorate!!!

  6. The book I’m reading now is “Here Comes Everybody” by Clay Shirky.

    As a Social Media professional (and a social media aficionado personally), this is a great book that provides context to the recent explosion of these new communication tools.

    I love reading something engaging that increases my general knowledge at the same time. (Sounds like The American Journey of Barack Obama is exactly this type of book! 😉 )

    Unfortunately, I haven’t had much time to read, so one of my 2009 resolutions will be to turn off the TV and read a book instead!

    Julie Minevichs last blog post..Definitive Social Media Aspect of 2008?

  7. I’m currently re-reading one of my favorite books ‘Clabbered Earth, Sweet Grass ‘ by Gary Paulson. Thank you!

  8. Hubby and I would battle over the Obama book! I’d love the chance to win it!

    I haven’t had a chance to read anything that doesn’t involve discussing the pictures or making accompanying animal sounds in so long its pathetic!

    Shannan Ps last blog post..Winding Down

  12. What a great giveaway! I *heart* books! My favorites right now are the Twilight saga!

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    Heathers last blog post..The Gift That Keeps On Giving

  15. my husband would love the Obama book. I just finished reading Sweet Life by Mia King and that was pretty good. I need to get to the library and find something else to read now.

    sarah bs last blog post..Monkey!!!

  17. I would love to win this book. I guess a good book right now would be Marley and Me. Very touching book.