I have 10 nephews and nieces. I am not the cool aunt nor a go-to aunt per se, as it's honestly not a part of my personality. They were born and live all over the world and I don't see them frequently. Yet I like to find creative ways to check in with them when I can.
Two years ago, I wanted to connect further with one of my sweet nieces who lives in Brazil. With her mother, I set up a book subscription and every month, she received two age-appropriate books, as well as other book related activities. Last month she received Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince), one of my childhood staples. My heart swelled.
I love that every month, there is a little piece of me that connects with her. It made me realise gifting and sharing books might be my love language.
A few weeks ago, I discovered the Read Your Color quiz, with a series of questions to assess the type of reader one is. It's a fast and fun quiz to respond to. Share in the comments what your colour is, out of red, green, purple, orange, blue and yellow?
Last year, The Signature's edition focused on my favourite books of the moment resonated with most of you: not for the number of times it was opened or clicked, but the recommended books I saw people purchasing and reading (and loving) thereafter.
Jess
This year I want to share a diverse range of books I have read that have stayed with me, not because they became instant favourites - not all books are meant to become number ones in our hearts - but because they made me think, travel, wander or learn something new. That is more than I can ask from a book.