The Best White Elephant Book Gifts in 2024
White elephant gift exchanges are the perfect mix of fun, chaos, and creativity. But let’s be real—finding a gift that’s both crowd-pleasing and under budget can be a challenge. That’s where books come in! Whether you’re shopping for the bookworm in the group or just want to add a touch of humor, intrigue, or coziness to the pile, books make the ultimate white elephant gift.
From laugh-out-loud titles to gorgeous coffee table reads and a few unexpected picks, this list has something for everyone. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s find the perfect book to steal the show at your next gift exchange!
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Cat Butt: An Off-Color Adult Coloring Book for Cat Lovers
This hilarious and quirky coloring book is perfect for anyone who appreciates feline charm with a cheeky twist. Filled with offbeat illustrations of—you guessed it—cat butts, it’s a lighthearted gift guaranteed to spark laughter and maybe even a little confusion at your next white elephant exchange. A purr-fect pick for the humor lover in your group!
A Spotter’s Guide to Toilets
Looking for a gift that’ll flush the competition? A Spotter’s Guide to Toilets is the perfect mix of hilarity and, surprisingly, cultural enlightenment. This quirky little book takes you on a world tour of, well… restrooms. From lavish loos to downright bizarre bathroom setups, it’s a celebration of where humanity does its business. Perfect for the traveler, the trivia enthusiast, or anyone who could use a good laugh at your next White Elephant exchange!
People of Walmart Adult Coloring Book
Looking for a white elephant gift that’ll have everyone crying with laughter (or questioning humanity)? This hilarious adult coloring book celebrates the wild, wacky, and wonderfully weird world of Walmart shoppers. Packed with jaw-dropping outfits and over-the-top scenes to color, it’s part stress relief, part comedy gold, and 100% unforgettable. Perfect for anyone who loves people-watching—or just needs a little absurdity in their life!
Forked: A Lighthearted Utensil Romance
Who knew cutlery could be this steamy? Forked by Ruth Cardello is a laugh-out-loud rom-com where love, drama, and silverware collide. Perfect for your white elephant gift exchange, this book will have your friends doing a double-take when they unwrap it—and cracking up when they realize it’s about a literal fork with a big personality and even bigger romantic troubles. It’s the perfect mix of quirky and memorable, just like every good white elephant gift should be! Check out my book review of Forked on YouTube
Crap Taxidermy
Crap Taxidermy by Kat Su: The ultimate “what am I even looking at?” coffee table book. Perfect for anyone who appreciates the art of taxidermy gone horribly wrong—or just loves a good laugh at awkwardly stuffed critters. Equal parts bizarre and hilarious, it’s a surefire conversation starter and a top-tier white elephant gift. Just don’t be surprised if it gets “stolen” more than once!
How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You
Perfect for cat lovers with a dark sense of humor (or cat haters looking for an icebreaker), this quirky book mixes sass, sarcasm, and feline wit. It’s the kind of gift that will have everyone at the white elephant exchange laughing…and possibly side-eyeing their own cat. Equal parts ridiculous and hilarious, it’s a surefire way to keep the party entertained and the cats suspicious.
Snoop Dogg Cookbook
“Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from the Kitchen” by Snoop Dogg
This isn’t just a cookbook; it’s a lifestyle. Perfect for the person who thinks their kitchen could use a little more “Snoop” and a lot more flavor. Packed with platinum-worthy recipes, this book will have your white elephant gift exchange laughing and possibly asking for seconds. Who knew Snoop’s culinary skills could be as smooth as his rap career? From “Snoop’s Mac & Cheese” to “Bacon-Wrapped Dates,” this gift will have your friends cooking like a celebrity, or at least pretending to.
We hope you’ve found a fun and silly white elephant gift idea from our list! Let us know what book gift you’re choosing in the comments!
