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Ask for Books

Hand-picked books for more purposeful living

How to use this site

Welcome, book lover!

We’re thrilled that you’ve decided to embark on a more book-centered — or at least book-conscious — way of living! Here’s what content you’ll find on this site and how to make use of it:

Suggestions collections

One super-useful bit of content at Ask For Books is suggestions collections. They’re hand-picked lists of books designed to be shared with your family and friends when you’re requesting books in lieu of cards or presents for special occasions. We’ve started with a focus on babies and kids (think: showers and birthdays), and we’ll be adding suggestion lists over time.

Think of these suggestions collections as ready-made wish lists, saving you time and effort. (Of course, you could also use them to find ideas for items to add to your own custom wish list at a site like Amazon or Target. Indeed, all the books suggested conveniently include links to the product on Amazon.) Offering pre-made suggestions list can also be a gentler way of encouraging your family and friends to give books, when perhaps a personal wish list would seem too direct or demanding.

How to and why

In addition to lists of book suggestions for specific occasions, you’ll also find posts here to help you articulate why you would like books instead of cards and how to (politely) share that preference with family and friends.

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Our Suggestions for Babies

  • Best Board Books
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  • Poetry books
    Poetry
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  • Things That Go!
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  • Parenting books
    Parenting
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Our Suggestions for Kids

  • Poetry books
    Poetry
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  • Horses
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  • Dogs
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  • Kindergarten Readiness
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Monthly newsletters feature new book suggestions and fresh ideas for asking for books instead of cards or other gifts.

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Why ask for books? Start here:

  • 10 good reasons to ask for books
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  • How to (politely) ask for books
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  • All the cutest, sweetest, cheesiest wordings to ask for...
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  • Why books are the perfect present for a baby...
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  • What to do if you're given two copies of...
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