{"id":9625,"date":"2018-06-04T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2018-06-04T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=9625"},"modified":"2023-05-09T10:30:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T14:30:28","slug":"how-to-host-the-best-secret-santa-book-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/04\/how-to-host-the-best-secret-santa-book-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host the Best Secret Santa Book Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9637\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-Perfect-Book-Gift-Exchange_Elfster-Blog-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hosting the perfect book swap event.\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-Perfect-Book-Gift-Exchange_Elfster-Blog-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-Perfect-Book-Gift-Exchange_Elfster-Blog-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-Perfect-Book-Gift-Exchange_Elfster-Blog-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/The-Perfect-Book-Gift-Exchange_Elfster-Blog-540x270.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9635\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9635\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9635\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chris-lawton-236416-unsplash-min-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Share your love of reading with a book swap.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chris-lawton-236416-unsplash-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chris-lawton-236416-unsplash-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chris-lawton-236416-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chris-lawton-236416-unsplash-min-405x270.jpg 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Got books? | Image courtesy Unsplash user <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/9T346Ij4kGk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Lawton<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A circle of moms in my neighborhood once hosted a Secret Santa book exchange but with a unique twist. We were supposed to give our giftee a book that best described us, and the receiver was supposed to guess their giver\u2019s identity based on the book. It was a lot of fun and a really great way to get to know everyone.<\/p>\n<p>We enjoyed the event so much that we decided to make it an annual event. Now every year, we get together to exchange books\u2014the only thing that changes is the theme.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re going to host a <a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/06\/05\/celebrity-book-club-hosts-book-exchange-to-express-love-of-reading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secret Santa book exchange<\/a>, or any other kind of book party, it\u2019s wise to organize it around a theme. Whether it\u2019s for your book club\u2019s annual get together or a fun online book exchange, you can\u2019t always just choose your favorite book. Otherwise, you\u2019d wind up giving the same book over and over again! Feel free to get creative, and remember that your exchange does not need to be centered around a holiday (although that can be fun too!). After all, <a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/03\/12\/how-to-play-secret-santa-year-round-gift-swap-ideas-for-every-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secret Santa can be played year-round<\/a> for a variety of occasions. Add a unique slant to your Secret Santa book exchange to keep the idea fresh no matter how many times you do it.<\/p>\n<h4>Choosing a Theme for a Secret Santa Book Exchange<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9629\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9629\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1165038070_hd3u-min-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Old books can become new favorites.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1165038070_hd3u-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1165038070_hd3u-min-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1165038070_hd3u-min.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Old books can become new favorites. | Image courtesy Etsy seller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/519649719\/vintage-book-titled-grimms-fairy-tales?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=grimms%20fairy%20tales&amp;ref=sc_gallery-1-9&amp;plkey=035d82901661caa41c9298efab99eae5ce84bd35:519649719&amp;source=aw&amp;utm_source=affiliate_window&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&amp;awc=6220_1521472223_01358cc6c20800edeaf1dbf2bbc1bb82&amp;utm_content=256677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Printers Cabinet<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Taste in books vary. Some people may only enjoy non-fiction, while others avoid it entirely. Some people might be comfortable with longer books, while others lose interest after a hundred pages or so. To make sure everyone at your Secret Santa book exchange is happy, consider building it around a theme.<\/p>\n<p>A few themes my group has used include;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Favorite Children\u2019s Books:<\/b> As part of a baby shower, our book group collected all our favorites from when we were kids, from <i>The Velveteen Rabbit<\/i> to <i>Grimms\u2019 Fairy Tale<\/i> collections. It\u2019s a great way to engage in some good ol\u2019 nostalgia and get in touch with your inner child again.<\/li>\n<li><b>Beach Reads:<\/b> During this event, we traded novels that were commercially successful but a bit questionable in terms of literary quality. Reading doesn\u2019t always have to be educational, after all. Sometimes it can be about guilty pleasures, and this theme is all about indulging them.<\/li>\n<li><b>Books We (Should Have) Read in High School: <\/b>This covers those classics that everyone is supposed to read in high school but may have just gleaned from the Cliff Notes. With this exchange, you get a chance to revisit these classics with a bit more maturity and possibly find a new favorite from an old classic.<\/li>\n<li><b>Mystery Weekend:<\/b> For this theme, we did a Secret Santa twist where the person had to guess who gave them a mystery novel based on clues they received in the title. As an example, one of the girls\u2014who worked for Amtrak\u2014gave a copy of <i>Murder on the Orient Express<\/i>. This one is great for getting to know the people in your group better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9630\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9630\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1306607837_qe1t-min-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Guilty pleasure book exchange.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1306607837_qe1t-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1306607837_qe1t-min-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1306607837_qe1t-min.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catch up on popular culture with a beach read. | Image courtesy Etsy seller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/534409794\/june-1985-edition-of-beaches-by-iris?