Reviewed by: Amelia Pilgrim
Reading time: 4 minutes
Want to give a gift someone will hold forever? Reading leaves us with stories, knowledge and sometimes even escapes into fictional worlds for a time. While we are big proponents of digital reading (as you are now), the tangible book format is just so wonderful for many purposes—especially when gift-giving.
Read on for our book shopping and gift giving tips and a guide to bookstores in Huntsville and surrounding towns.
Local bookstores quick reference
Shopping for people who love books
Choose with care, and a book may be the most thoughtful gift you give, and the most special your friend or loved one receives. For giver or receiver, here’s why books make such great gifts:
- Thoughtfulness: Show you know the person with a novel, memoir or coffee-table book that aligns with their interests.
- Sentimentality: Beyond the title or type you choose, you can also inscribe it or add a handwritten note or bookmark.
- Perfect Size: Most books are relatively small + unlike clothing, there’s no guesswork about the fit.
Tips for gift shopping at local bookstores
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