Heinrich Mann once said, "A house without books is like a room without windows." I couldn't agree more. I love reading and find much inspiration in the books I have in my home. So why not lighten up your registry with a beautiful selection, from cooking to art to history to home design -- all just waiting to be placed in a new home. It's not often people tell you to judge a book by it's cover, but here, I'm doing just that. I happened to find all of these at Anthropologie, where they consistently keep a wonderful range of reading materials in their stores.
What do you think about adding books to your wedding registry?
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From: WeddingXpert | 7/22/10 at 2:30 pm
I think that is a magnificent idea! When we think about home needs, we tend to preoccupy ourselves with spatulas and skillets and salt shakers. But books are important too! Awesome idea.
From: Kristen | 7/22/10 at 3:49 pm
Love this! Our website, Zankyou.com, allows brides and grooms to register for absolutely anything - books included!
From: Charles David | 7/23/10 at 9:16 am
I have recipes from an Italian summer and it is worth the purchase. I recently invested in my own pasta machine and it has certainly brought me so much happiness!
From: Hana | 7/23/10 at 10:27 pm
Great idea! Love that it's reflective of what you really want and your lifestyle. Also agree that houses shouldn't be windowless... try http://www.weddingrepublic.com, you can add anything, books, art, cooking lessons, whatever
From: Rosa Pellicano | 7/27/10 at 6:09 pm
Couldn’t agree more with books being a great registry item. Personally one of my favorite shower gifts was an autographed copy of a Martha Stewart cookbook. I’m also a huge fan of Strand Bookstore in NYC where you can purchase books by the foot to fill those empty shelves! http://www.strandbooks.com/
From: Mike | 2/24/11 at 1:12 pm
If you want to buy books. i would advise you to go online and search the prices for these books using services like http://www.thecollegetextbooks.net. It is better than going for standalone stores. As you can save on lot of money using them.