The holiday season is here and with it starts yet another race to find the greatest and the most coveted gift for our book lovers, bibliophiles or just literary connoisseurs.
Mind blowing finds that will have them putting their books down to take the time to appreciate and admire. The gifts will be well received even by those recipients that have everything and don’t want anything.
Don’t believe me? To deliver on this promise I scoured the internet to handpick only sensible Christmas gifts for book lovers. Because, at the end of the day, people appreciate and remember only the gifts they can use in some way.
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Holiday Gifts to Impress the Bibliophiles
My intention while preparing this exhaustive gift guide was not only to include all the cool new useful must-haves this year. But I also wanted this gift guide to be inclusive of all ages from teenagers to grownups.
After all reading as a hobby is cherished not only by the young. It is a wonderful hobby that people keep up or take up in their elderly years.
Some of these gifts are a new spin on the old and some new and quirky that you probably haven’t thought about. One thing is for sure it will be hard to pick just one.
1. Favorite Books Tumbler Customized
You, me and probably most other regular folks out there just love using tumblers. But what sets this particular tumbler apart from so many other tumblers lining the store shelves?
The high-quality glass tumbler is not only practical and eye catching, but this tumbler can be personalized with the names of their favorite books. They will reach for this tumbler time and again.
A personalized gift like this really goes to show the recipient how much attention you put into getting the gift right for them.
2. Reading Sweatshirt
Move aside ugly Christmas sweater, here is a sweatshirt that the book lover will flaunt entire holiday season with great pride.
Love the reindeer reading book design. The sweatshirt is a practical gift that will be adored and used. Perfect example of a gift that the recipient immediately wants to use just as they rip open the gift packaging.
3. Personalized Book Embosser
They will fall in love with this tiny, adorable embosser. They can add a personal touch to all the books they own. The seller offers so many options to personalize the embosser. Do they love cats, coffee, flowers, etc., you can combine the two passions to create a stamp that will never leave their desk.
4. Miniature Books Bauble
They will be stoked to see such a smart holiday gift. You can choose to add up to 100 miniature books to go inside the bauble.
You can add the ones they have read and loved or if you, yourself, are just as much of a bookworm, then pick new titles for them that they haven’t yet discovered.
They will most probably find a place to display it even after the holiday season is long gone.
5. An Aesthetic Book Lover Throw
Now they can not only read in bed but also lay in bed with their favorite reads. How? This gorgeous blanket can be personalized with their name, names of the books they like, etc.
The gift will really convey the thought and attention you put towards tailoring the gift to the recipient.
The blanket is a bit pricey but if it fits your budget, the blanket is a really practical and useful stand-out gift.
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6. Favorite Books Pillow Cover
To go with the throw blanket above or even just by itself the favorite books pillow cover is another tailored gift that will not fail to impress the avid reader.
7. Blind Date with A Book
An absolutely extraordinary concept. You pick a genre, and the seller will customize a whole package containing a surprise book, bookmarks, stickers, etc.
The seller also makes it look so gift worthy amazing. The recipient will enjoy discovering the book and all the thoughtful extra goodies
Definitely check it out.
8. Book Holder Organizer
Simple, but artistic and sensible. The book holder and organizer can be used to display books but also to mark the page where they left off.
An aesthetic addition to their reading corner or bedside table that will keep their space clutter free plus while also keeping all the current reads, especially if they read multiple books at a time, accessible.
9. Repurposed Book Christmas Tree
Hard to believe that this mesmerizing piece is made out of book pages, but it really is.
The seller makes every order by hand which lends a unique personal look to every tree. The tree is so exclusive in look and feel that it will become their favorite holiday décor item.
10. The Book Witch
The book witch is really made out of book.
Based on same concept as the tree above, the book witch is great for any reader who loves fantasy genre.
An endearing décor items for their desk. I love the fall colors, almost, synonymous with holidays.
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11. Reading Pot
The planter is so interesting to look at. It might not be inspired from the pages of all the home décor magazines, but it is inspired from all the readers.
A cute bookworm planter that will give company to the book lover as they read.
12. Book Pillow
Now they can really cuddle with a book. The seller has so many varieties of pillows and titles that the entire store is worth checking out.
