If you, like me, unwisely leave Christmas shopping for the last minute (or more precisely for the last week), you may still need some ideas about what to buy for the book lovers in your life. Last year, the post I wrote to share gift ideas included both books and related items. This time I’m limiting my recommendations to books which have either beautiful covers or are gorgeously illustrated. Some I own myself, others I don’t but wish I did.
Christmas Days: 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days by Jeanette Winterson
I didn’t include this collection of short stories and recipes on my gift recommendations last year, because I was convinced that it was supposed to be read on the countdown to Christmas. However, I’ve recently heard that the 12 days of Christmas start on Christmas day and end on 5 January, making it a perfect gift after all. I will definitely read it this season!
Virago Modern Classics Editions of Daphne du Maurier’s books
After loving Rebecca, I’ve been adding books by Daphne du Maurier to my wish list almost every other month. And I would love to have them all on the Virago Modern Classics Editions, which have stripy spines and du Maurier’s name on the top. One or more of them would make a perfect Christmas gift. Quality content and gorgeous covers – what more could a reader want? Continue reading
A Bag Full Of Stories 