Books as Gifts
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Re: Books as Gifts
On the other hand I have been given a few books as gifts which were absolutely perfect. For example, my niece gave me Watership Down, by Richard Adams and my first thought was Rabbits?!, why in the hell would I want to read a children's book. Has she lost her mind? but this book proved to be one of the best and most delightful reads of my entire life. Two others were: The Godfather and Catch-22 (both given to me many years ago) which were excellent reading experiences. Then, again, I've been given a few others which I never finished.
― Steven Wright
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I guess it really all depends on the person. I enjoy accepting the challenge of giving the gift of books to others.
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I, on the other hand, prefer to track down books myself, unless a book is given to me for sentimental reasons. I'm overly particular about the condition and history of books I own. It's both a personal quirk and a hobby.
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My mom has an Amazon wish list with books on it, but I won't get her one, because she's behind on her reading already. (I know the feeling.) I love the concept of wish lists, though, especially with regards to books. Like a lot of previous posters have said, if you don't know someone really well, you could strike out.
Hm... maybe the nonfiction route is the way to go in that instance. A book about gardening for the gardener, etc.
I'm thinking of having some Christmas fun this year by wrapping up Fifty Shades of Gray for my mom, but putting my sister's name on the tag. As in, to Mom from Ellen (my sister). HA HA HA HA.
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Dear Santa, I want books, books, books, books, and more books!
That would be me! I recently gifted "The Complete Collection of Sherlock Holmes" to a mystery reader. You can't go wrong giving books!
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For myself, a B&N gift card is always on my gift wish list. Something about going in and discovering all the different stories and new authors. I make a day out of it, bright and early with my coffee and go on a journey for a new book.
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As for asking for books, sometimes.