~$20
SPQR by Mary Beard
A modern, sharp-witted take on Rome that suits both casual readers and people who think they already know the story.
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Skunk Works by Ben Rich
~$18 typical price
The memoir of the Lockheed Skunk Works director behind the stealth fighter, with stories of the U-2 and SR-71.
Why it makes a great gift
Secret airplanes, engineering problems and Cold War drama: a page-turner for anyone who loves aircraft.
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~$18
The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman
A classic of narrative history that many history lovers have heard of but never actually read.
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~$26
Book Repair and Preservation Kit
A thoughtful toolkit for someone who likes keeping well-loved books in good shape.
Book LoversArtists & Crafterspractical
~$24
Book Page Repair Tape and Archival Mending Kit
Helps a careful reader preserve well-loved books instead of retiring them when pages loosen.
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