Likewise's 2022 Gift Guide for Readers

Likewise said For the friend who already has the next Emily Henry book on her calendar. This charming rom-com follows an uptight interior designer who clashes with a carpenter when they're part of an HGTV-style hotel renovation show.

Likewise said For the CoHo fan who's read all of Colleen Hoover's books. The queen herself praised Ryan's emotional second chance love story as "Raw. Real. Magnificent!"

Likewise said For someone who loves to cook for their family. The delicious recipes in Eric Kim's cookbook showcase his talent for combining Korean and American ingredients and techniques, but it's the essays about his childhood in Atlanta and his Korean-American family that make this part-cookbook, part-memoir shine.

Likewise said For your best friend. This heartbreaking but hilarious story follows lifelong friends Edi and Ash as they grapple with Edi's terminal ovarian cancer and spend their last days together in a hospice near Ash's home.

Likewise said For your friend who actually keeps up with their New Yorker subscription. Kate Beaton's critically acclaimed graphic memoir chronicles her two years working in the Canadian oil sands. Your cartoon-loving, book-loving friends will devour it.

Likewise said For your cousin who still raves about The Martian. This thought-provoking and gripping sci-fi thriller delves into the world of artificial intelligence after a race of super smart octopuses is discovered.

Likewise said For the person in your book group who never spoils the plot twists. Rothchild's hidden gem of a debut has a delicious premise: Ruby's been arrested on suspicion of the murder of her beloved husband Jason. She didn't kill him - but she has killed before, and she'd rather the police didn't discover those crimes while investigating Jason's death.

Likewise said For a fan of Agatha Christie and Midsommer Murders. Narrated by the unforgettable voice of hotel maid Molly Gray, this not-too-dark mystery follows a maid who discovers a dead body in the hotel where she works, and the found family that rallies around her when she becomes a suspect in the case.

Likewise said For a Stranger Things fan looking for more teen-centric horror. When genderfluid teen Mars' twin sister Caroline dies suddenly and violently, Mars takes Caroline's place at Aspen, a prestigious summer camp. They're convinced something happened at Aspen that lead to Caroline's death, and as they fall in with her former cabin mates, the feeling that something is very wrong at Aspen only deepens.

Likewise said For any (and every) child on your list. The illustrations in this hilarious and charming picture book will give any young reader the giggles. A silly but not gross celebration of curiosity, questions, and yes, butts.

Likewise said For the kid in your life who wishes they could read Percy Jackson again for the first time. This epic, action-packed series starter introduces a world where unicorns are dangerous at best and deadly at worst as it follows Skandar, a thirteen-year-old who wants nothing more than to join the ranks of the unicorn riders.

Likewise said For your co-worker whose dog attends all your Zoom meetings. Science writer Ed Yong turns his attention to the sensory experiences of animals in this surprising and fascinating book, which was one of Publishers Weekly's 10 Best Books of the year.

Likewise said For the friend who never forgets a birthday. Poet Ross Gay's collection tenderhearted essays explores the way that people create joy when they take care of each other in times of celebration as well as moments of grief and loss.

Likewise said For your parents. 40-year-old Alice goes to bed one night in 202 and is shocked when she wakes up in her childhood bedroom in 1996. She's 16 years old, but being a teenager again isn't as surprising as seeing the younger version of her dad. Sure to inspire tears and conversations.