Stuck for ideas on what to get the book lover in your life this holiday season? Here are some best Christmas gifts for book lovers that are sure to please them.
We all have at least one friend or family member whom we always catch reading books. They always have their nose in a book, love to go to the library, and are on the lookout for a new book to read. But wait, are you also a bookworm? If so then it’s absolutely OK! There are millions of bookworms in the world.
Now, since Christmas is almost upon us and you must be looking for some best Christmas gifts for book lovers in your life. If you are thinking about getting them some new books for Christmas, then we have to warn you that this gift idea won’t be great because the bookworm would have probably read all these books already. So why not play safe with the Christmas gifts for book lovers and get them some other book-themed gifts or literary accessories?
For this purpose, we spoke to our fellow writers, editors, avid readers, and with their help tracked down the list of best Christmas gifts for book lovers other than books. All these book lover-friendly gifts are extremely affordable (ranging from $10-$70) and will delight every bibliophile, no matter what genre they prefer!
25 Best Christmas Gifts For Book Lovers
Check out these gorgeous Christmas gifts ideas that every bookworm will love! They make great gifts not only for Christmas, but also for birthdays and other special occasions. Also, they’re perfect for a self-buy to treat yourself this holiday season.
1. Floor Standing Books Holder/Organizer
This amazing bookcase is going to be one of the best Christmas gifts for book lovers. Avid readers will appreciate the strength and beauty of this 8-tier tree bookshelf featuring a modern look and accommodating lots of books. Even those bookworms who prefer minimalist home décor can’t resist when it comes to their shelves. This aesthetic bookshelf will enhance the artistic atmosphere of their room and also help them quickly find the book they want.
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2. William Shakespeare Bust Statue for Desktop
No collection of “the Bard” would be complete without this world famous image of William Shakespeare cast from the 19th century French original antique by artist Emile Guillemin. This stately statue of the famed Elizabethan playwright will inspire any fledgling readers or writers to put pen to paper until they found their own Globe Theatre! One of the best Christmas gifts for book lovers and literary collectors, this desktop statue of Shakespeare is perfect for their bookshelf, office desk, or living room.
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Based on Jane Austen classic books’ covers and featuring all her novels, this set of four fiberboard coasters with glossy finish and rounded corners is almost too cute to cover up with drinks. They are thick, durable and seem too bookish. Give them as a gift, your book lover (or coffee lover) friend will definitely love these classic Jane Austen themed mug coasters. They will help them feel literary and more bookish every day!
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4. Flippy Multi-Angle Soft Pillow Lap Stand
One of the most utilitarian and highly reviewed Christmas gifts for book lovers, if they can’t depart from their kindle, tablet, or book while relaxing, is this comfortable lap pillow. Made of lightweight foam with a soft cover for a sturdy and flexible design, it’ll help them have a hands-free experience while reading. Get your loved ones comfortable with this multi-angle soft pillow lap stand so that they’d enjoy reading with no more neck pain or straining eyes!
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5. Bibliophile Reader’s Journal
Bibliophile Reader’s Journal is one of ideal Christmas gifts for book lovers. This beautiful literary journal is packed with amazing bookish art by Jane Mount, the bestselling author, designer and illustrator. This bibliophile journal will help the book lovers in keeping track of the books they read, record thoughts on their favorite books, and reflect on their literary journey. The pages in the journal also include prompts to rate each book, as well as themed book recommendations to build a personal reading list.
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6. Book Themed Shoulder Bag for Book Lovers
Want to make a lasting impression on the book lovers in your life? This unique book themed shoulder bag (based on more than 20 classic books) will really help. Inspired by the most famous classic books design, it will be a perfect Christmas gift for your bibliophile friends or loved ones who have a love for reading and books. Well-made, sturdy, and spacious enough to fit the basics, this unique bag is also perfect to spark up a conversation. Crafted from a book-binding board and faux leather, the bag opens up just like a book to reveal the main compartment which is built just like the pages of a book.
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7. Reading Pillow with Neck Support
Every book lover needs a comfy and cozy place to curl up with a book. Make their reading comfortable and offer them real support with this exceptionally comfortable and conveniently portable reading pillow with neck support. It contains sturdy yet cozy shredded foam for just the right amount of moldable comfort and support as you relax whether on a couch, bed, or floor. Soft and durable, it’s available in three different sizes and two different colors.
