Take it from a pair of bibliophiles, sometimes we don’t want another book wrapped under the tree
With Christmas quickly approaching, it can be a challenge to gift your book-loving friend or family member something other than yet another addition to their home library—that’s where we come in! Look no further than our curated bookworm gift guide worthy of any serious bibliophile.
1. Scratch-off booklist
Instead of gifting a book, consider giving your bookworm the present of surprise. With a scratch-off reading list, much like this romance book list on Etsy that retails for $20, you’ll be giving your book-loving pal a culmination of great future read suggestions.
2. Cozy fleece blanket
Every reader needs a cozy space to get lost in their fictional world and a thick, fleece throw blanket is the perfect way to get comfortable during wondrous reading trips. This blanket is from Urban Outfitters and sells for $50.
3. Cheeky throw pillow
What’s a homey reading space without a comfy throw pillow that doubles as chic decor? This lovely pillow cover is handmade by a small Canadian business and retails for $28.
4. Pedestal planters to display potted friends
Not only do plants boost productivity, but they also make some of the best reading companions. Display your botanical pals in one of these aesthetically pleasing terracotta pedestal planters that range in a variety of colours, with the smallest of two sizes retailing for $19.50.
5. Harry Potter themed candle
Gift the Potterheads in your life the magic of a delicately fruity two-wick candle that, once completely burned, reveals one of four collectible 925 sterling silver wizarding rings. The stunning candle is currently on sale for $40.
6. Reading log journal
Help your bibliophile pal keep track of all the books they’ll read in the new year with a reading journal. The chic notebook allows them to document their reading time, write down their thoughts and provide a handy star rating. This stylish journal is sold on Etsy for $23.
7. Sprouting bookmarks
These charming little sprouts not only help your bookworms dive back into the novel where they last left off, but they’re also an adorable embodiment of the fictitious worlds that bloom out of paperbacks. A pack of two sprouts retails for $5.
8. Ceramic marshmallow mugs
Okay, these mugs are ridiculously adorable! And they arguably make the perfect addition to any book lover’s household. Just picture it—these little cuties can be used to house warm drinks when reading or displayed sweetly on a bookshelf as flattering decor. The set of four ceramic mugs sells on Amazon for $36.
9. Blume x Indigo Gingerbread blend
Now wouldn’t this gingerbread blend that’s organic, vegan and caffeine-free be the perfect drink to pour into those marshmallow cuties? We sure think so! The blend costs $25 for a 100-gram pack that makes 30 servings.
10. Lord of the Rings doormat
If an overflowing bookshelf doesn’t help your bookworm let everyone in their life know they’re book-obsessed, perhaps a fantasy series-themed doormat—like this Lord of the Rings coir mat—should do the trick. The hand-painted mat is available in four sizes, with the smallest starting at $20.
11. Book and tablet bamboo bath caddy
Whether your book-obsessed bestie decides to reread their favourite novel for the fifth time or watch another episode of a book-to-screen Netflix series, they can do so in the comfort of a hot bath. Doesn’t that sound heavenly? The extendable bamboo caddy retails for $43.
12. Hydrating berry soak spa set
Pair the bamboo caddy with a fruity spa gift bundle of a hydrating bath soak, a strawberry body yogurt and an exfoliating oval sponge. The set is currently on sale for $22.
13. Comfy floor reading mat
While this item may be the most expensive on the list, it is arguably the most functional for readers who have a tendency of ending up on the floor whilst reading. Measuring nearly five feet and seven inches, the quilted mat can be rolled up effortlessly for easy storage and retails for $80.
14. Personal library stamp kit
If your bibliophile has a tendency of lending out books and never getting them back, they’ll surely love this personal library kit. Complete with checkout cards, self-adhesive book pockets and due date stamps, this brilliant collection makes anyone feel like a librarian-in-training. You can get your hands on one of these bad boys for $25.
15. Book travel sleeve
Long gone are the days of bent paperback covers and torn pages. Now, the booklover in your life has this travel sleeve to protect their precious reads. The boldly designed “Book Bestie” sells for $19.
16. “Sorry, I’m Booked” reading bundle
Perfect as stocking stuffers, this bookish set features an adorable book enamel pin, a cardstock bookmark and a chic sticker pack. The bundle is sold on Etsy for $20.
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