31 Best Gifts for Readers for 2024 & 2025--Bookworms Will LOVE Everything on This List!
- Booknerdian
- Dec 7, 2024
- 7 min read
Are you shopping for a bookworm this season and unsure what to buy?
You might worry that the voracious reader on your Christmas list already owns all the bookish essentials you've brainstormed.
The good news is that it's literally impossible for bookworms to have "too many" books or reading tools, so this is going to be easier than you think!
Listed below are 31 of my FAVORITE items that never cease to delight me with bookish whimsy, so they are no-fail options for your gift-giving!
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A debate rages among bookworms concerning E-readers. One group says only physical books are acceptable since you can touch them, smell their ink, rifle through their pages, and admire them on your bookshelf. This group finds it blasphemous to replace physical books with devices.
Advocates for E-readers love the ease of acquiring books online or through the library, the ability to highlight and make notations without marring actual book pages, the well-lit screen that can be read in the dark, and the fact that they save oodles of storage space on bookshelves.
The truth is physical books and E-readers can co-exist in a bookworm's home! I'm a book nerd and happily use them both.
The Kindle Scribe is NEXT LEVEL, but the price point is significantly higher. Owning a Kindle Scribe is like achieving the highest state of book-vana--complete JOY!
A Kindle Scribe is both an E-reader and a notebook, so bookworms can scribble notes or draw as inspiration hits.
Book-Themed Sweatshirt
Readers love all things cozy. No one curls up with a book in dress clothes! A sweatshirt with a fun bookish graphic makes the perfect gift. While such shirts abound online, they aren't usually found in stores--not even bookstores--so it's a functional item they will love and won't already own.
Book-Themed T-Shirt
When the weather warms up, your favorite bookworm (who is always happily drowning in sea of books) will need a short-sleeved shirt, too!
Bibliophiles relish admiring their Christmas trees when they are decked out with as many bookish ornaments as possible! Regardless of their taste and style, ANY book-themed ornament will be appreciated. Here's the one I put on my wish list this year:
Is it possible for a bookworm to have too many book bags? NO WAY! A stylish book bag is a fun way to advertise that we are readers and draw other book lovers into conversation.
Drinkware
Nothing is more relaxing than savoring a book while sipping on our favorite cuppa! A mug is the perfect choice for coffee, tea, or something stronger that is disguised as coffee or tea!
Buy the bookworm in your life this set of classic coasters, and they may just pee a little.
Novel Teas
Since we're talking about mugs and coasters, here's an item that that pairs well with both. Each tea bag comes tagged with a literary quote.
A book light is a reading essential, even though it may not get heavy use. When our power went out for a few hours one evening due to a storm, I thought it would be a great time to read on my well-lit Kindle--except my battery was dead. Since our flashlight was on the fritz, too, I realized the importance of having a backup reading light!
Maybe your special someone isn't a huge fan of jigsaw puzzles, but they won't be able to resist working one plastered with classic bestsellers! I own a similar version of this White Mountain puzzle, and I work it with my family once every winter.
Bookmarkers
Maybe you just need a small item to complete a gift bag, or you'd like to send that special someone a little trinket in their Christmas or birthday card. A bookmark is the perfect solution.
Reading Journal
A great book transports the reader on an emotional journey, and some books have a longer lasting impact than others. To process or to savor the book's enjoyment after the final page has been read, a reading journal is a wonderful tool. The recipient can track the books they have read, jot down favorite quotes, write mini reviews and rate the books, list other books by the same author, or simply doodle.
Many people engage in some level of book tracking on an app or through a platform like Amazon's Goodreads and aren't likely to treat themselves to a physical book journal, which makes receiving one all the more delightful.
I prefer spiral bound because it's easier to lay the journal flat while writing.
Some people avoid buying gift cards as presents because they worry about the stigma of not being thoughtful enough to search for the perfect gift that shows how much they care. Believe me, if you purchase a bookstore gift card for the bookworm on your list, they will love you FOREVER! Releasing a bookworm into a bookstore with money to spend on anything they want is tantamount to a heavenly experience. They will spend the gift card a million times over in their mind before making their final selections. Amazon usually has better books deals, however, so specify to the recipient that the gift card is designated for books.
