If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Celebrity Person Mindy Kaling Mindy Kaling's Amazon Black Friday Cart Includes Kids' Gifts and a Survival Kit: ‘There Are So Many Good Options!’ (Exclusive) Snag her time-saving kitchen gadgets and gift recommendations By Kyra Surgent Kyra Surgent Kyra Surgent is a writer at PEOPLE, where she covers fashion and beauty content and specializes in all things Amazon. Her work unearths the latest designer deals, reports on the hottest trends, reviews viral products, and covers budget-friendly celebrity style. People Editorial Guidelines Published on November 26, 2024 09:30AM EST Photo: Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Simkhai Jokes aren’t the only thing in Mindy Kaling’s repertoire. The multihyphenate also knows how to give an amazing shopping recommendation. Ahead of Black Friday, the comedian, actress, and Sex Lives of College Girls co-creator told PEOPLE the top eight items in her Amazon cart. To kick off the holiday season, the mom of three, 45, is snagging time-saving kitchen gadgets, children’s presents, Mindy’s Book Studio reads, and an actual survival kit. (Can you blame her?) The kicker: Prices start at just $9. Mindy Kaling’s Amazon Black Friday Picks Rare Sale: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, $130 (orig. $160) Time-Saver: PriorityChef Large Potato Ricer, $25 (orig. $33) Kids' Gift: Hot Wheels Toy Car Track Set, $59 ThermoPro Digital Meat Thermometer, $9 (orig. $12) Drop Dead Sisters by Amelia Diane Coombs, $17 Nnewvante Bamboo Laptop Desk, $52 with Prime (orig. $65) The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Great Idea by Raina Telgemeier, $20 (orig. $25) Veitorld Survival Kit, $42 (orig. $50) Oprah’s Favorite Brand for Cozy Gifts Is Quietly Marked Down During Amazon’s Black Friday Sale Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Amazon $160 $130 at Amazon “I've been really into the Kindle recently,” Kaling says. And “for other fans out there,” you can score any Mindy’s Book Studio title for a whopping half-off on Kindle from November 28 through December 2. In the third year of Kaling’s book selections, expect to see Danielle Prescod’s debut novel The Rules of Fortune (“think Succession,” Mindy says), along with When Stars Align by Melissa de la Cruz, which is “as juicy as it is a touching story of friendship.” Drop Dead Sisters by Amelia Diane Coombs Amazon $17 at Amazon Speaking of Kaling’s literary favorites: “Right now, I'm loving Drop Dead Sisters by Amelia Diane Coombs which was released earlier this month,” Kaling explains. “I always gravitate towards fun, comedic mysteries when considering books for Mindy’s Book Studio, and Drop Dead Sisters is just that.” Snag the book on your Kindle or opt for this under-$20 option from Amazon if paperback is your preference. PriorityChef Large Potato Ricer Amazon $33 $25 at Amazon “After debating ‘Do I need another gadget in the kitchen,’ I just got a potato ricer to help make mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving,” Kaling says. The stainless steel cooking tool instantly processes potatoes, carrots, and virtually any other vegetable on your dinner menu. It has non-slip handles and a large basket, plus it’s dishwasher safe. “To say I'm excited is an understatement,” Kaling admits. Le Creuset Cookware Is Secretly on Sale at Amazon Before Black Friday — Up to 49% Off ThermoPro Digital Meat Thermometer Amazon $12 $9 at Amazon “A meat thermometer has completely changed how I cook,” Kaling tells PEOPLE. This ThermoPro digital tool provides accurate temperature readings in seconds to ensure your holiday meats are cooked to perfection. Plus, the probe folds for no-fuss storage. Hot Wheels Toy Car Track Set Amazon $59 at Amazon Impress the little one in your life with this Hot Wheels set, which Mindy is gifting her 4-year-old son, Spencer. It comes with one toy vehicle, more than 16 feet of track, high-speed motorized boosters, and “four ‘Ioop-dy-loops’ as my son says,” Kaling shares. The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Great Idea by Raina Telgemeier Amazon $25 $20 at Amazon “My daughter has been loving the graphic novelization of Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club, so [for the holidays] we just ordered a couple more of those,” Kaling tells PEOPLE. Great for grades four through six, the colorful pick is sure to please the budding reader on your list. The Absolute Best Gifts for Kids, from Toddlers to Tweens Nnewvante Bamboo Laptop Desk Amazon $65 $52 at Amazon “My favorite item that I've used every day for years is my portable laptop desk,” Kaling says. This nifty bamboo tray boasts a side drawer, a phone slot, and five adjustable angles. If you’re anything like Kaling, the convenient work setup may just inspire comedic gold. Veitorld Survival Kit Amazon $50 $42 at Amazon Amid your Black Friday shopping, don’t forget to snag Kaling’s literal survival kit. “I've watched too many apocalyptic shows and am now committed to buying at least one. Don't go down this wormhole — there are so many good options!” Head to Amazon to score the Black Friday finds with Kaling’s stamp of approval while they’re available from just $9. See More from PEOPLE Shopping J.Crew's Black Friday Sale Has Coats, Cashmere, and Celeb-Inspired Jeans for Up to 71% Off Selena Gomez’s Exact Wide-Leg Jeans for Date Night Are an Extra 40% Off — Now Under $100 Hulu’s Black Friday Deal Is Back with Its Lowest Prices of the Year