Dear Readers: Every year at Christmastime, I prompt readers to put âA Book on Every Bed.â The idea originally came from historian David McCollough. On the Christmas mornings of his youth, the very first thing he woke up to was a wrapped book at the base of his bed, left there by Santa. Working with my literacy partner, Childrenâs Reading Connection, this campaign has grown to include schools, libraries and bookstores. This year is different. All of us â not just children â need a good book on our beds. Iâve reached out to some of my favorite independent booksellers for their special picks for books for all ages.