Spockydog Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 For me, there is nothing quite as satisfying as introducing a loved one to my favourite books. Especially at Christmas. For a relatively small amount of money, you can give so much joy, as well as supporting your favourite authors. Long Price Quartet - Daniel Abraham. I’ve been gifting this to various members of my family for the past four years. This year, it’s going to my soon-to-be brother-in-law and the father of my unborn niece. Before Game of Thrones, the TV show, he wasn’t at all into fantasy. Now he can’t get enough. He’s not yet read anything by Abraham, so this is the natural place to start. The Farseer Trilogy – Robin Hobb. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve gifted this to someone. As a result, just about everybody in my immediate family and close circle of friends has now read it. I’m still not sure who I’m going to give it to this year, but I’m sure I’ll think of someone. City of Stairs - Robert Jackson Bennett. Without doubt, one of the books of the year. Beautifully written, strong female protagonists, and an excellent plot. My sister’s gonna love it! Half a King - Joe Abercrombie. This one’s going to my fourteen-year-old nephew. He loves his sci-fi, so last year I introduced him to Corey’s Expanse series (which he loved). In the past, I’ve tried, and failed, to peak his interest in fantasy. But as he’s now at an age where I feel it safe to introduce him to Abercrombie, and Half a King is just so freakin’ good, I am confident that this is the year in which I obliterate any lingering resistance to the genre. Mwah-ha-ha! The World of Ice and Fire – GRRM, Elio & Linda. An absolutely stunning book. This one’s for me old mum. Since the show started airing, I always re-watch each episode over at her place, every Sunday after dinner. She’s always interrupting, asking questions regarding the backstory, so hopefully this will help put an end to that! Would love to hear what others are giving this year. Perhaps a great gift idea that I’ve not yet thought of… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady narcissa Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I generally give books as gifts. This year some of the books I am giving are: 5 year old boy - "Little Fir Tree" by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Barbara Cooney and "The Nutcracker" by E.T.A. Hoffman, illustrated by Maurice Sendak 10 year old boy - "The Dark is Rising" by Susan Cooper and "The Four Story Mistake" by Elizabeth Enright 11 year old girl - "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott and "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg 16 year old boy - "A Wizard of Earthses" by Ursula K. LeGuin and "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas My mom who loves mysteries and "spy novels" - "Close Call" by Stella Rimington and "Covenant With Hell" by Priscilla Royal I have a pile of books for my dad but have not decided yet which will go to him for Christmas and which will be saved until later next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I'm getting my uncle The First Law trilogy. He was the one responsible for getting me into The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings when I was a kid, so I've been returning the favor (already got him into Ice and Fire). I figure he'll probably appreciate a series that's actually finished for a change. Getting my dad an art book called Pearl Jam vs. Ames Bros. It's full of a ton of their tour posters all designed by The Ames Bros., a company owned by the brother of PJ bassist Jeff Ament. He's a huge PJ fan and most of his house is decorated by concert posters so this seemed right up his alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted01 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 My family resists my attempts to give books as gifts, to my endless dismay. I've got a beautiful version of The Silmarillion for my SO, bought from a second-hand shop. He's also got some Horus Heresy books, and the latest Assassin's Creed. I got Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill for my SO's mum, and a book of horror stories by various authors for his sister. They were birthday presents, though. The Queen's Sister by Anne O'Brien is going to a friend, as it failed to interest me, and may be more his cup of tea. I know I'm receiving a heap of books for my birthday and Christmas. The prospect both excites and intimidates me, as I ran out of shelf space a while ago. :uhoh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas Jackpot. I'm gonna get this for my nephew. I was around his age when I read this for the first time, and I'm sure he'll love it. And it's only £1.99 on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakkerfans Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I'm giving Fat Vampire, haven't read it, but it sounds like a hoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reny of Storms End Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 My family resists my attempts to give books as gifts, to my endless dismay. I've got a beautiful version of The Silmarillion for my SO, bought from a second-hand shop. He's also got some Horus Heresy books, and the latest Assassin's Creed. I got Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill for my SO's mum, and a book of horror stories by various authors for his sister. They were birthday presents, though. The Queen's Sister by Anne O'Brien is going to a friend, as it failed to interest me, and may be more his cup of tea. I know I'm receiving a heap of books for my birthday and Christmas. The prospect both excites and intimidates me, as I ran out of shelf space a while ago. :uhoh:Sorry this is off topic, but does anyone have an opinion on the Horus Heresy books? I have heard they are good, but am a little daunted by the fact their are thirty of them already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I got China Mieville's Un Lun Dun for my little sister, who is 12, but I figure I'll read itbfirst to check it out. It actually sounds a little juvenile for her, she likes darker YA stuff like Hunger Games. Might get her LotR too but will probably wait another year. She read and liked the Hobbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibandar Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 World of Ice and Fire and The Hobbit Chronicles: Battle of Five Armies, are two just released and truly gorgeous companion books I'd consider giving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettles Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I bought GRRM's Tuf Voyaging for my eldest. He is 15 and I hope he likes it.I also got him The Catcher in the Rye, William Shakespeare's Star Wars by Ian Doesher and the Dark Tower series, he likes King. The little ones (5 and 7) got The Chronicles of Narnia and some fairy tales. Very informative thread, I'll look into some of the authors you have mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearly Headless Ned Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Brought my sister Winters Bone by Daniel Woodrell. Because it is entirely brilliant and he's rather under appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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