tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post3613908250484521821..comments2023-10-19T02:52:59.768-07:00Comments on The Shady Glade: The perfect Christmas presentAlyssa Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493806120430252745noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post-41046962643856388342009-12-13T19:42:47.823-08:002009-12-13T19:42:47.823-08:00I am giving the Vampire Academy series to my siste...I am giving the Vampire Academy series to my sister :)throuthehazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11328940738718418510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post-42470713164354702602009-12-10T16:59:51.388-08:002009-12-10T16:59:51.388-08:00I'm buying books for my family and friends thi...I'm buying books for my family and friends this Christmas because other than being a great gift it's one of the only things I can choose that they would actually enjoy.<br />My step sister's are getting<br />Match me if you can by Susan Phillips<br />Compromised by Kate Noble<br />The Dark Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop<br />Friends could be getting some of these<br />The forest of hands and teeth by Carrie Ryan<br />Graceling by Kristin Cashore<br />Jellicoe Road Melina Marchetta<br />Shiver Maggie Steifvater<br />Boys that Bite by Mari Mancusi<br />Dad is probably getting a crime fiction similar to Val McDermid <br />(plus some books that I've purchased this year but haven't enjoyed them fully but others probably will)<br /><br />SeahnCeeCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374052788746902319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post-33833107520173058522009-12-04T19:01:47.348-08:002009-12-04T19:01:47.348-08:00I personally love to receive books or most often v...I personally love to receive books or most often vouchers for bookshops as sometimes people do not know exactly what one would like to buy. However, i would love to borrow your idea of gifting books and do write something on my own blog regarding this - if you dont mind that is.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post-37909513036527766812009-12-04T15:13:49.324-08:002009-12-04T15:13:49.324-08:00Thanks for mentioning the book swap sites! I did ...Thanks for mentioning the book swap sites! I did not know of those and shall have to check them out. It seems like a practical way to find new material without too terribly filling my shelves.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17758138287645891132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post-2437060897845656422009-12-04T12:27:11.355-08:002009-12-04T12:27:11.355-08:00I'll be buying some books for my family and fr...I'll be buying some books for my family and friends this holiday season. <br /><br />For my brother and sister, they like reading manga so I will be getting them some from series that they are currently reading. I really want to get a copy of Willow for my other sister. I read it and really liked it and I think she will too.<br />As for some of my friends I like to get them giftcards to local bookstores so they can get a book of their choiceJenny N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12175597395445772605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post-27953412143816986132009-12-04T07:07:42.271-08:002009-12-04T07:07:42.271-08:00Thanks for this beautiful post! I've definite...Thanks for this beautiful post! I've definitely been buying books for people this holiday season.<br />I've gotten a copy of Angels (the pop-up book) for my mom, along with a copy of The Lost Symbol. <br />My sister is getting a copy of the Secret of Joy by Melissa Senate.<br />My best friend will be getting a copy of Confessions of a Serial Kisser by Wendelin Van Draanen. My dad is getting "What I talk about when I talk about running" by Haruki Murakami.<br />For my sister's best friend, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, I have a copy of "Evidence of Angels" by Suza Scalora. <br />And for one of my brothers, I'm going old school, and he's getting the Renshai Trilogy by Mickey Zucker Reichert. <br />See, I am definitely giving books.<br />I would DIE if book stores stopped existing, so I do my part!brizmushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163313230550265190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post-23583186328390873072009-12-04T00:46:42.461-08:002009-12-04T00:46:42.461-08:00Books are great gifts. I've always been a lit...Books are great gifts. I've always been a little hesitant to give them, though, because I'm the only 'real bookworm' among my friends. This year I have some really solid choices, though - and I've been helped out by film versions (so my friends will have actually heard the titles before!).<br /><br />I'm planning on giving:<br /><i>The Road</i>, <i>The Time Traveler's Wife</i>, <i>Julie & Julia</i>, <i>The Knife of Never Letting Go</i> and <i>Peter & Max</i>. <br /><br />More possibilities added later, of course. I heart books!Ceceliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249223364936344560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post-27301414655746881892009-12-03T21:50:29.656-08:002009-12-03T21:50:29.656-08:00Alyssa,
Awesome post.
Why not buy a book!? All th...Alyssa,<br />Awesome post.<br /><br />Why not buy a book!? All the reasons you mentioned are exactly why I read and why I usually push off my favorite reads onto friends and family.<br /><br />This year I'll be giving away:<br />The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins<br />Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev<br />Need by Carrie Jones<br />Intertwined by Gena Showalter<br /><br />Some to friends some to family. Plus, there are all kinds of non-fiction books some people enjoy reading..... :)Jess (The Cozy Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09952470536106390326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post-13299132433869549532009-12-03T21:28:35.283-08:002009-12-03T21:28:35.283-08:00Although I can't afford to buy very many new b...Although I can't afford to buy very many new books it hurts my heart every time I hear of a bookstore closing. I do buy books for gifts and I usually buy used books for myself and use the library often. I've found amazing deals too! So far I don't have any requests for Christmas gifts but I'm not very far on my shopping list anyway. <br /><br />I agree that The Hunger Games books are a great choice. I need to think about more possibilities. There are so many good ones!Wrightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16234033570150645504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post-6173296115665979872009-12-03T17:10:38.225-08:002009-12-03T17:10:38.225-08:00I love Perfect Chemistry, so I'll probably buy...I love Perfect Chemistry, so I'll probably buy that one! The Hunger Games would make a ice gift too!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07655345113702376708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33739204.post-13561857736901789592009-12-03T16:21:07.717-08:002009-12-03T16:21:07.717-08:00I'm actually buying books for pretty much ever...I'm actually buying books for pretty much everyone. I'm just so obsessed with books, I can't help myself. Plus being there may gave me an excuse to get some books for myself :) <br /><br />I have to poke around more, but I'll be getting my dad either a book with horror stories, a book about the Rangers, or possibly the MASH DVD set. Still debating there.<br /><br />My mom is getting The Witching Hour trilogy by Anne Rice. I don't know if that's the right name, but it's the first book in the series. It was purchased today.<br /><br />For my little brother I think I'm getting him a book called The Mixed Up Chameleon. I looked around on Barnes and Nobles website with him next to me so he could pick his own books without realizing it. The joys of young children.<br /><br />As for actual teens, one of my friends will either be getting The Bar Code Rebellion by Suzanne Weyn (sequel to The Bar Code Tattoo) or Willow by Julia Hoban. My other friend will either be getting a notebook or one of those predictable, cheesy teen romance books, or something like Sarah Dessen's work since she owns all those books. She loves them.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412556686650895956noreply@blogger.com