Amie’s gift ended up starting a Christmas tradition. Every year when Jose and I are out doing our shopping, we listen to the audiobook version of SantaLand Diaries. It makes us laugh so much that we don’t mind being stuck in traffic or driving around endlessly trying to find parking. This year we also listened to “Six to Eight Black Men” and laughed our butts off. I think we’re going to have to make that a yearly tradition as well.

So what are your holiday reading traditions? Maybe you read The Night Before Christmas or The Polar Express every year? Let me know in the comments!

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Kindle
This electronic book reader can hold up to 1,500 books and is sure to make any book lover’s day this holiday season. Users can download books directly on their Kindle for usually less than they would spend on a hard copy. The screen is glare resistant and gives the feel that you are reading an actual book, rather than an electronic device. Cost: $259.00

Holidays On Ice By David Sedaris
This is one of my favorite books of all time and it makes the perfect stocking stuffer for somebody who enjoys reading. In Holiday’s On Ice, Sedaris has compiled a hilarious collection of fiction and non-fiction holiday related stories. My favorite is a non-fiction short story about Sedaris’ experiences as an elf at Macy’s Santa land. Cost: $9.00

Hello, Cupcake! Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can Make
Hello, Cupcake teaches you how to make fun, jaw dropping cupcakes that are easy to make. One of my personal favorites is the mash potatoes cupcake which uses vanilla frosting for the potatoes, caramel for the gravy, and a yellow starburst for the butter. This is not only a great book for somebody that enjoys baking, it’s also a fun, conversation starter that would make a great coffee table book. Cost: $15.00

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
This is a book on a lot of wish lists this holiday season. Brown, who may be better known for his other books “Angel’s and Demons” and “The Da Vinci Code”, has mastered the thriller in this Sept 2009 release. This would make a great gift because it appeals to a wide audience. Cost: $10

T-Shirts For The Book Lover
Cafe Press has quite a few stylish and entertaining shirts that your fellow book worms will love. You’ll find over 10 pages of book-inspired shirts that range from funny, to cute, to stylish. Cost: $20-$30