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Wednesday, December 02, 2015

Gifts for Book, Library, & Tech Fans


'Tis the season of giving... and here are some unique gift ideas for your favorite bibliophiles and techies. 


I love this keyboard waffle iron -- even though it's $85. 
It's sure to be a great conversation starter. 

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Fancy a cup of tea with your waffles? Try some "Novel Teas"-- English Breakfast teabags, individually tagged with beloved quotes from your favorite authors. $12.50 each. 

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Check out some literary scarves. There are 4 available: Jane Eyre , Alice in Wonderland, Wuthering Heights, Dorian Gray.

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Light up their lives with some Literary Candles:
"Named for the locations in literary classics, these soy candles evoke the book's most memorable moments as they ignite your imagination. Custom blended fragrances let you get lost in a book by adding an irresistible new layer of intrigue."
$16 each, choose from:


* Sherlock Homes/221B Baker Street: Black currant tea and leather books
* Alice in Wonderland/A Mad Tea Party: Bergamot, lavender, mandarin, thyme, and ylang ylang, with a touch of jasmine
* Jane Eyre/Thornfield Garden: Roses and rain water
* Pride & Prejudice/Pemberley: Lily, lilac, rose, hyacinth, and ivy    

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If your gift recipient is into Banned Books, they'll like these products. You can buy them socks ($10) or mugs. There are also Library Card Socks

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This Library Card Tote Bag, for $20, is kind of irresistable...
It's 14" wide x 18" high, not counting the strap.


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There's also a "Book Lover's Socks and Ornament Set" for $29.95. It includes one blown-glass ornament and one cotton ornment.

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If you're a big spender, you might want to go for this lovely piece of hanging glass: "Books on a Shelf Stained Glass" for $89.95. It's 22" long x 10" tall.
Happy Shopping; Happy Holidays! 

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