Looking for a gift for someone who loves to read? Need to find the best gifts for book lovers? You’re in the right place!
Whether you’re looking for Christmas gifts for book lovers, birthday gifts for book lovers, or gifts for any other reason, the items in this gift guide will help you find the perfect gift for the reader in your life!
1. Bookworm Enamel Pin
Looking for gift ideas for bookworms? This adorable bookworm enamel pin is the perfect item to get for the reader in your life!
This enamel pin is 1″ tall and is perfect for wearing on shirts, jackets, etc. as well as pinning on backpacks, adding to enamel pin displays, and more. There’s no better way to show your love for reading…plus, you can get a cute matching vinyl sticker too!
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2. Personalized Library Stamp
Know someone who loves print books and building their home library? A personalized library stamp is definitely one of the best gifts for book lovers!
Stamp By Me makes incredibly beautiful library stamps, with four personalized stamp designs and several different stamp sizes to choose between. If you’re looking for the best gifts for readers, definitely check out these stamps!
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3. Page Anchor Bookmark
If you’re looking for a gorgeous and quality gift for someone who loves books, then these Page Anchor Bookmarks should be at the top of your list of gift ideas!
This bookmark is unique in that it is both beautiful and functional. In fact, you can even use it to hold open the pages of your book while you read! To use it, you simple insert the pins under the anchor into the book and then open the book fully and slide the anchor on. You can then change pages with ease by sliding the anchor partially up and turning the page!
This beautiful anchor bookmark comes in your choice of gold, rose gold, platinum, or black and comes with a soft cleaning cloth and pouch to keep your anchor pristine. It’s packaged aesthetically as well, making this the perfect gift for any bookworm who loves beautiful things or wants to hold open their books, cookbooks, notebooks, and more!
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4. Agatha Christie Tea and Book Set
If you know a reader who would kill for a cup of tea and a good book, then you need to get them this Agatha Christie tea and book set!
This set comes with a vintage Agatha Christie book, a tin of “Agatha Christea” tea, and a skull-shaped tea spoon. It’s the perfect gift for any murder mystery loving reader!
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5. Felt Bookmark Bands
Readers can never have too many bookmarks, which makes these felt bookmark bands excellent gifts for bookworms!
These bookmarks are not only gorgeous, but they are especially perfect for anyone who frequently loses their bookmarks. Since these have an elastic band that wraps around the book when you place the bookmark in it, you will no longer have to worry about your bookmark dropping out and losing your place!
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6. Book-shaped Soap
Looking for more gift ideas for book lovers? This cute book-shaped soap makes an excellent present or stocking stuffer for bookworms!
Each bar of soap from The Soap Librarian is shaped to look like an open book, and there are tons of different scents to enjoy. You’ll find options including the more generic scents like In the Library, as well as specific book-themed soaps like The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice, and more!
With so many varying scents and colors, these book-shaped soaps are sure to be wonderful presents for book lovers!
7. Stay Up Late at the Book Club Tote
When looking for gifts for book nerds, you can’t go wrong with giving them something that will put a smile on their face…and that’s exactly what this Book Club tote bag will do!
With a fun saying and lovely retro-style art, this 15×16 inch tote bag is sure to be a hit with any reader in your life! And besides bringing a smile to their face, this bag will also be a useful item in their everyday life…especially to tote around all the books they’re reading 🙂
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8. Bookish Tea Spoon
If you’re looking for unique gifts for book lovers who enjoy tea, then this hand stamped spoon is definitely the way to go!
The spoon reads “Never underestimate the power of tea and a good book,” and it’s the perfect decorative tea spoon to add to any reader’s collection. So if you’re looking for book themed gifts for tea lovers, this is an item you will want to keep in mind!
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9. Famous Pawthor Enamel Pins
Know someone who loves literature and also loves cats or puns? If so, you absolutely need to get them these adorable Famous Pawthor enamel pins!
This enamel pin series takes a famous author and turns them into their punny cat form – for instance Shakespurr (complete with a ruff and gold earring), Jane Pawsten (in Jane Austen’s iconic portrait outfit), Geoffrey Clawcer (with Chaucer’s pointy beard and period-appropriate clothes), and Emeowly Dickinson (wearing Emily Dickinson’s outfit from her portrait as well).
These pins measure in at 1.25″, and are the perfect accessories for literature and cat lovers to wear on their jackets, backpacks, and more. This is sure to be a hit, whether you choose one or buy the whole series!
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10. Reading Journal
When you want to find useful and cool gifts for book lovers, a beautiful reading journal is a lovely choice!
There are lots of ways to track your reading, but a journal you can write in is a method many readers enjoy. In this reading journal, you can keep track of books read, books to read in the future, and record all of your thoughts, favorite authors, and more. This is one of the gifts for avid readers that will make a huge impact in their reading life!
11. Literary Lip Balm Gift Box
Know someone who loves books and needs some pampering? If so, check out these amazing literary-inspired lip balms!