The pillows they make look so original that they can even be displayed in living rooms. They will make a great conversational piece.
13. Bookworm Mug
A coffee mug isn’t a new or ground shattering idea, but this ceramic mug is absolutely unique. If they like quirky bookish stuff, then they will definitely admire this handmade mug.
While most handmade mugs are not dishwasher safe, which is often a bummer. This ceramic mug is microwave and dishwasher safe so the recipient can use it with ease all the time.
From my perspective, it is one of those things that you don’t absolutely need in life to function, but it is something to cherish. They will use it every single day.
14. Hollow Book Safe
Even an elderly recipient will enjoy the gift. It can be used to store trinkets, memorabilia, or even secret items.
The secret book safe looks so authentic and according to the customer reviews- stays closed even when dropped.
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15. Phone Case
This is something I would like to get for myself as well.
The book inspired phone case is incredibly genius. A great conversation starter and it can be personalized with their name.
It will definitely appeal to the young and the seniors.
16. Custom Acrylic Vase
Just like many items above you can customize it with any book names that you want. The acrylic vase is modern and uncommon.
It will look really nice on their work desk.
17. Jewelry Box Organizer
The book shaped jewelry organizer looks elegant and luxurious. The velvet lining inside the box makes it feel more expensive than it really is. It is approximately the size of an average book and holds a decent amount of jewelry.
Small Gifts for Stocking Stuffer
Here are some small bookish gifts that will make wonderful stocking stuffers.
18. Christmas Tree Ornament
There are so many amazing books inspired ornaments to choose from for a recipient who loves to read, works in literary field like teacher, professor, etc.
I chose this adorable ornament because this ornament can be personalized. I like the colors and clean design. Truth be told I would like to get this one for my book club ladies.
19. Book Shaped Pendant
This pendant is so adorable. The handmade pendant opens up like a miniature book so that the recipient can add a picture inside if they want.
If you are looking for a small gift or a stocking stuffer that the recipient will be thrilled to open, then check out this pendant.
20. Book Inspired Candy Wrappers
Since I made this post for the holiday season, I decided to include this small surprise as well. Sometimes we want to add a bunch of stuff with the main gift but don’t know how to make it interesting.
If you are making small gift baskets, for book clubs, librarians, teachers, book lovers, etc., to give away, and want to add small chocolate bars to the basket then here are some very interesting looking book inspired candy wrappers .
The wrappers amp up the regular chocolate bars.
They fir the regular Hershey small chocolate bars. They are so cute that the recipient would not want to rip the wrapper.
21. Book Soaps
You get two book shaped soaps in the order. The soaps are made of goat milk with a light vanilla scent added. They will make an exciting stocking stuffer or a small holiday gift for coworkers.
22. Book Design Matchbox
Each order contains a set of 8 empty matchboxes with covers inspired from famous books. The retro design and very original looking cover will make it look nice wherever it is kept.
It can be kept in the bathroom, Centre table alongside a beautiful candle, etc. The guests visiting their home will be intrigued by this small surprise.
23. Funny Gift
I know I added the empty book inspired match boxes above, but I couldn’t resist adding this one. The matchboxes are funny take on famous books. If the recipient has a funny bone or loves quirky gift, then they will enjoy this one.
It will make a nice stocking stuffer.
24. Books Inspired Earrings
These earrings with a modern feel will go with a variety of outfits. The bookworm will love to wear these earrings.
The sophisticated earrings are handmade from titanium, making them allergy friendly.
Makes it a great gift for a young or elderly recipient that always has their nose in the book.
25. Leather Bookmark
Holidays are a great time to say thank you to important people in your life with memorable and thoughtful gifts. If you are looking for a classy thank you gift for a teacher, professor, writer, etc. then check out this personalized leather bookmark.
It can make a great thank you gift for a teacher, professor, writer, etc.
26. Ring for the Bibliophile
This is not a cheap gift. The stainless steel ring is handmade and looks exquisite.
It will be a big hit with the recipient. It looks like a quality gift that is not run of the mill department store stuff. The reviews on the seller goes to show how much the buyers love the product.
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Christmas is the time when everyone gets a lot of gifts and finding something that will actually impress them become a tedious endeavor. I hope this holiday gift guide for Bibliophiles has given you plenty of ideas.
