Welcome to the definitive guide to gifts for book lovers! This is your ultimate destination for every type of bookworm on your list. A great gift for someone who loves reading includes everything from a stylish bookmark to a reading light or a cozy reading blanket. You can also give a subscription to a book club or an e-reader to enhance their reading experience.
Here, you’ll find recommendations for all that and much more. First, discover the most unique options to consider, from inexpensive to luxury goods. Then, browse curated gift guides with the best bookish essentials for everyone from a Kindle reader to a librarian, English teacher, Harry Potter fan, and beyond.
Keep scrolling to see all the gift ideas or use the table of contents below to jump around!
Unique Gifts for Book Lovers
For the foodie bookworm, this Book Lover’s cookbook features recipes from some of the most famous literary works. That’s what I call a great book pairing!
The Ultimate Reading Challenge functions like an advent calendar with 25 little bookish gifts to open however you choose.
I have this little gold reader sculpture on my own bookshelf and love it!
Take beach reading to the next level with this cute bookstack towel.
This antique book storage box discreetly stores your valuables while showing your love of books.
These book lover’s slippers are the coziest gift for homebodies who love to read.
I own these hand bookends and love how eye-catching they are!
A reading valet blends two of a book lover’s favorite activities: reading and drinking warm beverages.
This marble book holder looks exquisite on a bookshelf. You can also display an open book on a table with it.
I have this exact bath tray for reading during bubble bath time. Pair with a bottle of champagne or another self-care bath idea.
This classic bookstack planter is so feminine and brings life to reading time.
This book light is a work of art and a conversation piece!
Give the gift of comfortable reading with these secret library pajamas.
This bookstack pen holder is the perfect desk accessory for a bookworm.
This bookshelf puzzle would be great for an audiobook listener.
SHOP THE GIFTS FOR BOOK LOVERS
The Best Gift Ideas That Aren’t Just Books
Inexpensive Gifts
If you’re shopping at Christmastime, these book ornaments perfectly celebrate his or her love of books in a festive way.
You can make these DIY book page ornaments, including a heart, angel, wreath, and more as gifts for as low as free!
These stocking stuffers are small and cheap gifts, including such reading accessories as candles, bookmarks, mugs, and more.
An adult fan of Harry Potter will love these magical little trinkets, including accessories, a wine glass, earrings, and more.
Make Christmas morning magical for a younger Harry Potter fan with these treats, including candy, toys, and games.
Gifts By Type of Reader
These gifts celebrate a librarian’s work at home, including clothing, accessories, and library essentials like a book cart and card catalog.
Show your appreciation for an English teacher with classroom wearables and supplies like a hair clip, pens, and shirt. A few support banned books– a popular cause for them.
Wow an author or aspiring writer with thoughtful gifts that celebrate their work, like custom book jewelry, or tools that enhance their writing, like a lap desk and writing games.
The most magical teacher you know will love using these wizarding classroom supplies, wearables, and accessories.
If the book lover you’re shopping for is a Kindle readers, then look no further. This gift guide contains all the popular essentials that make it both fun and easier, from cases to the ever useful page turner.
Treat your book club to these small, yet cute and fun gifts, including annotation supplies and discussion kits.
Gifts For Specific Fans
A Jane Austen fan will adore celebrating her work on this merch, including books, bookends, candles, socks, and more.
Likewise, every Little Women fan will swoon over these themed purses, books, art, and more.
More Gift Ideas For Book Lovers
If you’re budget is over $50, check out these jaw-dropping luxury gifts, from my favorite “Read” pillow to a bougie perfume that smells like the library, and beyond.
Or, give a gift that keeps giving and offers him or her choice. These are my favorite book subscriptions in print, digital, and audio format.
Related Bookish Gift Guides
This blogger gift guide focused on books for book lovers that aren’t books, but if you’re still inclined to give a book, then check out these posts next:
remember, it’s a good day to read a book. – jules