Ideally not books that feature cartoon rapping mice or anything that pops up. We think the best book gifts show moms, sisters, cousins, friends or grandmothers what your relationship means to you, and all the reasons they’re your special people. By giving her a personalized book, you can put your appreciation in print and explore her awesomeness on every level – in a gift she’ll revisit every time she needs a serotonin boost.

If she’s a little hard to read (sorry for the pun) we get it. Everyone’s book preferences are surprisingly specific, and choosing a gift they’ll actually keep on their bookshelves is a challenge. We suggest a quick social media scroll to see what they’ve enjoyed in the past, or thinking about the book that reflects their most recent life event. If all else fails, choose a book you love – even if it’s not exactly their taste (yet!), they’re sure to appreciate the thought behind it.

You’re in luck. We have plenty of occasion-based versions of our bestselling books, including graduate and newlywed editions of our personalized poetry anthology. There’s also survival guides for new moms as well as for folks turning 40. For birthdays and friend-iversaries (yes that’s a thing) we recommend Our Friendship Photobook – and our personalized astrology books make great gifts to celebrate a new job, a new house or even a new year.