Pop Culture Gifts: Bookmark the Holidays

By Kat La Mantia | November 7 2024 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGiftPop CultureBlog

Gifts that feed someone’s fandom are a must-have for the holidays. As our pop culture category expert and direct market sales rep, Ben Gritz always has his finger on the pulse of media trends, from internet culture to music, television, film, and beyond. He’s highlighted three top picks from our newly published titles that are fantastic gifts for fans of all ages!

MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious
9781984863423 | $24.99

“This graphic novel presents 9 stories (including new tales) from the enormously popular podcast and media host John Allen aka ‘MrBallen,’ whose series ‘Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories’ captivates and thrills through its exploration of the paranormal, true crime, and other strange phenomena. Great for fans of the spooky and unusual.”

 

Pokémon Timelines: A Journey Through the Animated Series
9780593844014 | $29.99

“This incredible journey through 25 seasons of Pokémon brilliantly plots out the lengthy history of trainers, triumphs, and Tentacools. The visual presentation style of this timeline will delight obsessive young fans while also providing a walk down memory lane for those nostalgic for Ash Ketchum and his journeys.”

 

Good Lookin’ Cookin’
9781984863164 | $35.00

“Join Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel as they showcase many of their favorite dishes! This book is full of over 80 recipes, delightful photos, and has a running theme of hosting great family gatherings all year round. Perfect for Dollyheads and fans of classic Southern cooking.”

 


For more pop culture gifts fans will love, check out our title list linked below to discover themed books on games like Dungeons & Dragons, Minecraft, and Stardew Valley, hit film and TV series like Game of Thrones, Bridgerton, and Studio Ghibli, plus celebrities we can’t get enough of like Taylor Swift and BTS!

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The Graphic Stories
9781984863423
A vivid, frighteningly illustrated graphic novel collection of nine strange, dark, and mysterious stories, based on true events, from the mind behind the YouTube channel and hit MrBallen Podcast
$24.99 US
Oct 01, 2024
7 x 9
Hardcover
208 Pages
Ten Speed Graphic

A Journey Through the Animated Series
9780593844014
Chart Ash’s journey—from his first steps toward his dream to be a Pokémon Master to becoming champion of the World Coronation Series.
$29.99 US
Oct 15, 2024
9-15/16 x 11-7/8
Hardcover
200 Pages
DK Children
Age 7-11 years

A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food [A Cookbook]
9781984863164
You’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories.
$35.00 US
Sep 17, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
272 Pages
Ten Speed Press

An Illustrated Guide to Cinematic Mixology New Expanded Edition
9783791387444
Now available in a new expanded and updated edition, Cocktails of the Movies serves up the 72 greatest cocktails to have featured on film.
$16.99 US
Feb 23, 2021
6 x 7-1/4
Hardcover
176 Pages
Prestel

9781524772628
Make your mark as mayor, design your home, and style your characters in this Nintendo Animal Crossing full-color activity book--plus stickers!
$12.99 US
Jan 08, 2019
7-7/8 x 10-7/8
Paperback
64 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 5-9 years

9780789341235
Look into the future with this lavishly illustrated tarot deck and guidebook, featuring newly commissioned artwork of the Marvel Comics canon.
$25.00 US
Sep 26, 2023
5-1/3 x 3-1/2
Other Formats
208 Pages
Universe

Recipes from King's Landing to the Dothraki Sea
9780593599457
From the world of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire comes a collection of 80 delicious recipes inspired by the histories of Westeros, Essos, and beyond.
$35.00 US
May 07, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
240 Pages
Random House Worlds

9781803363523
Create 40 delicious dishes from your favourite Studio Ghibli films!
$34.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
8-1/4 x 11-1/4
Hardcover
144 Pages
Titan Books

Packed with Hundreds of Ideas to Inspire You!
9780593843963
Flip the page and discover a new Minecraft build idea to inspire you each day!
$24.99 US
Nov 05, 2024
7-3/16 x 9-3/16
Hardcover
304 Pages
DK Children
Age 7-11 years

9781958395684
Your wildest dreams have come true. Get an insider’s look at Taylor Swift’s life and achievements in this pocket-sized collectible hardcover book for Swifties of all ages. Are you ready for it?
$22.00 US
Oct 01, 2024
5 x 7
Hardcover
144 Pages
Hearst Home

9780593725573
Take a seat at the most sumptuous tables of the ton with over seventy recipes from the world of Bridgerton, the hugely popular Shondaland series on Netflix.
$35.00 US
Oct 22, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
256 Pages
Random House Worlds

The Ultimate Movie Quiz
9781922754677
Think you know movies? This game of trivia will put your knowledge to the test with over 1000 questions.
$24.95 US
Oct 31, 2023
3-3/4 x 5-1/3
Other Formats
200 Pages
Smith Street Gift