By Sarah Kneath – Group Retention Manager

Gifting can be hard, especially when it comes to Mother’s Day. What do you buy the person who pretty much has everything? The person who you rely on for anything, the person who is always on hand to listen to your problems and the person who has systematically won at every gift opportunity for you, whether it’s Christmas, birthdays, graduation, home-warming (you get the point…)

If you’re looking for something a little different to the usual flowers, chocolates and afternoon tea, you’ve come to the right place. Gifts don’t have to cost the earth but the sentimental value can be huge. Whether you’re buying for gardening guru, a book lover, a super chef or a music maestro, we have plenty in-store to choose from. Here is just a small selection of handpicked gift ideas, curated by the team here.

For Book Lovers:

If you’re buying for someone who is a fan of fiction, there’s plenty to keep them busy in-store, with classic tales from the likes of William Shakespeare, F Scott Fitzgerald and the Brontë sisters.

A great book for fans of classic fiction is this gem from Jane Austen:

 

 

Whether your mum is a fan of the novel or the many film and TV adaptations (in particular a very damp Colin Firth?), this is a great gift. The story is full of romance, drama and scorn and makes the perfect story.

 

For Super Chefs:

We have a vast collection of traditional cookbooks, dating back to the early 1800’s. So if you know someone who considers themselves a culinary master or a baking goddess, we have the books for you. One of our absolute favourites being the works of Mrs Beeton.

Packed to the cover with traditional every day recipes, this was considered the must-have for British kitchens up and down the country.

 

For the Gardening Gurus:

We’ve got lots of interesting books on gardening at home, horticulture, exotic plants and interesting flowers. As well as beautiful hand-painted plates of flowers.

Dating back to 1870, this beautiful illustration would look perfect on the wall of any home with a keen gardener.

Music Maestros:

Our vintage vinyl collection is packed full of amazing artists, your mum is guaranteed to love. From the swinging sounds of Frank Sinatra, the King himself, Elvis, and of course, the crooning Cliff Richard.

Perfect for any fan of Cliff Richard, this LP contains a collection of songs from 1979 – 1988.

Head on over to www.worldofrarebooks.com where you can find all sorts of exciting, interesting rare and unique items that make perfect gifts!