Last-minute gifts · 3 picks · Updated
Shipping cutoffs passed. Stores are chaos. Good news: some of the best gifts don't need a box at all. Digital gifts can be sent by email, often scheduled for a specific day, and nobody ever has to know you bought them from the couch. These are the ones that still feel thoughtful.
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Audiobooks for the commuter, the runner or the dog walker. Pick 1, 3, 6 or 12 months on the gift page.
Real-life use: Audible emails it on the day you choose (or you print it); each month includes a credit for a title they keep, plus the Plus Catalog.
Check price on AmazonNot lazy. Practical. They'll get exactly what they want.
Real-life use: Choose an amount and a design, and send it by email.
Check price on AmazonNot digital, but small, and they'll load it with books on day one. Check the delivery estimate first.
Real-life use: A light e-reader with a glare-free screen.
Check price on AmazonPairs well with
An e-reader plus a listening habit.
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