The day after Thanksgiving can only mean two things; turkey sandwiches and the start of the holiday shopping season. Making a turkey sandwich is easy. Trying to figure out what to give the wine lover in your life takes a bit more thought. Of course, wine is the obvious choice, but buying wine can be tricky unless you know what wine your recipient favors. And cork screws are the proverbial neckties of the wine world.

For my money, books are the way to go. They’re perfect for the novice as well as the old pro and they can be used over and over again without having to replace a single cork. Here is a collection of books that should satisfy the intellectual palate of any wine, beer and spirits lover in your life.