2025's Most Popular Gift Books, Volume 2

Learn more about this holiday season's most giftable books

We love reading! It's our favorite pastime, so it's only natural that we want to share this experience with our loved ones. Conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by ThriftBooks, our newest survey of 2,000 American readers helps us answer some of the questions about how to choose gift books. It also unveils the most popular titles getting wrapped up this season.

In our last post, we shared some of the results from our most recent poll exploring the ins and outs of books as gifts. In part two of this holiday supergifting post, we will discuss a variety of the most giftable books this season.

2025's top 10 gift books

We asked readers to share specific titles they are gifting this year and the top ten responses make for a pretty eclectic list. Here, we explore the details of each title, including great gifting options like special editions and box sets.

1. The Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
   It's been more than twenty-five years since the first Harry Potter book came out, but the enchanting series about a gifted young wizard still captivates. If this is the ideal gift for some lucky reader in your life, check out this boxed set containing all seven of the original books. Or this Illustrated Collection of books 1–3.

2. The Bible
   Many spiritual readers, of all ages, view this holy touchstone as a daily source of inspiration, guidance, and adventure. You might say it's the original self-help book, the ultimate guide to life's biggest questions. This imitation leather-bound keepsake edition will serve as a treasured addition to many a bookshelf.  

3. Atomic Habits by James Clear
   No matter your goals, this guide offers a proven framework for improving with practical strategies teaching readers how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. Supplement your gift with a preorder of The Official Atomic Habits Workbook, out on Dec. 9.

4. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
   Published in 1993, this modern classic tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who embarks on an epic quest. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts and following our dreams. This gilt-edged Keepsake Edition makes a perfect gift.

5. The Twilight Saga series by Stephenie Meyer
   This series celebrates its 20th anniversary this year! And readers are still falling in love with the genre-defining love story between a teenage girl and a vampire. For a limited time, you can get the whimsical Deluxe Collector's Edition or the dazzling 20th Anniversary Edition. And get the complete series with this boxed set.

6. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
   Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird. One of the most cherished stories of all time, this beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning classic is now available in a beautifully designed Collector's Edition with sprayed and stenciled edges and gold foil.

7. Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
   Since its original publication in 1936, this Pulitzer Prize winner is one of the bestselling novels of all time, the lovelorn tale of the unforgettable Scarlett O'Hara, a fiercely determined Southern woman fighting to hold onto a way of life that's slipping away. Check out this gorgeous Collector's Edition.

8. It by Stephen King
   They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they're grown-up men and women who must return to their small Maine town to confront the nightmare that lurks there. The inspiration for several popular screen adaptations, this chilling novel from the King of Horror continues to slay.

9. Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
   Although more than 25 years has passed since the initial publication of this personal finance guide, readers will find its no-nonsense messages more important than ever. In an ever-changing world, we can all still get smarter when it comes to money—and learn as much as we can to secure our future.

10. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
    The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within its striped canvas tents, a fierce competition is underway: a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose.

10 more to explore

Readers had so many great titles to share, we didn't want to leave it to just ten. Here are ten more of the excellent selections that nearly made the cut.

Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

Two of America's best-loved inspirational speakers share the best of their collected stories and favorite tales that have touched the hearts of people everywhere. The anecdotes in this series offer the wit and wisdom, hope and empowerment to buoy readers through life's dark moments.

Dune by Frank Herbert

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, this Nebula Award-winning novel begins the epic series about Paul Atreides and his quest to bring to fruition an ancient and improbable dream. It's a science fiction masterpiece offering a stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics. 

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Meg is sweet-tempered and wise; Jo, spirited and fiercely intelligent; Beth is all heart, sensitive and fragile; Amy, artistic, sassy, and spoiled. Together they're the March sisters. Their father is away at war and times are difficult, but the bond between sisters is strong enough to weather any storm.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson can't seem to stay out of trouble. But when he discovers that he's the demi-god son of Poseidon, he's headed for a whole new kind of trouble. Book one in Percy Jackson and the Olympians gives middle-grade readers a thrilling opportunity to engage with Greek mythology.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

When Lizzie Bennet meets Fitzwilliam Darcy, she dislikes him immediately. And the feeling is mutual. The OG enemies-to-lovers romance, this beloved classic has delighted generations of readers with its unforgettable cast of characters, carefully choreographed plot, and a hilarious tableau of Regency-era society.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The roaring twenties: Extravagant rumors abound of a man named Jay Gatsby who has newly arrived to the coastline of a section of Long Island known as West Egg. Long into the night, Gatsby throws lavish parties at his sprawling estate. But despite all he has attained, he yearns endlessly for the love he can never have.

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

The prequel to The Lord of the Rings, this classic fantasy follows the unassuming Bilbo Baggins, an unlikely accomplice in a quest to reclaim treasure stolen by the evil dragon Smaug. This epic journey propels Bilbo into the path of a twisted creature known as Gollum who guards a precious magic ring.

The Stand by Stephen King

A patient escapes from a biological testing facility, carrying a deadly strain of super-flu that will wipe out 99 percent of the world's population within weeks. This apocalyptic 1978 novel remains as relevant as ever. Complete your gift with this exciting new anthology of short stories building upon King's prescient vision. 

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Teen Isabel "Belly" has always known brothers Jeremiah and Conrad from summers at the beach. They have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one wonderful and terrible summer, everything changes. This is book one of a series, available in a Deluxe Boxed Set.

The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Hailed as "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale," this cherished fantasy has spawned several popular adaptations including the iconic two-part musical film, Wicked, in theaters now. Check out last year's blog post about the story's extraordinary evolution from the original children's classic.   

10 popular titles of 2025

We also asked readers to share their favorite new reads from 2025. Here are ten of the top titles.

Alchemised by SenLinYu

Get the stunning limited hardcover edition of this riveting dark fantasy about Helena. Once a promising Alchemist, she is now a prisoner—of war and of her own mind—as she fights to survive a war-torn world.

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

From the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo comes a thrilling page-turner set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program. Available for a limited time in this stunning hardcover edition. 

Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams

Charting the author's career at the heart of Facebook, this explosive memoir gives you a front-row seat to the hugely influential company's world-changing decisions, and the people who made them.

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Alice Scott is an eternal optimist holding out for her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. Competing for the job of a lifetime, the two find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another.

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

After nearly eighteen months of training, Violet knows there's no more time for lessons. Because the battle has begun. Book three in the blockbuster Empyrean series sees the unlikely warrior embarking on a critical mission.

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, Haymitch Abernathy is a boy in love, trying not to think too hard about his chances. A fan favorite takes center stage in the new prequel to The Hunger Games series.

The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

Esteemed symbologist Robert Langdon is in Prague attending a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon, a scientist he has been seeing. But after a brutal attack, Katherine disappears and Langdon finds himself in a race against time.

For Richer For Poorer by Danielle Steel

Eugenia Ward, a fashion designer and mother to five adult children, is struggling to save her business while navigating tricky family drama. She finds a silver lining in a new friendship with Patrick, a real estate developer.

The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman

This is the fifth mystery in the bestselling Thursday Murder Club, the inspiration for a new Netflix film starring Helen Mirren and Celia Imrie. After a quiet year, the septuagenarian sleuthers are plunged back into action.

Never Flinch by Stephen King

The beloved recluse-turned-detective Holly Gibney does double duty against two potent threats in intertwining storylines—a diabolical killer on a revenge mission and a vigilante targeting a feminist celebrity speaker.

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Survey methodology:

Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans who will celebrate a winter holiday in 2025 who have access to the internet; the survey was commissioned by ThriftBooks and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between Oct. 16 and Oct. 22, 2025.

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