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If you are still looking for the perfect gift, here are a few suggestions that may fit the bill.
For all cat lovers look no further than Dewey – The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World. Written by library director Vicki Myron, the book traces Dewey’s life after he appeared one winter morning in the returned-books chute of a library in Iowa. It is topping the New York Times bestseller lists and the film rights have already been sold with Meryl Streep to play Myron.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling includes the tales translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, author illustrations and notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore (by permission of the Hogwarts Headmasters’ Archive). Originally published in ornate leather-bound limited editions and auctioned for charity, this latest version is now available to everyone. Perfect for any Harry Potter fans young or old.
If you have a relative who simply has to win at Monopoly every year, then you may want to distract them with a copy of Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell, which disputes the fact that a high IQ is the most significant contributor to success. The author looks at a variety of people who have risen to the top in their field and concludes that the key to their achievements lies in the circumstances and influences of their upbringing combined with excellent timing.
Now this may seem quaint in these days of emails, texting and instant messaging, but believe or not people do still write letters. In her book entitled Envelopes, Harriet Russell decided to put Royal Mail to the test and began sending out letters with the addresses hidden in decorative or cryptic ways. Remarkably most of the letters she sent arrived safely even when the postman had to fill out a crossword or join the dots to work out the exact address. The book features all of these unique envelopes.
Not a recent publication, but I can never resist an opportunity to recommend What Should I Do with My Life by Po Bronson. If you know anyone who is searching for their passion in life, then this engaging and authentic series of real-life stories (combined with the author’s own experiences) really does fit the bill.
BookDiary published by Wise Dog Books is the must-have accessory for the bibliophile in your life. It includes recommended reads, quotations, literary events, photographs and space to record your own notes and key dates. Quite delightful!
For all cat lovers look no further than Dewey – The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World. Written by library director Vicki Myron, the book traces Dewey’s life after he appeared one winter morning in the returned-books chute of a library in Iowa. It is topping the New York Times bestseller lists and the film rights have already been sold with Meryl Streep to play Myron.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling includes the tales translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, author illustrations and notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore (by permission of the Hogwarts Headmasters’ Archive). Originally published in ornate leather-bound limited editions and auctioned for charity, this latest version is now available to everyone. Perfect for any Harry Potter fans young or old.
If you have a relative who simply has to win at Monopoly every year, then you may want to distract them with a copy of Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell, which disputes the fact that a high IQ is the most significant contributor to success. The author looks at a variety of people who have risen to the top in their field and concludes that the key to their achievements lies in the circumstances and influences of their upbringing combined with excellent timing.
Now this may seem quaint in these days of emails, texting and instant messaging, but believe or not people do still write letters. In her book entitled Envelopes, Harriet Russell decided to put Royal Mail to the test and began sending out letters with the addresses hidden in decorative or cryptic ways. Remarkably most of the letters she sent arrived safely even when the postman had to fill out a crossword or join the dots to work out the exact address. The book features all of these unique envelopes.
Not a recent publication, but I can never resist an opportunity to recommend What Should I Do with My Life by Po Bronson. If you know anyone who is searching for their passion in life, then this engaging and authentic series of real-life stories (combined with the author’s own experiences) really does fit the bill.
BookDiary published by Wise Dog Books is the must-have accessory for the bibliophile in your life. It includes recommended reads, quotations, literary events, photographs and space to record your own notes and key dates. Quite delightful!
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