Hey everyone, I'm Ann Bogall, and this is What Should I Read Next Episode 56.

Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plugs every reader.

What should I read next? We don't get bossy on this show. What we will do here is give you the

information you need to choose your next read, and today the information you need to choose the

perfect gift for the book lover in your life. Readers, we have a very special and much requested

episode for you today. My friend, Helen Saltman, owns the novel neighbor in St. Louis,

and she's joining me to talk about our favorite books of the year, supporting independent bookstores,

and the bookish gifts we can't wait to give and receive this year. This is a lot of fun,

whether you're shopping for a book lover, making your own wish list, or just want to indulge in

a whole bunch of readerly enthusiasm. Let's get to it.

Holland, welcome to the show. Good morning Ann, thanks for having me.

It is my pleasure. Okay, Holland, you have the honor of being the first guest to return for an

encore performance. So thanks for joining us. That's a Saltman Sister Cat call. We need like a

bookish call so you can recognize your people. Yeah, except it would probably have to be quieter.

No, I have learned book people are not so quiet. Well, today we are talking all things

gifty for the holidays, although really if you have a book lover in your life, there is nothing

seasonal about getting them. Some of the things we're going to talk about today that book lovers

will love. So for people who didn't hear your last episode about fall reading, you also go listen

to that. We'll put the link in show notes. But Holland, you are the owner and operator of the

that makes you sound like you've run a trucker company. Some day my friend, it feels like that. No.

Yeah. So Holland, you are the what's your official title? Who do you want to be?

I actually struggle with that sometimes because when I go to conferences and stuff, if you like

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