37 Perfect Gifts For Book Lovers In Your Life
A personalized floral book stamp so the next time your friend lends out a book to their incredibly forgetful sibling, they can quickly remind themselves to return the precious novel to its rightful owner. Plus, it just looks so freaking cool. 🤩
A TikTok-famous 3-in-1 convertible "reading chair" your buddy can curl into at the end of the day with their favorite book and cup of hot cocoa. It has an outlet so they can charge their Kindle before it dies in the middle of a great chapter, a side pocket they can use to stash all their fave snacks, hidden storage in the bottom to hold their coziest blanket, AND it pulls into a full sleeper bed so they can reach ultimate levels of relaxation!
A wearable blanket so they can snuggle cozily as they read about the detective getting closer and closer to solving the murder that has plagued his entire career. Yeah, they're gonna need the extra comfort when that plot twist finally gets revealed.
A clever bookshelf street sign perfect for firmly decorating their home into the mini library it was always meant to be. This has options like "Thriller Ave," "Romantasy Rd," and the super helpful "To Be Read" — now they can quickly find that fantasy novel they've been meaning to read all week.
A pair of horizontal glasses for all those bookworms out there who want to be able to read while lying down snuggled on their couch. This is sure to be a reader's greatest discovery since AO3 was created.
A book lover's journal perfect for tracking all of theur adventures and the characters they've met along the way. They can review up to 52 of their fave (or absolutely despised) books, load up on the details, and even complete reading challenges. The next time they're wracking your brain tryna figure out the name of that one book they read with a dragon, all they need to do is thumb through this journal!
A book-tracker bookmark to help keep them accountable as they tackle that Goodreads Book Challenge once and for all.
Or a handmade pressed flower bookmark so gosh darn cute that they might find themselves staring at these rather than the actual words on the page.
A waterproof Kindle Paperwhite to carry an entire library worth of books so they're always entertained while soaking in the bath, going on a long plane ride, or just sun tanning on the beach. It features an anti-glare screen and an adjustable built-in light (with a brand new warm light option 👀), so they can read into the night or even while out under the bright sun! Plus, not only does it carry thousands of downloaded books, but the battery life lasts up to 10-freaking-weeks!!!
AND a remote control page turner so they can continue the adventure even as they leannn back into their pillows — because let's be honest, it's pretty much impossible to remove your arms from the cocoon of blankets you've got them under when you're this cozy. It works for Kindles, iPads, and Android tablets.
A set of floating bookshelves because their best adventures deserve to be the centerpiece of their room.
A cool pin set so they can proclaim their favorite hobby loud and proud for all to see. This is a set of six, so they can stick them on their bags, hats, or their classic jean jacket.
A book-shaped purse for anyone who wants to strut down the street while carrying their favorite title. From Wuthering Heights to Frankenstein to 1984 — their fave classic novel is just waiting for them to show it off.
A pair of socks to keep their toes warm as they spend yet another night reading 'til dawn — because frankly, there's not enough time in the day to read all those novels they have on their TBR list.
A set of starry evening eye masks they can apply to add a bit of ✨sparkle✨ as they sit back on their fluffy couch and continue their enemies-to-lovers novel. These masks use hyaluronic acid and collagen to brighten and reduce puffiness from their under eyes — which is perfect because they do not want their colleagues to know how little sleep they've been getting, thanks to their new fave book series.
A scratch-off poster of 100 must-read books for those times they're in a bit of a reading slump and need something new to peruse.
A box of Novel Teas so they can relax and sip their warm brew — and read a punny lil' quote as they do so!
A cool ~interactive~ literature mug with a QR code they can scan to reveal quotes from the biggest literary giants like Charles Dickens, W.E.B. DuBois, Jane Austen, and more. There are 365 quotes total, so they can read a quote a day for a whole year!
A cult-favorite luxury-scented candle that'll transport them from their home to the woodsy forest of their favorite fairytale or the flowery fields in Twilight. With a jasmine, oud, and sandalwood blend, it'll make them feel like a lounging royal as they light it up and lean back with their favorite book.
A cult-favorite ~secret~ popcorn salt because the taste of movie theatre popcorn is elite, and they want that same buttery-salty-goodness without having to actually exit their home. Their nights at home curled up with a book just became a whole lot better.
A personalized frosted glass tumbler you can add their name to because, frankly, it already depicts what they look like at 2 a.m. when the enemies finally turn to lovers.
An acrylic book-shaped flower vase for anyone who wants to feel like a romance book heroine and display their bouquet elegantly — because pretty decor is a 🎶tale as old as time🎶.
A personalized embroidered bookmark to help prevent them from the habit of dog-earring their pages — but like, in the cutest way possible.
A Shakespearian insult chart because they need more creative ways to insult that awful read recommended by BookTok — and why not borrow some phrases from The Bard himself?
Vintage-inspired bookshelf games like Monopoly, Scrabble, Candy Land, and more that hold all of the pieces to their favorite classic board games while being beautiful enough to blend seamlessly into their aesthetic bookshelf.
An LED reading light because you know their partner is tired of being woken up by the bright lights of the bedside table lamp every time your friend wants to read "just one more chapter."
An attachable Stanley Cup snack bowl perfect for their "girl dinner" nights lounging with the latest edition of the Fourth Wing series. Trying to balance both a large plate of snacks and their oversized Stanley is too much of a hassle for their relaxing night at home — this'll keep everything they need all in one place.
A pair of handmade bookcase earrings because they want the whole world to identify them as a proper bookworm with a proper fashion sense, thank you very much.
A gorgeous wicker egg chair they can curl into (almost like a cat) as they witness the fake dating finally turn to real love in their current read. 👀
A luxury bath pillow to elevate those relaxing reading-in-the-tub sessions and make the seating so freaking comfy they'll never want to leave. They can say buh-bye to the feeling of ice-cold tile sticking to their back, they'll be lounging on plush cushions as the heroine finally discovers what her paramour has been keeping from her.
A totally bookish coaster, so they can protect their coffee table from water rings while also displaying their literary passions for all to see.
A ~brilliant~ wooden book light for the perfect mood lighting and the perfect aesthetic in their little reading corner.
A faux book display with a hollow interior so they can stash any unsightly wires, cords, routers, or outlets behind it. Now their space can look clean and organized with no one the wiser that just behind those aesthetic-looking books is a messy jumble of wires.
A Night Court sweatshirt because ACOTAR is a way of living, not just a hobby, and its hold on their heart deserves to be reflected in their wardrobe.
Or a "Morally Grey Book Club" hoodie so the world can understand their book taste (and their whole vibe, really) without them needing to utter a single word. Don't be shocked when they start getting hounded for book recs every time they leave the house.
A 50-pack of book-themed stickers because their laptop case absolutely should be the perfect reflection of their ✨bookish personality✨ and ✨literary soul. ✨
A pair of vintage-inspired book-themed whiskey glasses so they can sip in literary style. They come in Alice in Wonderland, Hamlet, Pride & Prejudice, and The Tell-Tale Heart themes. To get them all, or not to get them all... that is the question.
Now they're ready for their 🎶 "adventure in the great wide somewhere!" 🎶
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