I simply stated I wanted to be surprised and only selected genres I don't or just casually read and then I received a message right after the shipping countdown started in which my ss said that my gift was already ordered! I was so excited, but I was more excited when I came home this week to see a package for me in the hallway. I'm so thankful, because this is truly something which I never really tried reading. I mean I love the universe/space, but never really felt compelled to read something like this, but now I will! :)