21 Bookish Christmas Ornaments You’ll Love

Recently updated on November 29th, 2024 at 04:52 pm

Looking for bookish Christmas ornaments? These bookish Christmas decorations will make your room look a whole lot more festive

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Decorating the Christmas tree is one of my favourite annual traditions!  And as a book lover, I love incorporating books into my Christmas decor.  

But you can find many cute bookish baubles to hang from your Christmas tree. So, lucky for you I’ve narrowed down the absolute best bookish Christmas ornaments you need this year.

From diy Christmas ornaments to handmade bookish Christmas ornaments – I’ve compiled the best bookish ornaments for every style and budget. So keep reading if you want to level up your Christmas tree decor this year.

Looking for Christmas books decor ideas? I have a whole post full of bookish Christmas decorations. Packed full of decor ideas (not just ornaments!)  You can check out my post on Christmas books decor ideas here. 

This post is all about the best bookish Christmas ornaments

BOOKISH CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT SETS

If you want a coordinating tree with matching colours and styles then you can’t go wrong with an ornament set.  They make your life so much easier because they’re already perfectly coordinated.

I’ve bought Christmas ornament sets before because I didn’t have enough single ornaments and I wanted a cohesive look.

1. Irish Folklore ornament – set of 4

The detail in these Christmas bookish ornaments is amazing. These wooden ornaments have a unique design laser burned onto the ornament. They would look adorable on your tree.

These would also make a lovely book club gift. You could give one each as a small gift.

2. Christmas paper ornament set of 3

If you’re looking for a more neutral Christmas ornament set – then these are perfect. The white colour would match with lots of different colour themes. The glitter gives it some extra sparkle.

I love that these are more subtle but still make your love of books clear. They are made from vintage yellowed book pages, and each piece is carefully cut by hand.

3. A Court of Thorns and Roses ornament set

These miniature book ornaments would look adorable on a Christmas tree. These miniature books are made to order. Plus they’re double sided. 

These are made with wood and have a resin overlay. This makes them nice quality and they can last for a much longer period of time. 

4. Lord of the Rings Christmas Ornament set  – 4 pack

I am a huge Lord of the Rings fan. If you’re also a LOTR fan  then you should 100% get these LOTR bookish Christmas Ornaments.

They’re made with high quality eco friendly wood. And the detail on these is stunning.

5. Miniature book ornaments

This Christmas ornament set is the perfect option if you’re a fan of traditional Christmas ornaments. The handmade ornaments feature miniature designs on the pages of each book.

 They fit classic or traditional style decorations. They’re reminiscent of Christmas decorations from the nineties. You can choose from many different designs. And you can even personalise.

INDIVIDUAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

You can find many cute bookish Christmas ornaments – book stacks, individual books and ornaments for specific fandoms.

You can find a bauble for every style. I found some of the cutest bookish Christmas ornaments and I am ordering some of these ASAP

6. Book stack Christmas ornament

I am obsessed with this cute book stack ornament.  The detail is exquisite. And the little mug makes it look adorable.

You can add your own personalisation to the ornament – perfect if you want to add your name or a book you love.

7. Wood slice Christmas ornament

I’m in love with the rustic and wholesome look of this wood slice ornament. Wooden touches look amazing when decorating a Christmas tree. Especially if you have a neutral decor theme. 

The Jane Austen design is incredible. The art style is unique and will stand out on a Christmas tree. The perfect ornament for any book lover’s or writer’s tree.

8. Book dragon Christmas ornament

The details on this ornament caught my eye. I love the drawings on the book spines and the titles.  It would look amazing on any Christmas tree. But you could equally use this to decorate any space.

Handmade from a small business. The little dragon book hoarder looks adorable.  It would also make a cute gift for fantasy lovers.

9. Sarah J Maas glass ornament

Have a favourite book series? Then you should check out ornaments available. I was impressed at the variety of ornaments available.

