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Katie Holmeshas a staple when it comes toholiday shopping.The actress tells PEOPLE exclusively that when buying for the people in her life every year, she typically returns to an easy go-to gift: books.“I have always loved old hardcover books — from the way they smell, the way they feel while reading, to the decorative quality they have on the shelf,” Holmes says. “It is part of my lifelong love of reading. I always have a book with me, around me, and it’s something I love to give as gifts — especially to my family — as almost a tradition each year.“It’s something theDawson’s Creekalum has long loved, even when she was a kid. “I was always reading when I was a kid, just like now!” she says.MIchael Simon/StarTraksHolmes joinedEpic, a digital reading platform for kids, on Dec. 7 in New York City for their “My Winter City” event. There, she read to the young guests in attendance her favorite holiday book fromHit the Books, and enjoyed some of the festive arts and crafts.A mom herself, to15-year-old Suri Cruisewith exTom Cruise, Holmes says the holidays for her are all about “spending quality time with family and close friends.““Since my birthday falls so close to Christmas, we tend to do shared celebrates,” explains Holmes, who turns 43 on Saturday. “Typically, we cook together, making favorite dishes — I love to bake — and of course, watchingThe Nutcracker, listening to music, and reading books for quiet time (my favorite holiday books are [Clement Clarke Moore’s]‘Twas the Night before Christmasand [Dr. Seuss’]How The Grinch Stole Christmas).““It’s a pretty traditional celebration with family,” Holmes adds.Jamie McCarthy/GettyNever miss a story - sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The season of giving is also a chance for Holmes and her loved ones to be thankful.“Coming together and celebrating celebrating the holiday usually includes sharing what we are grateful for — health, happiness, etc.” she says.She has plenty to be grateful for in the career department too. In November, it was announced that Holmes will star, direct, produce, and co-write (alongside Phaedon Papadopoulos) the adaptation of Kathleen Tessaro’s novel,Rare Objects.The book tells the story of a young woman coming face to face with her traumatic past after rebuilding her life while working at an antique store.Derek Luke, who starred alongside Holmes in 2003’sPieces of April, will also star.
Katie Holmeshas a staple when it comes toholiday shopping.
The actress tells PEOPLE exclusively that when buying for the people in her life every year, she typically returns to an easy go-to gift: books.
“I have always loved old hardcover books — from the way they smell, the way they feel while reading, to the decorative quality they have on the shelf,” Holmes says. “It is part of my lifelong love of reading. I always have a book with me, around me, and it’s something I love to give as gifts — especially to my family — as almost a tradition each year.”
It’s something theDawson’s Creekalum has long loved, even when she was a kid. “I was always reading when I was a kid, just like now!” she says.
MIchael Simon/StarTraks
Holmes joinedEpic, a digital reading platform for kids, on Dec. 7 in New York City for their “My Winter City” event. There, she read to the young guests in attendance her favorite holiday book fromHit the Books, and enjoyed some of the festive arts and crafts.
A mom herself, to15-year-old Suri Cruisewith exTom Cruise, Holmes says the holidays for her are all about “spending quality time with family and close friends.”
“Since my birthday falls so close to Christmas, we tend to do shared celebrates,” explains Holmes, who turns 43 on Saturday. “Typically, we cook together, making favorite dishes — I love to bake — and of course, watchingThe Nutcracker, listening to music, and reading books for quiet time (my favorite holiday books are [Clement Clarke Moore’s]‘Twas the Night before Christmasand [Dr. Seuss’]How The Grinch Stole Christmas).”
“It’s a pretty traditional celebration with family,” Holmes adds.
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Never miss a story - sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The season of giving is also a chance for Holmes and her loved ones to be thankful.
“Coming together and celebrating celebrating the holiday usually includes sharing what we are grateful for — health, happiness, etc.” she says.
She has plenty to be grateful for in the career department too. In November, it was announced that Holmes will star, direct, produce, and co-write (alongside Phaedon Papadopoulos) the adaptation of Kathleen Tessaro’s novel,Rare Objects.
The book tells the story of a young woman coming face to face with her traumatic past after rebuilding her life while working at an antique store.
Derek Luke, who starred alongside Holmes in 2003’sPieces of April, will also star.
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source: people.com
