This post was originally published in November 2020. It has been updated with fresh ideas for bookish gifts this holiday season.
Book lovers, unite (after just one more chapter)! I’m sharing the absolute best gifts for all the bookworms out there.
This is hands down, my favorite gift guide that I’ve ever created. I’ve discovered so many incredible small businesses through bookstagram, and with the help of some of my bookish friends, I was able to curate a pretty extensive list of gift options at multiple price points! My hope is that no matter what kind of reader someone is, they’ll be able to find a great selection of items in this post.
I also included some discount codes provided by a few of the shops that will help you save at checkout. Hopefully, this guide will provide some inspiration when it comes to shopping for the book lovers in your life (even if that book lover is you). You can guarantee that if I’m not sharing something I already own, it’ll be going on my wishlist this year. I just love everything bookish!
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Swipe through and click on the photos for the slides that correspond to each category to be redirected to the retailer’s website. I worked really hard to prioritize small businesses – and a lot of them are places I’ve shopped from over the years. I’m really thrilled to introduce you to all of these fantastic bookish gifts!
Mugs
I think if I could only collect one thing for the rest of my life (aside from books), I would choose mugs. I love them so much. I proudly show mine off on my bookshelves! Some of my top picks are from Wicked Whimsy Boutique (ESPRESSO10).
Bookmarks
I have more bookmarks than I even know what to do with, but you know what? That’s perfectly okay with me because I can’t imagine using anything else to hold my page. My favorite place to shop for gorgeous bookmarks is The Seasonal Pages (ESPRESSO15).
Graphic Tops
It’s no secret that I’m the biggest fan of graphic tees, pullovers, hoodies, etc. If it has a cute phrase on it, I’m sold. I have a pretty solid collection of bookish tops, but I can’t seem to stop myself from adding to it!
Book Sleeves
Alright, so I only own two book sleeves, but I’d love to get myself a few more. I often keep my Kindle in it and whenever I’m at a bookstore and make a purchase, I can put my book inside the same sleeve. It’s so important to keep those books safe!
Misc.
From candles to prints to tote bags to drinks to holiday ornaments and more, this category has all the random bookish items that really make a bookworm’s life a little better. My favorite bookish candles in the world are from Janzy Wax Co (ESPRESSO10)
Will you be shopping for any book lovers this holiday season?
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I really need a reading light! So simple and they’ve been around forever, but I still don’t have one. I also adore the book & chill candle. Such a fun play on words, lol. I love how voracious you are about reading, and these are fab gift ideas!
They’re a wonderful gadget to have. I love mine because my husband usually goes to sleep before me and this allows me to read without keeping him awake! Janzy Wax Co has the most incredible candles. I literally have somewhere around 12 from her shop! They smell amazing, they’re sustainable and soy-free, and they last for ages!
I have such an obsession with bookish things. I have boxes and boxes of bookmarks and i love buying them from fellow creators. I definitely need to start buying bookish candles too. Might recommend them to my family for a Christmas present!! Amazing list. Xxx
Bookmarks are really fun to collect! I’ve only just begun to pick those up for myself, but they’re so great to have around. Practical, cute, and a good way to support a small biz. And YES to bookish candles! I’m particular about them because despite the trillions of shops, it seems they all boast soy wax (which I’m super allergic to). So I linked to the two shops I’ve found that sell coconut wax candles instead – and I love them!
This is such a good post and I love all of your mugs! So cute and cozy!!!
I’m glad you like them! Mugs are probably my favorite gift to give and receive because there are so many fun ones to purchase! These just had my heart the instant I saw them!
These are great gift ideas for book lovers! I am a book worm myself and have a few friends who are too! This is super helpful for deciding what to get them. Xx.
Oh YAY! That’s precisely what I was hoping for. I’m glad you see things you like for yourself and for others.
okkkkkk so many great things here!! bookmarks would make the perfect stocking stuffers – definitely going to have to do that for everyone this year. and of course, so many great mugs and tees here!
xx rebecca // http://www.rebeccapiersol.me
Bookmarks ARE excellent stocking stuffers, you’re right! Great idea for those – and The Seasonal Pages makes wooden ones that are so beautiful as well
Great suggestions! I wish I had more book lovers on my list, but I’m the real book lover in my family. I might have to get myself a few presents this year.
Hehe! I definitely understand that. I have a lot of nerdy friends but fewer book lovers – however, I think there’s a lot of gifts here that work for people who don’t enjoy reading as much either. OR you can just treat yourself
All of these gift ideas are so wonderful! Those tote bags and book sleeves are so cute as well!
Tote bags are always a good idea if you ask me. You can’t have too many! They’re so helpful!
I love all of these bookish gifts, they’re amazing! I am the only book lover I know in my family and friends so I’m tempted to buy some of these gifts for me! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
It’s always good to treat yourself
But I also think a few of these gifts are applicable for those who don’t enjoy reading as much – like the pretty prints or tote bags!
Great suggestions! You can never have too many tote bags, mugs and bookmarks!
Agreed for sure! I’m a fan of all of those items – and while bookmarks are a new collectible for me, I’m loving them!
Such a great gift guide! I have that bathtub tray and love it!
I got mine last year and it’s been a game-changer for sure. I can have my wine or tea, a book or my laptop, a candle, etc. and it all stays in place while I soak!
As someone who reads a lot, I love this gift guide! I think a fun bookmark is always a great gift idea!
xoxo,
Kim
That’s awesome! I’m glad you like it. I’m such a massive bookworm that I couldn’t possibly pass up the opportunity for a guide like this.
