HomeDiscoverArticlesBooks on the Penguin team’s shopping listReading listsBooks on the Penguin team’s shopping listWe’ve spent all year rooting out the perfect reads for our friends and family. Here are the books we’ll be surprising them with... 01 December 2017FacebookPinterestTwitterEmail For my mum... 5 Ingredients Jamie Oliver My mum likes cooking, and loves cookbooks - but often doesn't cook all that much. She has a busy job, and doesn't have time to buy loads of ingredients and cook them all. I reckon Jamie's new book is just what she's looking for. James, Events For my friends... Homegoing Yaa Gyasi Homegoing explores so many powerful voices and emotions that I can’t stop giving copies to all my girlfriends. We keep telling each other it should be turned into a film! The story follows two sisters and their descendants throughout time, all the way from Ghana to America. Elke, Penguin General For my workmate... The Lean Startup Eric Ries I’ve got one of those colleagues who's always talking how they'd do a better job of running the place; I think this is the blueprint they need for testing their vision and making it happen. Jonathan, Analytics For my niece... Malala's Magic Pencil Malala Yousafzai Written by Malala Yousafzai herself, this inspiring picture book will empower small superheroes to make positive changes to their world every day. Stylishly illustrated by Kerascoet, with gorgeous bronze foil detailing, it'll make a beautiful and meaningful gift. Tash, Children’s books For my mum... Paris for One and Other Stories Jojo Moyes My mum cannot wait for the third Lou Clarke book out in January, so I thought this lovely short story collection by Jojo Moyes might tide her over until then. Claire, Audiences For my dad... Britain’s 100 best railway stations Simon Jenkins Having spent my childhood trying to round up Dad as he spent hours admiring public transport infrastructure, I think this book is the perfect fit. It’s got glossy, beautiful photography, and he can explore railway stations across Britain - from the Scottish highlands to bustling seaside towns - while learning interesting facts. Miranda, Digital For my brother... Artemis Andy Weir My brother's a big sci-fi fan, but he likes his books more inventive than flying-a-spaceship-and-shooting-some-baddies. Pretty sure the story of a hard-up woman living on the moon who accepts a mission to plan the perfect crime will be right up his street! Rachel, Digital For my best friend... Mad Chloe Esposito My best friend is a bit of a reluctant reader and definitely needs a page turner. I thought Mad was bonkers and brilliant and I’m she’ll devour it. Bronagh, Children’s marketing For my girlfriend... The Line Keri Smith My girlfriend is an architect and she spends all day producing extremely detailed drawings of buildings. I'm sure she'll appreciate the chance to engage in a more freewheeling doodling adventure. Zainab, Campaigns