‘Tis the season to be thinking about Christmas shopping! With less than 5 weeks left until Santa’s sleigh bells ring out throughout the globe, you might be pondering on what to get those special people in your life. I would like to share my recommendations with you for some great choices in books, CDs and DVDs (which are always my favourite gifts to receive!) for this holiday season.

My favourite books of 2009

Autobiography: American On Purpose by Craig Ferguson Chick Lit: Mrs. Perfect by Jane Porter Historical Fiction: Conceit by Mary Novik Horror: Fade To Pale by James Cheetham

Fantastic music you shouldn’t miss

Alternative Pop: Sunny Side Up - Paolo Nutini Alternative Rock: A Hundred Million Suns – Snow Patrol Folk/Swing/Jazz: Feel It – Kelli Trottier Indie Acoustic: Believer - Emily Maguire Indie Pop: Closer Encounters - Ann Vriend Pop Rock: Gossip In The Grain – Ray LaMontagne Rock: Only By The Night – Kings of Leon Soul/R&B/Lounge: Silent - Craig Mcintyre

DVDs you’ll watch more than once

Travel Documentary: Long Way Down: John O’Groats to Cape Town starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman Stand-up Comedy: A Wee Bit O’ Revolution starring Craig Ferguson Fantasy: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett Drama: Seven Pounds starring Will Smith and Rosario Dawson Comedy: The Hangover starring Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis Family: Up (Pixar) featuring the voices of Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai and Christopher Plummer

I hope that you enjoy them as much as I did!

Happy Holidays, Christine