23 Great Gifts for Book Lovers

Mini-Gift-Guide Monday

Shopping for the various characters in our lives can be overwhelming. Everyone is different and there are just so many potentially great gifts to choose from. So we decided to help out with some mini gift guides. These are targeted lists specific to a unique subset of people. Here are our recommendations for all your favorite book lovers.

Bookish Coloring Books

No matter how old we are, coloring is a relaxing and fun pastime, much like reading! Pair these book-themed coloring books with a nice set of crayons and you've got a perfect package for your favorite reader.

• Harry Potter Coloring Book
• Off the Bookshelf Coloring Book
• Edgar Allan Poe: An Adult Coloring Book
• The Enchanted Library: A Coloring Book for Writers and Bookworms

Literary Puzzles and Games

These puzzles and games will delight your bookish buddies, whether as a gift or as something you bust out for a little erudite enjoyment at your holiday gatherings.

• A Jane Austen Tarot Deck: 53 Cards for Divination and Gameplay
• Lizzy Loves Darcy: A Jane Austen Matchmaking Game
• Authors Card Game
• Cat Reader Jiggie Puzzle: 81-Piece
• Classic Paperbacks 1000-Piece Puzzle

Studious Socks, Intelligent Totes, and More

Literary types will love wearing these walking displays of their passion for prose.

• Library Card (Mint Green) Socks
• Talk Wordy to Me Socks
• Edgar Allan Poe-Ka Dot Socks
• Typewriter Tote
• It's Not Hoarding if It's Books Tote

Bookmarks and More

Readers will find these bookmarks and other book-themed items to be both useful and fun.

• Basquiat Magnetic Bookmarks—Set of three unique double-sided magnetic bookmarks with Jean-Michel Basquiat's key iconography.
• Writer's Bookmark Box—24-pack of bookmarks bearing inspiring quotes and fun designs.
• Flexlight Blue Words—This attractive, bendy, bright booklight is so thin, it can double as a bookmark.
• Antiquarian Bookplates—This set of 55 sophisticated bookplates bear quotes from the likes of Jane Austen and Jonathan Swift.
• Book Lover's Wall Calendar (2024)—Featuring 12 classic works by renowned artists depicting readers.
• Book Buds Twin Pins—Share this set of two enamel pins with your best book buddy. The literary equivalent of a friendship bracelet.

Classical Collectibles

Bookworms will be excited to brighten up and personalize their desks and bookshelves with these decorative touches.

• Harry Potter Diagon Alley Light-Up Bookends
• Disney Traditions Mini Pooh Figurine
• Beauty and the Beast Storybook Figurine

The holiday season is upon us. And if you're already feeling overwhelmed about gift shopping, never fear. This is just one of a series of gift guides to help you find the perfect thing for everyone on your list. If you missed it, check out last week's Star Wars Mini Gift Guide.

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