Smart Talk: 2020 books-as-gifts guide

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There are actually a few positives brought about by the global pandemic and one of them is that more people are reading, a reported 35% increase. So what better way to show friends and family that you care than by giving them an amazing book to read.

Smart Talk is hosting our annual book-as-gifts guide. Books come in all shapes and sizes, and in a vast array of genres, including non-fiction, fiction, mystery and much more. Quite frankly, there is a book genre for everyone!

On Tuesday’s Smart Talk, we discuss how books make great holiday gifts with our literary experts and hear their recommendations for books to read or give.

Joining the conversation are Catherine Lawrence, co-owner of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, Travis Kurowski, Ph.D, assistant professor of creative writing at York College of Pennsylvania, and Carolyn Blatchley, Executive Director of Cumberland County Library System.

We are interested in hearing about your book suggestions, too! Tune in on Tuesday, send us an email or call the show to voice your suggestions.

Catherine Lawrence’s Holiday 2020 Book List

Travis Kurowski’s Holiday 2020 Books List

Carolyn Blatchley’s Holiday 2020 Book List

WITF’s Pick of the Month

NPR’s Favorite Books of 2020

Smart Talk Listener’ recommendations