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The Perfect Gift: GiftLit.com Announces Personalized Book-of-the-Month Gifts for Holiday Gift Giving

Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:35am EST
SAN FRANCISCO--(Business Wire)--
GiftLit announces the perfect holiday gift - book-of-the-month gifts that are
hand-selected by book experts, include personalized bookplates and offer the
flexibility to substitute any book. Best of all, 10% of GiftLit`s profits go to
organizations that promote literacy. 

GiftLit books make great Christmas gifts and holiday gifts, because they are
personalized gifts that your friends and family will enjoy all year long. Books
offer an enduring value and as storyteller Garrison Keillor says, "A book is a
gift you can open again and again." 

"Especially in a recovering economy, books are a great value," says Deirdre
Hockett, GiftLit co-founder. "We make it easy for people by taking the guesswork
out of buying gift books for the holidays." 

GiftLit offers over 100 different book-of-the-month collections, organized by
recipient, age, and theme, across a range of prices starting at $24.95. The
high-quality books are chosen by literary experts - librarians, writers, and
editors - and include outstanding books such as: 

Gifts for Adults:

* Fiction for Women includes The Lacuna, a masterful novel by Barbara
Kingsolver, award-winning author of The Poisonwood Bible. More gift book
recommendations for women. 
* Mysteries and Thrillers includes Nine Dragons, the exceptional crime thriller
by bestselling author Michael Connelly. More gift book recommendations for men.

Gifts for Children:

* Favorites for Boys Age 2-5 includes Otis, destined to become a classic, by
Loreen Long, beloved author of The Little Engine that Could. More gift book
recommendations for age 2-5. 
* Favorites for Girls Age 5-8 includes Button Up! by Alice Schertle, a poetry
collection with unique critters and their unusual clothing. More gift book
recommendations for age 5-8. 
* Favorites for Boys Age 8-10 includes Dragonbreath by Ursula Vernon, starring a
spunky dragon without fire. More gift book recommendations for age 8-10. 
* Favorites for Girls Age 10-12 includes Newsgirl by Liza Ketchum for girls who
like historical fiction. More gift book recommendations for age 10-12. 
* Favorites for Boys Age 12-14, includes Dull Boy by Sarah Cross, about a
15-year-old superhero who just wants to fit in. More gift book recommendations
for age 12-14. 
* Fiction for Teen Girls includes Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater, a haunting
love-story that blurs the boundaries of fantasy. More gift book recommendations
for teens.

For more book recommendations or information contact GiftLit at
www.giftlit.com.

GiftLit
Susheela Vasan, 800-987-2939 

Copyright Business Wire 2009



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