Brighten Up That Special Someone's Holiday Season

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Fortunately, there is a formula shoppers can use to lessen their heartache when it comes to finding the perfect gift. By identifying the type of person you're shopping for before you hit the local mall, you can greatly reduce the stress of holiday shopping.

The Reader

Nearly every family or group of friends features someone who can fall into the category of "The Reader," a person whose love of literature and the written word seemingly makes them an easy person to shop for come the holidays. But as anyone who has ever tried to pick the perfect "must read" book as a holiday gift can attest, finding a title that hasn't already been read can be like finding a needle in a haystack.

This holiday season, however, cast that concern aside and give your family's version of the reader the "must have" reading accessory that goes with every book they read throughout the year. Available in hardcover and paperback editions, the Periscope® Book Light in a Bookcover&trade is easy to use and only requires three AA batteries to operate. By eliminating all cords, clips and clutter, the Periscope Book Light in a Bookcover lets readers read what they want, where they want in all types of low-light reading environments -- all while protecting the reader's privacy.

The Sports Nut

Sports have taken on a whole new level of obsession over the last 10 years. Whereas most sports fans used to define themselves as "casual fans," nowadays more and more fans are on the edge of their seats from the first game until the season's end.

What better way, then, to reward your family's sports nut with tickets to see his favorite team play? If he's across the country from his favorite team, consider paying for a sports package his cable or satellite company offers so he can see his favorite team play just like he'd be able to if he lived in their hometown. When it comes to the sports nut, nearly anything you can give that's associated with his favorite team is sure to be a homerun.

The Techie

Much like every family has a bookworm, every family also has (at least) one member who's love of technology is all encompassing. For such people, shoppers often run into the same problems they run into with readers: finding a gadget that the techie doesn't already have. With so many gadgets to choose from, shoppers can run themselves ragged trying to decide which gift they should buy for their gadget-gaga loved one.

However, one guaranteed way to put a smile on your tech-crazed loved one's face this holiday season is to give a gadget he never saw coming. The Periscope Book Light in a Bookcover could be just the choice. Equipped with built-in bookmark and inside pockets perfect for holding tickets and other travel documents, the Book Light in a Bookcover will amaze even the most ardent techies with its multi-tasking convenience and maneuverability. Business travelers will never have to search the duty-free shop for another separate light so they can safely read their favorite book on another flight.

For more information about Periscope products, visit www.periscopelight.com or shop for the Book Light in a Bookcover online at www.barnesandnoble.com.