118+ Gifts for book lovers: Ideas for EVERY budget (even yours)

Recently updated on July 15th, 2024 at 08:56 am

Finding great gifts for book lovers doesn’t have to be challenging. These 118+ gifts for book lovers are sure to be a hit.

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Looking for gifts for book lovers?

Overwhelemed by the sheer amount of choices? And unsure what books are on their TBR list?

Finding the perfect gift for someone who has seemingly read everything is tricky.

In this easy-to-read guide, I’m going to help you find the ideal gift for the book lovers in your life. I’ve compiled the best gifts for book lovers.

But I didn’t want you just to rely on my opinion. That’s why I surveyed readers through Reddit, Facebook and Instagram. Read on for their recommendations.

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Keep reading to get all the best gifts for book lovers in 2024
Do book lovers want books?
32+ Gifts for book lovers
21. A Pair of Blue light blocking glasses(Starts at £8/$10.00)
Gift cards/subscriptions for book lovers
Book subscription boxes
Those were my picks for the best gifts for book lovers
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Keep reading to get all the best gifts for book lovers in 2024

Do book lovers want books?

Should you just buy a book lover books? A debate among many online. I surveyed readers on Instagram and an overwhelming 98% enjoy receiving books as gifts.

But how do you know what books they’ve already read?

I recommend checking if they have an Amazon wishlist or Good Reads TBR list. This is an excellent starting point. You can also get a collectors edition of their favourite book.

No joy?

However, if you REALLY don’t want to get the book lover in your life – I have a post full of recommendations. You can check out my article for tons of gifts ideas for book lovers that aren’t books.

32+ Gifts for book lovers

1. A Special edition of their favourite book (Starts at £7/$9)

Buying books for a book lover is tricky. But special collectable editions of books are an excellent choice. The Wordsworth Collectors editions are beautiful. And ideal for classics lovers.

Fairyloot Crate sell stunning editions of fantasy books. Complete with sprayed or stenciled edges. Ideal for the fantasy readers in your life.

Any book lover will display these books with pride. A beautiful edition of their favourite book will make any bookworm happy.

2. A Bookmark to hold their page (Starts at £3/$5)

Does the reader in your life use old train tickets, receipts, or their phone to mark their page?

Let’s do better and get them a bookmark. Bookmarks are excellent value. And they make great stocking fillers.

You can find tons of cute bookmarks online. From metal and magnetic to wood. Plus, you can even get bookmarks for their favourite books.

3. A Booksleeve to protect their books (Starts at £12/$15)

Do they read on the move? Do they like to look after their books?

A booksleeve is a fabric pouch you slide a book into. It prevents damage to books while their in your bag. No more tussled pages, creases or spills.

If you know a train reader, booksleeves make the perfect gift. With cute designs and padding inside, they’re both cute and practical. You can often buy handmade booksleeves from Etsy.

4. A Bookish mug for a hot drink (starts at £9/$11)

A hot drink, cozy blanket and a good book. The perfect evening.

Many readers enjoy curling up with a steaming hot drink and their favourite book. So mugs make excellent gifts for readers.

For bonus points, gift these with different drink sachets. From hot chocolate to coffee. These are affordable and readily available. But on a cold day, they will love cozying up with a hot chocolate and book.

5. A book candle for cozy evenings (Starts at £10/$12)

Who doesn’t love a scented candle? Etsy is full of book candles. Whether that’s generic book candles or candles inspired by a particular book series.

The candle above is a Wonderland candle, ideal for Alice in Wonderland fans. But you can find similar candles for many magical homes, from the Burrow to Neverland.

Candles are reasonably priced and a great way to combine a love of reading with a cozy night in.

6. A Stylish book t-shirt to wear (starts at £16/$20)

Let them share their love of reading with a stylish literary t-shirt. Whether they wear this at a local bookshop or as a cute PJ top. You can find a variety of stylish t-shirts online. And some funny t-shirts with witty phrases.

You can find a t-shirt for every reader.

They are often a cotton blend. And you can buy some lovely embroidered t-shirts. Guartanteed to last a long time.

7. A Tote Bag for carrying new books (Starts at £13/$16)

Practical and cute. Tote bags make an excellent gift. You can either fold them up to use as shopping bags or use as a main handbag. They fit a surprising amount of items. Plus you can find some adorable options online.

Tote bags are a great way to share your support for different fandoms, bookshops and causes. And they’re a useful gift guaranteed to be used. I’m not surprised to see that they’ve been gaining popularity recently.

8. A Pair of Cosy Socks to read in (Starts at £8/$10)

Socks are such an easy stocking filler gift. They were also one of the top items book lovers said they wanted to receive! When it’s cold outside, a pair of nice cosy, fluffy socks are guaranteed to keep you warm.

There are plenty of cute designs online. But you can also pick these up for an affordable price on the high street. Perfect to wear snuggled up with a good book.

9. An Enamel Pin to decorate their bag (Starts at£5/$6)

Enamel pins are very popular among many bookworms. Many bookworms love to share their love of books. Enamel pins can be worn on denim jackets, backpacks or even displayed on a pin banner.

