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25 Novel Gifts for the Bookworm in Your Life

Headshot: Lisa Milbrand
By Lisa Milbrand Updated October 29, 2021
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Buying gifts for readers that aren't books may feel contrarian, but consider this quote from the Dutch philosopher Erasmus: "When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes." Meaning? The avid reader in your life likely already owns a lot of the thing they love the most.

So instead of guessing what your favorite bibliophile's next page-turner might be (though if you want a good bet, check out our favorite books of 2021), opt for one of Erasmus' other necessities, like a mug that keeps tea piping hot on the coldest day or a super plush robe made for curling up with a good book. A thoughtful, more personal reader gift will delight any of the book lovers in your life.

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For the Reader in Need of a Book Nook: Book Nook Reading Chair

Blue Book Nook chair West Elm
Credit: West Elm
$550, westelm.com

If you're looking for the perfect splurge for your favorite reader, a cozy reading chair that'll fit in a corner of their home is the perfect option. This luxe velvet version from West Elm is perfect for nestling in with a good book, has a classic design that suits most decorating styles—and has nicely angled arm rests to make it easy for them to hold the weightiest tomes through a long reading session.

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For Your Book Club Crew: Book Club Definition Shirt

Book Club t-shirt
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From $24, savvyjaccreations.etsy.com

Maybe your book club is the one that spends more than 20 minutes talking about the characters, the author's writing style, and the symbolism in the book. But most book club members will probably relate to this definition of their monthly get-togethers. 

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For the on-the-Go Reader: Book Nerd Book Tote

Book Nerd Book Tote
Credit: OutOfPrint.com
$20, outofprint.com

Make it easier for your favorite reader to keep their latest library finds or bookstore purchases with them wherever they go. This heavy-duty book tote proudly proclaims their status as an official "Book Nerd." 

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For the in-the-Bath Reader: Bathtub Tray Caddy

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$30, amazon.com

Make it easier for your bath-loving bookworm to indulge in a favorite while taking a bath with a clever bath caddy. The book holder holds their latest read (or their tablet) at a perfect reading angle—and features a cup holder to enjoy their favorite drinks while they're soaking and soaking in some literature.

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For a Pulp Fiction Fan: Better Than a Book Vase

<p>These funky book-shaped ceramic containers pay homage to the pulp fiction covers of the past—and make the perfect vessel for corralling pencils and highlighters (or a fun vase for floral arrangements). </p>
$18, lennymud.com

These funky book-shaped ceramic containers pay homage to the pulp fiction covers of the past—and make the perfect vessel for corralling pencils and highlighters (or a fun vase for floral arrangements). 

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For the Art-Loving Reader: Andy Warhol Banana Bookends

Andy Warhol Banana Bookends
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$175, store.moma.org

For the art-loving bookworm, this set of pop art Andy Warhol bookends is the perfect way to keep their favorite books in check. (The bananas are even peelable!)

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For the Reading Nook That Needs Artwork: Ideal Bookshelf Custom Print

Ideal Bookshelf Custom Book Print
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$105, idealbookshelf.com

You'll need to order this on the early side to get it in time for the holidays, but this colorful, artful print captures your favorite reader's favorites in a beautifully jumbled pile. You get to pick the books represented from hundreds of titles—and let them do the magic. 

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For the Tea Drinker: Novel Tea Book Tins

Novel Tea Book Tin
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From $35, uncommongoods.com

There's nothing better than curling up with a cup of tea and a good book—and these delicious book-themed blends come packed in punny book-shaped tins styled after classic reads, from War and Peach to Matcha Do About Nothing. 

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For the Harry Potter Fan: Marauder's Map Pillow

Marauder's Map Pillow
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From $50, pbteen.com

This pillow has a secret that your favorite Potterhead will love—in normal light, it's a posh red and cream cushion, but under blacklight, the marauder's map outline appears. 

