by Elaine Viets
Stumped what to give your favorite writer or reader for the holidays? Here are a few suggestions, gathered from the four corners of the internet.
Sherlock’s Study Candle. What better way to write your historical novel – or read the adventures of the Master, than with a Sherlock’s Study Candle, scented with cherrywood, tobacco and rain. Fortunately, this soy candle does not have those less romantic scents of horse sweat and the Thames at low tide. Etsy. $9+ etsy.me/4ioTSxP
Book Nook Reading Valet. Park your book on the wooden triangle and hide your cell phone under it. There’s room for your specs and a wineglass or mug. $50 Uncommon Originals. bit.ly/3ZOV32m
Always Check Behind the Shower Curtain. Hang this in your guest bath and I guarantee they won’t use all the hot water. For mystery writers and true crime lovers. $58. Etsy, etsy.me/3Dc98xM
The James Bond Vesper Martini Cocktail Shaker. For your favorite Bondophile, this stainless steel shaker has Bond’s Vesper Martini recipe from Casino Royale on one side: “A measure of Gordons, 1 of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet, shake it over ice. Then add a thin slice of lemon peel.” The 007 logo is on the other side. It’s $39 at the 007 Store. The store has other Bond-themed gifts including Turnbull & Asser silk ties and pocket squares. https://bit.ly/3ZzonbP
Books! Book lovers never have enough books. Give one of your latest mysteries. Or if the person has them all, give them an author you admire. Better yet, give them a gift card to a bookstore.
Blind date with a book. Here’s a Goodreads-Rated Blind Date with a Book Gift Set. The set has a book in your favorite genre, and ways to enjoy this good read, including popcorn, a magnifier, a bookmark, tea, cocoa. Etsy. $13.49+ bit.ly/41pn0ik
Subscription box for a blind date with a book. Give a three-, six- or twelve-month subscription. Each book bundle arrives at once, stuffed with books, bookmarks, stickers and drinks – coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Just choose the genre. Etsy. Subscriptions start at $49. bit.ly/3ZLErIy
Whimsical cat with glasses handmade wrist rest. Purrfect for any cat lover. $28.95 bit.ly/3OQreYJ
Happy holidays, TKZers. I’ll see you next year.
Cool shower curtain!
Happy Holidays, Elaine!
I like it, too, Debbie.
These are clever. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Holidays!
You, too, Terry. I’m partial to Sherlock’s Study, but I wouldn’t turn any of them down.
Great list! The shower curtain cracks me up. For me, books are always perfect.
Husband: “What do you want for Christmas?”
Me: “Books.”
Husband: “But I gave you books last year and the year before that.”
Me: “So?”
You get it, Priscilla. You can’t have too many.
Our own Kay DiBianca is already in the spirit of book-giving with five books for our retired community library. Many thanks again, Kay, and Happy Holidays to all TKZers.
My pleasure, Dan. Your community library is lovely and a wonderful resource for the folks there. (I hope they like the books!)
Says one of our librarians: “I just went on Kay DiBianca’s website. Her books sound just like the kind of books we can use…I get dibs on one of them.”
Music to my ears! 🙂
Kay gave you hours of good reading.
For the readers and writers in your life you might also consider T-shirts, mugs, travel mugs, bookmarks, etc., that express support for books and authors who’ve had books banned in this recent obsession with it. (I live in Texas so I’m sure you can see why it’s on my mind! lol). There’s tons of cool stuff out there.
Agreed, Kelly. I live in Florida, which isn’t all that different.
These are great, Elaine. I especially like the shower curtain. (Who doesn’t already know to check behind the curtain? 🙂 )
I have glass shower doors.
I need the Book Nook Reading Valet…yes, I do!
Great post, Elaine. If we had company more often than once or twice a year, I’d also go for that shower curtain. 🙂
Happy Holidays to you and the rest of the TKZ Lurkers!
For our lurkers too shy to come out, we’re glad you stop by. Come out to say hello.