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Whether your mother is 30 or 80, you will be able to find a perfect personal gift for her with a little thought.

• Is there a book you fondly remember your mother reading to you when you were a child? Find a beautiful crisp copy (as opposed to that dog-eared and baby-drooled copy you remember) and inscribe it with a special message.
• Or, is there a book your mother fondly remembers reading when she was a child? Surprise her with a copy of a long-lost book - ask her parents or siblings for ideas if possible. [My Mother's Books]
• Who is your mother's favorite author? Find her a first edition or signed copy of either a favorite title or a new release she's missing from her collection. [Signed Gallery]
• If applicable, ask your father if there are any books that might remind her of their first years together. Perhaps they met when he asked her what she was reading, bonded over Jonathan Livingston Seagull, or argued about Chekhov... bring those memories back.
• A vintage etiquette book will be a collectible gift with a bit of humour - your mother will be amused by some of the tips on how to be a "good wife."
• Did your family take any memorable vacations when you were a child? Perhaps you had a cabin at Martha's Vineyard, or took a road trip across the country - find a coffee-table book on your vacation spot and inscribe it for your mother.
• What about a book that your mother's favorite movie is based on? Now in theatres: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.
• Is your mother not a native English-speaker? Find a book in her native language to show her that her heritage is important to you. Visit Abebooks en Espanol for Spanish book ideas.