A book makes the perfect gift. Here are some inspired book recommendations from best-selling and prize-winning writers who know what they're talking about.

The Writers

• Diana Abu-Jaber
• Diane Ackerman
• Andre Dubus III
• John Dufresne
• Fuchsia Dunlop
• Lawrence Hill
• Nicole Krauss
• Don Lee
• Michael Lewis
• Sarah Lyall
• Robert Pinsky
• Adrienne Rich
• Mary Roach
• Joan Silber
• David Small
• Manil Suri
• Irvine Welsh

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