75 Book Lovers Gift Ideas for Those Who Are Obsessed With Reading
Show that book lover in your life how much you care with a gift that speaks their literary language! From cute tees to cozy mugs, you’re sure to find a gem nestled in this list of best book lovers gift ideas.
It’s no secret how much of a book nerd I am.
I love everything about the reading experience.
The smell, the bookish data tracking, the getting lost in a plot line that completely sweeps me into another time and place… it’s the absolute best way to wind down at night!
I’m sure you can think of at least one family member or friend who is the same, yes?
If that’s the case, shopping for them will be a breeze with these 75 creative picks.
I know that’s kind of a lot, but you’re bound to find something from this lineup. There are so many cute items to choose from!
From reading journals, cozy tees, and sweatshirts to much-needed accessories and subscriptions, every item is guaranteed to please that book lover on your list.
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The Best Book Lovers Gift Ideas (75 Options!)
1. Bookish Sweatshirt
Every bookworm needs a cozy sweatshirt for an afternoon of reading! This gift is perfect for any book lover, librarian, or teacher.
2. Heart Leather Bookmarks
Waterproof, durable, and soft to the touch, how can you resist a set of these adorable, yet practical bookmarks?
3. iPhone Book Case
This artistic, classy bookish-themed phone cover adds a stylish, creative touch to any mobile device.
4. Library Tote
Tuck a stack of books or any book-themed gift inside this durable tote. As an added bonus, your favorite bookworm can use the “packaging” to carry home her next library haul!
5. Bibliophile Printable
Readers love to be inspired, and something that inspires almost as much as a good book is a book-themed art print. Perfect for any reading nook!
6. I’d Rather Be Reading
If you know someone where reading is their lifestyle, they will adore this delightful collection of bookish essays from popular book blogger, Anne Bogel.
7. Kindle Paperwhite
Give the gift that stores hundreds of titles in one travel-friendly tool! The glare-free screen reads just like paper.
8. “Read Books” Mug
Where there’s a book, there’s never a steaming cup of coffee or tea far behind! Gift your book lover this chic design, then pair it with a favorite drink and/or gift card if you have a bigger budget.
9. Reading Journal
With room for 104 book reviews, this aesthetic journal offers a structured space to record everything you love or don’t love about a book.
10. Book Journaling Notebooks
Or you can keep it simple with a lined notebook from Rifle Paper (their covers are stunning!) Your recipient can keep track of her “To-Be-Read” list, take notes while reading, or start writing her own best-seller.
11. Personalized Book Embosser
This beautiful embosser lets your favorite book lover add their name to their favorite books so that the books can always find their way home after being loaned to another book lover friend! This is classy and elegant.
12. Read Pillow
Stylish and comfortable, this accent pillow gives a pop of color to a favorite reading chair or nook as well as adds a level of coziness while they curl up with their latet book.
13. Remote Page Turner
If you want a gift to delight your techy book lover’s heart- or a gift to make page-turning on electronic devices more accessible to all readers – this remote page-turner is clever and fun to use! It works on multiple platforms and is sleek and easy to transport.
14. Ember Smart Mug
This smart mug will keep a favorite hot beverage at the perfect temperature for the entirety of a reading binge. And we all know there’s nothing better than books and hot beverages!
15. Jane Austen Book Set
This beautiful set of Jane Austen’s classic novels makes for a statement piece in any home library. The designs on the spine are exquisit, but the covers? Absolute perfection.
16. Neck Reading Light
If you know a book lover who likes to catch up on their favorite series at night, this is the gift for them. This booklight makes reading in low light settings easy with multiple brightness levels.
17. Sticky Tabs for Annotation
For the avid annotator, these high-end book tabs are the perfect gift. They are waterproof and translucent, so you can see the book’s text beneath them, and you can write on them with a pen or a pencil.
18. Bookshelf Puzzle
Settle in with an audiobook, and put together this bookish puzzle. With stunning details of plants and books, it’s a great way to fill a winter evening while listening to a favorite book.
19. Bookshop Gift Card
Support independent booksellers and give your booklover the gift of picking out their next favorite read. This gift card can be redeemed and used towards any BookShop store online.