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8. Library Themed Tote Bag for Bookworms
The next time your book lover friend takes a trip to the local library, this adorable library themed tote will greatly help to store all the new reads. Large enough with shoulder straps and a striking library card design, it is made of canvas fabric which is thick and sturdy. The tote bag can easily carry several heavy books without being ripped. It’s a perfect gift for the bookworms, writers, nerds, teachers, or librarians in your life. Help them proudly declare how much they love books!
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9. Adjustable Dust Mask For Books Lovers
Masks have now become a lifeline and it’s much better to smell books than pollution. Check out these soft, breathable, and comfortable masks for book lovers. They are adjustable, washable, reusable, and give a unique and fashionable look to the wearer. Your book lover friends would love this anti-dust mask featuring a lovely drawing of a cozy bookshelf that will keep them in a good mood when commuting.
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10. Book Lover Watch in Gold Large Style
For some people in your life, you need a gift that’s timeless, and what’s better than a classic, elegant watch! It’s a perfect gift for any book nerd and those who always seem to have their nose in a book. This wonderful Book Lover Watch features tiny books, a tiny cup of coffee, a set of reading glasses, and a pen for making notes (or doing the crossword!). A wearable work of art, this watch expresses the wearer’s individuality and love of the written word in style. It’s a perfect, whimsical gift to honor the obsession of any book lover!
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11. Smart Reusable Notebook For Book Lovers
A good news for book lovers! Now there will be no more wasting paper with this environmentally-friendly Rocketbook reusable notebook. With its 36 pages, a Pilot Frixion pen and a microfiber cloth, this notebook can be their endless reading log to record any detail about the books they read over time. Additional feature: after writing notes, the book lovers can also blast them to popular cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote, and more using the free Rocketbook application for iOS and Android.
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12. Socksmith Time For A Good Book
These crazy reading socks make a wonderful, fun and useful gift for book lovers, avid readers, book club members, authors, and writers. You can also choose them for your bibliophile colleague, girlfriend, daughter, mom, wife, or sister. They’ll love to wear them as they’re sure to bring a smile to their face. These bookish socks are thick enough to provide comfort and warmth, but still breathable. Well-made and stylish, they definitely make one of the wonderful Christmas gifts for book lovers in your life!
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13. Oscar Wilde Scented Soy Wax Candle
With notes of mandarin, thyme, and lemon leaf, this Oscar Wilde scented soy candle is ideal for curling up with a good book. Also, the candle’s fresh aroma and finest ingredients makes up the most comforting scent. A homage to the great literary figure, it’s a perfect gift for lovers of fine literature. The collection pairs favorite literary quotes with custom blended fragrances specifically designed to evoke the spirit of the author; impeccably packaged in a beautiful linen-textured gift box.
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14. Personal Library Kit for Bookworms
For a generous book lover, there’s nothing more delightful than sharing beloved books. But also nothing more painful than losing them for good. Now, with this bestselling Knock Knock’s Personal Library Kit, they’ll never have to worry about lending their books to others. It reintroduces and revives the old-fashioned library circulation techniques for fun and book retention. The kit has all the tools used by professionals such as self-adhesive pockets, checkout cards, a date stamp, inkpad, and a genuine pencil. It’s a perfect gift for the generous readers and bibliophiles to channel their inner librarian.
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15. Bibliophilia: 100 Literary Postcards
A perfect bookish gift for book lovers! This set of 100 literary postcards presents your loved ones with truth, challenges, humor, and delight. Spanning years of world literature and covering all the greatest works from Virginia Woolf to Oscar Wilde, from Brontë to Poe to Austen, this set of literary postcards is loved by bibliophiles all over the world. It showcases bold graphic interpretations of the greatest literary quotes of all time, each sparkling your imagination and kindling your creative spirit. A wonderful pick for book lovers of all tastes!
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16. 100 Books Scratch off Poster
Help bibliophiles reach their reading goals with this brilliant scratch off poster. It includes a list of 100 of the must-read novels, to be scratched off as you read them. Underneath each panel lies a fantastic image related to the book’s story. A perfect and useful gift for any bookworm, it will help them keep the record of the book they’ve read. From classics like Frankenstein to works of contemporary fiction like A Game of Thrones, this iconic books bucket list poster will also challenge the book lovers to read their way through them all.
