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Books can entertain, bring back memories and evoke powerful emotions. Find a thoughtful, personal gift for your special someone this year.

• A racy book of classic erotica (think Anaïs Nin or Henry Miller) is the perfect gift to share. [More Erotica Ideas]
• Where did you meet? If you were far from home, find a beautifully photographed coffee-table book on the country or city you were in.
• Are you planning any upcoming getaways; perhaps even a honeymoon? Travel guides make wonderful gifts - search for Lonely Planet guides, Frommers', and many more.
• A vintage etiquette book is a collectible gift with a bit of humour - your wife or girlfriend will be amused by some of the outdated tips on how to be a "good wife."
• If you've been with your partner for a long time, find a book that reminds him/her of your first months together. Maybe she was reading a paperback Catcher in the Rye when you first spotted her in a coffee shop. Maybe you always told him he reminded you of Mr. Darcy.
• Find a biography of someone that influenced his life. Think former Presidents, film stars, authors, world leaders... And a signed copy will bring an extra surprise when he opens the cover.
• What are his hobbies? Whether it's golf, movies, or crafts, find a book on his passion and show you've been paying attention.
• Talk to her parents or siblings and find out what books your partner loved as a child or young adult, and surprise her with a hardcover copy. She'll be touched that you went to the trouble to find something so special to her. [Children's Ideas]
• What about a book that her favorite movie is based on? Now in theatres: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.