I know the holiday is rapidly approaching, and if you are like me you are scrambling to find a good gift for a friend or someone in your family. Fear not, for Textbook Nova is here and we want to remedy your situation. So kick back with some egg nog while we take you on a sleigh ride through all the fantastic books that make wonderful gifts.

For Kids and Children

The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook

A full length Harry Potter book might be a little overwhelming for some kids, but a cookbook based on the recipes from the story won't be! Any child who has an interest in the Harry Potter universe will surely like to see all the creative recipes they can make in their own kitchen. Who knows, maybe you will spark interest in a new cooking hobby for someone!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

There is no doubt in my mind that everyone reading this list right now has one time or another read this book. Maybe you remember your mom or dad reading it to you when you were little. Either way this book brings fond memories to a lot of people and is a Christmas classic. There's no way to go wrong when gifting this book (or just about any book from Dr. Seuss).

The Lego Ideas Book: Unlock Your Imagination

I don't know one single kid that doesn't like Legos; they just aren't out there! This Lego book is highly rated and will surely make those kids with a creative spirit jump for joy. Our imaginations are important tools for us to develop, and you can catalyze that growth with fantastic gifts like this book.

For Teens and Young Adults

Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)

If you haven't read any of the Harry Potter books, you are definitely missing out. J.K. Rowling has created a fantasy universe that follows the story of a young wizard and his friends as they adventure through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This is the complete set all seven books from the series, so anyone  you gift this to will be able to relive the magic of the story.

The Manual to Manhood

Maybe you know a young boy that is quickly growing into a man, but hasn't quite yet learned the subtle lessons in life. This book will help teach boys (or girls) the skills they will want to have in all sorts of different situations. Heck, some of my adult friends could probably use this book too... it's too bad they never had anyone gift it to them when they were younger.

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World

Women in Science features fifty of some of the most important women to contribute in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These STEM fields are much too often associated only with men, but it would be inaccurate to think that women haven't contributed just as much or possibly even more! This book is a fantastic book for any young woman in your life that aspires to do great things in this world.

For Adults

Soft Skills: The software developer's life manual

If you work in a technology or entrepreneurial related field haven't heard of John Sonmez by now, it's probably about time you did. This book offers techniques anyone can use to live a more productive and satisfying life. For a software developer, sometimes the hardest things to do are dealing with clients, coworkers, or managers; but John can show you the way. Not only can this book help you to develop those relationships, but he can teach you how to manage your time, money, and health in effective ways also. Anyone who receives this book for Christmas this year will definitely be extremely grateful.

Learn Better

One important skill that a lot of people are still trying to master is the art of learning, and this book can help. Often times we think of learning as memorizing facts and burning them into your memory, but that's not the most effective way. When we learn to teach ourselves better it helps in many different ways in our lives. These key steps and habits will help anyone to "learn how to learn" and they will thank you for it!

Year One: Chronicles of the One, Book 1

Just released earlier this month, Year One is a Science Fiction novel about an apocalypse that completely destroys half the word and cripples all our important governments and systems. In this land of anarchy everything is up for grabs and the main characters can only count on each other for survival as they travel west to safe haven.

We hope this list helped you with your Christmas shopping this year. Let us know on our social media pages if you have any other suggestions.