Episode 118: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

The Mamas are back with opinions and hot takes in their annual holiday gift guide. Their book recs are for little ones, big kids, and picky older readers like themselves. Grab a cup of cheer and make your list! Happy Holidays!Heather’s Picture Book Recs (ages 3-5):On the Air with Dr. Doodlebug by Susan E. Goodman and Merrill RaineyWoodland Dreams by Karen Jameson Snuggle Season by Jaimie MacGibbonMargie’s Middle Grade Recs (ages 8-12):A Brush with Magic by Flora AhnThe Myth of Monsters series by Katherine MarshWe Built this City by Cat PatrickBlood City Rollers by V. P. AndersonWinston Chu vs. the Whimsies and Winston Chu vs. the Wingmeisters by Stacey LeeKwami Crashes the Underworld by Craig Kofi FarmerHeather’s YA Recs (ages 13-18):Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray Hekate - The Witch by Nikita Gil Game Changers, Inspirational Sports Stories by Dan GoldMargie’s Murdery and Weird Grown Up Recs:The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally CarterMurder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom (Golden Girls Murder series)The Impossible Fortune by Richard Ossman (Thursday Murder Club series) Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn (Killers of a Certain Age series)Finnlay Donnavan series by Elle CosimanoSirens and Weyward by Emilia HartAnita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl GonzalezThe Bog Wife by Kay ChronisterBook of Witching by CJ CookeRun for the Hills by Kevin WilsonSuburban Hell by Maureen KilmerBless Your Heart and Another Fine Mess by Lindy RyanColin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World by Mark Waddelwww.twolitmamas.com