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Welcome, book lover! You've reached the home of hand-picked suggestions lists you can share with family and friends, plus ideas on why and how to ask for books in lieu of cards or presents.
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  • What to do if you're given two copies of the same book
    When you ask for books instead of cards or other gifts, you run the risk of receiving two (or more) copies of the same book. If that happens to you (oh,...
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  • Why books are the perfect present for a baby "sprinkle"
    I had never heard of a baby “sprinkle” until doing research for this article on book request wording.  Apparently it’s a thing, and I gotta say, I love the name. As...
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  • All the cutest, sweetest, cheesiest wordings to ask for books, not cards, for baby showers
    Here are more than 20 wording ideas for requesting books in lieu of cards for a baby shower or baby sprinkle. There are lots of fun options in rhyme, listed...
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  • How to (politely) ask for books
    To many people, it’s become commonplace to request books instead of cards — everyone and her sister seems to be doing it for baby showers. Some have never heard of...
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  • 10 good reasons to ask for books
    Why should you ask for books? Well, we’re glad you asked! Here are 10 good reasons to request books in lieu of cards or presents. (Also: If you want some...
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Why ask for books? Start here:

  • 10 good reasons to ask for books
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