Yes, this is possibly the cheesiest online wishlist ever. Or, as we'd like to think, it's an agile solution to the problem of letting people know what you want—the simplest thing that could possibly work. And, hey, if you get the books you want, who's complaining, right?
Step 1

Download a copy of the Pragmatic Wishlist PDF and print it.
Step 2

Circle the paper books you would like to receive. Red crayon works well...
Step 3

Leave the list where it can easily be found by that special someone.