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What's the best book you ever received as a gift? What made it so special?

And what book do you always give, and why? Please send an e-mail with your holiday book recommendations — and a couple of sentences as to why — to: books@startribune.com. Include your name and city. Your deadline is Nov. 15.

We will run your suggestions with our annual holiday books section on Nov. 27.