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50 Best Gifts for Book Lovers That Aren't Just More Books
From literary creature comforts to reading accessories to, yes, even some very special books about books.
Buying a book for a bookworm is a gamble. What if they already have it? What if the reason they don't have it is because it's not their preferred genre? Or, even if what you choose does fall within their preferred genre, they might not be a fan of that author. Best to leave readers to their own devices when it comes to constructing a literary diet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t give them something wonderful and purposeful to support their favorite pastime.
If there’s anything bibliophiles love as much as books, it’s creature comforts. You can’t go wrong with luxurious versions of staples like blankets, mugs, or coffee paraphernalia, which will keep them cozy during long nights curled up with a story. There’s also no shortage of gadgets you can buy to streamline a reader’s life, from page-spreaders to book pillows. And if you simply must get your literary-minded sweetheart a book, make it a keepsake—something beautiful and unforgettable that can live on their coffee table as a literary conversation starter.
Whatever gifting route you choose, you'll be crowned the MVP, just maybe receive that coveted invite to book club.
Obvious State Studio Bibliophilia: 100 Literary Postcards
For the book lover who's obsessed with modern design.
Why stop at a bouquet of flowers when you could present them in this beautifully bookish vase?
A wonderful gift for bibliophiles who lack neck strength or the willpower to keep their own heads lifted.
Book lovers may swear it's bad form to read on a screen rather than from the page. But even they have to admit traveling is more convenient with this 6.8-inch, high-res, waterproof Kindle reader.
If you’ve ever misplaced a book loaned to you by a bibliophile, you know that their wrath knows no bounds. Prevent further mishaps by gifting them this elegant stamp.
For the book lover who dreams about Proust’s madeleines or C.S. Lewis’ Turkish delight, this unforgettable cookbook provides recipes for some of literature’s most memorable meals.
A Sunday spent curled up on the couch with hot coffee and a good book is made that much better with a sherpa-lined blanket featuring tiny lines of text that together create an image from their favorite classic. Seen here is Hamlet, but there are hundreds of others to choose from.
Mister Arthurious First Edition Book Cover Art Print
Any first edition book is going to be an investment, but for these well-loved titles, a good copy can cost as much as a car. Replica art, however, is quite affordable.
Even cooler is this Leatherology book weight.
Not everyone is a hardcover book connoisseur, and that's okay. If audiobooks are more your book lover's speed, gift them a subscription to Libro.fm. Each audiobook purchase on this platform supports local bookstores.
For your book lover that borrows books or doesn't like muddying up their own copies, these magnetic book marks can save their spot or function like a Post-It, without leaving any gooey residue on the page.
For the sassy book lover, a chart of literary insults for optimal zingers.
If you're one of those readers who likes to track your progress and take diligent notes about what you've read, look no further than this handy journal.
Eye-grabbing? Yes. Functional? Also yes. This light can be closed up just like a book so it's portable, hung from its leather strap, unfolded 180-degrees open so the durable "pages" are able to let light out, and more.
Le Creuset Ceramic French Press, 34 oz.
A cold, rainy day with this Le Creuset French Press and a new book would fix me.
Bookends should go one of two ways. First, there's fun and funky. Second, there's classic and understated. These fall into the second, more easily accepted, category.
Leatherology is our favorite place for one-of-a-kind little luxuries. The perfect example is this deluxe leather bookmark, made from scraps. You can (of course) get it monogrammed for a special touch.
Classic library aesthetic in every way, right down to the green glass and pull-chain switch.
They've had that BILLY bookshelf from IKEA since they were 22. Let's upgrade that with something more grownup.
A literature glass for them to enjoy their drink of choice with their book of choice.
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