These are such great gift ideas for a book lover! Thanks so much for sharing!
Absolutely! I couldn’t help sharing them when I loved them all so much myself.
I really like all of these ideas but the prints are just great! I’d love to have something like that as a gift!
I flooded my office with prints from 88 Prints and she’s got the most amazing wintery prints and more! Something for everyone. They make great gifts!
As someone who loves reading and decides to read more next year, I definitely LOVE to collect mugs and graphics (especially sweater/hoodie/t-shirt)! You have such an awesome list here
Oh my gosh, SAME HERE. Those are my two go-to items to collect for any fandom. I love them. I think that mugs are the best gift for others as well – and there’s something for everyone!
These are all such good gift ideas! I have several book lovers in my life who would enjoy these pieces.
Fantastic! I hope this gives you some ideas for what to get them.
So many good gift ideas, especially the Kindle and book light! I recently saw a little weight that holds your book down flat that I want to add to my wishlist!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
I’ve seen those weights and think they’re pretty nifty. I don’t typically have much trouble holding books open, but I can still see a use for those if someone tends to purchase new books regularly!
These are great gift ideas! The bookmarks are my favorite. My mother-in-law would love it since she’s a book worm.
I love the bookmarks. The Seasonal Pages also offers these gorgeous wooden ones as well. Your mother-in-law would probably really enjoy them!
Lots of great recs…bet any book lover would appreciate any of these! xoxo, Sarah
I mean, as a book lover myself, I certainly think they would
I’m quite the mug addict myself, I can never have too many (even when I’ve physically run out of space, haha). I think the ‘book was better’ tote is just adorable and would make a lovely little gift!
Chic on the Cheap
I’m the exact same way! Even my bar cart is filled with more mugs than actual drinkware haha! I love fun phrases on my mugs – just like I love graphic tees. I couldn’t get enough of these fun, bookish mug options. And YES to the tote. I saw someone with that tote the other day and I just adored it!
Yay bookish gifts! I’m the book lover in my life and I’m always happy with books and bookish gifts!
Me too! But one of the great things is that a lot of these shops still offer items that aren’t specifically bookish, so it’s a good way to support a small business even if you need something unrelated to books!
Thank you so much for this blog post! I have been thinking about getting a couple of people book gifts but had no idea where to start! This post has been such a big help.
Happy to help however I can! I’m a sucker for anything bookish so I knew I had to share this post!
Love this gift guide! Will be saving this. Thank you!
Setitra @ http://www.setitraymccain.com
Absolutely! Happy to help however I can this holiday season!
This is such a great gift guide! I love collecting bookmarks and bookish totes!
I’ve only just begun my bookmark collection and I’m so thrilled with it already! The Seasonal Pages bookmarks are hands down my favorites!
you totally had me at mugs and candles! My mug cabinet is definitely full on ridiculous, but I can never resist! I also now have a “candle” cabinet… and the smell when you open the door is just mesmerizing! I’ve also never heard of a book sleeve, but that is brilliant!
Great list. Pinned for sure! Love the idea of book sleeves. I am sad to say that I am very hard on my books. So sleeves would certainly come in very handy. Love candles too and bookish face masks. Thanks for the great ideas and the links.
Okay, I love all these gift ideas. That sweatshirt looks so cozy!
So many great bookish (but not books) gift ideas I’ll Definitely be hinting to my family a a few of these, great post!
Ooh, I love these ideas! Anything to do with reading and I would be happy. I particularly like the mugs
xx
Umm I want to buy these for myself! I love the one more chapter pullover
Is it wrong for me to put these all on MY wishlist?! Kidding! I do have a book lover on my list so this is definitely helpful. I’m loving the graphic sweatshirts and the print– so perfect!
These are lovely suggestions. I love bookish clothing.
I know this is supposed to be a gift guide for other book lovers but I can’t help but look at this list and want to buy everything for myself! I want all of the candles and book sleeves!!
I do have some friends in my life that are the ultimate book nerds. These would be some amazing gifts for Christmas or for their birthdays! I have noted some down for future as I have bought all my main presents for this year. Thank you for sharing xx
I bought that bath tray for my mother in law! I’m hoping my husband buys one for me too lol I also have been eyeing one of those book things that lets you lay down and holds the book up for you.
Great picks. Candles and bookmarks are my favourite bookish purchases, there’s always good use for them
Great gift suggestions for book lovers! I love all of these, especially candles and graphics. I love reading and feel like I need to gift myself at least one of each haha!
These are all wonderful bookish gift ideas! I love collecting bookmarks and tote bags!
Giving book sleeves to bookworms are always a good idea. Btw, love the bookmarks you shared above. They look so sophisticated.
I like these suggestions! A bookmark, especially a personalised one, is such a good gift idea. I also like these new candles with bookish quotes on them now – so cool!
We love all the amazing book-themed gifts!
Oh these are the perfect gift ideas for book lovers! I would love a few of these myself too!
Some great ideas, some I don’t have on my book lovers gift guide, but that I quite fancy myself
I would love one of the graphic tees or jumpers! The One More Chapter one would be perfect!
These are all amazing gift ideas. We love the idea of candles inspired by our favorite books.
These items are so cute and I do love a good candle!!
These are some really great suggestions for book lovers. I am not buying for any book lovers this year. But I am sure this will be really helpful for others. Thank you for sharing.
Lauren