As a reader and writer, my guests receive books for Christmas. Here are my picks:
First, the children. Children always receive a game with the book. Life is more than reading and I never want to give the impression that reading does not accompany fun.
—so well-written even adults can enjoy this. 
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
 | Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story |
For adults, always a Christmas book or DVD:
 | The Voice Revealed: The True Story of the Last Eyewitness: The Gospel of John |
The Voice Revealed is a fresh look at the Gospel of John.
 | The Promise : A Christmas Tale |
 | Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas |
Writings from some great writers.
Angela Hunt is one of my favorite authors of historical and modern fiction. 
The Nativity Story - A Novel
A Christmas Carol DVD (This is the one with Alastair Sim as Scrooge and is the best production I have ever seen.)
Books for Writers:
I have read all or part of these and they are listed in no particular order:
 | Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life |
 | The Rock That Is Higher: Story as Truth |
My favorite book on how short stories and novels convey truth.
 | The Writing Life |
A book on the process of creative writing by a creative writer.
 | On Writing: 10th Anniversary Edition: A Memoir of the Craft |
The first half is a memoir; the second a how to.
 | The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers |
An excellent classic handbook for all fiction writers.
 | Letters to a Young Novelist |
Mario Vargas Llosa, a recent winner of the Nobel Price in Literature, pens letters to an aspiring novelist elucidating the principals of a successful novel.
 | The Forest for the Trees (Revised and Updated): An Editor's Advice to Writers |
The first half covers what editors wish writers would learn; the second, publishing.
Wright discusses creativity in the life of a Christian, and Christianity in the life of a creative person. An excellent background on creativity and living as a creative person. 
The Soul Tells a Story: Engaging Creativity with Spirituality in the Writing Life
 | Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print |
An excellent book for any fiction writer at any stage of the writing process. The best book to read before you submit your work to an agent or publisher.
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