Book of the Month With many options available, finding the right read for a book lover can be challenging. As professional bibliophiles, we've curated a list that will delight any literary-buff with an adoration for words. Shopping for more gifts? Check out all of our 2019 gift guides on Insider Picks. Shopping for a book lover can be difficult unless you know the entire contents of their bookshelf well enough to avoid buying them the dreaded duplicate of a tome they already own (unless it's a special version like a first edition or a fancy illustrated one — those will be received with enthusiasm). Don't worry, though — we're here to help.