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For the Reader Who Needs More Shelf Space: Floating Bookshelf

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$230, containerstore.com

For the reader who's short on space to hold more books, this small-but-powerfully designed bookshelf can hold a whole slew of their favorites, while taking up only the footprint of their largest book. (And it makes a neat optical illusion of levitating books when it's fully packed!)

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For the Person Who Used up All Their Bookshelf Space: Kindle Oasis

Gifts for Readers: Kindle Paperwhite
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From $250, amazon.com

Even the staunchest pro-paper bookworm can't deny the portability of a Kindle. Thin, lightweight, and waterproof with plenty of storage (choose between 8 GB and 32 GB—totaling thousands of books), the Oasis also allows your favorite bookworm to adjust the light from white to warm, to get the optimal reading experience. It makes an excellent gift for the on-the-go reader, whether they're journeying between countries or just between bed and couch. 

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For the Comfy Type: Cozy Pom Sherpa Throws

Sherpa Throw Gift for Reader
$49, potterybarn.com

Oversized poms give this supersoft, cozy throw a little extra whimsy. It's the perfect companion for their next reading session.

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For the Future Novelist: Gold Foil Pocket Journal

Rifle Paper Company Journals
$10, riflepaperco.com

This set of tiny journals are perfect for noting favorite passages and thoughts on their reads—or for putting down thoughts for their own novel.

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For the Classics Fan: Female Literary Rocks Glasses

Feminist Shot Glasses Gifts for Readers
$30, uncommongoods.com

If your gift recipient enjoys something a little stronger than tea when she's reading, these rocks glasses adorned with the opening lines of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre are a perfect choice.

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For the Reader Who Loves New Releases: Book of the Month Club

Gifts for Readers: Book of the Month Club
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$50 for 3 months, bookofthemonth.com

Fans of new releases will love that a new title comes to their door every month with a Book of the Month Club membership. They'll get to choose from five fresh reads (sometimes even early releases!), and their selection will arrive at their doorstep—no leaving the house required.

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For the Person With Cold Feet: Cashmere Bed Socks

Gifts for Readers: Cashmere Bed Socks
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$49, thewhitecompany.com

Give the book lover in your life the gift of toasty toes. These bed socks are woven with soft cashmere and stave off frozen toes when curling up under a blanket while flipping pages just isn't enough.

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For the Bon Vivant: Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails With a Literary Twist

Gifts for Readers: Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails With a Literary Twist
Credit: Courtesy of manufacturer
$14, bookshop.org

When it's time to switch out the coffee for something stronger, this petite tome has 65 recipes for libations inspired by classic literature: think Love in the Time of Kahlua, Romeo and Julep, and A Rum of One's Own. Drinking games and food pairings included.

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For the Person Who's Moving Beyond Dog Ears: Personalized Premium Leather Bookmark

Gifts for Readers: Personalized Premium Leather Bookmark
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From $8, etsy.com

Help your bookish recipient ditch dog-earing for good with this customizable bookmark made from full-grain leather and handcrafted to order.

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For Your Favorite Book Critic: Bibliophile's Reader Journal

Gifts for Readers: Bibliophile’s Reader Journal
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$14, amazon.com

This reader's companion to Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany features space to jot down notes and ratings about finished books and themed lists of recommendations—the perfect log to track readings habits and tastes as they change (or stay the same).

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For the Candle Lover: Library Soy Candle

Gifts for Readers: Library Soy Candle
Credit: Courtesy of manufacturer
$23, etsy.com

Most readers are comforted by the scents of aged paper or a well-loved library. These candles will fill their preferred reading nook with the smell of a fresh cappuccino or transport them to their favorite books with fragrances inspired by Pride & Prejudice, The Great Gatsby, and Wuthering Heights.

