I really enjoy listening to Suzie Grogan on Talking Books, and she and guest Julie Munckton have some great gift ideas for readers, and some helpful things you can find at your local bookshop. I got a few really good ideas from them! Shhh. . . I cannot tell you what, because I think I’m being watched. . .
Well we are nearly there – just a week left to do your Christmas shopping and find the gift that will really mean something to the recipient, offering pleasure that will last well after the 25th December. Okay – there may be a few electrical devices that will offer a similar sensation but in truth – what is better than a book?
On Talking Books, my show on 10Radio, last week I discussed books as gifts for Christmas with my resident book expert, Julie Munckton. Julie works tirelessly to support local bookshops through the website localbookshops.co.uk, which offers an alternative to the faceless Amazon via your own local high street bookshop (or your favourite bookshop in any part of the country) and she really knows her stuff. Twenty five minutes sped past as we offered hints and tips for presents across many subjects – from fiction to gardening…
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David J. Bauman 