I I I Stephanie Cannon/ Daily Nebraskan I _ *e m Bootes bnng variety to holiday gift giving By William Rudolph Staff Reporter Having yourself a literary little Christmas seems easier than ever this holiday season, as a bonanza of books make gift-giving easy in 1988. Unlike clothing that might not fit or fabulous meat and cheeses of the world assortments, one can easily match a book to a person with a little imagination and persis tence. Afficienados of trashy literature won’t have to worry about having been naughty or nice this year, as a host of popular literature waits to be put under the tree. Current best selling titles include espionage titles “The Cardinal of the Kremlin” by Tom Clancy and Leon Uris’ “Mitla Pass." On the naughty side, Judith Krantz and Sidney Sheldon both have new novels out for the holidays, not to forget “Dynasty" star Joan Collins’ “Prime Time.” Peter Straub’s “KoKo" and Stephen King’s “The Watch Tower” can put a chill into a winter night’s reading And on the more literary lists, Anne Tyler’s “Breathing Lessons” and Larry McMurtry’s “Anything For Billy,” a Fictionalized account of Billy the Kid, are big sellers. Last but certainly not least, “The Queen of I the Damned,” the conclusion to Anne Rice’s erotic and mesmerizing Vampire Chronicles, is forecast as a strong Christmas seller, according to area bookstores. And for those who want to spend most of their semester break reading, James | Michener delivers yet another hefty saga in "Alaska.” In mass market, Stephen King’s “The Tommyknockers” and the ever-popular Danielle Steel’s Ka leidoscope” make hot selling, stocking-stuffer paperbacks for those wno couldn’t gel them at the library, said Waldenbooks man ager Jen Wattles. According to Wattles, quick sell ing biographies this season seem to be “Grade,” George Burns’ account of his late wife, Grace Allen, and Shirley Temple Black’s autobiogra phy “Child Star,” the story behind the real ride on the Good Ship Lol Ivooo For shoppers looking to put a little laughter into someone’s holi day season, Gary Larson’s "Far Side Gallery #3" arrid the Far Side 1989 box calendar can come to the res cue of those unable to get enough of the comic strip in the Daily Ne braskan alone. Comic page rivals Calvin and Hobbes may give Larson a run for his money. Kathryn Kelley of the Nebraska Bookstore foresees tremendous popularity for Spy Magazine’s “Separated at Birth,” a collection of unlikely celebrity photo pairings, such as Geraldine Ferraro and David Bowie. For the younger people on a gift list, Kelley said Maurice Sendak’s new "Dear Millie” and Chris Van Allsburg's familiar “The Polar Kx press" have both been selling well, while Wattles mentioned Shel Silverstein’s classic "Where the Sidewalk Ends” as a safe bet for a present. Finally, spoofs of opular maga zines are still prevalent for the ani mal lover’s howliday present. This season, “Vanity Fur" and "Teddy’s Bearzaar" take their places on the shelf beside “Pupple" and last year’s popular “Catmopolitan” and "Dogue.” Don’t forget gift books this sea son. A survey of area bookstores revealed "Christmas in America, the photo collection by the same team who produced “A Day in the Life of America" and “Imagine: I he Life of John Lennon” to be likely contenders for space on coffee tables in the coming year. m 1435 “Q” Street I (Next To Arby's) CATERING Available Anytime! 476-8657 Watch for dead week and finals week sack lunch specials. CHICKEN IN A BASKET-1 w/biscuit w/1 side & biscuit 2£?f\ Cm 1/2 breast & wing • O^ or leg & thigh 3/TQ A C[Q 1/2 breast & 2 wings • OZ7 or 1-2 thighs & legs 4Pc. Chicken.4.69 5.59 BOX OF CHICKEN box 6.99 boxPc10.49 Chicken by the Piece leg or thigh.1.19 wing... .....79C 1/2 breast.. 1.59 j DESSERT Cheesecake 1 1 Q (cherry or blueberry)_1 • 1 y Cookie.59C OPEN 11 A.M.-2 P.M. MON. thru FRI. Baked Beans, Cole Slaw or Potato Pl"1 _ Salad.99C 2.39 BISCUITS 35C 6 for 1.89 12 for 3.75 Honey or Jelly.9