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

Eat Smart, Be Fit, Live Well

Cooking Light is dedicated to giving readers the necessary information to make smart choices about their food and their entire lifestyle, helping them feel better and look their very best. Visit our Cooking Light Store to discover cookbooks to help you eat smart, be fit, and live well.

›Visit the Cooking Light Store

Timely Buzz on Books You Love

So many great reads, so little time. Find your next favorite with our picks for the best new and upcoming releases, and get the scoop on sales and deals. Sign up for monthly e-mail updates on:

• Bargain Books
• Business Books
• Children's Books
• Cooking, Food & Wine
• Current Events
• Health, Mind & Body Books
• Literature & Fiction
• Mystery & Thrillers

Who Said Taxes Have to Be Taxing?

Doing your own taxes can save you a lot of money--and as long as you have the right tools at your disposal, it can be simple and satisfying, too. Our authoritative selection of tax guides provides a smart starting point for individuals, business owners, and tax professionals wanting to get a head start on tax season.

• Shop our selection of featured tax guides
• Visit Tax Central

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.

Macintosh Magic

More fun than a rabbit in a hat, your favorite detailed Missing Manuals like Mac OS X Leopard, Switching to the Mac, and Office 2008 for Macintosh will get you up to speed faster than you can say Apple-cadabra.

›See more Apple-related Missing Manuals