That is a great story! Books as presents have always meant a lot to me. And I loved Black Beauty as a child!!

That's what I always wanted as a child - just a book.

You guessed correctly - that's why I called my blog - BooksPlease!

Black Beauty is a wonderful choice for a child's present. What a nice story. Happy Booking Through Thursday. I’m hosting a book giveaway. Check out my sidebar.

PS I don't think I've ever mentioned it, but I absolutely LOVE your blog's look!

Wow, that is great that you still have the book! Thanks for visiting my blog :)

A great story!

I remember my first 'book as present' book too.

My son received that book from a favorite teacher. I think it is the only book he read twice of his own volition when he was old enough to read for himself. though we read many books multiple times when he was younger.

I never get books for my birthday or holidays (gift cards yes, books no- not that I'm complaining!) except once. A friend of mine bought me a book of vampire anthology stories once and I really liked it. I actually still have it somewhere and it's been years since I read it... Wonder if I would recognize any of the authors now?

Over the years my friends have cringed from giving me books for my birthday owing to my eclectic taste. I wish to express my desire for a bookstore gift-card but yet it sounds a bit inappropriate.

So...I never get many books as gifts these days. :o)

How cool that you remember the first book you were given! I'd love to be able to remember mine, but unfortunately I don't :(

I have only watched Black Beauty but have not read the book. My first book was given by my parents but I can't remember the titles, but I think it's something to do with the Peter and Jane series. Hehee...

Stephanie - Books as presents sure meant a lot to me, especially if they're given by your loved ones! :)

Margaret - I love your blog title and how you named it. ;)

Sally - Thank you! :)

Social Frog - It's one of my 'treasures'. ;)

Beth - Thanks!

Chris - The first book is always the most memorable, isn't it?

Barbara - I haven't been reading the book for a long time. I guess I need to re-read it soon. ;)

Jen - Oh, I love vampire anthology, hehe. I wonder what's the title of the book you received? ;P

Matt - I agree getting a gift-card is great! I love receiving one myself, but I'm not so sure if I should get it for others since they might think it's a little too impersonal.

Nymeth - It's one of my most memorable books I received! :)

Alice - I haven't watched it, but I'd love to one day! Oh yes, I remember those Peter and Jane series. ;)

K I found it, it's called Southern Blood: Vampire Stories from the American South

That is a wonderful story of your childhood memory to a sweet gift from your aunt. She seem to be a wonderful aunt too :)

I have read Black Beauty as child and LOVE it. It the only book I would read more then once. But as I grown up, I soon forget that I read that book once. Thanks for reminder to me of my childhood love for favorite books :)

Jen - Oh great! Thank you so much! Will have to check that book out. :)

Julia - It's such a great story, isn't it? :)

Oh, that is soooo sweet! I hope you share a photo of it one of these days!

Debi - Will try to if there's a chance. ;)

What a great memory, Melody!

I stopped in at the post office today and mailed out Immortal to you. Hopefully it won't take long getting to you. :-)

Wendy - Thank you so much! I hope you'd read it and enjoyed it. Will let you know once I've received it. :)

Isn't it great how books like this can evoke such wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing your memory! I haven't read Black Beauty but it seems like it would be a memorable book.

Trish - Most of my books evoke some wonderful memories for me! :) I hope you'll read Black Beauty if you've the chance.