I'd like to give:

The Nordic Cook Book
by Magnus Nilsson

This tome is amazing, so thorough! I had a chance to sample some recipes from the book and they tasted great.

I'd like to receive:

Descent
by Tim Johnston

I’ve heard from many people, including author Peter Geye, what a page-turning GREAT read this is!

Felicity
by Mary Oliver

I love poetry and this is Mary Oliver, MARY OLIVER!

The Story of My Teeth  
by Valeria Luiselli

This just looks so quirky, which is right up my alley.

Lizard Radio   
by Pat Schmatz

I had a chance to hear the author speak this past fall and I was moved by what she had to say. This book is young adult, which is a genre I’m quite fond of!

I'd like to give:

Polka Heartland: Why the Midwest Loves to Polka
by Dick Blau

If my dad were still alive, I’d give him a copy of Polka Heartland.
I have many happy memories of “oompah-pah” at childhood family gatherings, including learning to polka by standing on my dad’s feet as he danced.

I'd like to receive:

Wildlife of the World
by Don E. Wilson

When I was sick as a child, I loved to curl up with an illustrated book of zoo animals.  I thought of that book when I saw Wildlife of the World, but this is better than the book of my childhood, as it shows animals in their own habitats. Another great animal book in the catalog is Polar: A Photicular Book, which shows animals in motion.

X
bu Sue Grafton

Mysteries are my escape reading, and I’d like to receive a copy of X.

Growing the Midwest Garden
by Edward Ktib

I’ve missed gardening the past few years. Now that we’re in a house with a yard begging for a garden, Growing the Midwest Garden caught my eye.

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North Woods Girl  
by Aimee Bissonette

This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a grandma, her granddaughter, and the times they share enjoying the natural world.

It is sure to be enjoyed and treasured by adults and children alike.

I'd like to receive:

Sun and Moon 
by Lindsey Yankey

Sun and Moon is a children's book with a message for adults as well. Moon wants to switch places with Sun. Sun insists that Moon must first look carefully at the night one last time. The illustrations are wonderful and the story's lesson is a good reminder for all of us.

Some Luck
by Jane Smiley

I was a fan of Smiley's A Thousand Acres and look forward to reading her trilogy updating readers on the Langdon family. The trilogy begins with Some Luck, continues with Early Warning, and concludes with Golden Age.  Reading this trilogy might be a great way to pass the cold winter days ahead.

I'd like to give:

North Woods Girl  
by Aimee Bissonette

Don’t tell Sally, but North Woods Girl would be a great gift for her—like the grandmother in the book, her grandmother nurtured Sally’s love of the outdoors.

I'd like to receive:

Mark Twain’s Guide to Diet, Exercise, Beauty, Fashion, Invest, Romance, Health and Happiness
by Mark Twain, collected by Mark Dawidziak

S.P.Q.R.: A History of Ancient Rome
Mary Beard

I'd like to give and receive:

Breeds: A Canine Compendium
by Fenella Smith, illustrated by Brothers McLeod

I’d like to give as well as receive Breeds (but tell my family that I am NOT interested in having another dog.)

I'd like to give:

The Scavengers
by Michael Perry

Because it was a good read.

Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold
by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Rick Allen

Because it was cute.

What Pet Should I Get
by Dr. Seuss

Because Dr. Seuss rules!

Everything, Everything
by Nicola Yoon  

Because it was one of the best books I read this year.

The Marvels
by Brian Selznick

Because I really like this author and the illustrations are incredible.

I'd like to receive:

What Pet Should I Get
by Dr. Seuss

Because everything written by Dr. Seuss is amazing.

A Dog Named Jimmy
by Rafael Mantesso

Because I love dogs.

National Geographic Rarely Seen: Photographs of the Extraordinary
by Stephen Alvarez

Because I love science and nature.

Illuminae
by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Because I like books written in different styles.

I'd like to give:

Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War that Changed American History
by Brian Kilmeade and Dan Yaeger

My son-in-law has a goal to collect a book about every president. My choice for him would be this book about Thomas Jefferson.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks
by Ree Drummund

Our granddaughter is learning to cook, so this is the choice for her.

Harper Collins Treasury of Picture Book Classics

For our great-granddaughter and grandson is was hard to choose.  I am going with this Treasury of Picture Book Classics and Max the Brave by Ed Vere.

I'd like to receive:

Portage: a Family, a Canoe, and the search for the Good Life
by Sue Leaf

You may know that I always love books on travel, so this would be a pick for me.

Good Night, Mr. Wodehouse
by Faith Sullivan

The other choice for me would be Faith Sullivan's book because she is a favorite author of mine.

I'd like to give:

Old Faithful: Dogs of a Certain Age
by Pete Thorn

I have dear friends who lost a beloved old dog this year. This might be a perfect Christmas present for them.

I'd like to receive:

Good Night, Mr. Wodehouse
by Faith Sullivan

I've wanted to read this since it, too, caught my eye in the Beagle and Wolf website!

Clementine: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill
by Sonia Purnell

A biography of the woman behind Churchill: how promising the subject is. This could be delicious.