If someone wants to buy you a gift and you’re nervous about asking them to buy cards or autographed items, rest assured there’s an easier way. The amount of great quality books and DVDs out there is phenomenal right now.
More than 1800 sports books 
have been released in the last 90 days. There are plenty of good reads here to keep you from being disappointed. Bill Simmons’ basketball book is a hot seller. So is the one by North Carolina coach Roy Williams. And, of course, Baseball Treasures from the Library of Congress is one we’ve mentioned before that really appeals to collectors. Look for Smithsonian Baseball too. Another winner. Collecting Sports Legends has an in-depth look at 500 of the top cards in our hobby’s history.
Dec. 13: Still searching for the ideal holiday gift? Jacklyn Adler, a gift expert with RedEnvelope, has a few presents that could be perfect for family, friends, employees and business partners alike. (MSNBC Video Report)
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