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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.
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
Sometimes a chapter is too enthralling, and they forget their coffee is waiting for them. Instead of microwaving the mug, this one keeps the liquid at an exact temperature.
A wonderful gift for bibliophiles who lack neck strength or the willpower to keep their own heads lifted.
Big readers often have big goals for themselves. Help the reader in your life track their progress with this scratch-off poster, like an advent calendar for adults.
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.
Why stop at a bouquet of flowers when you could present them in this beautifully bookish vase?
This reading lamp blocks blue light, so it's perfect for a chapter (or ten) before bed.
For the sassy book lover, a chart of literary insults for optimal zingers.
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.
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.
If they want to make more of a runway statement with their bookstore tote, this option from Carhartt's designer operation—called Carhartt Work in Progress—will put them on top of the mysterious book stranger rankings.
For the book lover who's obsessed with modern design.
For anyone on your gifting list with a “read more” resolution, this elegant journal is a useful resource for tracking goals.
For some readers, bookmarks are always growing legs and running away. If that sounds like the reader in your life, gift them this artful tabletop bookstand. They'll never lose their place again.
Lotta talk about banned books, lotta reasons to read them anyway. A beanie, lest others forget what you're about.
Finding a blanket on Amazon is tough, because they're mostly made from polyester. This one is 100-percent cotton and perfectly oversized, making it our favorite cozy-day reading gift.
Even cooler is this Leatherology book weight.
A cult favorite bag that has quite a following among book store goers. Looks great in a downtown New York bookstore or a middle America Barnes & Noble.
Bookshelves should be beautiful, not just functional. Help the book lover in your life beautify their shelves with these luxe, eye-catching bookends.
If the reader in your life loves to work with their hands, they’ll go gaga for this DIY book-binding kit, which includes luxe writing paper, an awl, spine board, waxed linen thread, and thread snips. At the end, they’ll have their own lovingly bound journal, with 140 blank pages ready to be filled.
Paddywax's Library series evokes the scents of famous authors and their works. That includes Leo Tolstoy, Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, and more.
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