Book lovers – we all know a couple of them. Every time you see them, there’s always neck-deep in some new release from their favourite author. Sounds like it’d be easy to think of gifts for book lovers? Just grab them something that they’d love to read and they’ll be thankful!
However, sometimes you don’t know what genres they prefer, or whether they’ve actually read a book you’re considering getting them. Or maybe you want to be more creative than just getting them yet another book! Let’s take a look at some of the top book gifts and non-book gifts for book lovers of every kind.
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11. Book Safe
Looking for mother’s day gifts or father’s day gifts for your book-loving parents? This book safe can hide their important possessions in plain sight. It won’t look out of place on any bookshelf, and at first glance, no one’s going to suspect it as anything other than a dictionary. This is definitely among the top novelty gifts for book lovers!
See It On Amazon | Price: $AUD 29.50
10. The Sandman Omnibus by Neil Gaiman
If you’re looking for gifts for comic book lovers, look no further than the complete Sandman by Neil Gaiman. Widely considered one of the greatest comic book series of all time, any graphic novel enthusiast is going to go gaga over this literary gift. It’s also a great gateway drug to comic books for teenage book lovers.
See It On Amazon | Price: $AUD 145.50
9. Fountain Pen
Many people who love books also love writing, whether they’re aspiring to have their own novel one day, or just like jotting down their daily lives in a journal, a fountain pen is a great way to make their love official!
Fountain pens write vastly better than the average ballpoint or gel pen and provide access to a wide array of inks to suit any personality. It can also be one of those romantic Valentine Day gifts for your significant other because whenever they use it, they’ll think of you!
The legendary Lamy Safari is one of the best starter fountain pens on the market, and it’s a great gift for any book lover. Just make sure that your recipient is ready to start spending a lot – once you get started with fountain pens, it’s hard to stop.
See It On Amazon | Price: $AUD 36.79
8. Journal
A perfect companion to the fountain pen gift! A good journal will enable your giftee to express themselves in writing. You’d do well to choose a journal with high-quality paper with a good GSM (grams per square meter) rating, which will allow the ink to settle in better and will actually last much longer than regular paper.
Journals sometimes have a reputation for being somewhat feminine gifts, but tons of great male writers throughout history have kept journals of their own; so, they’re definitely a good choice for male book lovers too!
See It On Amazon | Price: $AUD 24.99
7. Electric Corkscrew
Nothing matches a book so exquisitely as a brilliant bottle of wine. An electric corkscrew will make it easier for your friend to pour a glass to pair with their favourite book.
It’s one of those great cheap gifts that are appropriate for a wide variety of people, including wine and book lovers. It’s also a good fit for wedding gifts – newlyweds are sure to have a lot of wine ready for their honeymoons.
See It On Amazon | Price: $AUD 21.44
6. Sleeved Blanket
On cold days, there’s nothing quite like curling up next to a fireplace or space heater with a good book. Any book lover would be served well by a warm blanket to make things even cozier. Try getting this for children’s book lovers – who doesn’t love reading cute, inspiring stories while feeling all warm and fuzzy inside and out?
See It On Amazon | Price: $AUD 21.44
5. S. by Doug Dorst
Wanna turn a book lover’s world upside-down? S. is a novel within a novel, with several separate layers of storytelling. S. contains the text of a novel called The Ship of Theseus, written by a fictional author named V.M. Straka and ostensibly written in 1949. It also contains markings and notes written by Jen and Eric, two college students who repeatedly exchange the book, trying to uncover the identity of the author.
S. is a dramatically new take on the traditional novel. This and other books like it are unique gifts for people who don’t just love novels and narratives, but also the act of reading itself.
See It On Amazon | Price: $AUD 34.40
4. The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
This alternate-history novel follows a ‘literary detective’ named Thursday Next, who travels through different novels and literary universes in pursuit of a criminal who has been kidnapping characters from classic literature. Lovers of classic books and poems like Jane Eyre and The Raven will enjoy meeting famous characters in this universe-hopping adventure.
See It On Booktopia | Price: $AUD 16.80
3. Custom Dust Jacket
Want to get personalised gifts for your book lover buddy? Hit up Etsy and get one of its many creators to make a custom dust jacket for their favourite book. It’ll give new life to a book that they’ve always loved!
Alternatively, you could make them on your own! DIY gifts and creative gifts are always a great way to show how much you appreciate someone.
See It On Etsy | Price: $AUD 20+
2. Book Light
The great majority of book lovers know the pain of trying to read in the dark. Both paperback readers and owners of non-backlit eBook readers will be squinting and straining their eyes at night. Buying a book light for your book lover friend is one of those simple but thoughtful Christmas gifts or birthday gifts that will help them read anytime, anywhere.
See It On Readings | Price: $AUD 20+
1. eBook Reader
Books are amazing, but they’re quite a handful to bring around with you on their daily commute or when you’re travelling. eBooks bring the convenience of the information age to the world of literature, but it can be very uncomfortable to read on a phone or tablet.
e-ink-based eBook readers like the Kindle give you the best of both worlds. You get to store hundreds or even thousands of books in a tiny device that looks just like a page out of a book. They’re great gifts for anyone with large book collections, or who love to read many books at once but can’t take them all on trips. They’re also cool gifts for tech geeks.
See It On Amazon | Price: $AUD 139.00
Conclusion
The best gifts for book lovers pay tribute to their love of literature and help them enjoy reading even more. Choose any one of these literary gifts to put a knowing smile on your book lover friend’s face.
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