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For the Puzzler: Bibliophile Book Club Puzzle

Gifts for Readers: Bibliophile Book Club Puzzle
Credit: Courtesy of manufacturer
$14, amazon.com

Puzzles made a comeback this year, and what better gift for the jigsaw-inclined reader than one that shows off their literary side? This 1,000-piece puzzle features colorful renditions of contemporary titles that can double as a what-to-read-next list.

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For the Girl-Power Reader: Cafe con Libros Feminist & Bookish Monthly Subscription

Gifts for Readers: Cafe con Libros Feminist & Bookish Monthly Subscription
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From $20 per month, cafeconlibrosbk.com

For the socially conscious page-turner, this monthly subscription from Cafe con Libros, an indie bookstore in Brooklyn, N.Y., is just the ticket. Each month, the shop sends out its feminist book club pick of the month, along with a selection of children's books and Irving Farm coffee, promoting intersectionality and shopping local.

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For the Lazy Sunday Reader: Super-Plush Robe

Gifts for Readers: Super-Plush Robe
Credit: Courtesy of manufacturer
$98, brooklinen.com

On a rainy or snowy day, it can be a chore to get dressed—so encourage your giftee not to. Instead, they can cozy up in this ultra-plush robe made with pure Turkish cotton, and get lost in their latest read.

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For the Person Who's Always Loaning Out Books:Personalized Bookplate Stamp

Gifts for Readers: Personalized Bookplate Stamp
Credit: Courtesy of manufacturer
From $18, etsy.com

Whether the bookworm in question has a vast book collection already or is slowly building one, this stamp will give all of their volumes a personalized touch (and will remind forgetful borrowers who the rightful owner is).

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For an Indulgent Bookworm: Book of Chocolates

Chocolate reader gift
$25, swmsweets.com

Chocolatier Susanna Yoon of Stick With Me Sweets packs jewel-like chocolates with intriguing flavors (yuzu, PB&J and Bananas Foster) into a cute book box ready to be savored during their next reading session.

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    1 of 25 For the Reader in Need of a Book Nook: Book Nook Reading Chair
    2 of 25 For Your Book Club Crew: Book Club Definition Shirt
    3 of 25 For the on-the-Go Reader: Book Nerd Book Tote
    4 of 25 For the in-the-Bath Reader: Bathtub Tray Caddy
    5 of 25 For a Pulp Fiction Fan: Better Than a Book Vase
    6 of 25 For the Art-Loving Reader: Andy Warhol Banana Bookends
    7 of 25 For the Reading Nook That Needs Artwork: Ideal Bookshelf Custom Print
    8 of 25 For the Tea Drinker: Novel Tea Book Tins
    9 of 25 For the Harry Potter Fan: Marauder's Map Pillow
    10 of 25 For the Reader Who Needs More Shelf Space: Floating Bookshelf
    11 of 25 For the Person Who Used up All Their Bookshelf Space: Kindle Oasis
    12 of 25 For the Comfy Type: Cozy Pom Sherpa Throws
    13 of 25 For the Future Novelist: Gold Foil Pocket Journal
    14 of 25 For the Classics Fan: Female Literary Rocks Glasses
    15 of 25 For the Reader Who Loves New Releases: Book of the Month Club
    16 of 25 For the Person With Cold Feet: Cashmere Bed Socks
    17 of 25 For the Bon Vivant: Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails With a Literary Twist
    18 of 25 For the Person Who's Moving Beyond Dog Ears: Personalized Premium Leather Bookmark
    19 of 25 For Your Favorite Book Critic: Bibliophile's Reader Journal
    20 of 25 For the Candle Lover: Library Soy Candle
    21 of 25 For the Puzzler: Bibliophile Book Club Puzzle
    22 of 25 For the Girl-Power Reader: Cafe con Libros Feminist & Bookish Monthly Subscription
    23 of 25 For the Lazy Sunday Reader: Super-Plush Robe
    24 of 25 For the Person Who's Always Loaning Out Books:Personalized Bookplate Stamp
    25 of 25 For an Indulgent Bookworm: Book of Chocolates

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