![]() If such a thing cannot be obtained, the ideal non-book gift for the gentle reader is… The gift of infinite time will be appreciated and cherished by the recipient. Every serious Reader has a To Be Read list that extends far beyond any reasonable life expectancy. This must be someone who understands the recipient’s taste in literature so that books appearing as if by magic at the recipient’s fingertips are exactly what is needed at any given moment. In order to reduce anxiety, we suggest providing your friend or loved one with a proxy book shopper. In a perfect world, the Reader would have constant and immediate access to every title produced. There is great stress involved in choosing books, as any serious Reader knows. ![]() Ideally all reading food will be mouth-wateringly delicious and will contain no calories. Tea sandwiches, cookies, and other items that may be managed with one hand, leaving the other hand free to hold a book, are preferred. ![]() Such shall be neither too soft nor too hard, neither too large nor too small, but rather shall be just right. These will silently and expertly maintain the household, always happy to serve and being ever mindful of their betters’ need for uninterrupted reading time. When next you find cause to provide some token of affection to a Reader, you may wish to consider one or more of the following suggested items. Readers require little from life, and those needs with which they are burdened may be easily met with a small amount of thought and consideration. If you do post, though, leave a note and the link to your on-topic post in the comments here so we can all enjoy it. I encourage you to take a look at the list and join in, whether you actually post on your blog or write about the topic in your journal or simply mull it over in your head. The good people over at Long and Short Reviews have set forth a list of topics for their Wednesday Blogging Challenge in 2021.
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