68 Best Gifts For Book Lovers!
Fun Gifts That Aren’t Just Books!
Need to buy a gift for a book lover in your life? Or perhaps you are a bookworm that deserves to buy yourself present!
Buying a gift for someone who loves books can actually be quite tricky. But you’ll be happy to know there are lots of options out there that aren’t books.
I’ve put together this list of geeky, fun, and original presents that many readers would enjoy. A lot of these gifts are customisable or can be personalised with names and special touches.
I hope you find something you like for yourself, your friends, family, or book club members from this huge list of 68 unique gifts for book lovers (that aren’t books)!
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Bookish Jewelry
1. Personalized Book Locket Necklace
This miniature golden locket necklace contains a secret personalized message inside, as well as the option to have two photos professionally inset. A beautiful personalized gift for your favorite bookworm.
2. The One Ring By Jens Hansen
Gold Plated Tungsten One Ring replica from the designers of the One Ring. Just like the one from the Lord of the Rings movies! They also have Elvish signet rings and engagement rings that are worth checking out.
These custom earrings made by PINKBLUEstudioUK are the perfect gift for book lovers! These made to order mini books can be personalized with tiny versions of their favorite book covers.
This pewter hand made wrap ring has book worm on the outside and an adorable tiny book stamped on the inside. An affordable gift for the bookworm in your life!
Custom Made Gifts
5. Custom Made Character Figurine- Polymer Clay
Adorable Japanese caricature-style handmade figurines. You can request any of your favourite characters, no matter how obscure (you can even get your family and friends made if you like).
I got this custom made Severus Snape figure and I love him! You can pick the characters posture, outfit, and accessories to match your favourite scenes in books or movies. Check out the NeverfoundFigures shop for more ideas.
Velimira Books makes beautiful, one of a kind leather journals, book of shadows, notebooks, and spell books. They also have rebound custom leather covers for Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings books that would be a wonderful addition to any book collection.
A personalised character or superhero portrait of your family, friends, or even your pets. This makes a wonderful gift for a birthday or anniversary, and a great addition to the home or office.
Bookish Clothing
8. Bookshelf Socks
These comfy fun bookshelf book print socks with wrap are sure to be a hit! They are the perfect gift for any book lover, author, librarian, English major, or teacher.
And as Dumbledore mentioned above- “One can never have enough socks.”
Dinosaurs love books too! These cute dinosaur t-shirts come in men’s and women’s sizes, the designer also has other styles available.
‘Just one more chapter’ - the mantra of a bookworm. Celebrate your addiction to books with this fun t-shirt. Buy it for yourself or a fellow book lover!
A fun t-shirt for bibliophiles and tea enthusiasts! A unisex t-shirt that comes in lots of colours.
Kindle and Accessories
12. Kindle Paperwhite
A kindle is a great e-reader because of its light weight, easy navigation, and has a non-glare surface that reads like paper. It stores hundreds of books to always have with you wherever you go!
A great gift for the more digital book worm. This soft and colourful felt pouch protects e-readers and kindles from scratches and damage.
A beautiful vintage hard back book style ereader and tablet cover that can fold backward for easy one handed reading. The perfect coming together of old books and new technology make this the ideal gift for kindle and ereader owners that miss the feel of a book in their hands.
Subscriptions
15. Kindle Unlimited Subscription
For book worms who read more than two books a month you might want to consider a Kindle Unlimited subscription. For $9.99, you have unlimited access to millions of books every month. This is an amazing option for binge readers!
16. Audible Gift Membership
Audible is one of the largest audio book subscription services and offers the world’s biggest selection of titles ranging from much-loved classics to new releases and original podcasts. Audio books are becoming more popular by the day and a subscription is a gift that keeps on giving!
Every box has a fun theme and a new book every month! The classic young adult box is popular with readers of all ages and makes a wonderful gift.
You can purchase a plan as a gift on to subscribe on a monthly, 3-month, or 6-month basis.
Fun Lamps
18. Raven Table Lamp
This lifelike raven lamp is a perfect addition to a bookworms library, office, or bedroom. Great for anyone looking for a gothic, Edgar Allan Poe vibe, or something a little quirky.
Adjustable bendy light that is perfect for reading in bed. There are three colours to choose from, and three temperature modes of light to get the perfect reading settings. You can focus the light directly on your book as to not disturb anyone sleeping around you.
