Book: New Moon (Movie Tie-in Edition)
by Stephenie Meyer (P439)

If a friend's addiction to New Moon's Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black doesn't seem to fade away, this special edition book could be the best present for her this Christmas. If she already has the original version, maybe she'd love the exclusive movie poster inside, available in leading bookstores nationwide.

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Book: Para Kay B: O Kung Paano Dinevastate Ng Pag-ibig Ang 4 Out of 5 Sa Atin
by Ricky Lee (P250)

Ricky Lee's experience as an award-winning screenwriter of films Moral and Himala is probably responsible for his unorthodox writing style, which makes this novel a masterpiece. Very mesmerizing and heart-wrenching, Para Kay B illustrates the pains and joys of falling in love that everyone will be able to relate to. Perfect for a love sick friend.

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Book: My Imaginary Ex
by Mina V. Esguerra (P150)

What if you're asked to pretend to be someone else's ex, would you agree? Read all about Jasmine's experience when she did. Your chick-lit-loving friend will love this short, page-turning novel that displays emotions a typical women really goes through.

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Book: How To Be Single
by Liz Tuccillo (P485)

For a single friend whom you know gets annoyed when the question "Why are you single?" is thrown at her (especially now that she'll have to attend all those reunions and family gatherings), get her Liz Tuccillo's latest novel. She'll probably like it if she liked He's Not That Into You, which Liz co-authored, since it is similarly a hilariously read that takes on this almost forbidden question, providing her a fresh view on love and happiness.

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Book: The Lovely Bones (Movie Tie-In Edition)
by Alice Sebold (P349)

"My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973." This line has captured everyone's attention, since everyone is intrigued about the afterlife. Your friend will love this novel that captures every inch of human emotion, despite its narrator being a dead person. If she hasn't read this yet, better get it for her, before the two of you watch the film adaptation slated for release next year, directed by Peter Jackson, starring Saoirse Ronan, Mark Whalberg, and Susan Sarandon.

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Book: Underpass: A Summit Media Graphic Anthology
(P250)

Summit Media (yes, Cosmopolitan Philippines' mother company) released an anthology that serves as a celebration of the comics medium, bringing together four of the country's finest graphic storytellers in one book. Your graphic novel/comics-loving guy friend (or boyfriend) will like this perfect visual read, which features the creations of David Hontiveros, Oliver Pulumbarit, Ian Sta. Maria, and Budjette Tan.

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Book: The Lost Symbol
by Dan Brown (P780 at National Bookstore)

If your friend loved author Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, then you should add this to his or her collection of page-turning mystery (with a touch of history) novels. The Lost Symbol finds the previous novels' hero, Robert Langdon, on a 12-hour journey of breaking codes and unfolding secrets. Your friend won't be able to put this book down once he or she opens it, making it a perfect holiday read.

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Book: 12 Steps To Quitting AJ
by Faye Ilogon (P150)

If your friend is going through a breakup this Christmas (sob!), get her the latest chick lit from Summit Books. She can probably pick up tips from the book's protagonist, Grace, who has loved her ex, AJ, since time immemorial. Hopefully, when the new year rolls around and she's read this book, she'll feel loads better.

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CD: Andrea Bocelli's My Christmas
(P459)

For your classical-music-loving friends, why don't you get them the popular tenor's lovely Christmas album? They'd love to hear his version of What Child Is This? with Mary J. Blige and Jingle Bells with the The Muppets. If any, they're lovely Christmas tunes to get her in the mood for the season, and they feature popular guest artists, too. It's a heartwarming collection of holiday songs that will surely live on 'til the next season.

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CD: Live Na Live: 18 Unforgettable Live Performances
(P250)

Push your friends' love for OPM by giving them this album featuring 18 live recordings by the country's top selling music artists. Some of the must-hear tracks include Aiza Seguerra's rendition of Bread's Everything I Own and the classic Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang by Freestyle and Pops Fernandez (bring back high school memories, shall we?).

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CD: Christian Bautista's Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan

Playing this CD would put your friend into deep slumber, but in a good way. If she's a fan of either Jose Mari Chan or cutie Christian Bautista, she'll love this. After all, who else but Christian can honor the famed balladeer by re-interpreting his powerful ballads? Make your friend kilig as she listens to Christian's renditions of Tell Me Your Name and Beautiful Girl.

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CD: Shinee's Romeo: The Second Mini Album
(P350)

This is the perfect gift for K-Pop-addicted friends. This mini-album by the Korean pop group is guaranteed to get her energized each time she listens to it.

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CD: Girls Generation: The Second Mini-Album
(P350)

This is another CD your K-Pop crazy friend would love. This Korean girl group made up of nine members are also set to invade the Philippine music scene. The album has six tracks that will help your friend start the day on an upbeat note. And did we mention it comes with a thick inlay card that can give your friend K-Pop fashion inspirations?

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CD: Volume: The Best Of Paul Van Dyk

Get this for your party-loving friend who is still not over Paul Van Dyk's gig in Makati last October. Allow him or her to listen to this CD over and over again, as it brings back memories of that fun-filled night when the world-famous DJ spinned the best tunes for the city's party-philes. Oh, and if he or she missed it, this is the best pampalubag-loob.

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CD: Janet Jackson - The Best
(P495, two-disc set)

If your friend is a great Janet Jackson fan, then this CD came at the right time--you can get it for her for Christmas. Numerous awards and 100 million records sold after, Janet Jackson is back with a greatest hits album, featuring 33 of her #1 hits, including Rhtyhm Nation, Together Again, and Doesn't Really Matter. Make her open your gift at once, so you can pump up the volume at your barkada Christmas house party.

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