About Books & Literature: Thanksgiving Reading (And A Big Welcome)

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Here in the States, we're gearing up for this Friday's day-long feast of leftovers (and Thursday's meal too, of course, but I've always preferred the leftovers to the main event, for some reason). While we wait, let's take a minute and say a huge welcome to our newest About.com Books and Literature Guide, Niko Silvester, who is running the show at the brand new Young Adult Books Site. Welcome, Niko! Favorite Books for Teen Boys Niko's got some suggestions for a book that any teenager, boy or girl, might like, with special considerations for the reluctant young fellas. Steampunk Books for Teens Dystopian Books for Teens The 12 Best Children's Books for Thanksgiving I'm having a little bit of a hard time explaining Thanksgiving to my toddler. He seems to think there will be presents. There won't. And I'm not sure that cornbread stuffing will really assuage his disappointment when he figures this out. There's still time for me to pick up one or two of these books, though, which might also help entertain him while I attempt to wrestle my brined turkey out of the bucket without coating my kitchen in salmonella. Book Review: In Every Tiny Grain of Sand Book Review: 1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving Search Related Topics:  children's books about seasons  children's books about holidays  Thanksgiving Quotes From the Classics "Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude." - E.P. Powell (Read More...) Poems for Thanksgiving Day "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving" by Louisa May Alcott Search Related Topics:  thanksgiving  quotes  author quotes Funny Holiday Books Perhaps grin-and-bear-it is the holiday spirit that you most embody? If that's the case, one of these funny holiday books might be your speed. Funny Books for All Seasons Review: I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence by Amy Sedaris Search Related Topics:  christmas books  holiday humor  david sedaris Related Searches Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Turkey Books for Children Thanksgiving Day Featured Articles HeroClix TabApp iPad Game Review TCAF Comes to Tokyo! Themes of 'The Crucible' Facts and Myths About the Gettysburg Address Remembering English Teachers Who Changed Our Lives What Did Shakespeare Look Like?   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   More Thanksgiving Quotes Thanksgiving Quotes and Sayings Humorous Thanksgiving Quotes The Thanksgiving Proclamation Advertisement