20. Super Cozy Throw
This is one of the softest blankets ever! It is the perfect thing to curl up under while reading. It won’t shrink, pill, or wrinkle when washed and always stays as soft as it was the day you got it. For the cozy lovers, this is an excellent gift choice.
21. Box of Books Subscription
This is a gift that is sure to delight any book lover. Each month, a box of bookish goodies tailored to whatever preferences you select, and at least two new books to dive into arrives. No two boxes are the same!
22. Kindle Holder
This stand allows for free hands to work on a craft project or exercise routine while keeping your books accessible. This is flexible and can attach to a variety of surfaces. A great choice for someone who wants to keep their hands busy while they read!
23. Bath Caddy Tray
At the end of a stressful week, give the gift of relaxation with this premium wooden bath caddy. With a stand to prop up a book or electronic reading device and spots for some extra treats, any exhausted booklover will enjoy a soothing soak in the tub with a good book to unwind.
24. Book Nook
Create the perfect place for reading essentials with this little “book shrine”. Not only does it save the page, but has a spot for a favorite mug and glasses or a pen for annotation. It’d make a great beside-bed item for any book lover!
25. Bookish Stickers
If you want to add a little bit of bookish flare to any gift, try tucking in a couple book themed stickers. These can be put on waterbottles, reading devices, turned into bookmarks or even fridge magnets. And there are lots to choose from! So order a little stash to keep on hand to tuck in a note or a gift to a book lover now and safe a few for later!
26. Library Cards
Library cards are trending! These are nostalgic and delightful ways to track book lending and nod to our childhood school library experience.
27. Rifle Paper Mug
Stylish and comfortable, this accent pillow gives a pop of color to a favorite reading chair or nook as well as adds a level of coziness while they curl up with their latest book.
28. Stet Game
Perfect for lovers of the English language and classic literature, this game hones grammar skills and is a blast in the process. The sentences are hysterical and it makes for a great way to spend a rainy night.
29. Enamel Pin Set
Let them say they’re a book lover without saying it. These pins are perfect for adding to a bag or jacket to give it just the right amount of bookish touch.
30. Socks That Give Books
This is such an incredible idea. Conscious Step Socks partners with a variety of important causes and lets the profits from your chosen purchase support that cause. In this case, give the gift of a pair of socks “as comfortable as rereading your favorite book”, and support Room to Read in providing literacy opportunities to those who don’t have them. (Get $15 off with this link, as well!)
31. Favorite Highlighters
Water resistant and quick drying no bleed ink in these bright, yet soft colors make midliner highlighters a top choice for bibliophiles who want to call out quotes or remember their favorite parts in the books they read.
32. One More Chapter Tee
Ever heard of “Just One More Chapter”? This shirt says it all with this nod to the phrase often used by book lovers.
33. Neck Pillow
Keeping one of these on hand allows for comfortable reading in your favorite reading spot, in the car, or anywhere, really! With lots of colors to choose from, this makes a fun addition to any bookish gift.
34. Cozy PJ Set
For the librocubicularist in your life, these pajamas are soft, silky, and a “moves with you” kind of knit to make those recharging hours of reading in bed perfectly comfortable.
35. Customized Book Ornament
These ornaments filled with tiny books are trending and for a good reason. Look how cute they are! You can grab a list of your book loving friend’s or partner’s favorite books, or top reads of the year and have this ornament customized to include those covers. How fun!
36. Blind Date with a Book
This has to be one of the best gift ideas ever. Pick a genre, add your customizations and a blind date with a book will be created as a perfect gift.
37. Glass Cup
Keeping hydrated is so important. And it’s so much more fun to drink your beverage of choice in this adorable cup that lets everyone know that all of the free space is reserved for books.
38. Personalized Bookmark
You can have these bookmarks customized with the birth flower and the name of your favorite bookworm. It’s a fun, personalized touch to tuck into their most wanted book for their TBR pile!
39. Dainty Book Necklace
This necklace is stylish and bookish, making it a great choice for any outfit to subtly nod to our favorite hobby. This is a great gift choice for a book lover who also loves pretty accessories!
40. Literary Candle
This is an entire collection of candles pairing delightful fragrances with favorite quotes from favorite classic authors. You can pick from names like Charlotte Bronte, Mark Twain, and even William Shakespeare. Each candle has a signature scent and highlights the author’s work and beloved quotes.
