Good Books Make Great Gifts

We've stocked this year's Holiday Books Store with a huge selection of bestsellers, editors' picks, and holiday favorites in every category--all available at our everyday low prices (so you can bring home great gifts without breaking the bank).

• Find the perfect presents for everyone on your list: Books for Kids & Teens | Books for Dad | Books for Mom | Corporate Gifts | Gifts Under $25 | Gifts Under $50 | Party Gifts | Seasonal Cooking | Stocking Stuffers

The Best Books of 2008

What election? What financial meltdown? The books we loved best in 2008 told us instead about chaste vampires, intuitive canines, demon-haunted former presidents, and, in The Northern Clemency, our choice for the best book of the year, Sheffield, England, in 1974. You'll find all of our editors' picks and customers' favorites in dozens of categories (including the best book covers and videos) in our Best of 2008 Store:

• Editors' Picks: Top 100 | Cooking, Food & Wine | Picture Books | Much More
• Customers' Favorites: Top 100 Bestsellers | Mystery & Thrillers | Business & Investing | Much More

›See all the Best Books of 2008

This Season's (Almost) Best-Kept Secrets

Looking for the really good stuff in favorite categories like biography and memoir, science, politics, and history? Then you won't want to miss this select group of titles that combines unique perspectives on rich topics with topnotch writing. Discover Scorsese by Ebert, Gastropolis: Food and New York City, and other hidden gems in these popular categories:
Biography | Contemporary Culture | History | Politics | Science & Nature

The Title Says It All

Abundantly illustrated, Wine covers the history of wine, wine production, wine cellars, and the enjoyment of wine. It also serves as a reliable buying guide. With gorgeous full-color photographs, readers can experience a satisfying journey through the wine-growing countries and regions of the world.

Where Historical Documents Come to Life

Many of the documents featured in our Historical Reproductions Store have not been available for purchase in hundreds of years. Thanks to the digital preservation efforts of leading university presses and libraries, now you can discover and buy newly printed copies of interesting and important documents on diverse subjects from the eulogy at President Abraham Lincoln's funeral to turn-of-the-century American culture.

›Visit our Historical Reproductions Store

Going Somewhere?

Now you can leave your printed books at home. Amazon Upgrade makes it easy to read your favorite travel guides from any Internet-connected computer, meaning your book is always with you. Packing has never been easier.

Focus On Your Photography

Working on the essential aspects of successful photography? The HDRI Handbook, The Creative Digital Darkroom, and Take Your Photography to the Next Level will help you gain a deeper understanding of your craft.

›Shop for digital imaging resources