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=beach%20book&amp;ref=sc_gallery-1-7&amp;plkey=d9596c828272b2019424b59fd280c7adafa281e7:534409794&amp;source=aw&amp;utm_source=affiliate_window&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&amp;awc=6220_1521472220_e8092fba51788d158c8f060793356506&amp;utm_content=256677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HummingbirdBookShop<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can create an exchange like the ones we did above or come up with a whole new idea. Really, when it comes to gift exchange themes, the sky&#8217;s the limit! No matter what theme you choose, the key is to get everyone on the same page of your book exchange\u2014no pun intended. That way, you won\u2019t have to worry about people getting books that they won\u2019t read. It also helps to keep your exchange managed through an online Secret Santa generator.<\/p>\n<h4>Setting Up a Secret Santa Book Exchange Online<\/h4>\n<p>Keeping a book exchange organized is easier when you <a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/02\/06\/how-to-play-secret-santa-the-virtual-way-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use online tools<\/a> to keep the participants informed and on track. Trust me when I say setting up a gift exchange using old-fashioned paper lists is much more hectic. It will make it more relaxed for everyone involved, especially the person organizing the exchange, if you take advantage of Secret Santa websites and online wish lists.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9631\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9631\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9631\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1413473904_pydb-min-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Classic books.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1413473904_pydb-min-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1413473904_pydb-min-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/il_570xN.1413473904_pydb-min.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Classics are often better the second time around. | Image courtesy Etsy seller BookBugs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When organizing your exchange, make sure to set up the following parameters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Overall Theme:<\/b> This means the type of book you\u2019re exchanging, including genre. Since the theme is so critical to the gift exchange, it should definitely be explained in your announcement. It\u2019s a good idea to also choose a site that allows participants to ask questions in case anyone gets confused about the parameters for the event.<\/li>\n<li><b>Media Type:<\/b> In this day and age, it\u2019s important to let your participants know if this is a paperback or digital exchange\u2014or both. It\u2019s quite easy to gift someone an e-version of a book, but not everyone has e-readers. Make sure to establish whether the exchange involves physical or digital copies or allow participants to communicate their personal preference.<\/li>\n<li><b>Max Book Length: <\/b>You don\u2019t want one person getting <i>Green Eggs and Ham<\/i> while the other gets the entire <i>Song of Ice and Fire<\/i> series. This is especially true if you want to discuss the books at the exchange.<\/li>\n<li><b>Date and Place of Event: <\/b>Don\u2019t forget the basics! Let your participants know when the exchange will take place and if it\u2019s a physical event or online. If it will be all online, let them know the due date for sending out the book.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to keep track of all this info in one central space. Fortunately, sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elfster<\/a> have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/secret-santa-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secret Santa generators<\/a> that do all the heavy lifting for you. Participants just click on a link to sign up and receive notifications when they\u2019ve been assigned a person or received a message regarding the exchange. It can even be a good place to get ideas for books to give since the best Secret Santa sites will have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gift guides<\/a> you can browse for inspiration.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9634\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9634\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ben-white-148794-unsplash-min-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Secret Santa book exchange\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ben-white-148794-unsplash-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ben-white-148794-unsplash-min-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ben-white-148794-unsplash-min-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ben-white-148794-unsplash-min-404x270.jpg 404w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Share your love of reading. | Image Courtesy Unsplash user <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/YS3Q5vroxtg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben White<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When participants create online wish lists, they can communicate the types of books they enjoy so their Secret Santa can be sure they\u2019re picking a book their recipient will treasure. Creating wish lists to share with your Secret Santa is particularly handy for book exchanges since that you can rest easy knowing you aren\u2019t going to receive a book you already own.<\/p>\n<p>Setting up a Secret Santa book exchange is a lot easier with an online generator as it takes a lot of the tracking work off you. This way, you can focus on picking the perfect theme. Talk about it among your friends to see what kind of books people are interested in reading and build a fun event around that.<\/p>\n<p>Using online tools can help you create the perfect book exchange from anywhere and with anyone, so you can share your love of reading. Books guide us through imaginary worlds of wonder, and what better way to explore literature than with some good friends by your side?<\/p>\n<p><b><i>If you want to establish your own book exchange event, <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/secret-santa-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>set up a gift exchange with Elfster <\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>today. You can also browse our handy <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>book gift guide<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> for inspiration. Share your favorite ideas with us on <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elfster\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Facebook<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, or Instagram <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elfster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>@Elfster<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, or Twitter <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elfster?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>@Elfster<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">A circle of moms in my neighborhood once hosted a Secret Santa book exchange but with a unique twist. 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