The Ultimate Bookish Gift Guide for Readers
Searching for a gift that will make your favorite reader squeal louder than a one bed trope? We’ve pulled together our top bookish gift ideas to help you find something they will be genuinely excited to unwrap. And if you’re here to treat yourself, that absolutely counts as holiday shopping.
We’re also highlighting some of our favorite small bookish businesses and indie creators because no one understands book lovers quite like the makers inside this community. From handmade bookish jewelry to cozy reading accessories and custom fandom goodies, these bookish shops are the real MVPs of gifting season.
Whether you’re shopping for the special edition collector who lives for gorgeous covers, the fantasy reader who talks about characters like they’re real people, or the indie bookstore queen who knows every shelf by heart, you’ll find curated picks for every type of reader below.
Happy gifting and happiest reading! 📚✨
Book Club Bestie
Thong Bookmark - Everyone loves a cheeky (pun absolutely intended) bookmark.
Wingleader Pendant - This necklace was made for the Fourth Wing fans and the Xaden Riorson enthusasists.
Gold Sam Stacker Ring - If you’ve read Throne of Glass, then you know Sam. Sarah J. Maas continues to destroy us with the words, I will not be afraid, which are engraved on the inside of this beauty.
Providence Cards Boxy T-Shirt - Be wary. Be Clever. Be Good. This is the gift for One Dark Window and spooky season lovers.
Kindle Sleeve - Protect your device in bookish style with a padded kindle sleeve designed for readers who take their stories everywhere.
Book Club Hat - Cute. Casual. Bookish. The perfect gift that comes in ton of colors.
Pause Bookmark - If the knitted thong isn’t your style, this gold, luxe bookmark will do the trick.
Audiobook Diva
Merino Sock - These are the comfiest socks. They’re made in Italy and perfect for long listening marathons.
Over-ear Headphones - Crispy sound and cushy comfort so you can block out the world.
Metallic Baggu - This reusable, sleek tote has plenty of room for your headphones and all the essentials an audiobook diva requires on the go.
Water bottle - Hydration but make it magical.
Reading Journal - For the booklover who prefers an analog tracker. There’s something romantic about writing out your TBR.
I Love You More Than my Audiobook Candle - Seriously, that’s what it’s called.
Indie Bookstore Queen
Stay Home Read Books T-Shirt - A cozy tee that proudly declares your weekend plans: supporting indie bookstores from the comfort of home.
Corduroy Bookish Tote - You need a sturdy bag if you’re hitting up your local bookshop and this one will be able to handle your growing TBR.
Book Annotation Kit - This cutie 49 piece kit allows you to always be ready to highlight quotes, mark favorite characters, and write down recs from booksellers who get you.
Always Booked Pendant Necklace - A subtle statement piece for the reader whose calendar is forever full of bookstore dates and new releases. Or for those who are fans of, well, us 🫶🏻
Libraries and Lattes Candle - No cozy reading session at home is complete without a candle.
Book Money Embroidered Wallet - This is honestly just so cute and wholesome to take out at the bookshop.
Salt & Stone Hand Lotion - A nourishing hand cream for long afternoons spent browsing shelves and flipping pages.
Special Edition Addict
Candle Warmer Lamp - A beautiful way to enjoy your favorite candle scents while protecting those special-edition spines from smoky pages.
Personalized Book Covers - A protective, aesthetic layer for your most prized editions.
Jane Austen Book Set - These books look gorgeous on ever shelf. Classic and beautiful.
Bookish Blanket - Collectively, our favorite bookish blanket. It’s extremely soft and fair warning, it will be fought over.
Reading is my Favorite Sport Sweatshirt - We all know a reader who makes tackling their TBR a competitive sport.
Enemies to Lovers Hoop Earrings - Precious little hoops for the romance readers.
Looking for even more ideas? Check out last year’s Bookish Gift Guide for more cozy, creative, reader-approved gifts.