Best Gift Books of 2024

The bright, brilliant and brand-new collection of eccentric travel destinations inspired by the iconic auteur is finally here. Travel from Antarctica to Wisconsin to Europe through these pages.

The mysteries of the creative process unveiled. Hear from painters, poets, musicians and more on how they make their art and what goes on inside their heads.

Keith Haring believed in art for everyone. As a pioneer of the pop art movement and a cultural icon synonymous with the evolution of New York City in the 80s and 90s, Haring was a figurehead of what accessible art for the public could be.

Art from your favorite surrealists like you’ve never seen it before. Classic works reinterpreted into pop-up art by Gérard Lo Monaco, this is a dream-like experience for any art-buff.

Julie Beeler believes we can forge our own creative connections with the natural world — and book proves it. Flip through mushrooms’ many hues and discover how to get the most out of your favorite fungi.

Tree offers us a new way to see the world — find your way through this visual forest of creations from experts in the botanical arts.

Amy Tan’s stories of love and family have moved us for decades and now we get to experience birding through her eyes. The Backyard Bird Chronicles taps into the fascination with our avian friends and will delight readers of The Bird Way and What It’s Like to Be a Bird.

Delightful! Adorable! Giggles galore! Winnie Au flips the script on a common source of canine embarrassment, making this a perfect gift for the dog lover in your life.

Wild, weird and wonderfully witchy, explore the dark side with The Witch’s Door — and bookmark your favorite curious and collectable oddities.

Atlas Obscura has taken us to bizarre places, shown us delicious foods and now they’re guiding us through the wildest living creatures on this crazy planet of ours. It’s peak fascination.

Mysterious, sneaky, and the only animal to domesticate themselves — cats have entranced and inspired us for millennia. Take a trip through time and technique in this retrospective of feline fascination.

From pampered poodles to dashing Dalmatians and more, Dogs is tons of furry fun.

Stephen Fry’s warm and witty voice paired with Jesús Sotés’ remarkable illustrations makes this an illustrated classic for any mythology fan.

From Swifties to casual listeners to watchers and gawkers around the world, there’s one universal truth understood about Taylor Swift — she never goes out of style.

A new illustrated edition of the bestselling, conversation-driving anthology featuring some of our top journalists, historians, poets, essayists, and photographers examining the lasting impacts of slavery in America.

Take a peek into Hollywood’s best kept secret — from Black Panther to La La Land, Boogie Nights and countless others, Palace Costume has been the resource for your favorite films. Gift this unique collection to the cinephile in your life.

Clock it — this is a one-stop-shop for everything you’ve ever wanted to know about watches through history.

An indelible visionary, an iconic history and incredible artwork, right at your fingertips.