I know some people wait until the last minute to buy gifts and this can sometimes backfire. You have the perfect gift in mind but when you get to the store it’s out of stock. It’s always good to have a back-up plan.
If you need last minute book ideas I have a few places for you to check out! Natasha at Maw Books Blog is hosting the 7th Edition of the Book Review Carnival. You can find books that have been reviewed by bloggers in several categories. If you don’t know what to buy your much younger niece or nephew or that semi-distant relative you see once a year there are some good ideas in the carnival. (And one of my reviews is there too!)
Sherry over at Semicolon hosts a Saturday Review each week. Bloggers are encouraged to link to their posts about specific books. You may find a formal book review or the thoughts and impressions of a book. Feel free to search through the archives for some hidden gems. You can also look through the most recent ones to figure out which books are getting a lot of attention.
Lastly, Here be (Book) Reviews has links to over a hundred book review blogs. If you want to know what’s being read in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, India, Canada or Australia this is a great place to drop in and see what people are reading.
Happy book shopping!