Finding that perfect gift for your bookish friend/family member/partner can be a challenge. It’s hard to know what to grab them that they will love and cherish. I compiled a gift list of my top gifts to give to a bookish friend, and the gifts I would appreciate myself. I find it useful to have ideas and guides written out to find that perfect gift! A link never hurts either!
1. Book Subscription Box
Book subscription boxes can be a great gift to give! Most services have monthly deliveries of curated books and items. Book subscription boxes can be a fantastic present for bookworms, as they receive a new book (or two) each month that they haven’t read yet. Not to mention, it’s also fun to receive a present each month. This one can be a more time-intensive present if you decide to invest in a 6 or 12 month subscription, but they are very worth it for the bookworms in your life.
I’ve linked my two favourite book subscription boxes below.
International Subscription Boxes: Fairy Loot, Owl Crate
2. Classic Literature Collections
Classic literature can go a long way with a bookworm! The classics usually fill a bookworms shelves, but rarely are these classics in a beautiful set. Most bookworms would love a set of the classics, from Jane Austen to Charles Dickens, there are so many sets of the classic novels that would love amazing on a bookworms shelf.
I’ve linked several classic literature sets below to get you started! Classic Literature collections, especially ones with the more elaborate covers, tend to be a bit pricey so just be aware that these can cost more than individual books or even modern writer collections!
AUS: Charles Dickens Collection, Bronte Sisters Collection, Jane Austen Collection, H.G. Wells Collection, J.R.R Tolkien Box Set, Little Women Collection, Anne of Green Gables Collection, Horror Classics Collection, Remarkable Books Collection
US: Charles Dickens Collection, Bronte Sisters Collection, Jane Austen Collection, H.G. Wells Collection, J.R.R Tolkien Box Set, Little Women Collection, Anne of Green Gables Collection, Horror Classics Collection, Remarkable Books Collection
3. Gift Cards
If you’re really unsure about what to get, a gift card never hurts! Sometimes it’s hard to choose a gift, and you’re never really sure if the person wants what you’re buying. It can be helpful to grab a gift card to Amazon or your favourite bookstore so they can buy exactly what they want.
I’ve popped a few ideas for gift cards to purchase below. Don’t be afraid to head to your local stores and see if they have gift cards or vouchers as well!
AUS: Amazon eGift Card, QBD eVoucher, Booktopia eVoucher, Dymocks Gift Card
US: Amazon eGift Card, Kindle eGift Card, Barnes and Noble Gift Card, Books-a-Million Gift Card
4. Notebooks
Notebooks are usually a hit with the bookworms. Most readers also love to write, whether that is their own stories, ideas or notes about the book they’re reading. It’s always appreciated by a bookworm to have some beautiful notebooks to add to their collection. I’ve dropped some links below of my favourite notebooks to purchase.
AUS: Reading Journal, Reading Journal 2, Vintage Leather Journal, Genuine Leather Journal, Dragon Journal, Blue Stone Leather Journal, 3-pack Notebooks, Notebook and Pen Set, Monogrammed Notebook
US: Reading Journal, Reading Journal 2, Antique Leather Journal, Genuine Leather Journal, Dragon Journal, Embossed Leather Journal, 3-pack Notebooks, Notebook and Pen Set, Monogrammed Notebook
5. Bookish Accessories
Bookish accessories go a long way! Literary-themed items like tote bags or comfy socks are fun presents to give. Bookends, candles and bookshelf décor can be a great present to give as well.
Décor like book nooks can be a fun gift to give someone, as they assemble it themselves and it looks amazing on a shelf (an example of a book nook is the photo).
I’ve linked a few fun, generic bookish accessories below!
AUS: Book Nook Kit (Harry Potter), Book Nook Kit (Garden House), Book Nook Kit (Cherry Blossoms), Pen and Ink Bookend, Duck Bookend, Harry Potter Bookend, Bookshelf Socks, Reading Socks, Tote Bag, Candle 1, Candle 2, Book Vase, Thinking Figurines
US: Book Nook Kit (Library), Book Nook Kit (Garden House), Book Nook Kit (Cherry Blossoms), Music Lover Bookend, Duck Bookend, Harry Potter Bookend, Book Socks, Reading Socks, Tote Bag, Candle 1, Candle 2, Book Vase, Thinking Figurines
6. Literary Art Prints
Art prints are a classic present to gift someone. It’s always lovely to have some inspirational quotes or literary quotes hanging in your home and it would be a great gift to give a bookish person. If you know their tastes and favourite authors/books, then try to find a print centered around that! If you’re not sure what their favorites are, then there are several more generic prints hanging around, which I’ll link below.
AUS: Shakespeare Print, Literary Calligraphy, Love is Patient
US: F. Scott Fitzgerald Print, Edgar Allen Poe Prints, Love is Patient
7. Literary-Inspired Jewelry
Literary inspired jewelry can be a fantastic gift for a bookish person! Book earrings, charms or bracelets are fun gifts that can continue to be used for a long time. Most bookish people love a bookish piece of jewelry, whether that be a stack of books charm or a bracelet with a quote on it. I’ve linked a couple of my favorites below.
AUS: Pride and Prejudice Bracelet, Book Nerd Earrings, Book Pandora Charm, Stack of Books Earrings
US: Virginia Wolfe Necklace, Writers Bracelet, Nevermore Necklace, Stack of Books Earrings
8. Reading Accessories (Pillow, Blanket, Book Light, Bookmarks)
Reading accessories are things most bookworms need. Bookmarks, booklights and comfortable reading accessories are so useful. It’s wonderful to be able to cozy up at night with a hot chocolate and bury under some blankets to continue reading my current obsession. There are several accessories I would recommend, and I’ve linked several things below to look at buying for your resident bookworms!
AUS: Book light, Reading Pillow, Weighted Blanket, Bookish Blanket, Wearable Blanket, Metal Bookmarks, Leather Bookmarks, Reading Bookmark, Library Mug, Jane Austen Mug, Book Lover Mug
US: Book light, Reading Pillow, Weighted Blanket, Bookish Blanket, Wearable Blanket, Metal Bookmarks, Leather Bookmarks, Cat Bookmark, Books Mug, Jane Austen Mug, Book Lover Mug
9. E-Reader or Tablet
An e-reader or tablet is a more expensive gift to purchase but it is one that goes far. Most readers love physical books, however they also love the ability to read anywhere, whenever they want. If you can afford one, an e-reader is a fantastic gift to give a bookworm. I’ve linked a couple off Amazon for you to check out!
AUS: Kindle, Kobo e-Reader, Android Tablet
US: Kindle, Kobo e-Reader, Amazon Fire
10. Audible Subscription
An audible subscription can be a brilliant gift for your resident bookworm. I am a sucker for physical books, but I love the ability to listen to books while driving or while doing chores. Usually they are books I haven’t read before and that I wouldn’t particularly buy. But, having an audible subscription means I can listen to books I wouldn’t usually sit down to read and it’s a fantastic way to absorb more books!
Emilie Turner 