41. Coffee Table Book
This is a perfect book for book lovers because it features all the things book lovers delight in. From photo tours of the world’s most beautiful bookstores to lists of great reads to try and recipes based on famous fictional meals from all genres, there is an endless treasury of wonderful book related things in a conversation worthy book for guest rooms or coffee tables.
42. Weighted Bookmark
These weighted bookmarks have a nonslip coating for hands-free reading. It would be great for study and reference books or any heavy book you want to be able to glance at without losing your place!
43. Full Wrap Library Themed Stanley Cup
How pretty is this library bookshelf themed tumbler? This 30 oz Quencher is wrapped with an engraved scene of library shelves and plants. It’s beautiful and soothing. It has an easy-to-carry grip and a narrow base that fits most cupholders out there. They say that Stanley cups keep your beverage at your desired temperature for hours!
44. Book Wallet
This wallet is a real statement accessory! With a dozen classic book covers to choose from, well-built design, and zipper closure, any booklover will be thrilled to tuck a look-a-like to their favorite read into their bag. This creator makes a variety of book related bags and acessories, so you’ll want to check the rest of their shop out, too!
45. Invisible Bookshelf
For someone who likes clean, minimalist decor but still wants to display their favorite books, these floating shelves are a great way to do that. With a cleverly designed base and wall attachment, they really do give the appearance of floating books!
46. Book Clock
This book clock is the perfect decor touch to add a whimsical touch while keeping it very classy at the same time. This is a great piece to add to a bookshelf or mantle and an excellent gift for a book lover!
47. Kindle Unlimited
Give the gift of a virtual dream library with a gift subscription to Kindle Unlimited. This monthly subscription is a game changer for any voracious reader, unlocking almost unlimited books to read in all genres.
48. Book or Kindle Sleeve
I love these cute, protective sleeves to put over my current read or my Kindle to keep it safe in my bag or when traveling. With different sizes available, you can pick the one that fits your book lover’s favorite reading device or the most common book dimensions!
49. Book Nerd Pencil Set
These adorable pencils celebrate the joy of being a book nerd with cute, little sayings sure to bring a smile.
50. Bookmark Book Tracker
This is a fun, creative way to track books read. Write the name and the author on the books as you go and slip the bookmark into the next read in the TBR pile!
51. Wireless Earbuds for Audiobooks
A quality pair of earbuds can really be a game changer when it comes to listening to audiobooks. I have a pair of these and they are not only affordable but have lasted me a long time! It makes listening to my favorite books or podcasts while on the move so much easier and is a guaranteed top gift idea for any audiobook lover you know.
52. Magnetic Poetry Kit
Create customized, literary themed messages for each other on the fridge with this playful gift that lets you craft sentences out of literary words and phrases and leave them for each other to find. It’s a really fun gift for any occasion!
53. Geometric Bookends
These stylish bookends make a statement dress up any bookshelf or space and let favorite volumes stand out in your decor.
54. Strapsicle E-Reader Holder
This unique design gives an exceptional grip to provide a more comofortable reading exprience. No more dropping your kindle or having it slide out of your hand when you’re getting comfortable in your favorite reading spot!
55. Book of The Month Club
Sign your favorite booklover up for the Book of the Month Club and let them pick from a selection of bet new hardcovers and audiobooks every month. They offer options for 3, 6 and 12 month gift membershps.
56. Book Lover Keychain
These adorable boho style inspired keychains are the perfect addition to any booklover’s gift. They make perfect gift toppers or stocking stuffers, as well.
57. Audible Plus Membership
For booklovers who need hand and eyes free ways to enjoy the books on their TBR pile, Audible can be an excellent solution. You can purchae their most wanted titles outright or sign them up for a subscription that includes an all-you-can-liten-to catalog plus 1 credit good towards any book they’d like to buy forever. And members receive discounts on any other book in the audible system as well.
58. Lit Chat
Get conversations started with these creative and fun discussion questions that talk about books and your life as it relates to books. With questions about what books make you nostalgic to what you would recommend in various hypothetical situations, this is a great way to engage and keep conversations lively among your reader friends and family.
