Finding the perfect gift for the book lovers on your list is challenging. Selecting gifts for your favorite bookworm can be difficult because you need to know what they’ve already read, what genres they like to read, who some of their favorite authors or what new books they have in their library. You want the gift to be thoughtful, well-received, and, most importantly, suitable for the recipient.
So here’s the question, what do you buy an avid reader besides a book? We can help! Here are twenty-five gifts options any bibliophile will love!
Hopefully, this holiday season, you’ll find the following list helpful as it contains unique ideas and fun gifts for your book-loving friend and is sure to please. The best part of giving is seeing a person’s face light up when they open the perfect gift.
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25 Amazing Gifts for Book Lovers and Readers
1. Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist
Any literary lover will enjoy these fun drinks with a twist! Pair with a cocktail shaker or a bottle of liquor for a unique gift.
2. Simple Modern Cocktail Martini Shaker Gift Set with Jigger Lid
This shaker and the Tequila Mockingbird cocktail book would make a fantastic gift for anyone who hosts Book Club meetings. Book Clubs are known to enjoy a lovely libation while discussing books.
3. SMIRLY Bamboo Cheese Board and Knife Set
This beautiful cheese board and knife set are essential when entertaining Book Club members. It would also make a wonderful hostess gift. Some of the best gift ideas revolve around food. It’s a great way to personalize the present.
4. That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life
This is a great book! I was given this as a gift, and I love it! The displays are a work of art and give you many fun ways to prepare a charcuterie board. Pair it with the cheese tray or a pack of cocktail napkins for a hostess gift.
5. XXL Husband Pillow Dark Blue Backrest with Arms
Treat your favorite reader! Reading in bed is a favorite pastime for most book lovers. This beauty will provide the ultimate reading experience.
6. Vekkia 3000K Warm LED Rechargeable Book Light
Every reader, especially nighttime readers, needs a rechargeable book light! A reading light is one of the best bookish gifts I’ve received. It attaches to the back of the book cover, has a long battery life, and makes reading a breeze.
7. Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Wireless Earbuds with Lightning Charging Case
Airpods are the perfect gift for readers who listen to audiobooks. You could pair it with an amazon gift card for a few books or an audible membership.
8. R-fun AirPods Case Cover
Add a fun cover and the gift is complete!
9. Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB) – Now with a 6.8″ display and adjustable warm light
For readers who want an e-reader, the kindle is the gift to give. It’s easy to buy books and has a glare-free screen with adjustable light. Its battery life is 10 hours. It’s also waterproof for the beach, pool, or bathtub.
10. Library Book Name Stamp Book
Bibliophiles will love this stamp set for their library, especially if they enjoy lending books to family and friends.
11. Bibliophile Ceramic Bookends
Books in your home add warmth and coziness to any room—a great gift for book lovers.
12. Knock Knock Original Personal Library Kit & Gift for Book Lovers
This Retro personal library kit would be an excellent gift for adults or young readers. It contains everything you need to organize your library.
13. White Mountain Puzzles “Best Sellers”, Vintage Book Covers Collage, 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Do you know someone who loves books and puzzles? Challenge them with a 1000-piece puzzle from White Mountain Company. It’s a great gift from a quality puzzle company. If you want to add something to the present, you can find puzzle accessories on Amazon, such as a puzzle mat roll-up or trays to separate the pieces.
14. Tea Forte Herbal Tea Assortment, Petite Presentation Box Tea Sampler Gift Set with 10 Handcrafted Pyramid Tea Infusers, Naturally Caffeine Free Herbal Tea
Curling up with a good book and a cup of tea is a favorite pastime for many. Tea Forte is one of my favorite teas and was on Oprah’s favorite things list several years ago. It’s a premium tea in pyramid tea bag infusers. Any reader/tea drinker would be excited to receive this as a gift.
15. Tea Forte Kati Cup Hanami, Ceramic Tea Infuser Cup with Infuser Basket and Lid for Steeping Loose Leaf Tea
Drinking a delicious tea out of a pretty cup makes everything better, especially with a good book. You can use this cup with tea bags or loose-leaf tea. It will keep your tea hot while steeping, and any tea drinker knows it’s all about the steeping.
16. Tea Forte Single Steeps Loose Leaf Tea Sampler, Assorted Variety Tea Box, 15 Single Serve Pouches
This sampler has five different teas for mind, body, and spirit. This is a premium tea any tea drinker would be happy to receive.
17. Tea Forte Cafe Cup Porcelain Tea Cup and Lid, Custom Cover Keeps Tea Hot While Steeping
This adorable tea cup goes perfectly with the pyramid tea bags from tea forte. It will keep your tea hot while it steeps with a matching lid. It’s a beautiful gift.
18. BLACK+DECKER Honeycomb Collection Rapid Boil 1.7L Electric Cordless Kettle
An electric tea kettle is life-changing for tea drinkers. It quickly and efficiently heats the water to a boil and is cordless. It also has an automatic shut-off.
19. Old World Christmas Stack of Books Christmas Ornament
This old-world Christmas ornament is hand-crafted and beautiful. A sweet gift for any reader.
20. Bookmark/Weight-Page Holder
This book weight is fantastic for holding down the pages of a book. Use it for cookbooks, outside reading, or hands-free reading.
21. Bamboo Bathtub Tray Caddy – Expandable Bath Tray
Do you know someone who loves a bubble bath? Spoil someone with this bath tray. There’s a space for a book, drink, phone, and more. You could pair it with bath salts and accessories.
22. PAVILIA Plush Throw Blanket, Fluffy Textured Fleece Throw, Super Soft Cozy Microfiber Blanket
This soft throw is the perfect accessory to a good book. It comes in several different colors and would make a wonderful hostess gift.
23. Fun Pillow Cover, Library Decor, Bookish Decor, Housewarming Gift, Best Friend Gift
Our To Travel Pillow Cover is made with 100% heavy-duty 10 oz natural cotton canvas. Add this beautiful pillow to any sofa, chair, bed, or front porch. It would make a lovely gift and would enhance any home decor. It’s the perfect gift for readers! It’s offered in several different colors.
Gift this pillow with your favorite book!
24. Cute Canvas Tote Bag, Literary Tote Bag
Our “Cat on Books ” Tote is made with 100% heavy-duty 10 oz natural cotton canvas. It is the perfect everyday bag for book lovers! It holds books, groceries, essentials, or just about anything! Gift one to your Mom, Friend or grab one for yourself. Everyone always needs a tote! It’s offered in black or white.
25. Wine Bottle Bag | Happiness Is A Glass Of Wine And A Really Good Book, Gift for Book Club
Our “Happiness Is A Glass Of Wine And A Really Good Book” Wine Bag is made with 100% 10 oz natural cotton canvas. It is the perfect complement to any bottle of wine for your Book Club meeting! It’s the ideal gift for wine lovers and avid readers. Keep one on hand for your next BYOB outing.
Number 25 says it all! So grab your favorite beverage, browse the list and have fun shopping for your favorite reader!
Happy reading!
Andrea
