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Need Gift Ideas? Below Are 4 Books That USATodayWorld Reporters Like To Gift

It’s not a new trend to give a book to a reader for the holidays, but a thoughtful selection of a title is a loving gesture in its own right, proving that you understand what your person is passionate about. As little as an annotated copy of your favorite book is something priceless.

However, if one does not know where to begin, it can be overwhelming to stand before rows of bookshelves in the store. That is why we have requested our staff reporters and editors at USATodayWorld to recommend the book they would give friends and family of all ages.

Some Of The Best Books To Give This Holiday

From adult fiction to children's books, here are 12 books USATodayWorld staffers love to tie a bow around (in no particular order): Dolly Parton All the Songs by Simon Benoît, Damien Somville and Lalie Walker ($60) I do not know a single person who does not like Dolly Parton, and I don’t think I want to. So when I am in a fix and I need to be sure that I will get a good gift, she is the one I go to. My current favorite is this stunning coffee table book that is as multi-faceted as the woman herself, and is packed with stunning photos, history of the songs, and connections to celebrities. I also like the new cookbook that Dolly has put out called ‘Good Lookin’ Cookin’ which is full of good ol’ American fare and can be purchased for $35.

Dolly Alderton’s ‘everything I Know About Love’ ($9)

Ideal for people in their early adulthood, I have recommended Dolly Alderton’s fantastic book to so many friends. The journalist and former Sunday Times columnist writes an ode to female friendship as she navigates the ups and downs of early adulthood. This episode of “Everything I Know About Love” has powerful discussions about childhood, romance, and reconsidering relationships with booze.

‘All Fours’ By Miranda July, Published By Grove Press Costs $21

This is the kind of book you should gift to your girlfriends and I have gifted three friends this year. But to say it’s a book about a midlife crisis is actually doing it a disservice – it’s probably the most accurate portrayal of perimenopause out there. It depicts a mom on what is intended to be a road trip across the country but turns out to be a two weeks stay in a motel near home. The woman, however, manages to go home shortly after but cannot get back to her normal life. It is a book that keeps you glued to the pages even if it leaves a queasy feeling in your stomach.

Cribsheet by Emily Oster costs $17

When I was pregnant with my first baby, a colleague sent me “Cribsheet: “A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool.” In addition to the book, she provided a note about the guide written by a professor from Brown University: it shows you how to make every big decision in the first years. “But TL;DR,” she wrote, “Everything you decide is totally fine.” You’re not going to screw up. You’ve got this!” I always take the same book with some form of that message to friends who are expecting.

Invisible Child by Andrea Elliott, a book that costs $12

Being a great fan of nonfiction, I am always in search of the stories that would make me feel an emotional response. This story of a family struggling to survive in poverty in New York did exactly that and much more. The main characters of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book are a blended family living in the huge homeless shelter system in New York, and you will never forget them – mainly because the specifics of the events and dramatic pages resemble a novel rather than nonfiction.

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Killer Sex Trend Sweeping College Campuses: Experts Warn Young Men At Risk Of Death

Honey, honey, almost gets me killed.

A new Sex trend is sweeping across U.S. college campuses, and health professionals are raising alarms.

Male students are consuming "honey packets" that are marketed as sexual enhancers-but doctors say the apparently natural products present serious health risks.

The honey packets, said to contain "natural ingredients," are believed to improve sexual performance and the strength of an erection.

In a new TikTok video viewed over 400,000 times, several male students at Arizona State University discuss the cult-like appeal of the products.

But USATodayWorld reports that investigators have discovered that most of these packets contain secret pharmaceutical drugs: namely, the same active ingredients as Cialis and Viagra, which are FDA-approved prescription drugs for erectile dysfunction.

Such hazardous side effects of these drugs include sudden spiking of blood pressure, chest pain, change in vision, and even heart attacks, such as the cases of sildenafil.

The sad part is that honey packets are not regulated by the FDA since they are a dietary supplement and therefore, no review before market of their contents is made.

This is something that worries me about college students being able to buy these packets without knowing what's in them," said Dr. Jesse Mills, a clinical professor and director of the Men's Clinic at UCLA.

It's crazy. Now you can go down your local liquor store and truck stop and buy a honey packet-you don't know what goes on in there, USATodayWorld Mills further said.

Without proper monitoring, dangerous commodities can easily penetrate the market into the consumers' hands.

Doctors are worried, especially because these packets of honey could often be consumed along with alcohol-a common mix at college parties.

University of North Carolina professor Dr. Peter Leone cautioned that the two could perhaps cause a dangerous decrease in blood pressure, dizziness, and even fainting.

I would worry about kids dropping their blood pressure, having issues around passing out or getting dizzy," he said.

This trend presents a far deeper problem with hookup culture as it places emphasis not on sexual health but rather on performance and comparison with former partners.

Experts argue that, although getting more enjoyable sexual experiences itself is not a bad thing, these unregulated supplements represent an unsafe shortcut.

According to Dr. Mills, most men using the packets do not deal with real sexual dysfunction but internal competition about performance, mostly without any actual health-related bearings.

While erectile dysfunction can occur at any age, it is uncommon in healthy young men.

Many college-age men are taking these supplements to boost their performance, often driven by sexual pressure or anxiety but only about five percent of men in their 20s are diagnosed with ED. ED describes the inability to attain and maintain an erection firm enough to engage in sexual intercourse. A new relationship study said that more than one in three sex-havers surveyed believe that rapid fire sack sessions leave them wanting more. Thirty to 60 minutes is the play length ideal for sheet monster. An astonishing number tells one that the same was not being obtained. But doctors say honey packets aren't the way to go in a bid to reach that time frame.