Books are too predictable as far as gifts go. Even a carefully selected novel will hardly garner more than a shrug from the most veteran of readers when given as a gift. The Amazon Kindle on the other hand, is sure to delight the bibliophile—giving the Kindle as a gift is the equivalent of giving every book ever written. With instantaneous wireless delivery available on more than 230,000 books and countless periodicals, the Kindle is a sure shot for your literati lover this Valentine’s Day.

The Kindle might not have the physical impact of 12 dozen roses arriving at the workplace, but after 5 minutes of fooling around ordering books, subscribing to newspapers and browsing Wikipedia, your literati lover is going to be ecstatic. And frankly, the Kindle’s heavy price tag puts it up there with a commitment ring in terms of relationship investments.

Nothing kills passion like slamming a 30 pound dusty tome from Austin, Eyre, or Tolstoy on the table come Valentine’s Day. The Kindle avoids the cliché and thoughtlessness of the traditional book gift. Preload the Kindle with a personalized note of affection, and you’ll be glad you didn’t stick to the traditional candies or flowers.

If you want to really show your beloved how much you care, downloading his/her favorite books so they’re on deck and ready to go, adds a touch of personalization. The Kindle cover is another great means of making the Kindle more than a mass produced gadget. Covers of every stripe are available—from tasteful black leather to elegant faux croc skin.

The Kindle will light up the eyes of your Valentine this year. Every time he/she orders a new E-book, your face will be the first thing to come to mind. Try finding a box of chocolates that will do that.

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