When it comes to gift ideas for her, have you ever considered books? These make great gifts because they can appeal to almost anyone. Your local or internet book store offers literally thousands, upon thousands of different books to choose from. So, finding the right book is a matter of some simple research.

For a book to be a great gift idea for her, you might think she has to be an avid reader. Not so! Even if she doesn't read for fun, you can still find many different types of books she would love. For example, if she feels at home in the kitchen, why not consider a new cookbook or recipe book?

What does she do for a living? Maybe she's trying to learn a new skill. There's definitely a book out there that can help her. Does she like to fix or build things? Why not give her some "how to" books as a great gift? Is she a gardener? You might consider a book about gardening or one with helpful new ideas for her next gardening project.

Is she an avid reader? The bookstore is your giant oyster; offering an abundance of different titles available at your fingertips. But, before you purchase that book, it's best to know a little about her reading preferences. For example, does she like non-fiction books? If so, you might want to consider autobiographies, such as of her favorite author, president, or other figure she admires. Other non-fiction books can be those of historical nature like books about previous wars, or notable events.

If she likes to read romance novels, it's likely she is a big fan of authors like Danielle Steel or Jackie Collins. Find out who her favorite author is and whether her collection is missing any of that author's books. Buying that book would make a great gift idea for her. If you can get her an autographed copy, that's even better!

If she is into horror books, she might find authors such as Steven King or Dean Koontz to her liking. There are so many authors and books to choose from, you should have no problems coming up with some great gift ideas for her.

But, if you're still having trouble, why not buy her a new journal or diary? This way, she can write her own stories or record her own thoughts. You might even consider getting her a complete stationery set. These are available at many online and local book stores.

To recap, books make excellent gift ideas for her. Just remember to:

• Know her favorite authors – Look for first editions or rare editions to be sure you get a book she hasn't read yet. It's likely she has read a majority of books by her favorite authors.
• Know her Reading Preferences – Find out what kinds of books she likes. Does she prefer mysteries, horror, romance, non-fiction, fiction, history, autobiographies, or other category?
• If she's not an avid reader – You can still choose from self-help books, books about her hobbies, books about her profession or career, "how to" books, "do it yourself" books, computer related books, and so on.

If you keep these suggestions in mind, you're sure to find scores of great book gift ideas for any woman in your life.