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Gift Ideas for the Book Lover in Your Life

Updated: Jan 14

Are you looking for the perfect gift ideas for that special book lover, teacher, dedicated employee, or dear friend, but finding it challenging to settle on the perfect choice? Look no further, as you'll find a diverse selection of options that are sure to bring a smile to their face upon receiving it below!


Our suggestions cater to a wide spectrum of budgets, ensuring there is something for everyone. Whether you are aiming to surprise them with a thoughtful literary gift, a practical item to enhance their daily routine, or a personalized memento that speaks to your unique bond, we have you covered. Peruse this carefully crafted list and discover the perfect present that will resonate with the recipient and make a lasting impression. Let your gift be a reflection of the thoughtfulness and care you wish to convey to your loved ones or colleagues.



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Gift Ideas for the Book Lover

It is a common assumption that if someone enjoys a particular activity like reading or listening to books, the best gift for them would be another book. Yet, this can pose a challenge if you are unsure of their reading preferences or if they already have an extensive collection, making it tricky to choose one they haven't read yet.


Don't worry!


There are SO MANY MORE gift ideas that they'll appreciate that aren't an actual book!



Gift Concept #1 - Early bird gets the (book)worm:


Let's start with gifts for those early risers. You know the ones that I'm talking about - the people that get up early to seize the day. The morning represents their chill time when they get to truly appreciate the silence of the house before all of the hustle and bustle starts.



 Coffee mugs with fun or witty sayings are a great option for them and many of them are customizable. And if they are a bit of a coffee aficionado, consider an all-in-one Coffee Maker / Cappuccino with milk frother.



Coffee mug for book lover
Coffee Maker





Gift Concept #2 - Create a Cozy Reading Environment


Reading comes even easier when we are in a comfortable setting and feeling cozy.


Gift your reader a cozy blanket, fabulous slippers or funny socks, or even a bean bag chair to sink into! A decorative bookish throw pillow will show off their personality. Make it easy for them to read their books or kindles hands free with a tablet pillow stand.


Funny Socks
Bookish throw pillo
Bean bag chair




Gift Concept #3 - Night time Relaxation


For readers that prefer the evening to kick back and open a book, a specialty wine glass or wine tumbler would be an ideal present. If they are not one to imbibe, a great option is Novel Teas with literary quotes.


wine glass with female face and book
Novel Teas
Novelty wine Tumbler




Gift Concept #4 - Useful, wearable, or holiday items


This gift concept embraces the idea that there are items that the reader may utilize to track their books in addition to gifts that show off how much they enjoy their past time. These other gift options include Reading Logs, a cute bookish t-shirt, or even a holiday ornament.


Books with white vase
Marshmallow snowman with books
Shirt with book and "Just one more chapter"





Gift Concept #5 - The (bookish) gift that keeps on giving


The final three items are directly related to enjoying more books in the future. For a book lover that travels and wants to be able to read well even in the sun, not worry about water from a beach wave or a tub, while having access many books at a time, check out the Kindle Paperwhite.


Kindle paperwhite


For the book lovers that prefer to listen to audio books, a great gift idea is to provide an Audible Gift Membership. These can be 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or a year in duration. There is also the option to get the Audible Membership if you know that this person really enjoys books and podcasts.


Keeping with the theme of audio books, there are lots of options for headsets including the full over the head noise cancelling style of headphones preferred by many people traveling on planes. On the flip side, if you think they'd prefer smaller, in-ear headphones, they also have noise cancelling capability.


Red Beats headphones
Black in-ear earphones



Gift Ideas for the Book Lover


There are numerous choices available to bring joy to a book enthusiast, catering to various budgets. If none of these options seem perfect, remember the classic choice that all book lovers cherish - a gift card to a nearby bookstore to choose their next favorite read.


I hope that these suggestions have helped you determine a perfect gift for that book lover in your life! Happy Reading!



Holiday Book Recommendations




Looking for the perfect way to keep track of your reading?


Books with a vase

Designed for avid book lovers, this thoughtfully crafted Reading Journal invites you to rate, review, and immortalize key thoughts and memorable quotes for up to 100 books as you devour them. Stay organized and manage your lists all in one convenient journal. Discover the perfect companion in its convenient compact size of 6"x9", ensuring portability without compromising on ample writing space. Immerse yourself in the joy of reading as you navigate the pages of this indispensable literary companion.






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Dec 01, 2023

So many fun ideas! My family has lots of avid readers so I’ll definitely keep these in mind, I love the fun socks especially! ~Christine

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Sheila Hirschauer
Dec 05, 2023
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The socks crack me up!

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