You know, I'm just scrolling through this thread and getting so many ideas for my own wishlist. My birthday is next month, hint hint to anyone who knows me! I never know what to ask for, but you all are coming up with brilliant stuff I'd never think of.
A 'unread gems' excavation service. Go through their shelves with them (with permission!) and help them rediscover books they bought but never read. Create a little 'TBR jar' with slips of paper listing those forgotten titles. The gift is the rediscovery and the renewed excitement for what they already own.
For the reader who struggles to make time, a beautifully designed '100 Books' poster or a reading journal with prompts. Not as a guilt-trip, but as a beautiful artifact to track and celebrate their journey. Sometimes the visual motivation of filling in a chart is surprisingly effective.
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Everette and Jack know next to nothing about romance novels.... or women. So when they accidentally join a book club full of both, they have no idea what to think. But, as the book and time goes on, the ladies in their book club become more interested in a different plot. The love lives of both men.
"Don't move," he trailed his kisses to my neck after saying it, his hands were grasping my hands, entwining his fingers with mine, putting them above my head. His woodsy scent of cologne invades my senses and I was aroused by the simple fact that his weight was slightly crushing me.
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When a famous author keeps on receiving emails from his stalker, his agent says to let it go. She says it's good for his popularity.
But when the stalker gets too close, will he run and call the police for help?
Is it a thriller?
Is it a comedy?
Is it steamy romance?
or... is it just a disaster waiting to happen?
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Add the book to your library, read and find out as another townie gets his spotlight and hopefully his happy ever after 😘
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Warning! R-Rated for 18+ due to strong, explicit language and sexual content*
Famous author, Valerie Adeline's world turns upside down after the death of her boyfriend, Daniel, who just so happened to be the fictional love interest in her paranormal romance series, turned real.
After months of beginning to get used to her new normal, and slowly coping with the grief of her loss, Valerie is given the opportunity to travel into the fictional realms and lands of her book when she discovers that Daniel is trapped among the pages of her book.
The catch? Every twelve hours she spends in the book, it shaves off a year of her own life. Now it's a fight against time to find and save her love before the clock strikes zero, and ends her life.
"Custom demanded that Prince Urban get a love mark tattooed to the side of his left eye as an infant, just like the rest of his people, but to him, the stupid things have only brought on the scorn of his father, the misery of his siblings, and caused his entire kingdom to go broke from fighting so many wars over the irritating ink stains.
When Urban’s sister must travel to Donnelly, the kingdom within the sand, for her arranged marriage to align two realms, he goes with her. But he no sooner steps foot inside their castle than his mark starts itching like a son of a bitch, telling him his one true love is near.
It just figures, though, that the woman meant for him is completely forbidden. Now he must decide if he should ignore the persistent mark, telling him she's the one, in order to avoid a possible war between kingdoms, or if he should discover whether she's worth risking everything for so they can be together. Either way, his life gets sucked into chaos with threats of beheadings, dark magic lurking, castle traitors scheming, and sword fights eminent.
Who knew one little tattoo could cause so much trouble?
(ONE TRUE LOVE is the author’s first attempt at a fantasy romance. Please forgive her; she might’ve read an overabundance of Cassandra Gannon, Sarah J. Maas, and Eve Langlais books, then gone off to watch too many episodes of Supernatural, Game of Thrones, and Outlander, because this was the outcome.)"
"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!" --Vampirebooksite.com (regarding Turned) OBSESSED is Book #12—and the final book—of the bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with TURNED (Book #1)--a free download with over 900 five star reviews! In OBSESSED, 16 year old Scarlet Paine races to save her true love, Sage, before he is killed at the hand of the Immortalists. Alienated from her friends and family—and with only one night left before Sage is wiped out—Scarlet is forced to choose whether to sacrifice it all for him.Caitlin and Caleb race desperately to save their daughter, still determined to find a way to cure Scarlet and to end vampirism for all time. Their quest leads them to one shocking secret after the next as they seek to find the ancient, lost vampire city, hidden deep beneath the Sphinx in Egypt. What they find may just change the destiny of the vampire race for all time.Yet it may still be too late. The Immortalist nation is intent on killing Scarlet and Sage, while Kyle, too, is on a murderous rampage, turning Vivian and the entire high school into his own vampire army, set on destroying the town.In OBSESSED, the shocking finale of the 12 book series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, Scarlet and Caitlin will be left with a monumental choice—one that will change the world forever. Will Scarlet make the ultimate sacrifice to save Sage’s life? Will Caitlin give up everything to save her daughter? Will they both risk everything for love? “Morgan Rice proves herself again to be an extremely talented storyteller….This would appeal to a wide range of audiences, including younger fans of the vampire/fantasy genre. It ended with an unexpected cliffhanger that leaves you shocked.”–The Romance Reviews (regarding Loved)
Okay, but has anyone ever just bought their book lover friend a really nice edition of a book they already own? I did that once—got a hardcover of 'The Hobbit' with illustrations for my buddy who had a tattered paperback. He said it felt like seeing the story with new eyes, even though he knew every word. The gift wasn't about a new story, it was about honoring the one he already loved. It's a surprisingly personal move if you know their absolute favorite.
The search for the perfect one is part of the fun for the giver. Scouring Etsy for that perfect fandom design, or brainstorming a meaningful quote, turns gift-giving into a creative project. You learn more about their tastes in the process. That investment of time and mental energy, that journey to find 'the one,' is a gift in itself. When you finally present it, your story of finding it can be part of the presentation, adding narrative to the object.
If they love poetry, a beautifully bound, empty journal paired with a note encouraging them to copy down lines that strike them. It’s an invitation to interact more deeply with the words, to make a personal anthology of beauty. It’s a gentle nudge towards active appreciation.
Books are such personal treasures, aren't they? For a book lover, I'd skip the obvious (they probably already own their favorite novels) and opt for something that enhances their reading ritual. A beautifully crafted leather bookmark with their initials engraved feels timeless—practical but luxurious.
If they adore fantasy, consider a replica prop from a beloved series, like a 'Lord of the Rings' elven brooch or a 'Harry Potter' wand. Pair it with a first edition of their favorite book if you’re feeling extravagant. For tactile readers, a weighted page holder or a cozy, book-themed throw blanket for marathon sessions adds warmth (literally!).
Nothing beats the joy of gifting something that makes a book lover's heart skip a beat. For starters, a beautifully crafted leather-bound journal is perfect for those who love jotting down thoughts or drafting their own stories. Pair it with a vintage-inspired fountain pen, and you've got a combo that screams sophistication.
If they're into classics, consider a limited edition of their favorite novel, like 'Pride and Prejudice' with gilt-edged pages. For a more personalized touch, a custom book embosser with their initials adds a unique flair to their collection. And let's not forget bookish candles—scented like old libraries or parchment—to create the perfect reading ambiance. I once gifted a friend a candle called 'Windswept Moors,' and she said it made her feel like she was in 'Wuthering Heights.'