As an avid reader (and crazy dog mom) who’s always on the lookout for an original story, the premise of Rachel Yoder’s book Nightbitch definitely caught me eye. A stay-at-home mom who thinks she’s becoming a dog? Sign. Me. Up! One day, the mother was a mother but then, one night, she was quite suddenly […]
My brain just treats holiday movies differently than holiday books. The medium of TV allows you turn holiday movie watching into an ambient or even social activity that doesn’t necessarily demand your full attention the way a book does. Watching holiday movies is a passive activity; reading requires active engagement.
Movies let you multitask—you can glance up while baking cookies, playing games with family, or working on a festive adult coloring book. But with a book, if my attention starts to wander, it’s game over. Books demand focus; they rely on your imagination to bring the scenes to life. If a book isn’t a hard-hitting page-turner with relatable characters or compelling substance, I’m out.
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.