Are you looking for the perfect gift this holiday season for the bookworm or bookdragon in your life? Well, you’ve come to the right place! One of our community writers, Stephanie, has compiled a list of gifts perfect for readers.
Here are some ideas for gifts to buy for readers...
Young Adult Books and Goodies or Book Only Box (Owlcrate)
Owlcrate's Young Adult subscription box offer is a monthly subscription where the recipient receives either a book or a book and 4-5 bookish goodies that match that month's theme. Past items have included things like mugs, tote bags, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, bookmarks, candles, and more! Each goodie box also comes with a collectible pin.
The books included in these boxes are always special redesigned edition hardcovers, which are signed and include extras such as beautifully designed end pages, a note from the author, sprayed or stenciled edges, and sometimes even bonus content.
This is a great choice for a reader who enjoys Young Adult novels and wants to read new releases or backlist books they might have missed. By choosing the subscription box option with goodies, you will also be supporting small businesses. You can choose from a monthly, three-month, or six-month prepayment option.
Here are some past boxes to choose from...
or suprise them with one of our upcoming boxes...
Young Adult Book Only
Subscription
Young Adult Book + Goodies Subscription
A TBR Game
While this is more common among influencers on YouTube, Booktok, or Instagram, a TBR game is a fun way for readers to make a dent in their TBR (aka. to be read pile).
Each game runs a little differently, but most of the time, cards are involved. This is a great way to help with choosing what book to read next.
Some examples of cards include "choose a book with a red cover", while others can be more specific.
Proud Reader Collection (Owlcrate)
I love the Proud Reader collection because it's a way to wear merch that shows off genres you love. Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romantasy, and Smut are all represented on mugs, stickers, pins, shirts, and sweatshirts.
The genre icon color and design are consistent across all items but vary depending on the specific collection, i.e., green for sci-fi, red for horror, purple for romantasy, pink for smut, blue for fantasy and black for OwlCrate.
Zip Hoodies & Sweatshirts
Mugs & Pins
Shirts
Stickers
A Book Sleeve
Readers are always looking for a way to protect their books while out and about, especially when they're in a bag surrounded by other items that might damage them.
That’s where a book sleeve comes in. These items come in a variety of colors and designs and offer extra protection.
Bookmarks (Owlcrate)
Wooden bookmarks are becoming more popular because they hold up better than plastic ones. OwlCrate has a variety of wooden bookmarks for different bookish fandoms, so you're sure to find one any reader will love.
Beyond the wooden ones, there are also metal bookmarks for those who want a fancier design, and these feature mythical creatures.
If you think a bookmark might not be enough, why not get a bookmark storage tin to go alongside it? OwlCrate has one inspired by The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea.
Bookish Journal and Pens
Some readers enjoy taking notes while reading, and a bookish journal can be a great way to keep track of what they think about the book and note down any favorite quotes.
There are many options to choose from, including simple notebooks that can be personalized or journals that include reading challenges, weekly planners, TBR pages, and more.
To complete the gift, make sure to add a cool pen (or set of pens) to go along with the journal.
Flower Store Collection (Owlcrate)
As someone who loves books and flowers, I was delighted to see a merch collection where these go hand in hand in. This collection includes mugs, t-shirts, and sweatshirts with Rose, Hyacinth, Tulip, Violette, Carnation, and Lavender designs illustrated by Hey Atlas Creative.
Each item includes a design of the flower (smaller on the front and bigger on the back), along with a quote to accompany it on the back. I also love the mugs in this collection, which feature three different designs.
If you choose to buy an item from this collection, 10% of each sale will be sent to Lambda Literary, a non-profit organization that champions LGBTQIA+ books, writers, and readers through awards, fellowships, school programs, retreats, reviews, and so much more.
Sweaters & Shirts
Mugs
A Bookish Blanket
Every reader needs a nice cozy blanket, especially during those cold months. A themed blanket is a great way to show how much one loves a particular book, book character, or genre. Blankets can be personalized in many ways, making them a great gift option.
Bookish Bags (Owlcrate)
If the reader in your life owns a lot of books or visits the library often, they will appreciate a bookish bag. Owlcrate has a variety of bags you can choose from, from pouches to tote bags to backpacks.
The designs are often inspired by fandoms, such as Howls Moving Castle and Crescent City, but some have more general designs, such as the "Of Course I Brought My Book!" bag.
This Memento Mori Bag Holder would come in handy for any of the bags below:
Libro Credits
In this day and age, readers are reaching for more audiobooks than ever before. If you know the reader in your life enjoys listening to audiobooks, you can ask them what kind of service they want credits for.
To support an independent bookstore, choose a bundle from Libro.fm.
Bookish Drinkware (Owlcrate)
Having some sort of drink around while reading is a must for any reader (it’s an unspoken rule!) OwlCrate has so much glassware to choose from, including (but not limited to) stacking mugs, regular mugs, and tumblers.
An E-Reader
While readers tend to have a preferred format for reading, most read in multiple formats so that they can continue making their way through their TBR, no matter what they’re doing.
An e-reader is most readers dream gift since it's something you can take out and about, and it would allow them to have hundreds of books all in one place.
Unlike when you read on the phone, the e-ink technology and customizable settings from fonts to warm light are a real game changer.
To make things even more fun, why not buy them an e-reader case and some bookish stickers so they can customize it and make it their own?
A Remote for An E-Reader
Maybe the reader in your life already owns an e-reader, or you want to get them something extra alongside it.
The e-reader remote control makes turning pages easy with just one click, no matter what you’re doing. This is especially useful during winter nights, when they’re curled up in a warm duvet.
Holiday Box (Owlcrate)
OwlCrate's Advent Calendar (from 2023) makes for a great gift all year round with over 12 items items inspired by classics like Little Women, recent well-loved stories such as Fourth Wing, as well as faerie folklore and fairytales.
All products were designed and created by amazing artists and small shops including Fiction Bath Co, Riddle's Tea Shoppe, Keely Studios, Readers Society, and many more.
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BONUS GIFT IDEA
This Holiday Box features seven bookish items (you can find spoilers for these on the product page) as well as a special limited edition of The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch created by OwlCrate.
Please note: This book is recommended for ages 18+ by the publishers.
Boxes are anticipated to ship at the end of November 2024, however, we cannot guarantee shipping in time for the holidays.
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