Choosing a book is a common Valentine's gift proposition. A proposal that can be perfect to celebrate this day of love and friendship. How to choose a book to give away in Valentine's Day!? In Formación y Estudios we give you some ideas. A book is also an excellent self-gift idea for someone who wants to have a gift with himself on February 14 or any other day of the year.
1. Theme of the Valentine's book
Although love and friendship are two of the themes that have a greater role in Valentine's Day!When choosing a book to surprise a reader, it is especially advisable to take into account their preferences and interests. In this way, you will find the key to a work that will surprise you.
Before choosing the book you can spend some time to find out about recent publications, most read titles, works written by local authors, great successes of universal literature ... By specifying the theme of the book you also narrow down your search for this work which will be a special surprise on the occasion of the celebration of February 14.
2. Books that you have read and think the reader will like
Each reader has their own preferences for readingHowever, it may also happen that you have already read a book recently that you think your partner, a friend or whoever you want to surprise might like on this February 14th. You may not have read the book, but you do have other reference information.
For example, you may want to give a specific book as a gift because the reader has already enjoyed the film adaptation on the big screen and that is one of their favorite films. Perhaps you have read a review about a work and you want to make that person participate in this quality work.
3. Information about the book
It is possible to choose a book without so much prior planning because, sometimes, the title and the cover itself arouse the curiosity of those who buy the work. But you have helpful resources to learn more about that possible Valentine's gift.
For example, the comments that other readers have written on online bookstores giving their assessment of the work, the criticisms shared in literary blogs, the awards and recognitions that the author has received, the professional curriculum of the person who has written the work ... In this way, through the sum of the different data you will have an image more complete of this gift.
4. Literary genres
Just as you narrow your search for a gift when you specify the theme of the book, you can still specify this question more when you choose a specific genre. For example, the novel, the poetry and the essay.
5. Type of library
When choosing a book for Valentine's Day, you can also focus your search on a specific bookstore. For example, a point specialized in the sale of old books can help you find works that are already out of print. Works that value this editorial legacy. Second-hand bookstores, on the other hand, offer books in good condition for a cheaper price. An example of a sustainable gift idea.
February is about to begin and Valentine's Day is closer on the calendar. Enjoy choosing a book because this is a timeless gift idea to both express love and friendship. What book titles would you like to propose as a possible surprise for Valentine's Day 2020?