Good Books Make Great Gifts

We've stocked this year's Holiday Books Store with a huge selection of bestsellers, editors' picks, and holiday favorites in every category--all available at our everyday low prices (so you can bring home great gifts without breaking the bank).

• Find the perfect presents for everyone on your list: Books for Kids & Teens | Books for Dad | Books for Mom | Corporate Gifts | Gifts Under $25 | Gifts Under $50 | Party Gifts | Seasonal Cooking | Stocking Stuffers

The Best Books of 2008

What election? What financial meltdown? The books we loved best in 2008 told us instead about chaste vampires, intuitive canines, demon-haunted former presidents, and, in The Northern Clemency, our choice for the best book of the year, Sheffield, England, in 1974. You'll find all of our editors' picks and customers' favorites in dozens of categories (including the best book covers and videos) in our Best of 2008 Store:

• Editors' Picks: Top 100 | Cooking, Food & Wine | Picture Books | Much More
• Customers' Favorites: Top 100 Bestsellers | Mystery & Thrillers | Business & Investing | Much More

›See all the Best Books of 2008

Are You a Cahill?

In the groundbreaking new series, The 39 Clues, young readers can go on an interactive reading adventure with books, trading cards, online games, and the chance to compete for $100,000 in prizes. Rick Riordan's The Maze of Bones kicks things off with the hunt to discover the dark secrets of the Cahills, the world's most powerful family. And coming in December: Gordon Korman's One False Note.

Dilbert 2.0: Prepare to Be Amazed, Doubter

Actually, we have no doubt that the super-deluxe Dilbert 2.0 is the book cubicle citizens everywhere will be clamoring for this fall. Featuring nearly 4,000 strips--plus a rich selection of personal memorabilia from Scott Adams--this fantastic edition spans Dilbert's life, from his earliest incarnations to his syndication stardom.

• Watch a video of Scott Adams drawing Dilbert | Read a Dilbert panel drawn exclusively for Amazon.com [JPG]

Who Said Taxes Have to Be Taxing?

Doing your own taxes can save you a lot of money--and as long as you have the right tools at your disposal, it can be simple and satisfying, too. Our authoritative selection of tax guides provides a smart starting point for individuals, business owners, and tax professionals wanting to get a head start on tax season.

• Shop our selection of featured tax guides
• Visit Tax Central

Going Somewhere?

Now you can leave your printed books at home. Amazon Upgrade makes it easy to read your favorite travel guides from any Internet-connected computer, meaning your book is always with you. Packing has never been easier.

Focus On Your Photography

Working on the essential aspects of successful photography? The HDRI Handbook, The Creative Digital Darkroom, and Take Your Photography to the Next Level will help you gain a deeper understanding of your craft.

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