This lip balm gift set comes with four different balms: Pride and Peppermint (lavender and fresh mint), The Call of the Pines (mint, eucalyptus, and cedarwood), Of Spice and Men (chai), and Murder on the Orange Express (bright citrus and florals).
Plus, these 0.33 oz. lip balms are eco friendly—packaged in recyclable aluminum tins, made with 100% natural ingredients, and made using pure therapeutic grade essential oils. This is a gift any book lover will absolutely adore!
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12. Take Me to Your Readers T-Shirt
Looking for unique gift ideas for book lovers who also love puns? This “Take me to your readers” t-shirt is an excellent choice!
This hilarious t-shirt comes in four different colors and various styles from t-shirts, to tanks, to hoodies…so you’re sure to find the perfect option to make this one of the best bookish gifts of all time!
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13. Literary Candles
When you want to find gifts for literature lovers, look no further than North Ave Candles! This candle shop has the most gorgeous and clever literary candles on the market, with a huge range of scents inspired by famous literature.
From a candle inspired by Pride and Prejudice, to candles inspired by The Catcher in the Rye, James and the Giant Peach, and tons more popular books, you are sure to find amazing literary gifts for any book fan here. So check out all the options today to find that perfect gift for the reader in your life!
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14. Kindle Paperwhite
Another of the best gift ideas for readers is a Kindle Paperwhite. This e-reader is perfect for book lovers who are always on the go, prefer reading ebooks, don’t have room to store lots of books in their home, want to read books for less, or need larger text to be able to read. Kindle Paperwhites are also waterproof which is a huge plus!
If you know a reader who fits any of the criteria above, then getting them a Kindle Paperwhite would be the perfect gift. Currently, Paperwhites come in four different colors and two storage capacities (8 GB or 32 GB), so you can choose whatever options are the best for your reader.
E-readers like this one make excellent gifts for people who like to read, so your favorite bookworm will be thrilled to receive this for their birthday, Christmas, or any other reason!
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15. Book Sleeve for Books or Kindle
Wondering what to get someone who loves to read print books or books on Kindle? A book sleeve is the perfect gift, as it helps them protect their book or e-reader while on the go!
These book sleeves come in all sorts of patterns, so you’ll be able to find the perfect one to give as a gift. Many of the different book sleeves also come in a few different sizes: 6×8″ (which perfectly fits an e-reader like the Kindle Paperwhite), 9×11″ (for print books), and 9×11″ with pockets (so you can carry both a book and an e-reader/other small items you choose).
This is such an excellent idea for the book lover who wants to take their books or devices with them, but wants to make sure they remain in pristine condition. So any reader would be thrilled to receive a book sleeve as a gift!
16. Book Nook Bookshelf Insert
Know someone who loves books, bookshelves, and cute things? Then they absolutely need a book nook bookshelf insert! These adorable inserts create a mini-scene on the bookshelf in the space of a book, and are sure to be one of their favorite gifts of all time.
You can get fully assembled book nooks like this Japan book nook or this Italy book nook, or if you need a less expensive option you can purchase a kit like this Wizard Alley book nook that you assemble yourself. But whatever you decide, these book nooks are sure to bring a touch of whimsy and magic to any bookshelf!
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17. Bookmark Greeting Cards
If you know someone who loves writing or receiving cards in the mail, then these Birdies Bookmark greeting cards could be a perfect gift for them!
These cards feature cute birds against a book page backdrop, but the really unique feature is that each bird’s beak is created out of a corner bookmark that you can use to mark your place in a book!
These are such fun and creative cards, and your book lover will be sure to love receiving a set of these as a gift! You can see all the Birdies card options here to find your favorites.
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18. Literary Tea Tins
When looking for book related gifts, you can’t go wrong with literary teas! The Literary Tea Company offers a range of book and author inspired teas that offer great options for anyone, no matter your taste in books or in tea.
Whether you’re looking for a tea blend inspired by your favorite author, teas inspired by your wizarding house, or even teas inspired by your favorite book or characters, you’ll definitely find plenty to choose from here!
19. Miniature Library Necklace
If you’re looking for unique and fun gifts for book lovers who also enjoy jewelry, then this miniature library necklace is an excellent gift idea!
This adorable pendant comes in two sizes (17mm or 20mm) so you can choose whichever size you prefer. But whichever you choose, this cute necklace is sure to be a hit!
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20. Wooden Cat Bookmark
Gifts for people who love to read take many forms, but bookmarks are certainly one of the most useful gifts…and they’re even better when they can make you laugh. And that’s exactly what this wooden cat bookmark does!
This cute cat bookmark is sure to bring a smile to any reader’s face, no matter whether their book is open or closed. (And bonus, you can even personalize it with the recipient’s name or a short message on the back of the bookmark!)