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17. Library Card Scarf With Date Due Stamps
Help them proudly declare their love of the library wherever they go with this library card scarf with date stamps. Printed on a soft, beige colored acrylic blend shawl, it is lightweight, fur-free and can keep them swaddled and warm all day. So let the wearer sport their love of books proudly on their chest with this beautiful literary scarf.
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18. Literary-themed Christmas Ornament
If the bibliophiles on your list love decorating their Christmas tree every year, they’ll be psyched to receive this unique book-themed Christmas ornament. It’s hand-painted, beautifully crafted and a high-quality ornament that will easily be the perfect addition to their Christmas tree decorations, adding it a beautiful and elegant touch. Give the book lovers this adorable stack of 5 hard-back books Christmas tree ornament as a gift, it’ll surely delight them!
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19. Classic Literature Bookshelf Mug
Nothing goes perfectly together like a cup of coffee and a classic novel, and this literary mug includes the best of both worlds. A great novelty drinkware featuring the greatest classic books of all time, this ceramic mug might make a good gift for any book lover on your list who likes to cozy up with a good classic read and a hot cup of coffee or tea. So help the bibliophiles toast to great literature with this book themed coffee mug!
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20. Shakespearean Insults Zipper Pouch
Awesome literary gift to arm those bibliophiles who find themselves in a battle of wits! Never be the one who may be called a crystal-button, leathern jerkin, agate-ring…(shudder). It’s certain that the legendary genius of Shakespeare always had a way with words; no one knew how to craft an insult quite like Shakespeare. This Shakespearean insults zipper pouch, covered with Shakespeare’s funniest and most biting insults from his plays, has been widely appreciated by bookworms to keep their reading accessories organized.
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21. Bibliophile Ceramic Vase
This unique book-shaped ceramic vase can be their perfect desk companion or complement to their reading nook. Well-crafted and beautiful, it adds literary charm to any room or bookshelf. They can use it either as a bud vase or fill it with pens, pencils or other reading and writing tools. Adorned with elegant touches of gold and illustrated by an avowed bibliophile Jane Mount, it’s one of the best Christmas gifts for book lovers. Additionally, the vase also features the most famous John Keats’ quote on the back: ‘A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.’
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22. Wicked Witch Bookmark for Book Lovers
This handmade wicked witch bookmark with stripy legs is sure to be a hit. It’s a perfect wizard of oz gift for those bibliophiles who love to add unique and original literary things to their bookish collection. The bookmark’s awesome stripy legs, sticking out from the book, are extremely eye-catching and it’s quite difficult to get your eyes off those shiny red shoes. A great reading motivator, this bewitching wicked witch bookmark makes a perfect gift for the bibliophiles in your life, or maybe those in your book club!
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23. Marauder’s Map Tapestry Throw Blanket
Make their reading scenario more cozy with this gorgeous Warner Brothers’ Harry Potter ‘Marauder’s Map’ woven throw blanket. It has a satisfying texture, beautiful design, and decorative fringes around all edges. It makes a great Christmas gift for book lovers or avid readers in your life. Durable, lightweight, and comfortable, this gorgeous throw blanket is to bring them not only warmth and peace of mind, but also a little part of the wizarding world of Harry Potter into their home
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24. Just One More Chapter Pullover Hoodie
What’s better than cozying up with a book in this bookish hoodie? This pretty and comfy bookish print hoodie makes a great addition to the wardrobe of any book lover. When they’re curling up with a great book on the couch, this cozy bookish hoodie will add a little more magic to their story time. Let them wear their love of books loud and proud with this cozy, easy-to-wear and stylish hoodie.
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25. Clip on Led Light for Bookworms
Let the book lovers enjoy long-lasting reading time with this compact book light. It’s handy, portable and provides plenty of visibility for reading. It has a special clip-on feature which can also perform the function of a bookmark. Great for reading your book or kindle at night, in cars, on planes, or in a tent on a camping trip. The wireless, USB rechargeable battery will keep it on for hours. A perfect gift for the bibliophiles who can’t put a book down, this handy clip-on led book light is something they can’t help but appreciate.
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