Buy a Friend a Book Week is October 1-7 (as well as the first weeks of January, April, and July). During this week, you’re encouraged to buy a friend a book for no good reason. Not for their birthday, not because it’s a holiday, not to cheer them up–just because it’s a book.
What book would you choose to give to a friend and why?
The book I’d choose to fling at a friend would depend on the friend. A shabby-chic decorating guide might go to a friend with a new apartment, a vampire story to a friend who loves them as much as I do. For other friends, I’d probably pick something from their wishlists at places like Amazon.com.
One book that I recommend to everyone is The Eight by Katherine Neville. It’s not new. In fact, I first read it during spring break of my freshman year in college (April, 1989), but it’s thick, compelling, and fun – and every so often I love to revisit it.
Another favorite is Alexandra Stoddard’s Gift of a Letter a tiny little book that really makes you appreciate snailmail.
Either of those would be good random gift books, I think.
I’ve always loved giving “the little prince” to people. Those who know it love to rediscover it, and those who never read it discover it for the first time. It fits Oscar Wilde’s quote above about enjoying reading a book over and over again….
Michele sent me,
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I love this! I’m so glad I stopped by to find out about it. I’m so going to send books to people. :)
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I never thought of Amazon wishlists. Hum … maybe I need to expand my horizons.
One can never go wrong with Jane Austen or Steinbeck.
Jostein Gaarder too!
Oh you have some very good ideas – and the suggestion from BreadBox is good, too. I do enjoy Alexandra Stoddard’s books, and Gift of a Letter is a pleasure. In fact, I think I’ll write some letters today.
(And thanks for stopping by my place)
So, what vampire stories are your favorites?
I like Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse), Laurell Hamilton (Anita Hill) and Colleen Gleason.
And, of course, the original – Dracula.
cjh