Many book lovers also collect these. There are thousands of different designs online. So there is an option for everyone. Again, they’re also relatively inexpensive.

10. A set of Sticky Tab page markers for book annotating (Starts at £2/$2.52)

Do they enjoy writing book reviews? Do they annotate their books? This gift idea will depend on the type of bookworm. But if they enjoy writing book reviews they might enjoy sticky tab page markers.

Some book lovers use sticky tab page markers to keep a page in a book. They can easily flip back when writing reviews. They help the reader remember important moments, tension, banter and event spicy scenes. They’re quite cheap and so make an excellent stocking filler.

Neon Sticky tab page markers
800 Pastel coloured Sticky tab page markers
Cute animals page markers
London Page markers

11. A Blind date with a book for indecisive readers (Starts at £8/$10.00)

A blind date with a book is a mystery book. They’re wrapped up , tagged with clues and delivered to your doorstep. This is a fun idea for a gift and adds a bit of mystery.

Often book lovers struggle to choose a book. A blind date with a book is a fun surprise. It also means they might read a book they wouldn’t have picked up otherwise. The blind date with a book above is from the Mysterious Bookcase. And it came with a sweet treat, bookmark and tea.

12. A set of bookish stickers to decorate a kindle (Starts at £4/$5)

Book readers enjoy sharing their love of reading. But often bookish merch can be a tad pricey. Stickers can customise an item and to show off their favourite books. Whether that’s kindle cases, notebooks or laptops.

There are many different stickers online. Do they have a favourite book series? You can often find stickers based on a particular book online.

13. A Bookish jumper to stay cozy (£30/$37)

Who doesn’t love to curl up in a cute jumper? A stylish book jumper makes a lovely gift. Whether they wear this with jeans to buy books or with pjs around the house. A cute jumper will keep them cozy and look fashionable.

You can find tons of adorable options online. The jumper linked above is embroidered with a dropped shoulder size. Plus you can buy in either grey, green or navy.

14. A Dainty jewellery Piece for readers (starts at £16/$20)

You can find a lot of seriously cute bookish jewellery online. This can either be generic book-themed jewellery. Or it can be directly inspired by a book.

Novelty jewellery has soared in popularity recently. And they are lots of different style options. So there is something for everyone.

15. A Bath tray for bathtime reading (Starts at £30/$37)

A bath board or tray sits directly on top of the bathtub. They give you a place to put a drink and a book or tablet without worrying about getting it water damaged.

A nice long bath is a great way to relax in the evening. And a bath tray means that they can continue reading their favourite books in the bathtub. You can get options with slots to easily fit a book or a tablet standing up.

16. A Reading cart for their physical TBR (Starts at £20/$25)

A reading cart or a to be read card is a coloured cart or trolley. This can be used to store books that will no longer fit on bookshelves ( a problem for many a book lover). It can also be used to store any books they want to read in one place.

They look absolutely adorable. There are options in lots of different colour options including pastel colours. If they are struggling for shelf space this is a great gift idea. My reading cart is from Hobbycraft and is lovely quality. It also stores quite a few books.

17. A Pair of Book ends to store your books (£15/$18)

This is another idea that should be fairly self-explanatory. If they have lots of books, bookends are a great way to organise books and keep them standing on a shelf.

You can get lots of different designs online. And they can make bookshelves look really pretty and aesthetically pleasing. The bookends featured a cute concrete pots. You could store flowers in these for a feminine touch.

18. A Reading journal for book reviews (£10/$12)

Reading journals are great to track reading. They often have many pages such as a to be read list and review section. They can contemplate their thoughts on books they’ve just read.

Journaling is also a great way to improve your mental health. Studies have shown it can help to reduce anxiety and manage your stress.

19. A Clip on Book Light for late-night reading (Starts at £9/$11)

If you know a nocturnal book reader then they might like a clip-on reading light. A clip-on book light is a small, mini-light that will light up your pages in the evenings – without disturbing anyone else who wants to sleep.

They are small and portable. And so they can be positioned wherever you need the light most. You can even get amber light options. Amber light blocks blue light. And consequently, they’re much kinder on your eyes before bed.

20. A Cute print for their walls (starts At £14/$17)

Art prints are a great way to decorate a space and add a touch of personality. There are some beautiful prints online. And they’re a great way to decorate bookshelves, fill an empty wall or even add personality in a college dorm room.

There are many different options online. And you can find an option for every budget available. The prints above are from SimplyKaty on Etsy. She sells stunning prints on her shop.

21. A Pair of Blue light blocking glasses(Starts at £8/$10.00)

Anyone who reads on an e-reader or tablet (or who works on digital devices all day) needs a pair of blue light blocking glasses.

Blue light is a specific type of light that typically emanates from devices such as mobile phones.It’s exploded in recent years. And while studies into long-term effects are still ongoing – it can cause eye fatigue and dry eyes.

I get headaches when I spend too long on devices. And these glasses help to reduce eye strain and headaches.

