Whether you’re prepping to host a traditional turkey feast, planning a Friendsgiving with your chosen family, or just looking for a way to show gratitude for your daily joys and blessings, there’s all kinds of ways to celebrate Thanksgiving.
For powerhouse hosts, Babs and Ina Garten have got your back with people-pleasing recipes to wow at any holiday table, and Batch Cocktails provides delicious, make-ahead cocktail recipes to free up some precious kitchen time on Thanksgiving day. For guests or Friendsgiving goers, don’t show up empty-handed! Side dishes are always welcome. Check out Trap Kitchen: Mac N’ All Over The World for the perfect mac n’ cheese recipe, or find a cozy, seasonal dessert in The Complete Autumn and Winter Cookbook.
Kids and adults alike can give thanks this holiday season through guided journals like The Gift of Gratitude or My First Gratitude Journal. Little ones can celebrate the holiday with Little Golden Books like Elmo’s Best Thanksgiving Ever! and I Am Thankful, or with board books starring their favorite characters like Thankful for Family (Berenstain Bears) and Llama Llama Gives Thanks. And for kids curious about the history of the holiday, check out these great titles on Native American history and heritage!
See our favorite Thanksgiving picks below, and then explore our title lists to discover even more!
Cookbooks for Holiday Entertaining
Children’s Thanksgiving Bestsellers