I hate getting books for Christmas in general because I’m such a mood reader, and I’ve plastered a fake smile on my face many a time and repeated internally ‘Its the thought that counts.’ as I unwrap a book I will not read.

But the worst one by far, given to me by my own Mother , who I know loves me, when I was fourteen years old! was >!Men are from Mars Women are from Venus.!< I am sitting there horrified thinking what is she trying to tell me? As my sisters are flat on the floor laughing to the point of puking. We eventually came to the conclusion she just saw an attractive cover on a bestseller table and grabbed it. Love to know your terrible gift stories.

  • SophiaofPrussia@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    There used to be a website where you could buy a box of random used books without any idea of what you’d get.

    Edit- I found it. I think it’s meant for interior decorators?

    • ghostconvos@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      This is dangerous knowledge for me to have. I have limited shelf space but unlimited desire for more books.

    • glarebear1989@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      This is so cool!! I love that they have kid specific boxes, they would be great gifts for youngsters who are into reading! Wrapping all ~125 to ha e under the tree! Or a birthday scavenger hunt!