I received these recommendations from a trusted source (thank you, Jen!) after enjoying dinner, games, children and great company, so I thought I would pass these along to you…The Time Traveler’s Wife, Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife and X: The Erotic Treasury.

The Time Traveler’s Wife is part science fiction (the time travel aspect of it) and part romantic novel (the love story between the central characters). This is a great book to give to your friend, wife or mother if they especially enjoy romantic novels or books with in-depth character studies. Although I don’t think of men when I think of romantic novels, apparently this book is versatile enough for men to enjoy as well. Ways to make this an extra special gift? Does your recipient have an upcoming vacation? Package this in a cute beach …read more

Miss Rumphius – available here!
I love giving books, that have special meaning to me, to the people I care about – the purpose is two-fold, books can make wonderful presents and it also gives you the opportunity to share a bit of yourself with the recipient, which can bring you closer together.

Miss Rumphius is one of my favorites because, although it is a children’s book, it makes a wonderful gift for children and adults alike. It is all about finding your place and discovering how you can make the world more beautiful just by being you. The meaning of this book is enhanced by the wonderful illustrations. It makes a great gift for a child who you want to share the lesson that their uniqueness makes the world more beautiful or an adult who has touched your life to show them how they have …read more

I was talking to a nice young woman today while I was out getting coffee with my dog and she started talking about her cousin, which then led to her telling me what gifts she had just gotten her. She didn’t know that gifts are my specialty or that she was soon going to be the subject of my blog. Here’s the deal – her cousin was sick and her birthday was also coming up. So, she gave her cousin a get-well present (a book from a series that she knows her cousin is really into). That is right on track. A+ gift giving! She got something she knew her cousin would love and for no other reason than to surprise her in hopes of making her feel better. Not only that but a book is a great present for someone who is …read more