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Gift ideas for the women's fiction fan

With Christmas just about two weeks away and Chanukah around the corner, now is the time to get your shopping done before the last-minute crunch. Check out these ideas for the women on your gift list who love to read.

Your best friend who just had a baby: The Atlas of Love by Laurie Frankel This charming debut novel explores how three young graduate students come together to raise a baby boy, challenging their friendships and the definition of family.

The military spouse: Bring me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr The newest book in Carr’s Virgin River series reunites a woman with her college boyfriend who broke her heart before he went off to war.

Your teenage cousin: Art Geeks and Prom Queens by Alyson Noel This Mean Girls-esque story follows Rio, the new kid in school who is adopted by the popular crowd.

The romance fan: Genie Knows Best by Judi Fennell This lighthearted paranormal romance follows a genie and the woman who could set him free, featuring magical creatures and some laughs along the way.

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Historical fiction aficionados: The Daughter of Siena by Marina Fiorato In 18th century Siena, a young woman falls in love with a rider in the Palio, the traditional horse race held in the city each year. 

The traveler: A Summer in Europe by Marilyn Brant From Capri to Paris, this story follows a woman as she rediscovers herself on a surprise 30th birthday trip to Europe.

The chick lit queen: Watching Willow Watts by Talli Roland (Kindle eBook only) After becoming a YouTube sensation with a Marilyn Monroe performance, Willow Watts makes a transformation into Marilyn herself in this hilarious tale. 

The Austen lover: Jane Austen Made me do it: Original Stories Inspired by Literature's Most Astute Observer of the Human Heart (various authors) This collection of Austen-themed short stories features both contemporary and historical tales inspired by our favorite Regency writer. 

  

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Philadelphia Women's Fiction Examiner

Kristin Contino dives into the world of women's fiction with reviews, commentary and the latest industry news. When she's not reading, shopping or...

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