My Books gifter has blown me away. I arrived home last night to find an unexpected package waiting for me.

Inside was a beautiful hardbound copy of "Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour Bookstore." In my exchange preferences, I had mentioned how much I loved this book and its author, Robin Sloan. (I kind of wish I could be best friends with Robin Sloan so he would write short stories for me on napkins in cafés...I have weird life goals...)

I was thrilled to see that the title page bore the signature of Mr. Sloan himself. What an incredible gift!

The book itself is a quirky, philosophical delight that explores man's relationship to books, the quest for immortality, and the balance between the ancient vs the modern. Plus it's just an amazingly fun book to read. The first time I read it, I remember thinking that it was the sort of book that makes me grateful for my ability to read.

This gift has immediately earned "Most Treasured Book" status, and puts my gifter on my list of "Favorite Human Beings."

This was so kind and thoughtful, I am truly touched.

There is yet another package on its way, so I will update this again later, but I couldn't wait to sing my Book Santa's praises. Thank you so very much!

Update 3-29-14 I received the 2nd part of my books exchange gift and my book Santa has done it again! I received an autographed copy of Jasper Fforde's book "The Song of the Quarkbeast," inscribed just for me! I haven't read Fforde's Last Dragonslayer series at all, but I LOVED his whole Thursday Next Series. I'm so excited to read this! The book also came with a limited edition postcard of artwork from book, also signed by the author. Incredible!

Thank you again FatPinkMast! You are amazing!