(Part 2) Top products from r/secretsanta

First off, I got what looks to be some great books from my match. I got Perdido Street Station, Hyperion, The Sparrow, The Little Country, and American Gods. I have never read nor heard of these titles, but I'm excited to start reading them.

Now for the best part. My match sent me an original manuscript for a novel they wrote. How awesome is that? They also included a short story (a side story to the novel) that includes me as a character. I can honestly say that this is one of the best things I've ever received! I think I'll start with the novel first.

http://imgur.com/xVFbm

*update: Thanks for all of the encouraging posts! It seems that I really struck gold on this exchange. I sent a little reddit gold love to my SS for the wonderful gift. It's such a great collection that I feel like the books I sent to my match are woefully inadequate.

I believe for the postcard exchange (and all other 0 credit exchanges) the $20 minimum is waived. But trust me, there are still ways. The shopaholic in me believes this to be true! Like:

For someone who says they have a large collection of postcards: https://www.amazon.com/Postcard-Classic-Hobbymaster-collection-expandable/dp/B002ER0I9A/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1474682310&sr=8-7&keywords=postcard+book

For the Disney lover: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Disney-Golden-Age-1937-1961/dp/1452122296/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1474682310&sr=8-3&keywords=postcard+book

For the psychology student: https://www.amazon.com/PostSecret-Extraordinary-Confessions-Ordinary-Lives/dp/0060899190/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474682439&sr=8-1&keywords=post+secret

From the one who dreams of going to NYC someday: https://www.amazon.com/3dRose-Greetings-Scenic-Postcard-Reproduction/dp/B016YHAFNO/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1474682761&sr=8-16&keywords=postcards+fabric+greetings+from (plus a pillow for that)

For me, these exchanges are about creativity. I love playing off the theme, finding something that really suits the person and thinking outside the box about it all. But that might just be me.

Cheer up! It sounds like their interest/personality is just vastly different from yours. I think their interest in new currencies sounds pretty neat. Maybe some reading around that--like this? http://www.amazon.com/End-Money-Counterfeiters-Preachers-Dreamers--/dp/0306821478/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1418135721&sr=8-12&keywords=bitcoin+phenomena

It's also pretty cool that they seem really invested in the idea of a home. You can see that having a house to call their own is very important to your giftee. How about a really nice, personalized keychain to remind them of their goals?

I'm quite into reading politics related books so if you like I can recommend a couple that I'd buy myself :P

This book by Naomi Klein is FANTASTIC

I quite liked the look of this one as well

A really interesting book on Political Theory

If he doesn't like Chomsky, he doesn't like politics!

Can never have too much Chomsky!

Maybe a bit o' Lincoln too?

How about getting her a book or two on fashion or beauty? For instance, Lauren Conrad (a popular style icon) has two books currently out that she'd probably love and together equal about $20:

http://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Conrad-Style/dp/006198969X/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=08S4B38KGSZGHAFHVSP7

http://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Conrad-Beauty/dp/0062128450/ref=acs_ux_rw_ts_b_1862_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&pf_rd_p=1710548762&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=1862&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0NW1GCAYF72ZHWDRPHKJ

they took your holiday, turned Mithra, the god of the returning sun, into Santa and Baby Jesus, then go on and on about how the real meaning of Christmas (ie: baby jesus) is being corroded by what is actually the real meaning of Christmas (ie: presents and parties and fire)


the only way you give in to the oppression is by letting them have it their way.


also, you may enjoy Hogfather. I like to re-read it around this time of year.

Sure thing!

The LoTR art book is by Alan Lee (designer for the film adaptations), and can be found here.

The fantasy workshop book is by John Howe and can be found here.

Both are really fantastic. The LoTR book is just chock filled with awesome sketches and design work, I can't get enough.

If he really likes music then getting a mix cd or something would be awesome. You might know some killer bands that he doesn't know about. That would be something that I would totally enjoy.
I'm also a big history fan, [Napoleon's Privates] (http://www.amazon.com/Napoleons-Privates-Years-History-Unzipped/dp/0061257281/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417480605&sr=1-1&keywords=napoleon%27s+privates) is probably one of the funnier "history" books I've read.

The Pop-up Book of Sex is a fantasticly fun book. It's all in good fun!

I think a photo frame or something like this she could fill with her family and pets would be amazing.
https://www.amazon.com/Neil-Enterprises-Inc-Floating-Silver/dp/B07PJLZ4F8/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=office+desk+frames&qid=1563233097&s=gateway&sr=8-10


Maybe do something inspirational but not religious to go with it or a letter board that she can write out her own messages on?

Hmm, they like Costco Corn Dogs, though there are issues with cooking them.

They like Battlefield 3.

I think they like Depeche Mode.

Maybe this

DO NOT: Buy them a dog. Get them anything about not being a sexist troll. A Philadelphia guide book.

Might want to start with this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Information-Beautiful-David-McCandless/dp/0007294662/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Visual-Miscellaneum-Colorful-Consequential/dp/0061748366/ref=cm_lmf_tit_2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Visual-Aid-Never-Enough-Stuff/dp/1906155836/ref=wl_it_dp_v_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1BU0GWLWXVRBT&coliid=I3W2KRV0X5UX2R (This one is great!)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Visual-Aid-Forgotten-Thought-Learning/dp/1906155488/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1BU0GWLWXVRBT&coliid=IPRP6XRGI791

You...you do know that Nix has written two sequels, one prequel and at least two short pieces for the Old Kingdom series, right? He's got another sequel, Goldenhand, coming out this October.

suicide bomber

meth lab

radiation

etc

How about this lovely book with pictures of deep sea creatures?

Here are some pictures from the book....

maybe this would be something? a book on voice acting

Book 1

Book 2

Book 3

• Added for Ducks81.

Let's lighten up this guys life, shall we?

How about?
http://www.amazon.com/The-Tao-Pooh-Benjamin-Hoff/dp/0140067477

Or maybe he's grumpy:
http://books2anywhereus.store.buy.com/p/the-complete-idiot-s-guide-to-managing-your-moods/202630396.html

A 1 hour anger management session?
http://www.onlinecounseling.org/