Graduation Gift Ideas: 12 Great Books For Grads (PHOTOS, POLL)

Graduation season is upon us, and all of us seem to know at least someone who's graduating, whether it's from high school or from college. So what do you give your favorite student as they start out a new phase of life? HuffPost editors have chimed in on this one, and have suggested 12 great books that you can use as graduation gift ideas. From Dr. Seuss to Vladimir Nabokov, these picks come highly recommended, so check them out!

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BIANCA BOSKER, TECHNOLOGY EDITOR: I discovered this book on a dusty shelf in my mother's kitchen the summer after I graduated college. It has been indispensable: the recipes are simple and quick, and the dishes are tastier, healthier, and cheaper than restaurant fare. A must for any recent grad preparing to tackle the task of feeding him/herself.

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BIANCA BOSKER, TECHNOLOGY EDITOR: I discovered this book on a dusty shelf in my mother's kitchen the summer after I graduated college. It has been indispensable: the recipes are simple and quick, and the dishes are tastier, healthier, and cheaper than restaurant fare. A must for any recent grad preparing to tackle the task of feeding him/herself.

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[Rooster Coburn]

06:37 PM on 06/24/2010

The "Overton Window".

[book coffeelover]

10:54 AM on 06/10/2010

Interesting list. What about
these great books for grads:

"Grad to Great: Discover the Secrets to Success in Your First Career "
by Anne Brown and Beth Zefo

"Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World"
by Lindsey Pollak

[blue bird]

12:41 AM on 06/01/2010

Whatever you get, write a thank you note.

[Bo Jacober]

10:33 PM on 05/31/2010

www.polistees.com

[healthanalyst]

07:52 PM on 05/31/2010

For journalism students, Scoop.

[healthanalyst]

07:51 PM on 05/31/2010

Portnoy's Complaint. IF you're out of work, might as well laugh..

[superpeople]

07:20 PM on 05/31/2010

Dr. Seuss, lol.... LOVE IT!

[naschkatze]

07:00 PM on 05/31/2010

Good books, all. You Can't Go Home Again is my favorite book TITLE of all time, and I love Pnin, the book and the character. Given the economic situation, I was going to suggest also The Consolations of Philosophy.

[zeeshan809]

07:18 AM on 05/31/2010

Very interesting article indeed.

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[brettrobbins]

03:30 AM on 05/31/2010

"Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich" by Duane Elgin

"The Return of Depression Economics and the Crisis of 2008" by Paul Krugman

[ShanniC]

10:30 PM on 05/30/2010

You all should included books about overcoming adversity especially during these difficult to find a job times for many graduates.

[kendall1]

10:52 PM on 06/01/2010

'Company Man', 'Native Son', 'The Color of Water', 'The Pillars of the Earth', 'A Dangerous Fortune', '... all great books and must reads for anyone who truly loves to read.

[ShanniC]

10:28 PM on 05/30/2010

I hated reading A Separate Peace in high school and in college. I almost dislike it as much as The Great Gatsby!

[topachic25]

09:16 PM on 05/30/2010

The Alchemist - by Paulo Cohelo
A plane ticket to Europe
A Backpack
Eurorail Pass
Map
Some Cash, Euros, and a Prepaid Phone Card
Digital Camera

There will be plenty of time to read. When we all look back on our youth, I think we reminisce of the memories we made, and the ones we wish we had. The moments we made one choice instead of another. We always think of what we wanted to do, and did or didn't do. This is such a small window of time. Use it well and "run the risk of being alive".

[Max Dionne]

06:42 PM on 05/30/2010

I think anyone who just graduated needs to watch this video to see what they're in for: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PrIe5Kabcs

[igottagetouttathisplace]

06:23 PM on 05/30/2010

Get real with these low impact titles--my list would be:
1-Makeovers For Your Old Room
2-Living with Joblessness for the Longterm
3-Real Jobs Grads can Expect
4-Pay off Student Loans before Retirement
5-Backup Skills for Degrees that Suck
6-Coping with Parents Who Leave Home
7-Making a Career in Video Games
8-Coping with Diminishing Returns for College Degrees
9-Grads without Jobs or How to Start Over Before You Start
10-Creative Use of Food Stamps
11-Retiring as a Career Student
12-Best Trade Schools for English and Fine Arts Majors