It’s the season of laughter and joy, and, of course, gift-giving. If you are having trouble figuring out what to get your fellow book-loving friend besides a book (to shake things up a little bit!), here we have compiled a list of amazing things that will make happy any book enthusiast. Keep reading to learn more!
1. Bookmarks
Even though we sometimes are fine with just throwing into the book anything we have by hand, including receipts, post-it notes, and scraps of paper, it is always nice to have an intentional bookmark. Bookmarks can be a great gift by themselves or they can be a little something you add to a bigger gift. There are lots of variations to bookmarks and a lot of fun options you haven’t even thought about.
Bookmark that points where you need to pick up reading
This is an interesting option. It is either a thin rubber band or elastic that wraps around the book and that has some kind of pointer built in. You can adjust the rubber band or the pointer itself to place the indicator where you stopped reading and where you need to pick up the next time. It is an interesting idea with practical use. Definitely something worth trying out!
Bookmark that sticks out of the book
These are very fun bookmarks but you need to do a little bit of digging to find ones that are also easy to use. These kinds of bookmarks have a thin plastic or metal part that goes into the pages, bet there is some fun element that sits on the edge of the book. It can be a witch’s legs sticking out of the book, a part of an animal, or even a reading lamp. There are options!
Classical paper bookmarks
There is still nothing wrong with a classical paper bookmark. It is very customizable and can be done in different ways. You can buy beautifully designed paper bookmarks, you can create your own, or you can custom order a bookmark made just for your friend. Paper bookmark making is also something where you can involve your kids and create together a gift for mom, dad, grandparents, or friends. Just make sure you use colors that won’t tint the pages of a book. The safest choice is regular colored pencils or markers.
2. Print on demand items
Print on demand is a relatively new field that offers to print a design you provide to a variety of items. The best part is, you can create a very personal design that really applies to your gift receiver and make it look very posh and professional. And since you are calling the shots, the print can be book related as much as you want it to be! It can be just a hint or a full-on design that says “I love books”.
Tote bags
But not just any tote bags! Tote bags with amazing prints that will inspire any book lover. It can be anything starting from favorite quotes to stylized images of favorite writers. It can also be just a graphic image of stacked books or something else book related. Tote bags are amazing canvases for beautiful art pieces that are very personal and appealing to the eye.
T-shirts
T-shirts are a classic clothing item, that most definitely is also worn by people who love books. Add something book related to a t-shirt, and we are sure, your book-loving friend will be very excited! It can be subtle, for example, a quote or just a few words. You can also go for stylized book images or favorite authors. Or maybe something from your friend's favorite novel. There are so many options! If you are not a designer yourself, it might be a good idea to contact a freelance designer to get the best possible results.
Hoodies
Similarly to t-shirts, hoodies have become a wardrobe staple. They are not yet worn so often as t-shirts but rest assured, almost everyone owns at least one hoodie for leisure time. And isn’t reading the best free time activity? Snuggling in a cozy hoodie on a couch for a well-deserved reading session is the best feeling. You can provide your book-loving friend with this cozy hoodie! And make it extra special by adding something bookish to it – a quote, a design, an image. The choice is yours.
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3. Jewelry
There are so many interesting pieces that reference a book or reading. The easiest gift would be a necklace with a book pendant or even just a letter. Another option is earrings if the gift receiver has pierced ears. The earrings can be letters, stacked books, the ABC, or maybe even glasses. It could also be something from a book you know they love. And believe it or not, there are also options for rings that have book-related designs.
Another fun jewelry piece would be a charm bracelet. You can have there added all the pendants that represent reading, books, your friend's favorite characters, etc. Such a special and dear gift!
4. Reading easel
Reading easel is a life-saver for the neck and eyes of a passionate reader. It is a stand where you put the book you are reading and it usually holds it up at about a 45-degree angle. That way you don’t have to slouch when reading a book whether you used to hold the book in your hands or put it on a table. It is a great gift that any book lover will appreciate and thank you for years to come.
5. Phone and tablet cases
Even though we are book enthusiasts, we are still part of the modern world and that includes our smartphones and tablets. To be honest, some of us definitely also use smart devices to read books. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t love paper books anymore! And that’s why it is nice to remind yourself of that old-school paper book look by choosing a phone or tablet case that resembles a book. What a great gift!
6. Reading nook essentials
We all love a good cozy reading session. Aside from a fluffy hoodie, sometimes it is also nice to have a blanket and definitely snacks. Why not get your book-loving friend ready for a snuggly reading moment? Create a themed gift and compile all the things one might need for an amazing reading session. Throw in a blanket, maybe a hoodie, favorite snacks, and tea or coffee. You can also add a mug, a plate (where to put all the snacks!), a napkin, and a bookmark. It will be a very thought-out gift, and your friend will definitely appreciate the effort.
In conclusion
There are so many amazing options to choose from when thinking of getting a gift for a book lover. Of course, a book is always appreciated, but sometimes it is nice to gift something else. Also, someone definitely will get your friend a book, so no worries, they won’t go bookless this year. Just keep your creative mind open and look for unexpected gift options that your book-loving friend might appreciate!