Newsweek Staffer’s Favorite Books 2024 – Holiday Gift Guide [Video]

If you’re looking for a book to read yourself, or to give as a gift, Newsweek staff has you covered. We’ve gathered an eclectic list of classics and new favorite reads that will appeal, no matter how choosy the audience. On our list are fiction from the wisdom of a rabbit warren to the exploration of the darker side of social media or from the lives of female nurses in Vietnam to thrillers galore, as well as nonfiction favorites from the analysis of presidential politics to a Hollywood biography. Find the ideal pick—or choose a few—curated for you by our expert staff.

Fiction

InspirationThe AlchemistBy Paulo Coelho | HarperOneThe Alchemistis a classic for everyone because it speaks to the human spirit, reminding us …