Life of Pi, Deluxe Illustrated Edition by Yann Martel

The book is illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings that feel raw.

Kurt Vonnegut Lot 4 Paperbacks Cat’s Cradle Palm Sunday Sirens Slaughterhouse

This novel is a delicate balance of light and shadow throughout.

Paula Deen’s Southern Cooking Bible: The New Classic Guide to Delicious…

This illustrated novel uses comics to advance the main plot.

Paula Deen’s Southern Cooking Bible: The New Classic Guide to Delicious…

What stands out about this activity book is the high-quality paper used.

Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook

I love how the book is illustrated with detailed and vibrant artwork.

1001 MAD Pages You Must Read Before You Die (Crammed into 864 Actual Pages)

A nice touch in this activity book is the tips for solving each puzzle type.

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

This art book is illustrated with sketches from the artist’s notebook.

The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCullough

This novel feels both timeless and completely new at the same time.

Truman by David McCullough

A nice touch is the illustrated colophon describing the typeface.

John Adams by McCullough, David

This novel is the kind of story you want to read all night.