Personalized Book Gifts

local author books at rolla books and toys including my beekeeping books. (charlotte ekker wiggins photo)

Personalized Book Gifts

Our family had the tradition of opening one gift at Christmas Eve - usually a book - and spending the rest of the evening reading. Then after the holidays, guess which gift is picked back up. That’s right, the books.

Over the decades, books have been a favorite personalized gift and one I like to bestow as well. Especially if one knows the author, or admires the author and would love an autographed copy.

There are several ways to personalize book gifts.

The most obvious way is to get the book autographed. Most authors I know will be glad to do that if you let them know the recipient’s name. Most of my books available for purchase are already autographed.

The second way is to add a book plate inside the front cover with the name’s recipient, date and dedication.

I am fond of adding a magnetic book mark, which can serve as a gift tag as well as keep book pages protected.

One of the gift books I received last year had a lovely surprise. The gift giver had added a photo of the two of us together as the gift tag.

To get inspired, check your local book stores for local author books. Some retailers will also provide autographed copies if you request them when you purchase the books.

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Charlotte