Holiday Gift Guide 2026
Media Lab Books presents our Holiday Gift Guide for 2026. No matter who you are shopping for, we have a book they'll love.
For the Kids
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A Kid's Guide to Becoming a Money Master A Kid's Guide to Becoming a Money Master combines engaging storytelling with practical financial education and fun activities for elementary-aged children. The book follows Hazel, an ambitious young girl, as she embarks on a journey to learn essential money skills in order to save for a trip after discovering a magic piggy bank on her bedside table. To her amazement, the piggy bank comes to life and explains that it can grant her wish—but only if she completes a series of money challenges.
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It’s an engaging, educational tool disguised as a fun, immersive game. Children will be completely absorbed by the scenes, from the bustling classroom to the peaceful garden and the exciting playground. Every page is a richly illustrated, full-color scene, challenging kids to find their favorite emotion-based characters and other “hidden” objects and creatures.
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The Game Master's Book of Magic & Mayhem for Kids Level Up Your Tabletop Adventures: The Ultimate Guide for Young GMs
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For the Gamers
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The Tome of Adversaries presents 120 fearsome, cunning and awe-inspiring creatures for your table. Designed to be compatible with Daggerheart, the bold new tabletop RPG from Critical Role, this essential guide to villains and monsters arms Game Masters with complete stat blocks and deadly tactics for each entry, as well as rich lore and stunning, original artwork from the visionary team at Bad Moon Art Studio.
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The Game Master's Book of Traps, Puzzles and Dungeons Archivist's Edition The deadliest Game Master's book now has looks to kill as well!
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The Game Master's Box of Worldbuilding This extraordinary boxed set collects three of the most popular volumes in the Game Master 5E TTRPG book series. Inside, players will find:
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For the Wizards
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The Ultimate Wizarding World Spellbook - Headmaster's Edition The stunning new edition of The Unofficial Ultimate Harry Potter Spellbook includes every magic spell, charm, curse, hex and jinx from the from the original book (more than 240 in all), bound up in a gorgeous limited edition hardcover with heavy stock paper, an embossed, imitation leather cover, foil stamping, gilded edges and a beautiful satin-finish ribbon bookmark.
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The Ultimate Wizarding World Character Collection Boxed Set The Ultimate Wizarding World Character Collection Boxed Set brings together three captivating, unauthorized biographies published by Media Lab Books: Dumbledore, Snape, and Malfoy. This meticulously curated collection is designed to be the definitive resource for fans eager to explore the nuanced motivations, backstories, and impacts of these iconic, complex figures. Each book offers a dedicated examination, moving beyond their on-screen portrayals and into the depths of their literary complexities.
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This comprehensive tome examines the endless details of life at Hogwarts, the most famous school in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Inside, you'll find an extraordinary assortment of insights and information about how the school works, how it's organized, what classes are taught, who teaches them, what secrets or mysteries might be discovered and much more!
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For the Brothers
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Primitive Camping and Bushcraft (Speir Outdoors) In bushcraft and survival camping, author and outdoor survival expert Chris Speir provides readers with all of the information they need to participate in the most exciting, adventurous type of wilderness camping, safely and with confidence. In primitive camping, campers do without the standard resources one can find at a more traditional campsite, making do with whatever they bring in.
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Anthony Bourdain once bragged he could “unload my opinion on anybody at any time." And that he did. His entire life seemed like a compendium of insightful (sometimes inflammatory) quotes, witty observations and touching moments he shared openly with the world. The man was never at a loss for words or an opinion. Bourdain’s unusual perspective was born out of decades of listening, tasting, writing and adventuring, allowing him to opine on everything from food to politics—with the same high level of enthusiasm.
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The Official John Wayne Handy Book Library for Men (Boxed Set) Inspired by the life of John Wayne, this boxed set provides all the information you need to walk tall with skill, confidence and courage, no matter what the situation! Inside, you'll find: The John Wayne Handy Book of Bushcraft The John Wayne Handy Book of Emergency Preparedness
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For the Sisters
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Chappell Roan: Midwest Princess She’s the neon dream you can’t ignore—the self-proclaimed "Midwest Princess" who transformed heartbreak into glitter-drenched anthems! Now, for the first time, Chappell Roan’s story comes to life in a breathtaking, biographical graphic novel, beautifully illustrated by viral sensation Bridie Alpaca (@alpacalypse_art), whose bold, throwback style is perfect for telling such a compelling, triumphant story.
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House Plus Plant Equals Home is an accessible, science-based guide to transforming any living space into a thriving botanical haven of calm and happiness. Written by Samantha Hermann, popular plant expert, teacher and horticulture designer, this book covers all the basics of houseplant care and more, reassuring readers that plant parenting is both fun and easy (green thumb or not), while also delving into the many benefits of keeping houseplants and the impact they can have on our homes and lives.
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The Romantasy Lover's Coloring Book The Romantasy Lover’s Coloring Book is an engaging and immersive coloring experience for fans of the explosively popular genre, providing a lush high-end coloring book that offers a fresh way to step inside the worlds readers can’t get enough of. This premium adult coloring book offers a sophisticated escape from similar books. While many existing romantasy coloring books capture the basic themes and tropes of the genre (typically through the use of stock imagery and AI), this book does that and more, while also elevating the aesthetic with beautiful original art.
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For the Curious
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A Miscellany of Weird and Wonderful Facts for Curious Humans Who Have Nothing Better to Do Than Read This playful, engaging collection of intriguing information is perfect for dipping into at a moment's notice. With a mix of history, science, pop culture, and quirky trivia, A Miscellany of Weird and Wonderful Facts delivers an eye-popping array of little-known information that will make readers think, cringe, and marvel at the oddities of the world.
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A profound cultural and psychological shift is tearing through families and friendships. In a climate where evangelicalism and political extremism frequently intersect, the friction between belief and non-belief has reached a boiling point. For many, religious tradition feels like a barrier to personal freedom; for others, the influence of religion in culture and politics feels like a direct threat to fundamental human rights.
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Amigurumi, the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed creatures, has taken the crafting world by storm with its blend of creativity, playfulness and... horror? Now readers can dive into this enchanting world with Cute 'n' Creepy Crochet, a darkly wondrous book that's packed with spooky crochet patterns, combining the cuddly charm of amigurumi with the spine-tingling thrill of creepy monsters and mythical creatures.
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For the Mixologists
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Get Lit: Cocktails That Bring Your Favorite Books to Life is a captivating cocktail recipe book that invites book lovers and mixology enthusiasts alike to embark on a literary-themed journey through the world of drinks. Each page of this intoxicating title unveils a creative fusion of popular books with cocktail recipes, offering a delightful array of literary-inspired drinks drawn from beloved novels across a variety of genres. Within the pages of Get Lit, readers will uncover a treasure trove of mixology creations, meticulously crafted to capture the essence of iconic characters, settings, and themes in bestselling fiction.
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This modern classic mixology guide from the one-and-only Sother Teague includes recipes for more than 100 extraordinary cocktails, plus supplemental instructional videos!
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As see on Good Morning America! Let's Do Drinks provides all the information you need to turn your home space into a classic cocktail bar experience!
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