Books are “the quintessential Christmas — or Hanukkah or Kwanzaa or other December celebration — gift.” So writes New York Times book review editor Jennifer Harlan in her article “How a Good Book Became the ‘Richest’ of Holiday Gifts.”
Supporting that point, writer and editor Tom Connair sent us the picture below, along with a note reading, “This pic will give you an idea what a few book-loving friends of mine will be getting as holiday gifts this year.”
With online sellers offering discounts and free shipping options, it’s never been easier to give the gift of reading.
Click the button below for links to some of the more popular booksellers:
One of the great things about gifting a printed book is the way it can be personalized with an inscription. Long or short, your handwritten note will serve as a reminder of your thoughtfulness for years to come.
Above: An inscription on the contents page of Minute Men: Execute & Run reads “For all the chapters yet to come.”
Some additional inscription recommendations, offered at Penguin Random House, are:
“Hope this brings you as much joy as it brought me.”
“May this book take you somewhere wonderful.”
“From my bookshelf to yours.”
And be sure to include the date below your signature.
Digital editions also make terrific gifts, either individually or combined with a print edition.
When gift wrapping a traditional book, I sometimes include a card telling the recipient that they will be receiving an email link for an audio or ePub edition as well. And when I’m feeling really industrious, I’ll print up a bookmark with a QR code for accessing the digital edition.
A few weeks back, we told you about some special deals that Amazon and Audible were offering on the MM: E&R audiobook. Now, here’s an eBook offer that’s too good to pass up.
This month, the multi-award-winning publisher of Minute Men: Execute & Run is running their biggest eBook sale ever. It features many of their bestselling titles, most discounted 50% or more.
Some are even offered for FREE!
The books included in the sale are by some big names in the world of science fiction and fantasy, among them: Harry Turtledove, Mercedes Lackey, Robert A. Heinlein, Leigh Brackett … and the Connolly Bros!
And yes, since Minute Men: Execute & Run is one of the sale titles, you can purchase that eBook directly from the publisher for 50% off the regular price.
For more details, click the button for the Publisher’s Vault offer below:
Would you like to purchase a signed first edition of Minute Men: Execute & Run?
Copies are limited. This first-come, first-served offer will run until December 12 or until I run out of books—whichever comes first.
For details on how to purchase a signed copy, email me c/o this newsletter. The address is the21stcenturyscop (at) yahoo (dot) com. Simply use the reply option in your email to ask for more information.
The book can be flat-sign (signature only) or personally inscribed with a short message to you or the reader to whom you’ll be giving the book.
The price for newsletter subscribers is $23.00 per book. I’ll cover the shipping costs via media mail for orders within the continental US.
Non-subscribers can take advantage of this offer by subscribing via the button below:
Act now. Supplies are limited, and the holidays (not to mention the offer’s cut-off date of December 12) are right around the corner.
In previous newsletters, we’ve included links to interviews in our ongoing Minute Men podcast tour. Here are some more.
Starting this week, and continuing every Wednesday/Thursday this month, Christopher and I will be featured on new installments of the Sci-Fi Thoughts Podcast with Lancer Kind. Named one of the Top Sci-Fi Podcasts by FeedSpot.com, Sci-Fi Thoughts promises to “tantalize you with thoughts on movies and literature through intelligent and engaging discussion.” Our first interview installment drops tomorrow (December 10). You’ll find it here:
I also recently had the chance to join hosts Matt, Jonjo, and Pete on the freewheeling Geek Pride Cast, wherein we talk Sci-fi, Horror, the writing process, and much more! The conversation clocks in at about an hour and a half. It’s a great way to burn 90 minutes (IMHO). Check it out. I’ll meet you there.
Above: Christopher Connolly’s graphic adaptation of an opening scene from the novel Minute Men: Execute & Run demonstrates the importance of acting fast.
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