There’s still time!

Need the perfect last-minute Christmas gift for a reader? Of course you do.

Golden Alley Press Top 10 Gifts for Book Lovers.*

(Scroll to the end for my tale of pre-Internet Christmas shopping.)

1. Stack of books glass Christmas ornament
2. Novel Teas
3. Book light (rechargeable, warm light)
4. Book light (battery)
5. Library card tote bag
6. “Yes, I really do need all these books” mug
7. “A day without reading…” mug
8. First lines literature coffee mug
9. Jane Austen coaster set
10. A real splurge: Library books quilted throw blanket

The thrill of the hunt: A Christmas Snapshot

I’m not much of a shopper, so December 24th was pretty interesting when I was a single mom of five kids.

About noon I’d jump in my minivan and head for the mall, fighting traffic all the way. I’d dash through the doors waving my kids’ Christmas lists, grab every sale item that remotely qualified, throw the loot into my van, then zip over to Wegman’s to splurge on exotic food for our Christmas Eve feast.

Back home, we’d set the table with our Christmas tartan tablecloth and holly-bedecked dishes from the Dollar Store, then deck ourselves for the Christmas Eve church service. We’d walk through the cold night and file up to the balcony of the beautiful stone church where we’d hear the precious story retold and sing carols by candlelight. Hearts full, we’d return to our feast, sing more carols, and read Luke Chapter 2 and “The Night Before Christmas.” Finally, I’d tuck them all snug in their beds.

Then the wrapping would begin, followed at last by five stockings tied in order on the banister, an orange in each toe. I was lucky to get to bed before sunrise.

Hello Options!

Today, you can shop brick and mortar if that’s your bliss. Or do what I usually do: Point. Click. Ship. Sleep.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our loyal readers,
Nancy & Michael Sayre

*These are all gifts I either have received our would love to receive. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you.