59. Top 100 Books Scratch off Poster
While the books that should be featured on a top 100 list may be highly debated, this fun, scratch off poster features the 100 books that are most commonly agreed on as timeless book any bibliophile should consider reading in their lifetime. From classic literature to recent best sellers, this list has a wide variety of books and a creative approach to reaching this bookish goal.
60. Cozy Wool Socks
Winter reading sessions should always be cozy! And these quality, extremely soft, and cozy wool socks by Purrfull are exactly that.
61. Semi Personalized Book Print
Create an artisitic rendition of your favorite booklover with this book print. You can customize elements of this print to match your very own booklover and acknowledge that they, too, would much rather be lost in the library than anywhere else.
62. Book Basket
This allows for books to be kept accessible and contained. It’s great for library book stashes or just a collection of books you want to keep within reach of your favorite chair!
63. Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club Membership
This is the book bestie club that every booklover wants to be in! With exclusive author chats, book discussions, and all the bookish community that we crave, Modern Mrs. Darcy’s book club is perfect for every book nerd who’s looking for their tribe.
64. Bedside Reading Lamp
A dimmable bedside lamp adjusts its brightness at an easy touch. It also has two USB charging ports to let you keep your devices ready to go. It’s perfect for reading nooks and bedside stands!
65. Letter Board for Book Quotes
Feature all your favorite quotes and sayings from your favorite characters on this easy to change felt letterboard. It comes with over 300 precut, reusable letters and syboms, and some fancy lettered keywords for emphasis. It’s a great addition to any space where you want to remember the top quotes from your current favorite book.
66. Blue Light Reading Glasses
If you or your favorite book lover spends a lot of time using screens for work, settling in with your favorite book on your e-reader can just add to the eye exhaustion. These glases don’t correct your vision but they do reduce the blue light which gives your eyes a chance to rest while you read.
67. Pop Socket
I love the color and design of this “just one more chapter” popsocket. If reading is done on your Kindle app, this makes it easy to hold onto your phone.
68. Modern Accent Lounge Chair
Create the most comfortable and stylish reading nook by adding in this soft lounge chair and ottoman set. This velvety material is comfortable and cozy, and the ergonomcial design allows you to fit perfectly in the seat and relax with a good book.
69. Pen Pouch
If annotations and highlighting are your thing, keep your favorite tools handy with this bookaroo pouch. With a variety of colors available, picking the right shade is easy!
70. Bluetooth Speaker for Audiobooks
Keep your device in a secure space and control the volume from wherever you are! This is waterproof and has a clip so you can hang it from your bag or backpack as well. Audiobook for everyone!
71. Electric Tea Kettle
This electric tea kettle has all the cozy vibes making it a great choice for any cozy, book loving, tea-drinking person on your gift list. With temperature control features so they can brew at the correct temperature depending on what tea they are drinking, this makes it easy to always have the perfect cup at hand while they read.
72. Cozy Slippers
These slippers– oh my! They are the fluffiest, softest more pillowy clouds of cozy comfort that will keep your feet cozy no matter what you are doing especially if you are sitting in your favorite chair with a good book.
73. Tree Bookshelf
This unique bookshelf is a creative, stylish feature for your living room. It lets you keep your favorite books on display in any room you please.
74. Book Bracelet
I love adding touches to things I enjoy to my outfits. This delicate, clasy bracelet features an open book and is a fun way to include your book loving interests in your outfit.
75. Cozy Book Gift Boxes
Receiving a box of book themed items is such a treat for anyone who loves books. Each month has a different theme and hand picked items that are sure to bring a smile.
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My sister is giving her five grandchildren gift cards for Barnes and Nobles. They love going there and have fun picking out just the right book! Good ideas.
That sounds like the perfect gift!
I have a few book lovers in my family and I never want to pick out books for them. I love these gift ideas, super helpful to this gift giver! Thank you so much. I’m loving the cozy t-shirt and mug idea & maybe the necklace too. – great ideas
I’m a huge book lover and it’s funny because out of all those the one thing I would have never thought of is books lol. I love being able to use my Amazon wishlist for my family so they can see the exact book I want instead of trying to hunt down the author in a bookstore
1, 4, 6 & 7 are awesome and so funny! I think I might have to get a few stocking stuffers for myself this Christmas π
Filling your own stocking is allowed π