The Perfect Gift

I’m pretty sure I’ve recommended wandering the library stacks in this blog, and if I haven’t, I want to do so now. I know it seems like a time waster to some people. But the Book Goddess is a great believer in serendipity, and who knows what treasures await you if you enter those cool and inviting rows of books with an open mind and open eyes. At least once in a while.

For instance, I was finding a book for a telephone patron the other day – yes, we do this, we’re happy to do it, we want you to have the book (or DVD or CD) you want, don’t hesitate to call…. Anyway, I stumbled upon a cool little book called Gifted: 1000 Gift Ideas for Everyone in Your Life by Sarah Weidman.

After I had taken care of the patron, I thumbed through it. It’s divided up into chapters designating the type of gift recipient – everything from “The Newborn Babe” to “The Restless Retiree”. (Not to mention “The Know-it-All”, “The Quirky Pal”, and “The Laid Up and Lonely”.)

Some people, I have heard, don’t like gifts. The Book Goddess finds this hard to understand, and thinks it is probably because they have not been receiving the right gifts. This book could help.

Some of the suggestions, such as a museum membership, may make you wonder, Why didn’t I think of that? Others may simply surprise and delight you. I like the idea of a bilingual doll that says a number of phrases in English and another language (for “The Curious Kid”). And for “The Housewarmee”, how about the Hurricane Survival Kit, complete with flashlight, radio, and refreshments?

All of these items are available online, so your location is no problem. And let’s come right out and admit that the Book Goddess found some really cute wall decals that may soon be adorning her bathroom.

So – Happy Shopping and Happy Reading!

Fondly,

The Book Goddess