In these days of wish-lists and registries, the element of surprise has been all but lost. As satisfying as it is to receive something you’ve specifically asked for, it’s even more delightful to open up something you’d never have thought to ask for but which you love just the same — isn’t it?
In a recent article for Nashville’s 12th & Broad, our Musing editor Mary Laura Philpott suggested subscription boxes might be just the thing to bring surprise back into gifting:
Great news: We have TWO book subscriptions available for the book-lovers in your life. Choose our regular First Editions Club for a selection of adult fiction and nonfiction, or ParnassusNext, for a new YA novel every month. There’s no membership fee or add-on costs; you pay only the price of the book plus shipping. Simply purchase a membership of 3, 6, or 12 months, and we’ll take care of the rest!
The best part? These autographed, first-edition hardcover books — which go straight from the author’s hands to the readers’ — are selected by our expert booksellers and Parnassus owners Ann Patchett and Karen Hayes. These new releases have gone on to become bestsellers, garner critical acclaim, and win big awards. Month by month, your library grows with the best new books.
So stop by the store, give us a buzz at 615.953.2243 or click over, and let’s arrange to deliver a little surprise on their doorstep every month. BOOM — you’ll be the best gift-giver ever.
Still need a few more ideas?
- Don’t miss our BIG Holiday Gift List and Gift List Part 2: Books for Young Readers
- Follow along on Instagram this week, as we reveal our top 15 sellers of 2015, plus more of our booksellers favorites
- Make sure you’re on our email list for surprise sales and announcements, including our daily 12 Deals of Christmas – you can snag some great discounts and other offers this week!
Speaking of surprises, check out the sweet one our shop dogs received last week:
With holly jolly book-love,
The human and canine staff of Parnassus Books
Musing 