This happy plant lamp will brighten any desk or bedside table. It is highly flexible and has dimmable touch LED table lamps that are friendly on the eyes.
Bookmarks
21. Metal Flower and Leaf Bookmarks
Beautiful, fine metal bookmarks in the shapes of flowers and leaves that will make marking your pages feel very fancy!
These bookmarks are extremely light and delicate and make the perfect gift for a reader who loves paper books.
An anatomical heart-shaped bookmark inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This bookmark is delicately engraved with the inspiring quotes from Frankenstein and can be slipped onto the page of your book to ensure you never lose your page.
A practical reading list bookmark to help you track your reading. This is a functional and stylish way to mark your place in a book!
24. Luxury Bookmark
An elegant bookmark to mark your pages in style. It is made of waterproof material and there are many designs to choose from.
25. Metal Book Darts- Page Markers
Mark pages and lines in books with these clever little metal book darts. These line markers are lightweight and slide easily in and out of pages. They are great for marking quotes, and the perfect gift for students needing to mark text books but without damaging any pages.
26. Sprout Bookmark
These cute little sprouts are a unique and fun way to mark pages in books or journals. These are an affordable and practical gift for book worms
Book Ends
“Books are a uniquely portable magic”
Books falling over on the shelf? Nevermore! Keep your treasured classic stories and novels in great shape with these clever Murder & Mystery bookends.
A beautiful and unique gift for that special book worm, Poe enthusiast, goth, or librarian in your life!
If you are looking for unique gifts, these Lord of the Rings bookends could be the answer. Each pair is hand crafted and made from eco-friendly natural plywood. Bring a smile to any Tolkien fan with this practical gift.
Made from solid steel, these bookends are heavy enough to hold up your reading collection.
This set of bookends is handmade and designed by Knob Creek Metal Arts and they have so many more amazing designs, so be sure to check out their shop! They even do custom orders.
These shiny zinc alloy book ends will look great on your bookshelf. They grip well to hard surfaces and will keep all those heavy books right where they belong.
Cards and Postcards
“If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking”
A set of 12 post cards with stats from famous classic authors.
Includes: William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Victor Hugo, Brothers Grimm, Kenneth Grahame, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy, George Orwell, L Frank Baum, Robert Louis Stevenson, Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
Twenty Four unique designs of high contrast post cards with great literary quotes. The beautiful illustrations make for a great keepsake and the thick, high quality card makes them perfect for framing or displaying.
This set of twelve postcards displays beautiful book covers from Anne of Green Gables, A Christmas Carol, Frankenstein, Persuasion, A Little Princess, Around the World in Eighty Days, The Jungle Book, Jane Eyre, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Little Women, A Room of One's Own, and Romeo and Juliet.
Bookish Candles
34. Witchcraft and Wizardry Bookish Candle Box
This makes the perfect book lover gift or literary gift. Treat yourself to a little candle magic to accompany your latest reading list, or send as a book box gift. It is the perfect candle gift set for all witchcraft and wizardry book lovers.
Who doesn’t want their house to smell like a rustic bookstore?! Contains notes of Old Books, Fireplaces and Worn Leather.
Anyone who loves old bookstores will love this candle!
What could be better than having your home smell like a vintage bookstore? This candle is scented with musky, woody scents that will make any bookworm feel at home in any space.
Book Organising
37. Personal Library Kit
For a bibliophile, there's no greater pleasure than sharing beloved books, but no crueler pain than losing them for good-until the Personal Library Kit. Revive old-fashioned library circulation techniques for fun and book retention with this classic bestseller. The perfect gift for the generous reader.
The perfect place to record all the books you have read! This is a great list for the bookworm with a long TBR. Includes sections on books you want to read, wish lists, books you have lent out, and inspiration for future reading. A great gift for any bibliophile who wants to get more organised.
Bags For Book Lovers
39. Just A Girl Who Loves Books Tote Bag
You can never have too many tote bags or books! This bag has beautiful artwork and is both high-quality and practical. It’s available in three sizes and in lots of different colours!
‘She is too fond of books and it has turned her brain.’ A useful gift for the bibliophile who frequents bookstores and always has something that needs carrying.
This is an extra large tote for those book lovers who have a whole lot of books to carry around. This is a highly practical bag and is made of 100% cotton canvas. It has sturdy handles to handle any load from books to groceries and can be used as a cute beach bag.