If your recipient is on a tight budget, they may feel guilty splurging on books for themselves when there are far more pressing needs at home. However, a gift card affords them the opportunity for self-indulgence!
Pens for Book Lovers
Bookworms love to be surrounded by book-related things, like fun pens they can use every day, especially if they are using a book journal
Sticky Tabs
Sticky notes are a MUST-HAVE for serious readers. Many bookworms consider it a sacrilege to write notes on book pages, so they need a way to mark pages they need to return to. While this small item makes a great stocking stuffer, it is best when gifted with a new book and specialty pens.
A whimsical book calendar is the perfect gift to keep your recipient organized and on task for the New Year!
A flip display of book quotes is a unique gift that is small enough to fit anywhere in your recipient's home. Even if they aren't familiar with every quote, they will appreciate adding another touch of book culture to their decor.
Does your favorite bookworm love cats? Even if he or she stores books on shelves, there's still a good chance a book end would be helpful.
If the person on your wish list is a woman, she needs this blanket. We are always cold, and this blanket adds a different meaning to being "wrapped up in a book."
A candle that promises to smell like books, leather, and coffee? Yes, please!
This gift isn't for everyone, but it's perfect for the person who has a special space in their home devoted to reading. It's also ideal for librarians and book sellers.
If there's one thing your book friend is lacking, it's more space for book storage! This nifty bookshelf organizer can be place front and center to showcase their favorite titles!
Classic Books
The most obvious gift to get the bookworm on your wish list is more books. This is easy, if you know what new titles they are wanting. If there's no nonchalant way to discover what new books they are eyeing, then you can't go wrong with hardcover or leatherbound classics. Maybe your person isn't a fan of classic literature. It doesn't matter! Boasting a classic set on their shelves will make them look extra literary any time someone admires their collection.
Another book your recipient likely doesn't already own is this gorgeous collection of over 20 Christmas stories and poems by classic authors. It's the perfect collectible that will be enjoyed every Christmas.
TBR Jar
A true book lover has an extensive To-Be-Read pile, which makes it difficult to choose from after finishing a book. This TBR jar is a fun way to help them select their next read.
Gold Necklace
A wonderful keepsake that will last is this 14K necklace of a woman reading. She will think of you every time she wears it!
Jane Austen Wallet
This beautiful Jane Austen wallet is bound to create fun discussions when your recipient whips it out to pay at stores--it commands attention. I have it bookmarked on my own Amazon list--it is captivating!
Board Games That Look Like Books
There are several classic board games like Battleship, Scattergories, Clue, Monopoly, Scrabble, Yahtzee, and Sorry that are designed to look like books when stored on your shelf. It's a "novel" way of combining the best of two worlds--gaming and reading!
Know what kind of phone your bookworm owns? Find her a new bookish phone cover that she can delight in every time she picks it up!
Book Nook
Book nooks are a HOT item this year. They allow the recipient to craft and build the light-up display which transforms into a miniature bookstore/library. It looks enchanting on a bookshelf or anywhere!
Literary Trivia
Reading is one thing, but remembering what you read is another! Test your bookworm's literary knowledge with this trivia game designed especially for book lovers!
The works of Jane Austen are so loved and revered that countless movies have been made about them. There's even a society (JASNA) of people who appreciate her novels and attend an annual conference about them! A devoted reader will adore a trivia game that celebrates her works.
Book Rest with Cup Holder
This nifty and portable item allows readers to set up a cozy reading spot anywhere. It holds books, tablets, and Kindles and even has a special spot for a drink cup.
This List of the Best Gifts for Readers Suits Any Occasion
Whether you need to find a unique and thoughtful gift for a bookworm for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, Easter, anniversaries, or any other occasion, this list of 31 best gifts for readers offers you fun options and a spectrum of price points.
I'm a book nerd with a degree in English Education, and I would be thrilled to receive any item from this list. The bookworm in your life will love them, too!
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