While nothing replaces having a break from devices, blue light glasses help reduce the strain caused by blue light.

22. A cozy blanket to curl up in (Starts at £12/$15)

On a cold winter’s day, there’s something really comforting about curling up under a blanket with a good book. You can get some incredibly cosy blanket’s online now – weighted and sherpa lined.

There are lots of options to choose from whether you want to splash out on a luxurious blanket. Or if you’re on more of a budget. I’m partial to a heated or weighted blanket for an extra layer of warmth and coziness.

24. A Kindle for all their books (Starts at £83/$105)

Do you know a reader who always tries to fit about 10 books in their suitcase, and fails? They’d probably love a Kindle. These make it practical to read on the go, on a commute or on holiday. Plus, you can get many books for free or really cheap on a Kindle. This is because older books have the copyright finished. And they can be downloaded for free

They’re not for everyone. Some readers enjoy the smell of a good book or holding a physical book. Then a kindle probably isn’t for them. But for many readers, these are super practical. Plus they can carry even more books with them.

25. A book vase for their shelves (Starts at £14/$17)

These book vases look adorable decorating book shelves. Slide these inbetween your books and fill with flowers. An adorable touch to any bookshelves.

The vase above is ceramic and can be personalised for an extra touch. But, you can find many cheaper versions online. You can even get some adorable planters designed to look like a stack of classic books. The pastel colours look feminine and dainty. Check out the book planter here.

26. A Book Embosser for their own library (Starts at £8/$10)

These book stamps and book embossers went viral on TikTok. And I understand why. These cute stamps allow you to personalise your books with your name. The cute design looks adorable in the front cover of your books.

You can get many adorable stamps online for a fairly affordable design. The embosser above is a floral inspired book embosser. But you can also get fantasy inspired stamps and cute cats.

27. A book travel mug to sip on the go (Starts at £32/$40)

Know someone who likes to drink coffee on the go? Or maybe someone trying to up their water intake?

These cute travel mugs are an excellent purchase. Each mug has a book inspired design on the front. They keep your drink warm (or cool) for hours and even fit in your car cup holder. You can buy in multiple different sizes and tons of different colours.

Gift cards/subscriptions for book lovers

Sometimes it’s hard to know what to get someone. Or you’ve just run out of time. Nobody is going to complain about a gift card – it’s essentially free money. I asked book lovers where they like to shop. The majority said they look to visit independent book shops. If you’ve decided you want to buy a gift card or subscription here are some different options based on the survey.

Libro FM: Libro FM allows you to listen to audiobooks. But what makes them different, is that they allow you to listen to audiobooks from your local bookstore. You can choose the bookshop you’d like to support and every time you buy an audiobook they receive a portion of the purchase.

Bookshop.org: Bookshop is an online bookstore who aim to support local, independent bookstores. They sell books from independent booksellers. You buy the book at a slightly discounted price after selecting the Bookshop. The shop receives the 30% bookseller’s margin. the link above will take you directly to the page where you can buy gift cards from the website.

Waterstones: After small, independent bookshops, Waterstones was the top shop that booklovers mentioned. If they prefer to browse in person then a gift card for Waterstones will be a much-appreciated gift option.

Barnes and Noble: The other bookshop mentioned was Barnes and Noble. Again, if you know a book lover who prefers to shop in person, then a Barnes and Noble gift card will be very well received.

Book subscription boxes

A subscription box is a recurring subscription of books and book-related items delivered to your door every month. Often you get special editions of books (sometimes signed) and more unique merch.

It’s a really nice recurring gift. I’ve had book boxes in the past and coming home to find a book box ready to open honestly makes your day. Consequently, they make really thoughtful gifts for book lovers. I’ve received Fairyloot crate and Rainbow crate in the past. I can highly recommend both of them.

Here are some book subscription boxes:

Box name	About	Price	Link
Fairyloot Crate	A Fantasy book box. They always have stunning editions of books	£26.00 a month £75.00 3 month pre-pay £148.50 6 months prepay	Subscribe here
I am Black Lit	A subscription box that highlights Black authors and entrepreneurs.	Mini mailer $39.99 $54.99 per month 3-month pre-pay $156.00	Subscribe here
Call Number	A subscription box celebrating contemporary Black literature	$39.99	Subscribe now
Reposed	Reposed sell elegant book boxes aimed at women. The boxes often include gourmet chocolates, beauty products or stationery.	£12.80 a month £38.40 three months £75.00 for six months	Subscribe here
Books + Beer	Books + beers is exactly as the name sounds. In their box they send out a book and craft beer.	£13.50 a month	Subscribe here
The Travelling reader	The Travelling Reader Box is a book and food subscription box. You get a book inspired by somewhere in the UK. And you get food items to match the book/location.	£34.99 a month £99.99 for three months	Subscribe here

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Those were my picks for the best gifts for book lovers

Whether you’re shopping for a friend who loves books or treating yourself – I hope you found the right gift

What do you think are some great gifts for book lovers?

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