Gentle reader emily post1/6/2024 ![]() ![]() Newt’s Emerald by Garth Nix – In regency times, Newt must track down a missing emerald. Witchmark by CL Polk – In an original world reminiscent of Edwardian England in the shadow of a world war, cabals of noble families use their unique magical gifts to control the fates of nations, while one young man seeks only to live a life of his own.ġ5. And Sophie has grave suspicions about silk-weaver Madeline Crewe, whose stunning beauty can’t hide the fact that she’s up to something.ġ4. The Hellion’s Waltz (Feminine Pursuits) by Olivia Waite – After Sophie’s family lost their piano shop to a con man, they’re trying to start fresh in a new town. Sorcery & Cecelia by Wrede & Stevermer – Anyone who loves my books will likely enjoy this wonderful gaslight fantasy meets double shot regency romance.ġ3. Set in the world of Legends & Lattes, this one takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and secondhand books. Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree – When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn’t always what we seek. A better gift (because it’s prettier) might be Klune’s House on the Cerulean Seainstead, which is more comforting than funny but brilliant and I’ve never met anyone who didn’t enjoy it.ġ1. However the cover art isn’t doing it any favors. It’s like Terry Pratchett went queer and American in tone and humor. My stomach hurt the next day from laughing. The Lightning-Struck Heart by TJ Klune – the funniest fantasy book I’ve ever read. Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore – Moore’s debut novel features a memorably mismatched pair: the good-looking one-hundred-year-old ex-seminarian “roads” scholar Travis O’Hearn and Catch, a demon with a nasty habit of eating most of the people he meets.ĩ & 10. Just some really funny and/or comforting booksĨ. If the author doesn’t offer swag, you can print out the cover of a favorite book followed by quotes onto nice paper with a high quality printer and make all manner of things with it, from a specialized bookmark (most print shops will do cheap lamination), to Christmas tree decoration, or even framed art. Author-Signed Swag – Email your reader’s favorite author and offer to mail a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) if they have any book marks, or even business cards with cover art on them that they’d be willing to sign. Or here’s a photo of a steampunk themed one.Ħ. Here is one example I did for SOULLESS several years ago. Book Themed Gift Basket – For example, collect some of your favorite romance novels with some chocolates, a bath bomb, and/or a bottle of wine or favorite tea. Get some fancy paper, print out the short story, roll up like a scroll and wrap with a pretty ribbon. ![]() Short Story Scrolls – Purchase eBook-only shorts from your reader’s favorite author, especially if the reader doesn’t like eBooks. Read Harder (A Reading Log Journal): Track Books, Chart Progress Some DIY Ideas if you’re crafty!ĥ. When I was around 10 I would have truly adored it.Ĥ. The Knock Knock Personal Library Kit– I think especially reader kids of a certain age would love something like this. Also this has enough capacity to also hold a charger, some cords, and a few other bedside necessitates when I travel home for the holidays.ģ. This pretty grey cosmetic bag is lightly padded and actually the PERFECT size for most ereaders! (I mostly use a Kindle Paperwhite.) I prefer this to a case because I like holding just my ereader in my hand at night. These small magnetic cat bookmarks – so darn cute.Ģ. For the chronic reader in your life who already has all the booksġ. So here are 40 items (mostly books & book related) curated specially by me for you or someone you love. I was doing a little shopping for my friends and family, and I realized I loved so many of the things I was ordering that maybe I should recommend them to you, Gentle Reader. ![]()
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