5 Christmas Gifts for Book Lovers
‘Tis the season to celebrate the magic of giving — and what better way to bring Christmas cheer to the bookworms in your life than with well-thought-out literary festive gifts they’ll love!
From playful story-themed board games to literary gadgets that make reading easier, consider this your concise gift guide for those in your life who just love books. Grab a pen and paper to jot down any ideas that spring to mind, and read on for inspiration!
1. Personalised bookmarks
One of the most heartfelt gifts for book lovers is a personalised bookmark. These are always great options as the material and design can be tailored exactly to the personality of the person you are buying for.
For example, if they love the planet, try a vegan leather option or one made from fully recycled materials. For puzzlers, why not try a bookmark with a built-in magnifying glass and pen?
From adding photos of their favourite things, snaps of you together, or even just a simple embossed quote or name label, there are plenty of options that are always bound to leave a mark (pun intended).
2. Vouchers
Sometimes, playing it safe and purchasing your book-loving friend or family member a voucher is the best way to please at Christmas time. Ask any bookworm, and they’ll tell you how long their TBR is (this is a ‘To be read’ list in case you weren’t au fait with the bookish lingo). So, why not help them out a bit with some funding towards their next hardback?
If your book lover likes to read electronically, why not get e-vouchers instead? Kindles and tablets are becoming increasingly popular among readers — as is listening to audiobooks and podcasts. So, purchasing Audible or Kindle vouchers is an excellent way to help them out.
3. Literary-themed games
To bring a little fun into the reading scene, literary-themes games and puzzles are a great shout for book lovers. There are plenty of great examples of classic board games that have been re-invented with a literary twist in recent years — from Guess Who to Monopoly!
Why not bring the world inside one of their favourite books to life with a jigsaw version? Or, again for the tech-heads among us, why not see if there is an online or console-based version?
4. Merch from their favourite book
Similarly, another way to bring the world inside their favourite book to life is through gifting ‘merch’. If you know what their favourite book is, gifting them merchandise from it is a great way to show that you’ve listened closely to their tastes and you know them well. This can be anything from novelty earrings shaped like their favourite characters or a t-shirt or bag with a famous quote from the story.
This is a great option for younger readers who, like bands or TV shows, may like to wear clothing relating to their favourite things. Tip: Some of the best places to find bookish merch are on Etsy or Redbubble.
5. A literary subscription box
Lastly, for the more refined reader, we have literary subscription boxes. In recent years, these have boomed in popularity, causing a whole host of new varieties to appear on the web.
Now you can purchase book subscription boxes for almost any genre — and with an impressive choice of accompanying goods. You can buy boxes themed around crime, tea, sweets, crochet, gardening, murder mystery, self-care, rom-com, colouring books, and more.
So, no matter the age, preferences, or reading style of the person you are buying for, literary subscription boxes are bound to please. What’s more, they’re the gift that keeps on giving as you can set them for 3, 6, or even 12 months.
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