New photo Books are ideal gifts for fussy friends — here’s a list of the perfect books to buy your mates this Christmas

STRUGGLING to find the perfect present for an in-law, teenager or fussy pal?

Somewhere, there is a book with their name on it. We guarantee it.

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There’s a book to suit every friend and family member this Christmas[/caption]

THE MUSIC-LOVING TEEN

This would be perfect for a teen in high school who has a passion for music

I Was Born For This by Alice Oseman, HarperCollins, £7.99: Pals Angel and Juliet live for pop outfit The Ark and will see their favourite band no matter what.

When The Ark’s frontman Jimmy meets Angel, they both learn how life can change in the blink of an eye.

FOR THE LITTLE ONE

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This classic is ideal if you’re buying for a smaller member of the family and it’s also perfect for the festive season[/caption]

The Snowman: Inspired By The Original Story By Raymond Briggs by Michael Morpurgo, Puffin, £12.99: It is 40 years since Raymond Briggs created his much-loved picture book.

The former Children’s Laureate’s lovely new version adds to the magic.

THE THRILL-SEEKER

If you’re buying for someone who loves an adrenaline rush this book would be a thrill

Anatomy Of A Scandal by Sarah Vaughan, Simon & Schuster, £12.99: Barrister Kate is determined to prove that James Whitehouse – junior Government minister and the PM’s best mate – is guilty of rape.

A taut and tense tale that is not for the fainthearted.

THE FOODIE

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For someone who loves baking or just loves the show, this book is bound to inspire some festive treats[/caption]

Great British Bake Off: Get Baking For Friends & Family by The Bake Off Team, £20, Sphere: Fire up the cook in your family with sweet and savoury treats from Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith and the series eight and nine bakers. The recipes are easy but yummy.

FOR THE FEMALE BOSS

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This read from the former First Lady would be great for someone  looking for inspiration going into the new year[/caption]

Becoming by Michelle Obama, Viking, £25: Born in 1964 to very humble beginnings, the former US First Lady opens up about her upbringing, her time in the White House and being a mother.

Her strength and determination shine through in what is an honest and moving memoir that gives some great insights into being the First Lady.

THE BEST MATE

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This hilarious book will ensure a jolly Christmas for a close pal[/caption]

Lush: A True Story, Soaked In Gin by Gabrielle Fernie, Sphere, £8.99: For the friend whose cackle you can hear down the street. In this laugh riot, best friends Gabby and Emma have grown up together.

When Emma reveals she is getting married, it dawns on Gabby she must grow up herself once and for all. Hilarious and debauched.

THE SENTIMENTAL ONE

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This book is seasonal and heart warming – a great Christmas read[/caption]

An Island Christmas by Jenny Colgan, Sphere, £12.99: If your best friend loves a rom-com and has read PS I Love You more times than they can count, they will love this too.

Flora is pregnant and doesn’t know how to tell her partner Joel. Will he ever be ready to be a dad? Or is he too damaged by his early years? Heartwarming.

FOR ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES

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Have a friend who loves Agatha Christie? This would be the perfect crime-busting gift[/caption]

The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths, Quercus, £12.99: Clare loves Gothic writer R.M. Holland.

When her friend and colleague Ella is murdered, Clare becomes convinced that Holland’s work somehow holds the key.

A spooky, compelling tale that is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and any good murder mystery.

THE PUB QUIZ PAL

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If your mate likes to enrich their general knowledge this book of extraordinary facts would be the perfect present this Christmas[/caption]

Infinity In The Palm Of Your Hand: Fifty Wonders That Reveal An Extraordinary Universe by Marcus Chown, Michael O’Mara Books, £14.99: The author explores the science behind 50 stunning facts, including how humans are one-third mushroom to what would happen if the sun were made of bananas. Mind-expanding stuff.

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You don’t have to pack away your bikini just because you’re the wrong side of 20. These body-beautiful stars reveal their secrets to staying in shape and prove you can smoulder in a two-piece, whatever your age. Read on and be bikini inspired!

TEENS
Hayden Panettiere
Size: 8
Age: 18
Height: 5ft 1in
Weight: 8st

To achieve her kick-ass figure, Hayden – who plays cheerleader Claire Bennet in Heroes – follows the ‘quartering’ rule. She eats only a quarter of the food on her plate, then waits 20 minutes before deciding whether she needs to eat again.

Hayden says: “I don’t have a model’s body, but I’m not one of those crazy girls who thinks that they’re fat. I’m OK with what I have.”

Nicollette says: “I don’t like diets – I see it, I eat it! I believe in eating healthily with lots of protein, vegetables and carbs to give you energy.”

kim cattrall

Size: 10-12
Age: 52
Height: 5ft 8in
Weight: 9st 4lb

SATC star Kim swears by gym sessions with Russian kettle bells (traditional cast-iron weights) and the South Beach Diet to give her the body she wants. To avoid overeating, Kim has a radical diet trick – squirting lemon juice on her leftovers – so she won’t carry on picking.

Kim says: “I am no super-thin Hollywood actress. I am built for men who like women to look like women.”
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