Have you finished your holiday shopping yet?
I haven’t. In fact, right now I’m on vacation, hopefully shooting awesome pictures on a black sand beach, no stores in sight. But I want to help you get ready.
First, check out my post on Gift Ideas for Readers and Word Nerds. In it I share a few ideas I found on-line last December.
Next, go to Barnes and Noble. If you’re not sure what book to buy, get a gift card. This year, I gave my nieces and nephews gift cards with a handful of “Smarties” candies. I put the goods inside cute holiday boxes (thank you, Dollar Store) and included a note that said: “Kids who read are SMARTIES. We recommend…” My kids helped me generate a list of books appropriate for each cousin’s reading level and interest. This added a thoughtful touch to the gift card.
Don’t forget to browse the fun stuff at the front of Barnes and Noble: magnets with literary quotes, book bags, beautiful leather journals.
Finally, check out Common Sense Media’s Holiday Gift Guide for 2013. The reviews and suggestions include books as well as movies, games, and music. The guide is broken down into categories: ages 2-6, 7-12, 13-17.
Don’t forget about my Favorite Things Giveaway! I’d like to collect a list of favorite books read (not necessarily published) in 2013. If you share a book title or two in the comments, I’ll enter you in a drawing for one of my favorite books of 2013 or a B & N gift card. You can find all the details in my Giveaway Announcement.
Happy Shopping!
Where do you like to shop for “word nerdy” gifts? What has been the best “literary” gift you’ve received?
Julia
My favorite book in recent weeks was Sycamore Row by John Grisham. I’m always a Grisham fan, and I really enjoyed the “revisiting” of the characters and place from his earlier A Time to Kill. Great read!
Thanks for stopping by, Ann. I didn’t realize that Sycamore Row revisited A Time to Kill– a story I really enjoyed. This seems to be a trend with the “big” authors out there (Stephen King’s latest release, Doctor Sleep revisits characters from The Shining. Thanks for the recommendation!