Dear Susie,
Thank you for your email of the 27th of December. I am writing you to thank you for the book you sent me for my birthday.
It was a huge surprise, because I didn’t know you were planning on sending me such a great gift. You really didn’t have to, although I really appreciate it. I think this writer is one of the greatest men alive, so I am sure I am going to enjoy the book big time!
Thanks again, hopefully next year we’ll have a birthday party! I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Janneke