Stumped for a gift this year? Give the gift of imagination with a book. The Association of American Publishers is celebrating the second year of their Books Are Great Gifts campaign and I commend them for that, not just as a writer but as a lover of books as well.
As a child I grew up on great stories and fantastical worlds that allowed me to explore my own imagination and wonder "what if." Now into adulthood I still love to lose myself in a good book.
I believe giving a book takes great consideration and thought because you're not going to give the same book to each person on your list, they are individuals with different tastes and the good news is there is a plethora of books out there to choose from. Plus, in these economic hardships I know even the thought of gift giving makes some people cringe but books are affordable, and they provide hours of surprise, escape, and discovery.
But if that certain someone on your list is more of a gadget person then you're in luck because this year Amazon introduced the book of the future with their e-book reader The Kindle. Right now Amazon is offering free 2-day shipping on what's being called the #1 bestselling, most wished for, and most gifted product on their site.
Books make great gifts all year round, they never go out of style and they never will. Do you remember your first book? Sure you do...was it Doctor Suess? Tolkien? Maybe even J.K. Rowling? I remember mine. I loved to read, I still do, and now I'm a writer. So give the gift of reading this year and on into the years that follow...you never know what world you'll open up.
Author Note: Already giving a Kindle as a gift or another e-book reader? Email me via contact(at)cynthiavespia(dot)com and let me know why you love to read or your gift recipient loves to read and I'll send you a copy of one of my novels for your e-book reader!!!
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Happy Holidays, Cynthia.
ReplyDeleteReading keeps me sane, lol. I live in an all male household, so disappearing inside a great romance story is the ultimate in "me time".
In the pages of a great story, I can live the adventure, excitement, and sensuality of characters that give me a happily ever after, and help me to recharge in a way that suits my romantic soul.
I just received a Sony Reader, and carry it with me wherever I go. Totally love the instant access to lists of stories to suit my every mood. Instant escapism, I love it!
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All male household, God bless ya!
ReplyDeleteMy mother used to love romance novels, she'd read a book a day!!
Thanks for posting...Merry Christmas (check your email ;)
I agree with you completely about getting a book as a gift. People today, especially the younger ones don't value a good book or reading for that matter.
ReplyDeleteI read my first romance at 14 thanks to a classmate and I've enjoyed them every since.
Thanks for commenting, Lakisha. You bring up a good point. Young people today should read more, it stretches the imagination and invokes creativity. That's why I frown when schools try to make cutbacks and the first thing to go are the creative classes like music and art. Those sides need to be nurtured just as much as the fundamentals.
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