~post by Julie W.
So tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. I have total faith in my Valentine to pony up with the flowers, chocolate, champagne, etc. But you know, just in case, I thought I might point out a few things I’ve found around the store that might, I don’t now, make the PERFECT VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT FOR ME. Or someone like me. Or me.
The New Intercourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook by Martha Hopkins & Randall Lockridge
Organized by aphrodisiac, this cookbook covers nineteen sensual foods, from ginger to strawberries to oysters,with some very lovely photography. Of course you don’t just give a cookbook on Valentine’s Day. You cook from it. And surprise me with the meal. By candlelight. Yes.
One word: JEWELERY. (Specifically, that lightning bolt necklace on the left there. There are also earring to match. The lockets are also awfully nice….)
Two words: MORE JEWELRY.
Melting Clocks!
What is time when you’re in love? Show me time knows no meaning when we’re together. And that you paid attention to the fact that I love Dali.
Tiffany Bozic: Drawn by Instinct: A Collection of Work from 2003-2011
This book of Bozic’s art is weird and beautiful. Just like our love. Really, any art book will impress me. We have tons. Take your pick. You can’t go wrong. (Except with Warhol – please, no Warhol. Remember the Dali thing? Yeah.)
You can never go wrong with a Robot Army.
Or Happy Cats!
Or an Awesome Bicycle Tote Bag. (With all the loot you’re giving me, Valentine, I’m going to need something to carry it all home.)
Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
Truthfully, though, there’s really nothing more romantic than a good book. And it doesn’t have to be a squishy *romantic* book either. I’ve heard really good things about Where’d You Go, Bernadette. If this showed up with the box of chocolates, you’d pretty much be done. You wouldn’t have to cook me the meal since I’d stop everything and just start reading on the couch. In my pajamas. And fuzzy slippers. And be so, so happy.
Happy Valentine’s Day, book lovers! Remember, BookPeople is here for you if you’re looking for that perfect gift for me. Or someone else, I guess.
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A book is always a great gift!
Where’d You Go Bernadette is terrific.
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Love the pic and great ideas for Valentine’s Day.
I wrote a post a week ago solely for the purpose of outlining what I wanted. Thankfully, my husband read it and got me something from the list 🙂 This is the first year I didn’t get a book, but I did get bookish accessories!