For people who love to read, there’s nothing more enjoyable than curling up with a great book, and discovering a whole new world to explore with your mind. Especially in winter time, when you’re more confined to the indoors, there are few activities that bring the kind of satisfaction that reading a really great book will.
If there’s a book lover in your life, that usually makes it easy when it comes time for gift-giving, because they’re always ready for the next great read. However, there are tons more bookworm gift ideas than just good books, and many of these gifts for readers are in the same general area as reading. If you’d like to
browse some of these online, check out this amazing book gift store. Otherwise, read the descriptions below and they may give you some other ideas that will come in handy around Christmas, or for any other gift-giving occasion.
Kindle gift card
Why not surprise your loved one with a Kindle book gift card? The card can be handwritten with a
personal note from you, and it can include any kind of photos you like, so that the recipient gets a
wonderful feeling from having something tangible to hold right away. Then, getting the Kindle itself will
be like an anti-climax that is still ultra-enjoyable. Best of all, these are the kinds of gifts that can be given on a number of occasions, including Christmas presents, anniversaries, weddings, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, Retirement, or even Halloween. An Amazon gift card for Kindle books will be a joy that thrills any book lover in your life. When ordering, you can choose between Kindle Fire or Kindle Paperwhite, whichever might be more appropriate for your loved one.
Reading journal
Many avid readers like to record their thoughts on a particular book after reading, so as to remember the fine points and reflect on them. A reading journal is the perfect way to do this, and they can be as fancy or
as minimalist as you choose. Some journals provide prompts for you to list your thoughts, for instance asking you what you took away from reading a specific book, or prompting you to list the major themes.
One of the great things about keeping a reading journal is re-reading your entries several years from now, and seeing how your perspectives have changed, or how you now see things differently as a result of your reading.
Book clutches
Something as simple as a leather strap with clasps on either end can provide a world of usefulness to the devoted reader. If you’re someone who loves to carry a book around so it can be read on downtime, having a book clutch can be invaluable. Usually a book will be too bulky to fit in your pants pocket or your purse, so why not attach a book clutch to both ends of the book, and carry it conveniently over your shoulder? With no extra effort on your part, you’ll be able to take your current reading book anywhere you go, without the hassle of having to store it somewhere.
Custom book planter
One great way to remind yourself about especially pleasurable books you’ve read in the past, is by ordering a custom book planter. Some companies will customize this kind of order for you, so that you can display the bindings of three or four favorite books – with a planter smack dab in the middle of the volumes! Guests in your home will be dazzled by the planter itself, and they’ll learn a little bit about the
kind of books that you’ve loved in the past. It adds a great touch to your home, and shows off your love of books, as well as your interest in growing attractive household plants.
Wicked witch bookmark
Remember the scene from The Wizard of Oz where we see the wicked witch of the West buried under a house, with only her ruby red slippers visible in the aftermath? You can re-create that favorite scene in a bookmark, so that you’ll never lose your place reading your current book. The bookmark itself rests inside the pages of your book, and what is visible are the bottom part of two legs with striped stockings and of
course, the ruby red slippers. This is a unique kind of novelty gift that will at once tickle the funny bone of your recipient, but will also be providing a practical and useful purpose as well.
Book phone wallets
Need a place to store your phone, so as to protect it from bumps and bruises? Why not kill two birds with one stone and purchase a book phone wallet? You can have the wallet customized with the cover of any of your favorite books, and safely store your cellphone inside, so it won’t be subject to all the possible collisions with other objects that are possible. This is another novel type of gift that no one else will have, and will show off your love of a favored book. Several companies offer to customize your book phone
wallet, so it’s just a matter of choosing which book and which company you prefer to work with.
100 Books scratch-off poster
If you’re reading with the goal of getting through the most acclaimed books of all time, this is a great way to mark your progress. This poster comes with a display of 100 of the best books ever written, and you can scratch each one off as you complete your reading. It’s a great way for you to keep track of what you’ve accomplished, and it will show your friends and relatives just what you’ve achieved in your
reading time.
Any of these gifts would be perfect for your book-loving friend. Buy one now and just wait for the right occasion, so you can earn the gratitude of your loved one or friend – you’ll both feel great about it.
