5 Reasons Why Old Books Make Perfect Gifts

 

Looking for the perfect gift? Look no further than your cramped up bookshelf.

Here are 5 reasons why old books make exemplary gifts...

1. Old books smell awesome: There is no denying that the magical smell that emanates from books is how nerds get high. You know you're an ardent bibliophile when the first thing you do after getting your hands on a book is open the pages and bury your nose in it. There is a clear cut difference between the smells of new and old books; each of them are engaging in their own way. But old books own a smell that's utterly intoxicating. And the older the better. Which is why the aging books in your shelves would make a priceless gift. 
2. Save yourself some space: Your bookshelves are overflowing with hardbacks and paperbacks, and the new set of books are homeless. You stare at the shelf for an hour or so, before acknowledging the hard reality that your perfect arrangement has to be changed to accommodate the new comers. And most of the time, they end up getting squeezed into whatever little space there is between the old books, because we can't seem to part with any book that has made our bookshelf its home. We've all been there... right? Or is that just me? Books make brilliant gifts, no matter the occasion. And by choosing to gift a book from your collection, you're freeing up space for more books to come.
3. Adds meaning to the gift: An old book from your shelf has much more meaning as a gift than a new book you picked up at the store based on a one-line review on the back cover. You've read the book. You've experienced it. You know how good it is. And now, you're sharing that experience with a loved one. You are opening them up to the same experience that you've had. That adds great meaning to an otherwise normal gift. 
4. Receiver values it more: To them, it isn't just another one of a million copies. It is the book that has seen the tears and smiles of another reader. It has a history. And that makes it an invaluable possession for years to come. 
5. Letting go: It all comes down to how much you welcome change. Its about letting go of the past, and making room for the future. By gifting an old book, you are giving it new life, in the hands of someone else. It is time for it, and you, to move on. 

 

Books are not like any other gift. Books are eternal. And they only get better with age, like fine wine. Make someone happy today with a gift that will always hold a part of you, a book that tells more than the story within its pages. Books are precious, intimate and deeply personal. It's more than just a gift. It's a shared experience. It's a lifetime of memories.