Put your book down? Not a chance. As an avid reader, you know the joy reading brings and the excitement of cracking open a new-to-you book. You also love being able to pass along a favorite title and think up the perfect reading recommendations for friends and family. In short, when the holidays roll around, you and books are a gift-giving match made in heaven. Shoppers, start your search engines…
To find the ideal tome for everyone on your list – and give them the forever present of reading more – here are three easy, affordable strategies.
Your key as a champion book matchmaker is to consider what kinds of things/people/ activities your gift recipient already likes. Then, use that as a springboard. Here are excellent starting points.
Follow that author. Next time you’re at your recipient’s house, peek at who’s stacked on their nightstand. What’s the author’s name of the book in their handbag? Don’t live nearby? Casually ask the name of the last book they read and loved. Or, if they could only bring three authors to a desert island, who would they be? Once you’ve got your short list, research more titles from those authors or authors with a similar writing style or focus.
Follow that hobby. Does your best friend love to travel? Is she a gardener extraordinaire? Has your brother just started tango lessons? Take note of the hobbies, activities, and interests of your loved ones and let that lead the way. Consider classes they may be taking or teaching, side projects they’re involved in, or simply something they’ve always talked about or wanted to try. Chances are there’s a travel guide, craft book, DIY how-to, historical fiction novel, and more to fit the bill.
Follow that pop culture interest. For another spark of inspiration, ask friends and family what are their favorite movies, TV shows, music, and podcasts. Devotee of All Creatures Great and Small? Or The Thursday Murder Club? There’s a book (or books) behind them! Many podcast hosts have penned books. You may also discover cookbooks, gaming guides, biographies, or other topic-specific fiction or nonfiction titles just right for a fan.
A book will always make a wonderful gift, both in the sense of companionship it provides and the encouragement to keep reading. At ThriftBooks.com, you’ll find millions of new and used titles in a wide range of authors, subject matters, and genres. Each book is examined by hand to ensure good quality and affordable pricing. And ThriftBooks offers dedicated holiday gift guides if you need help narrowing down an idea.
Bring a little more delight to your loved ones’ holiday season with an addition to their personal library.
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