The Experiment Publishing sent me books for my holiday gift guide. All opinions are my own. 

The holidays are a great time to give the bookworm in your life a new read. The Experiment recently sent me several titles that would make thoughtful gifts for different readers.

For memoir fans, consider How to Be a Sister by Eileen Garvin. This is a deeply personal account of Garvin’s lifelong relationship with her older sister Margaret, who has severe autism. With honesty and empathy, she shares poignant stories from their childhood and her struggles to connect with Margaret as adults. Though not always easy, their bond shines through. How to Be a Sister will resonate with siblings of individuals with autism. But any reader who enjoys memoirs spotlighting unique life experiences will find it impactful. I’m currently halfway through and have really enjoyed getting to learn about what it’s like for someone to have a sibling with severe autism. 

Another moving memoir option is How to Be a Girl by Marlo Mack. This chronicles Mack’s journey supporting her transgender daughter M after she shares that she feels she was born a girl, not a boy. Mack must confront her own preconceptions to give her child the freedom to be herself. Their powerful story teaches that listening and acceptance are what children most need to thrive. With valuable perspectives for parents and teachers, any cis people looking to empathize with people who are trans, and likely to be an appreciated read by anyone who is LGBTQ+, this is an awesome book to gift. 

For coloring enthusiasts, The Experiment offers a spectrum of unique books blending coloring with mathematics, patterns, and mindfulness. Patterns of the Universe invites colorists on an artistic adventure exploring mathematical concepts like fractals, tessellations, and the Fibonacci sequence through abstract designs. The creativity required brings math to life in a totally new way. 

The Mindfulness Coloring Book and The Mindfulness Coloring Book Volume 2 use coloring as a form of meditation. Each pocket-sized book has 70 pages of intricate nature scenes and shapes to color while practicing mindful focus. The abstract patterns in The Mindfulness Patterns Coloring Book also promote relaxation. With 100 pages of hypnotic designs, it is sized perfectly for travel and coloring on the go. Give the gift of mindfulness along with creativity this season.

Beyond these titles, The Experiment‘s catalog includes books on history, science, social issues, food and more. Browse their diverse offerings to find the perfect match for the readers in your life. Titles span from lighthearted to serious, fiction to nonfiction. With gifts from The Experiment, you are sure to encourage more reading and contemplation this holiday season. Support authors while giving your favorite bookworm new stories and perspectives to appreciate.

Win it: The Experiment is offering one winner a set of 4 coloring books! The set will include The mindfulness patterns coloring book, The mindfulness coloring book volumes 1 & 2, and The Mindfulness Doodles Coloring Book! (pictured in the collage directly above).

This giveaway is open to the US and will end 11/17 at 11:59pm Eastern.

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Hi there! I am Emily Evert, the owner of Emily Reviews. I am 28 and live in a small town in Michigan with my boyfriend Ryan and our two pugs. I have a large family and I adore my nieces and nephews. I love reading memoirs, and learning about child development and psychology. I love watching The Game of Thrones, Teen Mom, Sister Wives and Veep. I like listening to Jason Isbell, John Prine, and other alt-country or Americana music. I created Emily Reviews as a creative outlet to share my life and the products that I love with others.

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