Women like to give guys books as gifts.  And, I always cringe when I get one.

When ever I get a book, this means that I have to read it whether I want to or not.  If she is giving you a book, it usually means that she has read the book and really liked it.  And, at some point in time, she will ask you if you liked the book and insist on discussing certain aspects of the book with you.  So, like it or not, you must read the book.