Yesterday I focused on gifts inspired by literature; today I focus on gifts that are literature.
I've tried to concentrate on books and magazines that are a little bit special — anyone can give a bestselling paperback or hardcover, but it takes a bit more thought and effort to find something that looks as good as the contents inside.
Of course, there's always the danger that the recepient may already have read the book you're giving, so that's why I've included a book token in this list.
The gifts are listed in order of price, from low to high.
Note that prices, availability and links are subject to change without notice, but were correct at the time I compiled this. The prices quoted do not include any postage or packaging charges. And fear not: this is not a sponsored post, these are merely fun items I've discovered while scooting around the internet. I haven't accepted payment or anything in return for featuring them on this page. Just so you know.
Book token, £5 (other denominations available), Book Gift Vouchers
Subscription to We Love This Book magazine, £8.95 for 4 issues, We Love This Book
Penguin Great Loves Collection, £9.99, The Book People
Subscription to London Review of Books, £12 for 6 months (other offers available), London Review of Books
Virago Modern Classics Hardback Designer Collection, £12.99 each, Amazon.co.uk
Virginia Woolf 70th Anniversary Hardbacks, £14 each, Penguin
Subscription to And Other Stories, 4 books (not pictured — these are the titles from 2011) for £35, And Other Stories
Gift subscription, including cotton tote bag, to Peirene Press, 6 books for £45 (other offers available), Peirene Press
Notting Hill Editions Gift Box Number One, £54.95 (reduced from £70), Notting Hill Editions
John Wyndham: Three Novels, £79.95, The Folio Society
Hope this helps your Christmas planning! If there's anything you fancy for yourself, just email this permalink to your loved ones as a not-so-subtle hint.