This whimsical printed tote bag is a great gift and one that can be reused over and over. Perfect for book lovers who appreciate both tea and books.
Bookish Art
43. A Bookworm’s Belongings Art Print
A fun digitally illustrated print of a bookworm’s belongings. A great gift and a fun piece of art for the home, office, or library. It’s available in a range of sizes.
An original mixed media artwork printed over an antique 1930's-1940’s dictionary page. Each print is unique and handmade, and a wonderful gift to frame and hang on the wall.
Little wooden sign featuring bookish quotes in a distressed typewriter-style font and supplied with an antique-style bulldog clip to hang or stand it up. They can also include a gift box with a personalised wrap.
These nine vintage prints are a digital download. It would make a great gift to print these out yourself and frame them in a set to give to a book lover. Just make sure they have a spare wall to put them on first!
One for the Pride and Prejudice fans out there. This Mr Darcy and Elizabeth silhouette print is the perfect gift for any Jane Austen enthusiast.
Cosy Blankets and Throws
48. Pride and Prejudice Throw Blanket
Drape your bed, your couch, or yourself in soft, fluffy art. This is the classic Pride and Prejudice book cover, and a great gift for yourself or a fellow Jane Austen fan.
A soft fluffy blanket for any ACOTAR lovers out there. A great gift for Sarah J Maas fans.
This cosy fleece blanket is the perfect gift for a book worm to curl up with and enjoy a good book. It also comes in a range of colours and sizes to choose from.
Fun Bookish Clocks
51. The Magic Of Make Believe Clock
This book themed clock will brighten up any space. Its vibrant colours and classical book spines are the perfect addition to the home office or library.
For the reader more interested in a classic octopus theme. A great gift to class up a room and combine loves of reading and sea creatures.
53. Book Clock
This cute clock looks like a book! A perfect addition to a side table or night stand. It looks good and can tell you the time as well.
Fun Bookish Gifts
54. Book and Flowers Sticker
Stickers are always fun. Stick them to your laptop, phone, water bottle, note books, and journals. A fun and affordable gift for book lovers that can fit into a card.
55. Nessie Bookmark
This adorable Nessie bookmark will bring a smile to any bookworms face. Nessie is happy to sleep in your book and mark your page!
Quotes from the store:
A Gift that Brings 'Happi-nessie'
Save and 'Unloch' the Plot
'Nessie-sary' Item for Bookworms
Fun and functional. Create a mini book coaster library that is sure to bring a smile to your face and your guests every time you sit down with your favourite beverage.
A reading challenge that also looks great on your wall. It includes a list of ancient classics, recent bestsellers, award-winning novels, and children’s stories. A great gift for someone wanting to diversify their reading.
Decorative stickers, perfect for bullet journals, planners and scrapbooks of all sizes!
Custom Stamps and Wax Seals
59. Personalised Library Stamp
A customised library stamp will make any bookworm feel special. They can go crazy stamping all their own books making them theirs forever!
60. Custom Wax Seal
This wax seal kit makes it fun to seal letters and invitations in an old timey way. Choose from a range of kits with specially engraved boxes and a range of coloured waxes.
Another great option for a customised book stamp. This is a gift that keeps giving and can be used forever to mark books in a personal collection.
Bookish Mugs
62. F*ck Off, I’m Reading Mug
Fuck off, I'm reading coffee mug. Perfect as a fun gift or for yourself! Choose what sized cup you want and what way you want the design to face.
63. Book Worm Mug
What’s better than a cute book worm for a book worm! Any book lover will be happy to wake up and have their favourite beverage in this mug.
Take art and tea wherever you go. This is a great gift for on-the-go book and tea lovers.
A fun bookish coffee mug to keep reality away.
This mug comes in a beautiful gift box and makes a great present for Jane Austen fans.
Eat Me, Drink Me
67. Noveltea Tea Collection
Every unique NovelTea Tin resembles a classic novel and contains carefully blended teas inside that tell their stories.Flavours include Don QuixoTea, The Picture of Earl Grey, War and Peach by L.N. Tolstoy, Pride and Peppermint, Oliver Lemon Twist, and Matcha Do About Nothing.
The perfect relaxing gift for the stressed out bookworm in your life. This wonderful gift box includes biscuits, tea, and a surprise book that will be sure to put a smile on their face.
Let me know in the comments which gifts you would like for yourself!
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