Graduation Gifts

by Good Book Fairy | Apr 30, 2017 | Lists, Year 2017

Here’s a great list of fabulous books for both High School and College graduates. I love giving a helpful book and a gift card for gas or fast food. These books range from humorous to emotional to very helpful; there is something for everyone.

Congratulations, By The Way: Some Thoughts on Kindness by George Saunders

Adulting: How to Become an Adult in 468 Easyish Steps by Kelly Williams Brown

You are a Bad Ass by Jen Sincero

The Opposite Of Loneliness by Marina Keegan

Recipes Every College Student Should Know by Christine Nelson

Goodnight Dorm Room by Samuel Kaplan and Keith Riegert

The Freshman Survival Guide by Nora Bradbury-Hael and Bill McGarvey

Why Didn’t They Teach Me This In School? 99 Personal Money Management Principles by Cary Siegel

Do Your Laundry or You’ll Die Alone: Advice Your Mom Would Give if She Thought You Were Listening by Becky Blades

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The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing

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King of Sloth (Kings of Sin, 4)

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A Court of Mist and Fury

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Table for Two: Fictions

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A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 1)

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Ultra 85

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Power Moves: Ignite Your Confidence and Become a Force

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Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder

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Iron Flame (The Empyrean, 2)

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Dang this cover makes me smile!! 😃 I’m so excited for this book about the creative team that brought Barbie to life! @reneerosen_ has a winner on her hands. @berkleyppub 📘: did you have a Barbie growing up?#letscallherbarbie #reneerosen #upcomingbooks #preorder #goodbookfairy ... See MoreSee Less

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