Best Books to Give As Gifts for Friends and Family in 2022

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• Books (and book subscriptions) are some of the most crowd-pleasing gifts.
• While relatively inexpensive, book gifts can feel really thoughtful.
• Below, we've listed 26 of the best books you can give as gifts — from guidebooks to collectibles. 

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If following the "If they like X, then buy them Y" formula, there's one universal gift you can't really go wrong with: a book. You can find books for every interest and type of reader — from beautiful coffee table additions to in-depth explorations of hobbies. 

While many of us are on a budget (or trying to find a gift for someone who usually buys whatever they want for themselves), books somehow never feel impersonal or insignificant. As relatively inexpensive and easy to obtain as they are, they can be some of the most meaningful gifts we receive — especially if we really know the giftee's interests and literary taste. As you'll find below, many of us still remember the first time we read a particular story — or who was responsible for gifting us with a new fictional world or a fresh perspective.

Below, you'll find 26 of the best books you can gift, plus a great book subscription service, according to members of Insider's Reviews team. 

26 great book gifts to give in 2022:

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