There’s always a buzz and excitement in the air as Christmas approaches. The planning that goes into all the decor, the food, the time spent with family, friends, and loved ones—and oh, how could I forget—the gifts!
Everyone gets excited during Christmas, especially when they know they’ll be receiving and unboxing gifts. I do, too. It’s a time to show your friends and family how much they mean to you by getting them something thoughtful.
Now, if your friends’ circle is like mine, then you’d definitely have friends who are book lovers. So, what Christmas gifts do you get book lovers? I’ve saved you the trouble.
Here are 15 Christmas gifts I know are perfect for book lovers and avid readers.
Books
As someone who reads a lot myself, trust me, you can never go wrong with this. If there’s one thing every bookworm wants and will always want, it’s more books. Whether they’ll read them now or later is not so primary—they always want more.
So, find out what kind of books they like and what genre, go to the bookstore, and get them something. You’ll make their Christmas, and they’ll love you for eternity. It works; thank me later.
Reading Pillow
It’s a common thing for book lovers to engage in binge-reading sessions. If you have book lovers like me as friends, you definitely know what I mean. The long hours spent reading that book without moving—it’s almost legendary.
So if you want to get your bookworm friend something special, get them a reading pillow. It’s a comfortable pillow with armrests and neck support, perfect for long reading sessions. It’ll make binge-reading more comfortable and mean the world to them.
Book Sleeve
I’ve got a trivia for you. Ready? What would a book lover never leave the house without? You guessed right. Books!
As a bookworm myself, I always carry at least one book with me, and if I’m traveling, tons of books. The downside is that these books can easily get damaged in transit. So, one thoughtful gift you can give your book-loving friends this Christmas is a book fabric sleeve to protect their books from getting damaged while traveling.
Tote Bags
Who said book lovers aren’t fashionistas? As long as it makes literary sense, though. Your bookish friends are going to be gutted with excitement if you get them tote bags.
Not just any kind of tote bag, but stylish, bookish tote bags. Literary-themed bags to carry books, such as one with classic quotes or bookish illustrations. It’ll be more than just a bag for them; it’ll be a statement, and they’ll love you for upping their fashion game.
Noise-Canceling Headphones
People who read a lot have some moments when they need quiet and serene places to read. They might not always have the luxury of a peaceful place, though. That’s where you come in.
Getting your book-lover friend noise-cancelling headphones would be the best thing ever when they can’t easily find a serene place. They’re ideal for immersive audiobook experiences or quiet reading. So now they can tune out the world and enjoy that book.
Themed Socks or Clothes
Everyone likes to rep their favorite music band or movie character. It’s the same with book lovers and avid readers. They’re one of the most passionate fan girls and boys you’d ever find.
If you give them literary-themed socks or apparel, it will definitely make their Christmas more exciting. These clothing items can be branded with anything from quotes and book titles to drawings of their favorite literary characters.
Mug or Tea Set
Imagine a mug or a tea set with the words—”A Lannister always pays his debts”—boldly written on it. You catch where I’m going with this, right?
A mug with a witty book quote or a tea set featuring book-themed ideas is worth all the hype I’m giving it. Trust me when I say that mug or tea set will be out of bounds to everyone because they won’t want to risk losing it.
Book Subscription
I love receiving book recommendations from my friends, especially when they’re the kinds of books I like, but to be honest, I’d rather receive the actual books—and I hope they’re reading this.
I’m excited to know I have another amazing read waiting for me just before I finish the current one. So, quick advice: Do you want to make your bookworm friend’s Christmas? Gift them a subscription service that delivers surprise books and goodies every month. Thank me later.
Audiobook Subscription
Reading books is lovely, but have you tried listening to them? Ask those who do and havent told you about it why they don’t love you. I have friends who still listen to audiobooks even after they’ve physically read a book. It’s a totally different experience, one that’s quite immersive, and having that as an option is pure bliss.
You can gift them a membership to Audible or Scribd for those moments when they want to relax their eyes or enjoy their favorite book while driving.
Art Prints
If you love posters of yourself or your favorite actor, poet, or musician, then it’s safe to assume your bookworm friend would also love posters of characters or illustrations from books. They would even love framed quotes from books, too.
To make it more interesting, you can get them as many posters, framed prints, and illustrations as possible. It’s Christmas, so why not go the whole nine yards for them?
Library Stamp
When I get a new book, one of the first things I do after savoring the smell of it (the smell of a new book is everything, by the way) is to either sign or write my name on it to indicate that it’s mine.
Now, as a Christmas gift to your book-loving friend, it’ll be really special if you give them a personalized stamp with their name or initials to mark their books as part of their personal library. I love it already.
Clip-On Book Light
Remember when I said bookworms like to read in quiet places? Well, what better time to read than at night when everyone’s gone to sleep and there are no distractions? There may be the challenge of poor or little to no lighting, however, but hey, I’ve got you covered.
You can give your special friend a clip-on book light. It’s basically a portable and adjustable light for night reading without disturbing others. It’s a thoughtful gift that they’ll be grateful for.
E-Reader
If there’s one thing every book lover wants, it’s to be able to access their books at any time, even on the go. That’s why gifting your friends access to e-readers like Kindle or Kobo would be such a thoughtful thing to do this Christmas.
It’ll be great for digital reading on the go. What saith ye? Get gifting already.
Bookmarks
I love bookmarks. Who doesn’t? The more dramatic, the better. Every book lover loves them. So, a great Christmas gift for your voracious reader friend would be to get them personalized bookmarks.
Unique designs with their name or favorite quotes engraved on them make them special. You can get quite a number of them with different designs and engravings.
Floating Bookshelves
Every book lover has a dream library. I do, too. It could be themed bookshelves for one and whole rooms filled with books for another. Mine is floating shelves.
Having one installed as a gift for your bookworm friend is something they may not expect, but it’s sweet enough to make them feel loved. If you don’t know what it is, it’s a modern, space-saving shelf that makes books look like they’re floating on the wall. Cool stuff.
So, guys, here are my best ideas for 15 Christmas gifts for book lovers. I’d be elated if I got these gifts for Christmas, and I’m pretty sure your book-lover friends would love them, too. Are you a book lover who would love to get these gifts from your friends? Then, share this list so they’ll see it and know what to give you.
I’m sending this to my family’s WhatsApp group. In case they are contemplating Christmas gift ideas for this daughter of theirs. Because I wouldn’t want anyone to gift me a boring glove just because it’s winter.