tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post7332459884273756479..comments2024-01-31T04:29:38.858-06:00Comments on The Outfit: A Collective of Chicago Crime Writers: All I Want For Christmas . . .Sean Chercoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939494866272006802noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-81112103682388642042008-11-29T11:05:00.000-06:002008-11-29T11:05:00.000-06:00If you want your favorite author (who isn't necess...If you want your favorite author (who isn't necessarily a bestselling author) to keep writing books, I would suggest buying his/her new book in hardcover for a gift. I have a friend who'll buy twenty copies of his favorite author's new book to give out to all of his friends and family, and I think that's great. My point is, a writer's future depends on the sales of his/her current book, so Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-27846189320348679782008-11-21T12:11:00.000-06:002008-11-21T12:11:00.000-06:00I second what Katie said. I love taking the time ...I second what Katie said. I love taking the time to figure out the perfect book for someone I care about. And so far (knock on wood), I think I've been pretty successful. I know how happy and appreciative I feel when someone gives me a book that I'll treasure, so I try to do the same. Great piece, Sean!Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-21242130698599952932008-11-21T11:35:00.000-06:002008-11-21T11:35:00.000-06:00I love taking the time to figure out just the perf...I love taking the time to figure out just the perfect book to give someone. I often give non-fiction that applies to an interest or hobby -the recipients are always thrilled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-75879197603650013382008-11-21T10:03:00.000-06:002008-11-21T10:03:00.000-06:00Great blog.I ran a contest to my newsletter list. ...Great blog.<BR/><BR/>I ran a contest to my newsletter list. They get a copy of any of my books they want; I'm sending an entire trilogy as a Christmas present to the friend of their choice.<BR/><BR/>I always give lots of books at Christmas. To my kids, my husband, my mom, and friends. Great gift choice.Allison Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872860080644987843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-1685728879394757652008-11-21T09:33:00.000-06:002008-11-21T09:33:00.000-06:00Gift ideas:Babies - soft cover books made of cloth...Gift ideas:<BR/><BR/>Babies - soft cover books made of cloth, a great introduction to the world of books and doubles for a burp rag in an emergency. Also nice are the waterproof books that can be looked at in the tub.<BR/><BR/>Toddlers - board books, Curious George, Thomas the Tank Engine, Little Einstein were my kids favorites.<BR/><BR/>Beginning Readers: Biscuit Series, Little Critter, Martelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539960525984768003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-44704775633972772462008-11-21T06:20:00.000-06:002008-11-21T06:20:00.000-06:00Honestly there is a book that suits every family m...Honestly there is a book that suits every family member. Last year my nephew received 'Time to pee' by Mo Williams for Christmas... as I knew it was um timely, and my brother would get a laugh out of reading it each night.<BR/><BR/>My teenage nephew was thrilled to receive a book detailing some diabolical science experiments using household ingredients.Thank goodness my sister encourages reading Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16999731789323984694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-67497377235970463882008-11-20T18:40:00.000-06:002008-11-20T18:40:00.000-06:00I was in a bookstore today doing the very thing Se...I was in a bookstore today doing the very thing Sean suggests. And it was EMP-TEE. Then I went to Target, which was packed.<BR/><BR/>I shouldn't be so sad after Christmas shopping.<BR/><BR/>Then again, I do have a 16-year-old nephew who actually asked for a book for Christmas. There's hope in that.Kevin Guilfoilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239157460247794910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-39989195589210456152008-11-20T16:33:00.000-06:002008-11-20T16:33:00.000-06:00With respect to Barb, I must disagree about the gi...With respect to Barb, I must disagree about the gift card issue.<BR/><BR/>On a practical level: The entire publishing industry is feeling a HUGE pinch right now. Buying a gift card gets money to the bookstores, but not the publishers. People often hang onto gift cards for months before using them (and a surprising number never get used), so buying gift cards only addresses part of the publishingSean Chercoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00939494866272006802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-74630303662021324482008-11-20T15:19:00.000-06:002008-11-20T15:19:00.000-06:00I have a good friend who teaches fourth grade and ...I have a good friend who teaches fourth grade and I was already planning on buying several books for her that not only can she read but that she can put in her classroom library.Bethany K. Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679355745067316748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-32690787744152718632008-11-20T10:40:00.000-06:002008-11-20T10:40:00.000-06:00When my daughter asks what I want for Christmas, g...When my daughter asks what I want for Christmas, guess what? A gift card to the local B&N :o) I have so many books on my wish list it's not funny. By the way, Trigger City is a great gift...the only problem being the recipient will read it immediately and then have to find Big City Bad Blood...oh wait, that's not a problem! :o) Same for Marcus and his latest, and the books by the restAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-35900501795151418732008-11-20T08:00:00.000-06:002008-11-20T08:00:00.000-06:00Ditto Jake. My Christmas list has already gone out...Ditto Jake. My Christmas list has already gone out to the Spousal Equivalent and the Sole Heir. All it has are books. And each of them will get at least one from me.Dana Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350344882342624735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-37982187447533044682008-11-19T22:31:00.000-06:002008-11-19T22:31:00.000-06:00Gift cards are great if you're worried about which...Gift cards are great if you're worried about which book, but I'd like to add something to Mr. Chercover's post (if I may be so bold):<BR/><BR/>Ask for a book or two, when you're filling out that list. You know, the "everybody draw a name, $20 maximum" Christmas among extended family (or friends, or work for those of us still slaving for the man). Ask for a book. You know you want one (or fiftyJake Nantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16637039507172446111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-22747544638864498852008-11-19T19:45:00.000-06:002008-11-19T19:45:00.000-06:00Roger, I copy that!!Roger, I copy that!!Sara Paretskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803185134430978343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793018.post-64697090466726714772008-11-19T16:33:00.000-06:002008-11-19T16:33:00.000-06:00Gee, I think I'll give books.However, having made ...Gee, I think I'll give books.<BR/><BR/>However, having made some bad decisions in the past about what book s0meone would like, I'd like to mention that most bookstores will sell gift cards, so that your recipient can go in and buy what he or she wants.Barbara D'Amatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991495702239085323noreply@blogger.com