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While it might seem obvious what the best gift would be for a book lover, we encourage you to be a bit more creative than the obvious.
Sure, it would be easy to run to your local bookstore and grab a trending novel — but let’s be real, they’ve probably already read it. Besides, their birthday, graduation, Christmas and beyond are all great times to go the extra mile and think outside of the box.
Our list of the best gifts for book lovers consists of (mainly) anything but a book and is bound (pun intended) to put a smile on any bibliophile’s face — no matter what genre they love.
From a Book of the Month subscription to a cozy throw blanket, a book club-inspired candle or even a cocktail book based on renowned literary classics, there’s something on our list for every type of reader.
The best part? We included gifts at a variety of price points, to meet everyone’s gifting budget.
If they prefer listening to books rather than reading them, you can’t go wrong with an Audible subscription! They’ll gain access to thousands of titles, podcasts and more.
Not sure what book to buy? Check out our edit on the best audiobooks!
A Book of the Month subscription is the key to any bookworm’s heart. You can purchase subscriptions for 3, 6 or 12 months, and your giftee will have a curated list to choose from every month.
If you’re willing to splurge on the reader in your life, consider buying them the Amazon Kindle Oasis! It’s available in two sizes (8GB and 32GB), ad-supported or not (for $20 extra) and can include three months of Kindle Unlimited (for another $20 extra).
Each of these organically spiced and deliciously punny tea blends is made to represent a famous work of literature. The perfect thing to sip on while your giftee enjoys a good book.
This nifty two-in-one gadget that lights up and magnifies is ideal for those with farsightedness or books with super fine print.
Book-lovers prioritize coziness, and this plush cotton robe gives them that in an instant. It’s great for wearing around the house and has large pockets for holding belongings. It also made our list of the best robes.
When your giftee has these socks on and their feet propped up, the funny writing on the bottom of the feet will let everyone else in their home know that they’re busy reading and not to be disturbed. The bottoms are textured to provide good grip, too.
Keep your bibliophile friends hydrated with one of these personalized tumblers. It has the look and functionality of a Stanley tumbler, plus your choice of book-themed art and the option to add your giftee’s name on it.
Without the right pillow setup, reading in bed can be incredibly uncomfortable. This large, plush pillow gives your giftee a comfy spot to read practically anywhere in their home. Its armrests increase the cozy factor, and it has pockets on the sides to hold any stuff they want to keep nearby.
A good reading light is not something to be taken lightly. This lightweight model is easy to keep charged, via its USB-C port, and it has adjustable temperature and brightness options to let your reader find their sweet spot.
Staying warm and cozy is crucial for a great day indoors, and these sheepskin-lined moccasins are the best way to ensure that happens. Available in women’s sizes, too, they last for years and are a must-have during cold weather.
This practical decor piece lets your giftee conveniently set their book down and pick it up right where they left off — no bookmarks needed. It also prevents too many books for piling up on their nightstand.
“Moby Dish”? “Pride and Prejudish”? The literary puns keep going and providing your giftee with a good chuckle every time they’re at the kitchen sink. These sponges are so cute, they may end up on a bookshelf as little decor items.
Choose a color for the page edges and enter your recipient’s name to have it recreated with folded pages in a real book. The coolest thing about this gift is that they can either leave it open on display, or hide it on their bookshelf and have it surprise someone who opens it.
These faux flowers — which come in a set of 12 — are a little sentimental, but the best gifts often are. Each rose is made with pages from real books, and together they make a fitting piece of decoration for any home bookshelf or library.
Help the bookish person in your life put their personal stamp — literally — on all their books with this customized embosser tool. Choose from a series of templates where you can insert your giftee’s initials or enter their full name.
This is the perfect gift for the bookworm who always finds themselves sipping on lukewarm coffee or tea after getting too engrossed in their book. This temperature control mug keeps beverages perfectly hot for up to 1.5 hours on a full charge or all day on the charging coaster. Choose the exact temperature you prefer (between 120°F and 145°F).
To a bookworm, there’s nothing better than curling up with a cozy blanket on a cold day with their favorite candles. This “Book Club” scent from Homesick candles features notes of warm nutmeg, amber and sandalwood to fill the room as they turn each page.
Make their reading time more relaxing with this weighted blanket from Bearaby. Weighted blankets have become popular over the years for their anxiety-reducing effects. This one created by Bearaby is extra special since it’s made of nothing but organic cotton.
This bathtub tray caddy will make reading in the bubbly bathtub that much more enjoyable. This model has a special section to hold a wine glass and prevent it from tipping over, as well as slots to prop up a Kindle.
This highly-rated (100,000+ Amazon reviews!) neck reading light is ideal for the bookworm who likes to read late at night. It’s also nice to have for trips when they want to read on a dimly lit plane or train.
This funny bookish tote will surely give your giftee a good laugh (as well as a convenient bag for carrying their books, which, as the tote established, are not part of a hoarding problem).
From “Lord of the Flies” to “The Enchanted Woods,” your reader is bound to be inspired to read more classics. As they do so, they can use a coin to scratch off each title and reveal the literary artwork underneath.
If they love to make notes and mark up all of their favorite books, make sure they have a set of quality ballpoints pens in their stocking this year! This set of 10 is on sale for less than $20. This pack of 1,200 sticky notes is another great stocking stuffer for the reader who enjoys flagging their favorite passages.
If the bookworm in your life appreciates a cocktail almost as much as their favorite novel, this is the perfect gift for them. “Tequila Mockingbird” is a clever guidebook that pairs cherished novels with both classic and cutting-edge cocktails.
Gift this throw pillow cover to the reader who is always asking for just a few more minutes to finish the chapter they’re on.
Did they recently move into a new place? Consider gifting them a first edition book cover art print to fill their walls. Options include “Pride & Prejudice,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Little Woman” and more.
If they love to read, there’s a good chance they consider themselves a grammar geek, too. Capitalize on their passions with this card game that includes 100 sentences waiting to be corrected — the first person who corrects the error or calls out “Stet!” and gets a point.
This Flippy tablet holder will make reading ultra-comfortable if they prefer reading on a tablet. Great for using on the couch or in bed.
Gift them a handsome leather bookmark with their name printed on it in a gorgeous script font. The best part is, they’ll think of you every time they use it.
A good pair of earbuds is a necessity if they enjoy audiobooks. Apple’s AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) are noise-canceling and customizable to the size of their ear. They connect easily to Bluetooth devices and have up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge.
Gift this totally customizable stamp to the book lover who is always loaning out their favorite titles.
If the reader you’re shopping for this holiday season prefers to use an e-reader, help them protect their eyes with this set of blue light blocking glasses.
We love this boho-vibe throw blanket from Anthropologie and we think your bookworm, would too! It’s the exact thing they’ll want to have for getting cozy with a good book.
Help them create a relaxing atmosphere before they go to sleep with this fun wooden book light from Amazon.
Make sure their fingers don’t crap up while they’re reading their book of choice for hours on end with this nifty book weight from Leatherology. You can also personalize your gift by getting their name debossed on it.
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