So if you know a cat and book loving person, then these wooden bookmarks will definitely make good gift for them…or you can check out all of Ingrained Inc’s other animal bookmark designs to find the perfect one for your favorite reader.
Buy the Wooden Cat Bookmark now!
21. Book Themed Wine Charms
Looking for gifts for literature lovers who also love wine? These book-themed wine charms are the perfect thing!
You can choose between several different set options, including Jane Austen book charms, Agatha Christie book charms, and more! These cute charms are perfect for hosting book clubs or just for use in any situation where wine and friends are involved.
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22. Metal Bookends
Looking for fun bookends that will make great gifts for book lovers? The metal bookends by EvyAnn Designs are the perfect thing!
This shop offers so many fun bookend designs, from hilarious ones like a T-Rex chasing a person to cute ones like this rooster, hen, and chicks design. Be sure to check out all the options to choose the perfect one for your reader. Book lover gifts don’t get much better than this!
23. Obvious State Tote Bag
Looking for more gifts book lovers will enjoy? The literary tote bags by Obvious State will make wonderful presents for readers!
The gorgeous designs of these totes paired with literary quotes make these bags excellent gifts to get book lovers. From Jane Austen totes to Edgar Allan Poe totes, there is something for every type of reader here!
24. Butterfly Book Page Earrings
Another option of good gifts for book lovers are bookish earrings, like these cute butterfly book page earrings!
These origami earrings are a lovely choice for those who want to wear cute jewelry while still sharing their love of books through their accessories. You definitely can’t go wrong with these as a bookish gift!
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25. Audible Subscription
While there are lots of fun gifts you can give to book lovers, one other choice of book gifts you can’t go wrong with is an Audible audiobook subscription. This is a great choice of gift to get a book lover, as it allows them the opportunity to listen to whatever books they choose for the duration of the subscription.
Audible subscriptions allow the recipient to download (and keep forever) one audiobook each month, as well as listening to any or all books in the Plus catalog of included books, any or all Audible Original audiobooks, and any or all podcasts on the app. There are tons of books to listen to, so this will be an unbelievably exciting gift for any book lover. And it is most definitely one of the best gifts for audiobook lovers!
You can give Audible gift subscriptions of 1, 3, 6, or 12 months, so this is an easy way to know you are giving a book lover a useful and fun gift they will use all the time!
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26. Kindle Unlimited Subscription
Another great choice for gifts for book readers is a Kindle Unlimited subscription. Giving Kindle Unlimited as a gift allows the recipient to read as many ebooks as they want each month from the Kindle Unlimited library.
A Kindle device is not necessary to use this subscription service, as you can use your phone or computer to read using the free Amazon Kindle app instead. But this subscription gives you access to over one million titles, so there are a lot of books to choose from! So if you need gifts for a reader, this is for sure a gift they will love!
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27. Bathtub Caddy Tray for Reading
For the book lover who also enjoys being pampered, a bathtub caddy tray is a wonderful gift!
This bamboo bathtub tray allows you to relax and read in the bath (plus have a drink, snacks, etc. close at hand if you would like). It’s adjustable and can expand from 29.4″ to 44.2″, meaning it can fit a variety of bathtub sizes…and it even has safety slots that ensure it won’t be tipped over, so you can be assured your book won’t fall into the bath while you’re using this tray!
This is the perfect gift for any bookworm who needs a little luxurious relaxation, whether they love to read physical books or like to use an e-reader like the Kindle Paperwhite!
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Looking for more bookish gifts you can buy on Amazon? Check out even more excellent Amazon gifts for book lovers here!
28. The Book Seat Book Holder
Another great gift for someone who loves to read is The Book Seat Book Holder and Travel Pillow. Whether on the go or at home, this is the perfect reading accessory!
Why is this item so great? Well, this unique book holder makes it easy to read hands free, and it is filled with polystyrene beads so it easily molds itself into any shape or angle on any surface you place it. This means you can use this book holder to read practically anywhere!
Even better for those who love to read and travel, this book holder can double as a travel pillow! So whether at home or on the road, this will definitely become your book lover’s new favorite accessory!
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29. Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
If you know a bookworm who repeatedly forgets to drink their tea or coffee when they get wrapped up in their book, then they definitely need this temperature control smart mug!
This temperature control mug keeps drinks at the perfect temperature for up to 1.5 hours on a single charge, or keeps it warm all day if you set it on the included charging coaster. Even better, you can even easily control this mug’s settings in the Ember App, including choosing the exact temperature you want your drink to stay at (between 120°F – 145°F).
Another feature I love is that this mug is even smart enough to turn itself on or off. When it senses liquid, it wakes up and starts warming your drink…and when it’s empty, it will turn itself off so you never have to worry about whether you left it turned on!
So choose between the 10 oz. mug and the 14 oz. mug today, and then get ready to give the ultimate luxurious gift to your favorite book lover. This gift is sure to blow their mind and become their new all-time favorite mug!
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