Girlawhirl has always felt the quintessential holiday gift has to be the coffee table book. She thinks a great book is the best gift to let someone know you've been paying attention to what they're into without going over the top. For parents, siblings, and loved ones of all kinds, coffee table books are the answer for the ungiftable. Even if she thinks they have everything, she's sure they don't have the latest and greatest books. And bonus: sometimes they double as décor…
• Already a fan of The Secret Language of Birthdays, Girlawhirl just had to gobble up the other two offerings from author and astrologer Gary Goldschneider. Oversized and beautifully illustrated, The Secret Language of Destiny addresses the big question: “what is the purpose of my life?” by looking at birthdates and one's karmic signature.
The Secret Language of Destiny
By Gary Goldschneider, Joost Ellfers
Penguin Group
$34.95
• The Secret Language of Relationships, also by Goldschneider, creates a relationship profile by using two people's birth weeks. Girlawhirl doesn't know anyone who wouldn't want this book - and she plans to gift them with it!
The Secret Language of Relationships
By Gary Goldschneider, Joost Ellfers
Penguin Group
$27.96
• It's no secret Girlawhirl finds chocolate irresistible, so it's no surprise she couldn't resist The Seven Sins of Chocolate by Laurent Schott either. The large, sleek volume is the perfect companion for chocolate loving Pals everywhere. This book combines lavishly beautiful photography with practical recipes even Girlawhirl could pull off, in seven sinfully delicious groups. Plus, there's a bonus inside—a removable chocolate recipe book. Sweet dreams are certainly made in this book.
The Seven Sins of Chocolate
By Laurent Schott, photographs by Thomas Dhellemmes
DK Publishing, Inc.
$40
• Any member of the fashion flock will certainly appreciate this amazing book that opens up the archives of the famous fashion house of Gucci. Gucci by Gucci compiles photography from Gucci's history as a family-owned saddle shop to its place in the forefront of high fashion. Girlawhirl can't wait to gift her fashion loving Super Pals with a glimpse at Gucci and she secretly hopes one does the same for her!
Gucci by Gucci limited edition book
By Sarah Mower and Doug Lloyd
Vendome Press
$100
• And because one designer is never enough, for the fashion fanatics on her list, Girlawhirl's checking out the Designer Book Gift set from Assouline. Featuring photographic biographies of Christian Dior, Roger Vivier, Balenciaga & Philip Treacy – and packaged together in a giant red gift box.
Designer Book Set
Assouline
$150
• For a total fashion emersion with more than just a hint of the past, Girlawhirl can't wait to give the gift of Fashion - a History from the 18th to 20th Century: The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute (Taschen 25th Anniversary Editions)! This two-book set provides double the photos, double the fashion and double the joy for everyone from history buffs to fashion fanatics. From famous costume institute/curator Kyoto Costume Institute, it celebrates 25 years of the institute's enormous collection from elaborate 18th century frocks to 20th century chic.
Fashion - a History from the 18th to 20th Century: The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute (Taschen 25th Anniversary Editions)
The Editors of Taschen
Taschen, America LLC
$32.99
• The Audrey enthusiasts in Girlawhirl's life will flip over The Audrey Hepburn Treasures: Pictures and Mementos from a Life of Style and Purpose. The oversized book features insight into the life of one of Hollywood's most beloved actresses of all time. It offers some never before seen family photos, interviews and replicas of Audrey memorabilia. Her elegance shines off the pages from her start as a ballerina to her success in career, family and life working with UNICEF. Girlawhirl knows Pals young and old will love this intimate look at Audrey Hepburn.
The Audrey Hepburn Treasures: Pictures and Mementos from a Life of Style and Purpose 
by Ellen Erwin, Jessica Z. Diamond, Sean Hepburn Ferrer
Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
$34.96
• Spy was one of Girlawhirl's favorite magazines while it was still on the racks and she's thrilled the editors have gotten together to compile the very best of the magazine's classic political satire into one great coffee table book. Sure to provide hours of humor, Spy: The Funny Years, showcases classic illustrations, reporting, photography and an inside look at how it all came together.
Spy: The Funny Years
by Kurt Anderson, Graydon Carter, George Kalogerakis, Tom Phillips
Miramax Books
$27.96
• Rolling Stone is more of an institution than a magazine in Girlawhirl's eyes. She thinks everyone has had their “Almost Famous” moment/fantasy—herself included of course. But if she can't live the life of the rock journalist, she can certainly revel in the memories with the complete collection of the magazine's covers in Rolling Stone 1,000 Covers: A History of the Most Influential Magazine in Pop Culture. Featuring covers of rock and cultural icons from 1967 to the 1,000th cover in May 2006, music and cultural buffs alike will love this volume.
Rolling stone 1,000 Covers: A History of the Most Influential Magazine in Pop Culture
By Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone Magazine Staff
Abrams, Harry N Inc.
$28
• And with the successful gifting of the Book of Cool to one very luck guy-pal last year, Girlawhirl can't resist the urge to spread some more cool around to the men in her life this season too. This three DVD and 320-page book set breaks down some of the hippest skills, tricks and moves with step-by-step instructions from experts. This year all the guys on her list will get their own dose of cool thanks to this very hip gift.
The Book of Cool 
Ocelot Productions
$39.99
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