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Gifts for crime fiction readers

The danger is buying a book they've read. Safe ground: box sets of a series they've mentioned once, the new hardback from their favourite author, or the adjacent luxury — reading light, bookish comforts.

The classic mistake: A random paperback thriller from the supermarket chart. They read faster than you shop.

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Save what they are into, explore ideas for their age and interests, and choose a price range that suits you.

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