Last-minute gifts for everyone on your list

Ideally, you've had the most personalized, thoughtful gifts picked out for all your closest friends and family for weeks. In reality, well, that may not have happened. With work, school and everyday life getting in the way, there are bound to be a few people on your list you have yet to shop for this holiday season.

And since the Christmas countdown is coming to an end, ordering unique presents online is no longer an option, but local chain stores like Target and Walmart can still provide personalized gifts: Simply tailor the item to the style and interests of your friend or family member, and your procrastination will never be revealed.

Here are some book, gift card, magazine subscription or high-tech gadgets you can swipe up at the closest shopping center, so even Christmas Eve isn't too late to show your loved one you care.

For the music fan:

Book: 1,001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, Barnes & Noble, $24.39. Covering the most influential artists in popular music since the 1950s, this book is the ultimate reference for the century's essential albums.

Gift card: iTunes. Any music lover could use a virtual trip to the iTunes Store to pick their newest listening adventure, from oldies to the latest Billboard hit.

Magazine subscription: Paste, $12. "Signs of life in music, film & culture," Paste magazine presents under-the-radar entertainment sure to please true music fans.

Pricey gadget: Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7B QuietPoint Active Noise-Canceling Headphones, Walmart, $148.98. These old-school-looking headphones bring new-school technology, with high-quality sound that enhances every tune to pass through its speakers.

Cheap gadget: DIY Mini Boombox Speaker, Urban Outfitters, $18. Though small in size, this boombox delivers big sound, in a fun style reminiscent of cassette players of the '90s.

For the cook:

Book: Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl, $11.50. The popular country-dwelling mom blogger turns her daily cooking posts into an illustrated book of down-home dinners and desserts, never skimping on the butter.

Gift card: Williams-Sonoma. This one-stop spot allows the avid baker in your life to stock up on fancy appliances and gourmet ingredients.

Magazine subscription: Bon Appetit. Highlighting recipes both simple and involved, this magazine will keep aspiring chefs busy in the kitchen all year long.