I Am America (And So Can You!)
BY STEPHEN COLBERT; $26.99
For adherents of truthiness, Colbert’s book will deliver hours of laughter.
How to Talk About Books You Haven’t Read BY PIERRE BAYARD; $19.95
Yeah, sure, I finished “War and Peace.” No, really. I have. Honest.
Touristic Guidings to Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
BY BORAT SAGDIYEV; $24.95
Travelers to Central Asia need to examine Borat’s travel book, which also includes “Touristic Guidings to the Minor Nation of U.S. and A.”
The Sopranos: The Complete Book BY BRETT MARTIN; $39.95
This book includes a complete episode guide, a character chart, a map of New Jersey film locations, loads of photographs and an interview with creator David Chase, who answers that oft-asked question about the finale of “The Sopranos.”
Take Me to Your Leader
IAN HARRISON; $25
This is the book of the season for that strange but lovable cousin or odd but adoring aunt. Your giftee can learn about things such as examples of poor sportsmanship, how to attract a mate and sausages from around the world.
Obsessed With … Hollywood: Test Your Knowledge of the Silver Screen
BY ANDREW J. RAUSCH; $24.95
This book of 2,500 trivia questions comes with a tiny computer that randomly tells you to go to a question and then punch in the answer. A sampling: What does Julia Roberts say is the biggest misconception about her? No, I’m not telling you. Buy the book.
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Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born BY ROBIN FURTH AND PETER DAVID; $24.99
Marvel’s hardcover graphic novel collects the seven-part series written by Furth and David and illustrated by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove. The story explores the past of Roland Deschain, the hero of Stephen King’s epic “Dark Tower” novels.
DC Comics Covergirls BY LOUISE SIMONSON; $39.95
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This is a lavish look at the women of the DC universe.
The Art of Bone
BY JEFF SMITH; $39.95
Published by Dark Horse, this book is a treat for fans of Smith’s award-winning comic book series. The hardcover volume, which traces the development of “Bone,” is full of rarely seen or previously unpublished artwork.