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Gift ideas, reading gear and everyday finds.
Keds Square Toe Mini Bow Metallic Leather
Keds Square Toe Mini Bow Metallic Leather: silver Mary Jane slip-ons with a studded bow and a comfy sneaker sole. An easy gift for her.
Ted Baker Soocon Faux Leather Tote
Ted Baker Soocon Faux Leather Tote in a pink magnolia print, with a structured shape, shoulder straps, and a lined interior. A pretty gift for her.
Alex and Ani Enamel Pencil Cuff Bracelet
Alex and Ani Enamel Pencil Cuff Bracelet: an open two-tone cuff with an enamel eraser accent, a sharp little gift for teachers, writers, and artists.
Longchamp Le Pliage Original Top Handle Handbag in Violet
Longchamp Le Pliage Original Top Handle Handbag in Violet: textile with leather trim, snap flap and top zip. A colorful gift for her.
I’ve Been Petting Cats Since the 1900s
Life Is Good I've Been Petting Cats T-Shirt: a boxy, soft USA-grown cotton jersey crew neck in Birch White. A fun gift for cat lovers.
Support Your Local Library T-Shirt
Support Your Local Library T-Shirt from Life Is Good: classic fit, USA Grown Cotton, garment washed for softness. An easy gift for library fans.
Say Hello to My Little Friends T-Shirt
Say Hello to My Little Friends T-Shirt from Life Is Good: a lightweight cotton T-shirt with a printed bookshelf and houseplant. Sizes XS to XXXL.
Apparently I Like Reading T-Shirt
Apparently I Like Reading T-Shirt from Life Is Good: a classic-fit, garment-washed cotton T-shirt in Darkest Blue for readers. Sizes XS to XXXL.
How we pick
Our shelves have standards (low ones, but standards). Here is what a pick has to clear before it gets rung up.
Does what it promises
No gap between the listing and the box.
Survives the honeymoon phase
Still earning its shelf space weeks later.
Worth the money
The price makes sense once you hold it.
The book archive
Where it all started: book reviews from 2013 to 2022.
Kept here for reference. These reviews are older, so titles, prices and availability may have changed.
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