I recently noticed a funny pattern: I go through periods of time where I gift the same book to various people.

Regardless of the occasion (birthday, it made me think of them, just because) or regardless of the person (friend, family, co-worker, paramour - one time on a second date 🫣🤣), I give the same book to different people.

Of course, sometimes I tailor the book to the person to whom I’m gifting it, but for me, some books transcend tastes or preferences.

For many years, my go-to book to gift people was Pachinko, by Min Jin Lee. I also gave a lot of people Heart Talk, by Cleo Wade. Also Heavy, by Kiese Laymon.

Currently, it’s Easy Beauty, by Chloe Cooper Jones.

What are yours?