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Q: When you give books as gifts do you give something else as well?
I think a book is a great gift by itself.
I sometimes give something extra with a book.
I always give something extra with a book.
I never give books as gifts.
 
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Q: When you give books as gifts do you give something else as well?
Answer  
Percent
Total Votes
I think a book is a great gift by itself.
52%
257
I sometimes give something extra with a book.
26%
128
I always give something extra with a book.
8%
41
I never give books as gifts.
14%
68
Total: 494 votes
 
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