Self-Care Gifts for a Little Me-Time
Sometimes the best gift is permission to slow down for a minute. These are our favorite self-care gifts, from spa-day-at-home treats to cozy blankets, reading-nook upgrades and little luxuries for the people in your life (yourself included) who rarely take a break.
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I'm Fine and Neither Are You
A witty, candid family drama with sharp humor and emotional depth—good for readers who enjoy contemporary domestic fiction.
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A Woman Is No Man
A powerful debut novel exploring generational conflict, identity, and cultural expectation—a compelling gift for readers interested in diverse contemporary fiction.
From: 7 fantastic new summer books by women authors to add to your beach tote, stat
Save Me the Plums
A deliciously told food memoir from the former editor of Gourmet—an ideal gift for food lovers and memoir readers.
From: 7 fantastic new summer books by women authors to add to your beach tote, stat
Golden Child
A gripping literary novel about family, class and sacrifice—a thoughtful beach or bedside read and a strong gift for literary fiction fans.
From: 7 fantastic new summer books by women authors to add to your beach tote, stat
Don’t Wait Up: Confessions of a Stay-at-Work Mom (book)
A humorous essay collection about modern parenting from TV writer Liz Astrof — a relatable, laugh-out-loud gift for new or seasoned parents.
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Our Bodies, Ourselves (Book)
A classic, informative book about sexual and reproductive health — a thoughtful educational gift for parents or teens.
From: 6 important reasons to talk to girls honestly about their bodies and sexual health. And no, you can't say "vajayjay."
Bare Minimum Parenting (book) by James Breakwell
A humorous parenting book that makes a lighthearted, relatable gift for new or sleep-deprived parents.
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The Art of Happy Moving: How to Declutter, Pack, and Start Over
A practical, upbeat moving guide that helps reduce stress and offers decluttering and packing strategies—good for anyone planning a move.
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Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card (book)
Classic sci‑fi novel about a brilliant child military strategist—great for kids who enjoy competitive multiplayer or tactical games.
From: Try these must-read books for kids who like video games. Because all genres are good genres!
Warcross by Marie Lu (book)
Thrilling YA novel about a global virtual reality game and a teenage hacker—perfect for readers who love immersive online games and esports themes.
From: Try these must-read books for kids who like video games. Because all genres are good genres!
The Nyxia Triad by Scott Reintgen (book)
Fast‑paced YA sci‑fi about a recruit vying for a fortune on a mysterious planet—appeals to fans of space exploration and strategy games.
From: Try these must-read books for kids who like video games. Because all genres are good genres!
Seafood Simple: A Cookbook by Eric Ripert
A bestselling cookbook focused on straightforward seafood recipes, great for dads who like to cook fish and learn from a renowned chef.
From: 12 fantastic foodie gifts for dads with great taste, all on sale right now | Father's Day Gifts
Class Mom: A Novel by Laurie Gelman (paperback/ebook)
Light, funny novel about parenting that makes an easy, thoughtful gift for the busy class mom.
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Women & Money by Suze Orman (book)
Personal finance book with guidance on money management and empowerment — useful as a practical, educational gift.
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The Self-Love Revolution: Radical Body Positivity for Girls of Color (book)
A thoughtful nonfiction book on body positivity and self-love—a meaningful gift for someone exploring identity and empowerment.
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You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom by Leslie Bruce (book)
A candid, humorous book about motherhood that's an encouraging and relatable gift for new or seasoned moms.
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HelloFlo: The Guide, Period (book, preorder)
A humorous, frank puberty guide for modern girls — a thoughtful gift for tweens approaching or navigating their period.
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Who Rescued Who (book) by Victoria Schade - Pre-order
A heartwarming novel featuring romance and a canine companion—good for dog lovers who enjoy light, feel-good fiction.
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Christmas Is Coming: An Advent Book (Katie Hicken)
An illustrated activity-and-countdown book with lift-the-flap elements that functions like a reusable advent experience for children.
From: 12 of the coolest Advent calendars this year, to make the countdown even more fun
Raising Kids to Thrive by Dr. Ken Ginsburg (book)
A practical, science-based guide on helping teens build resilience—good as a thoughtful gift for parents of adolescents.
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The Art of Screen Time (book) by Anya Kamenetz
A research-based guide for parents about healthy, practical screen time approaches—easy to gift to new or seasoned parents.
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Ignore It! by Dr. Catherine Pearlman (book)
Parenting book about using selective ignoring to reduce behavioral problems and increase parental satisfaction — a thoughtful gift for new or overwhelmed caregivers.
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Road Map for Revolutionaries (author site) - paperback or ebook
Purchase options and author resources for Road Map for Revolutionaries—good for gifting the book while supporting the author directly.
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New Book (generic)
A newly released or thoughtfully chosen book makes a classic, personal gift for avid readers, recent graduates, or teachers.
From: One Cool Thing: A thoughtful gift under $10 for an avid reader, teacher, or a new grad