13 Super Creative Book Gift Ideas for Book Lovers!

The holidays are right around the corner, and these creative book gift ideas are perfect for any book lover!

Aside from getting your favorite bookworm a gift card to their local bookstore (which, as an avid reader, is always one of my FAVORITE gifts), there are plenty of great gift ideas for book lovers.

Consider candles for a cozy reading atmosphere, accessories to make reading more comfortable, and even personalized books! Whether you’re looking for birthday gift ideas, Christmas gifts, or housewarming presents for book lovers, you’ve come to the right place.

Book Gift Ideas

1. Book-Inspired Candles 

One of life’s smallest and simplest pleasures is lighting a candle and reading a book. There are probably millions of candles out there, but these literary/book-inspired candles would be an amazing gift for any reader.

My favorite thing about these literary candles is that they smell amazing, are aesthetically pleasing, AND are sold by a small business.

2. Custom Book Embosser 

This is one of my favorite bookworm gift ideas. A custom book embosser is a gift that ANY avid reader will appreciate.

Personally, I’m constantly loaning my books to friends and always worry about getting them back. If I embossed them all, I could rest easier knowing my books won’t be forgotten by my friends and family.

Etsy has a TON of different options for these gifts, but this one is my favorite book embosser.

3. Unique Bookends

If you have a friend or family member with a collection of books, consider gifting them some unique bookends. This is a great gift because it’s useful, yet most people wouldn’t think to buy it for themselves.

I always see the cutest and most clever bookends on Amazon, Wayfair, and Anthropologie. You can really buy them from anywhere (both physical stores and online), and it’s like two gifts in one: a home decor gift AND a practical organizational gift.

4. Custom Bookmarks

A bookmark is another thing every reader needs but might not think to buy for themselves. I personally used to use a business card as a bookmark for a while because it felt silly to buy one for myself!

I remember being obsessed with looking at the bookmarks in the checkout line at Barnes & Noble as a kid. It’s such a small gift but one that would be loved by any reader, especially if it’s customized!

Etsy is my go-to place for anything that requires customization, and I love these floral bookmarks.

5. Bookshelf Games

Bookshelf games are another one of my FAVORITE bookworm gift ideas. I personally would absolutely love it if someone gifted me this. There are plenty of places to buy these games, and you can purchase them as sets or individual games.

Not only are these aesthetically pleasing, but they’re also practical and offer a unique way to store your board games instead of just trying to shove them into a hall closet.

6. Coffee Table Books

Another gift idea that falls into the aesthetics category is a great coffee table book. Coffee table books are something that people seldom buy for themselves, but who doesn’t LOVE a coffee table book?

Consider getting one about a topic your book reader enjoys (like fashion, travel, music, etc.). We got the Beatles book linked below for my mom for Christmas and she LOVED IT! And of course, just in time for the holidays this year is the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Book. 

7. Reading Tracker Journal

If you know someone who literally cannot keep their nose out of a book, consider getting them a reading tracker journal. This will help them track ALL of the books they read in a fun way.

These journals usually have sections for book tracking, reading challenges, wish lists, etc. This hardcover journal is so cute and comes in various colors to fit a bookworm’s aesthetic!

8. Audiobook Subscription

Audiobooks are great for both new and seasoned readers. There’s nothing like fully immersing yourself in a story while supplementing it with the audio. It’s also perfect for people who are always on the go and don’t have much time to sit down and read. I get my audiobooks on Audible and Spotify.

9. Book-Themed Puzzles

Do you know someone who has an absolute FAVORITE book? Maybe it’s Harry Potter, The Hobbit, or The Great Gatsby. Chances are you’ll find a puzzle themed around it to gift them.

Puzzles aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but if you get a smaller puzzle (500 pieces or less), they can be a great gift—especially if the final image relates to one of their favorite books. This is one of my favorite Harry Potter puzzles that I was gifted. I listened to the audiobook while I put it together, and I had SO much fun!

10. Novel Tea Literary Blends

Along with lighting a candle and snuggling up with a book, making a cup of tea and reading is one of life’s greatest joys. If you know someone who loves tea and classic literature, this tea set would make a wonderful gift for them!

I also really love this Alice in Wonderland tea set on Amazon!

11. Literary Ornaments

If you know a reader who decorates for the holidays with ornaments, consider getting them an ornament that reflects their favorite book. There are many licensed book ornaments available these days, but of course, Etsy has creative artists who can even make custom ornaments for specific or hard-to-find books.

I swear this is not sponsored by Etsy; I just love that you can find literally anything on their site.

12. A Cozy Blanket

Anyone who loves to read likely also enjoys being cozy! There’s nothing better than wrapping up in a soft, cozy blanket and reading a book. There are endless options when it comes to cozy blankets these days.

You could find something that matches their home decor (if you know what their home looks like) or even a blanket that features depictions of their favorite book characters. If you don’t know either of those things, you can’t go wrong with a classic cozy blanket.

13. Special Edition Books

Special edition books are something every true bookworm would love to have, but it’s rarely something they buy for themselves! Some special editions have different covers, sprayed edges, and some even include bonus chapters.

If you know someone’s favorite book, all you have to do is search the book title and “special edition,” and you’ll find the perfect gift! Etsy has some of the most beautiful special edition books that any avid reader would adore. Have I convinced you to check out Etsy yet?

There you have it! I hope you enjoyed these creative book gift ideas and found something perfect for a book lover in your life.

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