When you gift someone a book, do you expect them to read it?

I’ve gifted a handful of books I really loved to close friends/family over the years and yet it’s very rare they ever read them, except for the Amish romances that I sent my grandmother.

I try to be thoughtful and buy people books that I’m almost certain they will like, but still it’s unlikely they’ll ever read it. People are very busy and books are a big endeavour to most, so no hard feelings.

But let this be a reminder: if you finish a book that someone recommended or gifted you, be sure to follow-up with them! Even if they didn’t enjoy it, it’s a nice gesture to show you value their opinion and will make their day!