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4 December. GH Advent Calendar: Perfect books for gifts

Watch our daily Christmas countdown video for expert tips from the entire GH team. There's a new one everyday until the end of the year. Today's advent tip is from our Books Editor Joanne Finney.

By The Good Housekeeping Features TeamPublished: 02 December 2013

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With a new, helpful tip every day in the run up to Christmas, you'll be more prepared than ever! Here, our Books Editor Joanne Finney tells you the best books for gifts this Christmas.

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