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December is my favorite time of year. Not only because of the lights and decorations and the pleasant moods of everyone you meet but also because of the promise of bookish gifts. Every year I look forward to the fun, unique book-themed presents I get. Below is a list of ideas for every type of bookworm out there. Read on to find ideas for what to put on your list or to get for the book lover in your life.
Book Connoisseur
For the person who appreciates a beautiful book cover and loves not only the written word but the visual appeal of books. You often find them fondly stroking the cover of books.
Book Sleeve – A classy way to protect your book while on the go. This book sleeve/eyeglass case set is fabulous and this Etsy shop has lots of patterns to choose from.
Dust Jacket Collection – Juniper Books makes these outstanding dust jacket sets sure to dress up any bookshelf. They also offer a gift card if you aren’t sure which set would be best.
Book Wallet – A fabulous way to remind yourself of your love of books and your budget for books! Novelbook makes elegant vegan leather wallets based on various book covers.
The Literary Book Club subscription – This quarterly luxury book club is unique in that you get a beautiful edition of a literary classic along with several little wrapped “gifts” related to the story that are marked with which page you get to open them on. They also sell one-time book boxes if you don’t want to give a gift subscription.
Book Embosser – Every bookworm loves to share their books but they want to ensure they get them back. This personalized embosser is an elegant way to brand your books as your own.
Book Cuddler
For the person who loves curling up with a good book, a steaming cup of coffee, and getting lost in the pages for hours on end. You often find them tucked in a corner with an open book surrounded by blankets and pillows.
Book Blanket – Storiarts makes a collection of cozy blankets that pay tribute to classic books. There is sure to be one for every book lover in your life and the quality is outstanding.
Book Mug – Every cozy book reader needs the perfect mug. There are a variety of choices on Etsy and unfortunately, the one that I purchased several years ago which I love is no longer available. This personalized book mug is very similar and would make any coffee/tea/cocoa drinker happy.
Cozy Book Socks – If you are cuddled up reading a book you absolutely must have book socks. Out of Print has an outstanding selection of book-themed socks. They also have some great clothing items. I love my “You Turned the Page” t-shirt. Note that I find their shirts to run on the smaller side so order one larger than you need but the quality of them is great and they have a ton of choices.
Embroidered Bookmark – These personalized embroidered corner bookmarks are as comfy as a winter afternoon by the fire and will add a touch of cozy to any book cuddler’s day.
Book Collector (aka Book Hoarder)
For the person that can never have enough books and thinks the hobby is half reading and half shopping. You often find them wandering the aisles of bookstores peeking over the tower of books they are carrying.
Book Vase – These adorable book vases are a great addition to any bookshelf. Perfect for corralling all your bookmarks. If giving as a gift fill with some cool bookmarks from Barnes & Noble or Etsy. I have several on my shelves and sort my bookmarks into different categories in each vase.
TBR Card Game – This is a way to turn picking your next read into a game. These cards give you prompts to help you choose books from your shelves. The fun of this is that they can be used over and over again.
Year of Books Ornament – This is the coolest ornament for book lovers. A completely customizable ornament filled with miniature versions of books you have read from the last year. The seller needs a list of books and authors to make the ornaments but if you are giving this as a gift you can send them the Goodreads account name and they can get the list from that. Absolutely a one-of-a-kind present.
BOTM Subscription – Book of the Month is a monthly subscription service where for $16 a month you pick 1 new release hardcover book from a set of 5 or 6 choices. You can also add on additional hardcover books for only $11 each! A great way to feed anyone’s book addiction. They have gift-giving options where you can buy a 3-month, 6-month, or full-year gift.
Bookish Kids
For kids that love to go to the library every week and take out a gigantic stack of books. You often find them not staring at a phone but instead staring at a book.
Owlcrate Book Box Subscription – All kids love getting mail and there is nothing better than book mail. Owlcrate is a monthly subscription book club that has options for middle-grade and young adult readers. Every box contains a great hardcover book and a collection of book-themed items. They also offer some past boxes for sale so you can just give one book box if you don’t want to do a whole subscription.
Kindle – Let’s be honest, kids love technology. An e-reader such as the Kindle is a great option for kids. It makes them feel like they are playing with technology but unlike their phones or tablets, the only thing they can do on a Kindle is read books. No distractions. To learn more about the benefits of an e-reader check out my post “e-Reader vs Print Book: Is One Better Than the Other?”
Book Hair Accessories – A subtle way to make a nod to your love of books these hair clips, barrettes, and scrunchies are a great stocking stuffer idea.
Bookish Board Game – Okay this is not exactly a book-related game however Really Loud Librarians is a fun family game that combines Scattegories with yelling. What could be better? This game is put out by the makers of Exploding Kittens – and if you don’t know what that is don’t worry your kids do.
Book Pops – Funko Pops are an addiction. Once you start collecting them you discover more and more. There is an insanely vast selection and some are limited edition and become quite collectible. Kids and adults love having them line their shelves. It is hard to search through and find book-related ones but they are out there. The Funko website has most of the options available and you can find them in all the regular box stores, Barnes & Noble, and most every store in the mall. There are a good variety of Harry Potter Pop figures.
Book Nerd
For the person who keeps stats on all their books, pages, and genres read. And loves to talk about all things bookish. You often find them entering reading info on a spreadsheet.
Annotation Set/Bookmark – These annotation bookmarks are a great stocking stuffer for the book nerd in your life. Post-it flags are a must for all annotators. For a more comprehensive gift, these annotation sets check all the boxes.
Reading Tracker Journal – I cannot rave enough about Little Inklings reading journals and planners. They are GORGEOUS, top-notch quality, and extremely functional. I have purchased a variety of her planners, journals, book review notebooks, and stickers and have never been disappointed. Any items from this shop would be a great gift for the book nerd in your life and supports a small business.
Bookstore model – This DIY miniature bookstore model is a must-have for any bookworm. Fun to put together and beautiful to display on your shelves. Book nerds will appreciate the attention to detail in this kit. My husband gave me this last year and while I haven’t put it together yet I am very much looking forward to it!
Premium Plan for Storygraph – Your favorite book nerd no doubt already has the Storygraph app on their phone. This app is a great alternative to Goodreads and provides a lot of useful stats. But this holiday season up their game with a subscription to the PLUS program with Storygraph. This add-on provides more advanced stats, improved reading recommendations, and a host of other features.
Book Advertiser
For the person that surrounds themselves with all things book-related and likes to show the world they are a book lover to the core. You often find them wearing a “I’d Rather Be Reading” sweatshirt.
Book Statues – These are adorable little statues that a bookworm could put anywhere at home or at work.
Book Jewelry – This book necklace is gorgeous and sure to please. Or take it up a notch with this stunning fully customizable book locket. The artist will add your photos to the interior and a paper message along with engraving the initial or a wildflower on the exterior. Lots of options to choose from and top quality. Order early if you want it for the holidays.
Book Bag – Once again Storiarts is my go-to company for bookish apparel and accessories. Their book bags are sturdy canvas perfect for any bookish adventure. There is a wide selection of book covers to choose from.
Bookish Car Accessories – These keychains are a fun way to advertise your love of books. These also make an excellent stocking stuffer. Etsy has a variety of book-related auto accessories but most seem to be A Court of Thorns and Roses or Fourth Wing related.
There are so many options out there to spoil your favorite book lover (or yourself!). I hope this list makes your holiday shopping a little easier. Don’t forget these ideas make great birthday presents too! What bookish gift are you hoping to get this year? Comment down below.