 I couldn’t resist including this Sarah J Maas Christmas ornament. The glass and the design on the ornament are beautiful.

10. Charlotte Bronte Christmas ornament

Charlotte Bronte fan? Then you should check out this ornament. The detail is stunning, making it the perfect choice for classic literature fans.

The design is adorable with unique artwork. Plus, the double-sided design has a Christmas quote on the back.

11. All I want for Christmas is books ornament

This ornament is from Emily Cromwell designs on Etsy – my new favourite shop on  Etsy. They have a wide range of adorable ornaments. You can check out Emily Cromwell designs here.

If you’re looking for ornaments that match in style and colour then you could easily purchase a few different styles. I love the colours on this book stack ornament. And the eye catching design will stand out on any tree.

12. Bookshop ornament

I couldn’t limit myself to only including one ornament from Emily Cromwell Designs! When I saw this bookshop ornament I knew I had to include it. 

The pastel colours on this bookshop ornament give it a cute, feminine touch. And the detail is lovely. The wreath on the door and the Christmas lights are super pretty.

13. Wooden bookmas ornament

I am obsessed with this ornament. Wood looks so good on Christmas trees. And it goes with different neutral colours, adding a touch of warmth and cosiness.

This bookish Christmas ornament is made from Hinoki wood, they’re durable yet lightweight and soft to the touch.

14. Books Christmas ornament

This ornament would look lovely decorating any tree. But I also love how it could be used as decor all year round. 

Made from glass, it comes with the cord attached. This cute stack of books would look adorable on any tree.

DIY BOOKISH CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

These ornaments would make such a good keepsake. And it’ll make a sweet memory you can pull out every year. My family still have diy ornaments that we made years ago.

15. Personalised Christmas ornament

Photo Credit: Lacy – @Lacyloveslit

Recreate this ornament:

This is such a cute idea for a personalised book ornament. This clear bauble contains images of different books. 

It could be personalised in any number of ways. A lovely and subtle way to incorporate books into your Christmas decor.

Want to recreate this at home? I’ve linked a tutorial below so you can try this at home.

16. Bookish paper chain

I wasn’t sure if a paper chain technically count. But this is such a simple and budget friendly idea that I had to include it. It would look adorable decorating a Christmas tree.

You find an old book and cut even sized pieces of paper. Then glue or staple them together into a chain.  If you wanted you could add glitter for a bit of extra sparkle. A cute, festive touch that costs pennies.

17. Book page Christmas ornaments

These decoupage ornaments are adorable and would look lovely with the pages from old books. These ornaments would make such a good keepsake. And it’ll make a sweet memory you can pull out every year.

 This tutorial From Joy’s Entitled Life is simple to follow and would look lovely on any Christmas tree. You can check the tutorial here.

18. Miniature book ornaments

I am obsessed with these miniature book ornaments. They would make such a cute bookish Christmas ornaments.  

You could make these with either your favourite books or books you’ve read this year. 

19. Origami Star ornaments

I am obsessed with these origami star ornaments. I’ve seen multiple versions of these made out of book pages. And they would look adorable on any Christmas tree.

The Graphics Fairy has free printables you can use if you don’t want to ruin any books. You can find the printables here.  

CUSTOM BOOKISH CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

Custom ornaments are such a great option. It makes an ornament such a nice keepsake when it has that personal touch.

Custom Ornaments also make a great gift and you know they will use them. If you’re looking for book club gifts then this is 100% your sign to get them.

20. Personalised book ornament

This is such a sweet little ornament.  You can personalise this sweet little book with your name or the name of a loved one. 

Made from English bone china and finished with string. Plus they’re designed by an artist in Cornwall.

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21. Personalised poetry book ornament

If you’re a poetry fan then this is a great option. The detail on the front of this ornament is exquisite.  

An eco-conscious couple designed this bookish bauble, and they sell a wide range of personalised products. They use sustainable wood and packaging to promote these products.

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