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7 Gifts for Book Lovers

Here are some gifts you can get for your book-loving friend. - by Rhys McKay
  • 16 May 2019
7 Gifts for Book Lovers

Getting personalised gifts for a bookworm is harder than it seems. On one hand, book gifts seem to be the safest and most obvious choice to go with, but they already have all the books they could want. On the other hand, non-book gifts can be kind of tricky, since you’re not sure if they’ll like them.

The trick to getting the best gifts for book lovers is to think: “What can I give that will delight them as readers?” Once you adopt that mindset, you can come up with a surprising list of  DIY gifts, creative gifts, literary gifts, and even novelty gifts that might have never occurred to you.

You don’t need anything too flashy or expensive for a book-lover to enjoy; as someone who’s used to looking for the meaning in between the lines, they’ll love and appreciate your gift all the same. That’s also what makes shopping for book lovers so wonderful—you’ll be sure that the thought you put into getting their present is appreciated.

So if you’re looking for our top recommendations on cool gifts for book lovers, we’ve compiled a helpful list below:

The 7 Best Gifts For Book Lovers

7. "Stay Home" Pillow

Price: $39.00

A good pick for either Christmas gifts or birthday gifts, it’s something that’ll remind your friendly bookworm of how good it can be to just stay in and read. Buy it here.

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6. "Well-Read Women" Reading Journal

Price: $14.95

One of the best mother's day gifts you can give to a book-loving mother. This colourful reading journal is a wonderfully thoughtful and innovative present. Buy it here.

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This is a super long overdue thank you to one of my best friends @myahamann for gifting me with this sweet little reading journal! It allows me to track all my reading progress, rate books, and is full of pretty illustrations and quotes from some of fictions best ladies 💛 * Also, thank you to everyone who suggested poets and their works to me in my last post! You've introduced me to some new favorites ✨ I was also finally able to crank out a work of my own and have submitted it to the competition. Keep your fingers crossed for me! *

5. Great Writer Shot Glasses

Price: $16.95

Undoubtedly one of the best cheap gifts to give those wilder book-lovers, this shot glass collection can be the start of a book club… or maybe just a night out away from their books for a change. Buy it here.

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I'll drink to that #giftsforhim #shotglasses #nelsonshopping #frocknsoul #greatdrinkers

4. Ralph Waldo Emerson Cutout Art

Price: $32.00

Any true book-lover will immediately recognise this quote—Perfect for the sentimental bookworm. Buy it here.

3. Punderdome Party Game

Price: $18.00

Anyone who’s read a lot of graphic novels and comics has run across their fair share of puns: which is why this game is one of the best gifts for comic book lovers out there. Enjoy the fruits of their reading—or be prepared for some very lame one-liners. Buy it here.

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Dreaming of a bookish Christmas? Whether you're a self-confesses book lover or know someone who is, we've got the perfect collection of Christmas Gifts! - - Tap the photo to get links to the products featured, or view our latest Story for a link to our 'Gifts for Bookworms' collection.

2. Grammar Grumble Mugs

Price: $56.00- $12.47.

One of the better wedding gifts or valentine’s day gifts for a special someone, these mugs are guaranteed to bring a smile to their face every time they get reminded of that one word you keep saying wrong. Buy it here.

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#favmug Today more so than ever! From @literarygift #thankgoditsfriday #figurativelydyingforacuppa #grammargrumble ☕️ @myhousethismonth @hivetique @achicaliving @littlehouseinlondon

1. Fancy Sculptural Bookends

Price: $69.00

Looking for a father’s day gift for your book-loving dad? These elegant geometric bookends should do the trick and can be a beautiful addition to their existing bookkeeping odds and ends. Buy it here.

Final Words

And there you have it—a solid selection of unique gifts that you can give to your book-loving friend. Remember, it’s not always about the present. Showing an interest in something that they love so much (even if you aren’t that big of a reader yourself) does more than just give them a new thing to use. It shows them that you care.

Rhys McKay

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