Christmas book gifts they will keep
A book with your own words inside is a Christmas gift that stays on the shelf for life. Choose a classic, write your message, and we print it on a page of its own at the front. Short of time? A year of the library arrives by email on the day you choose.
Order by 12 November to have it for Christmas
Three Christmas gifts
A classic with your message
Your own words on a page of their own at the front of a book you love, in paperback, hardcover or large print.
Paperback, hardcover or large printMembers pay the cost of printing
Write your messageA reading journal with their name
A journal for the books of the new year, with their name on the cover. A favourite gift for New Year too.
USD 18.95
Make the journalA year of the library
200,000+ classics to read and hear, with a card to give, and printed books and large print at cost.
USD 0.27 a dayfor the whole household
Give a yearHow it works
- Choose the book and the format.
- Write your message, or upload your own handwriting.
- We print it for you and send it to your door.
When do I need to order a printed book to have it for Christmas?
The order-by date for your country is at the top of this page. Printed books are made to order, so they need time to print and travel. A year of the library can be sent by email on Christmas Eve, even at the last minute.
Can I add my own message to a Christmas book?
Yes. Your message prints on a page of its own at the front of the book, in any language and any script.
What is a good Christmas gift for someone who reads a lot?
A year of the library: they can read and hear any classic they like, and you choose the day it arrives.
Can I give a year of the library on Christmas Eve?
Yes. We email the recipient a code on the day you choose, even at the last minute, and the year never renews.
Can I return a book with my own message in it?
A book with your own message is made for you, so it cannot be returned except for a printing fault.
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