The 2018 Bombshell Holiday Gift Guide
Bombshell fans will find what their heart desires (or what they owe in the office White Elephant) and much more for the holiday season below. This list highlights books, booze, and other delights featured on the podcast this year.
Books
Bad Blood, John Carreyrou
The rise and fall of Theranos makes for a surprising page turner.
Beastie Boys Book, Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz
We’re here for all your Gen X pop-culture needs.
Neapolitan Novels, Elena Ferrante
An ode to impossible friends — the ones who will be a permanent part of driving you insane, with love.
The Seraphina + Tess Series, Rachel Hartman
Meeting your young adult fantasy/dragon/extra-competent women fictional requirements.
Death Comes to Pemberley, P.D. James
A murder mystery is a great chance to catch up with all your friends from Pride and Prejudice.
Shakespeare’s classic play, now a Scottish noir thriller.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat
The book that inspired the popular Netflix series on the most amazing food on the planet.
Have you ever wanted to solve mysteries, study at Oxford, or be wooed by a rakish, charming British war hero? Well, have I got a story for you.
Cryptonomicon, Neal Stephenson
We’ve only mentioned it a million times on Bombshell, so it’s time to give in. (No, you’re dreaming of Bobby Shaftoe.)
Booze
Westland, American Single Malt
An elegant whiskey for a less civilized age.
Aberfeldy, 12yr Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scotch even a bourbon drinker can enjoy.
Imagine getting very cozily drunk off pecan pie.
Don’t drink the whole bottle in one sitting…or do, we won’t judge.
Self-Soothing/Girlcraft
These lip pencils will change your life.
Perfect stocking stuffer for those who know they need it and those who will realize it soon enough.
Believe the hype, ignore the squeamishness.
Be careful not to get hooked!
Rent the Runway Update Subscription
Soothe your fashion addiction without making a commitment.
Food
4P Foods Meat Subscription (for giftees in the D.C. area)
A community-supported agriculture subscription that sends local carnivore treats to your front door.
I’ll spread your…no, I can’t.
A gift from the Spice House that chefs of Mediterranean cooking will love.
Put it on pizza. Trust us.
Pretend like you’re much fancier than you really are.
Miscellany
Get your “Process is my Valentine” mugs and more!
Be a goddamn delight.
Notebook/Pen of the Month Subscription
For the paper nerds in your life.
Necessary glassware.
Delight nerds of all stripes with these movie-inspired vintage travel posters.
A Raft of Otters (and other collective noun posters)
From the designers of all the Harry Potter things, comes some gorgeous British wordplay.
Image: Terry Johnston
