25 Fascinating Gifts For Book Lovers Who Just Can't Stop Reading

Updated: May 22 2023

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Your bibliophile buddy that's always talking about their favorite writers and never leaves home without a good book in their tote bag will love you more than they love words when you give them one of these gifts for book lovers. Find unique gifts like Tequila Mockingbird, a book that takes literary quotes and classic books and turns them into delicious drinks. Treat a book nerd to something creative they can use to kit out their collection like a personal library kit that allows them to lend out favorite reads like Pride and Prejudice with a library card or bookmark tucked inside. Find gifts for bookworms that'll inspire their next book club pick like scratch-off book cover posters and wine charms so they can toast to finishing another tome. If they're such a book worm they can't bear to dog-ear a page or damage what they're reading, treat them to a bookmark that stretches around the book but doesn't hurt it, or a clever case that protects book covers from dents. Maybe their favorite author is dropping the next in a series soon. You know they'll stay up all night, and they'll need a book-themed coffee or tea to keep them up 'til the wee hours. Finding the perfect gifts for readers can seem like a challenge, after all, they've got all the books they need, but the only challenge you'll face after checking out this list is deciding what book gift you want to get them first.

LED Booklight

Reading in bed or on a red-eye flight is less disruptive for all involved with this clever LED book light. The rechargeable device has 3 super bright LED lights that are dimmable to fit the situation. All a reader has to do is place the plastic device on the page and it'll be illuminated.

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100 Books Bucket List Scratch Off Poster

They've read every book on their shelves, but have they read every book on this 100 Books Bucket List Scratch-Off Poster? There's only one way to find out. Not only is this a gift to inspire more reading, but it also evolves into a gorgeous minimalist poster that adds a pop of productive color to their decor.

$29 .90

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Leather Book iPhone Case

Since books can go on phones now, it totally makes sense that a phone should become a book, and with this Leather Book iPhone Case, consider your phone bound. The leather case is versatile, with wallet-like slots inside to hold cards, and a folded crease that allows the folio to prop up a phone while viewing videos.

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Floating Bookshelves

Books are magic and these floating bookshelves are, too. The wall-mounted wonders fit up to 5 books and make it look like they're just hanging out in midair. They're made of metal, making them super-strong, and are short enough to be hidden by your chosen books.

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F*ck Off I'm Reading Socks

At the library and someone tries to get your number? Show them a little ankle and watch them sashay away when you're wearing these hilarious F*ck Off I'm Reading Socks. The light blue socks look benign at first glance, but after a closer look their vulgar hilarity is revealed.

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Shakespeare Insults Gift Poster

The OG king of insults makes the late-night comics of today look like hacks. You'll have a leg up on anyone that calls themselves a comedian with this pretty, modern poster that features all of Shakespeare's best one-liners. With these words and phrases in your arsenal, you'll never have to settle for, "nuh uh, you suck" again.

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Paddywax Library Collection Candles

Each candle in the Paddywax Library collection features a different author and a scent inspired by their life. For Mark Twain, a reader will experience scents like tobacco and vanilla. In contrast, Emerson's candle smells like cedar and fern. Each candle's aroma is unique and a great accent to a reading nook.

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The Personal Library Kit

The friend that's always lending books out won't have the problem of never getting them back when they can record, tag, and stamp them with this personal library kit. It's a throwback to the classic library circulation days and is a novelty that borrowers will adore.

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The World Blend Exotic Tea Book

Few things go better together than books and tea, and with this World Blend Exotic Tea Set Book, as a reader is exploring new adventures in a story, they can explore new worlds of tea flavors, too. With 8 different tea flavors to choose from, finding a new favorite will be a breeze.

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#10

Dictionary Book Safe

The dictionary may be the only book that not even the most voracious reader wouldn't pull off the shelf. That's why the book that gathers the most dust is the safest. This Dictionary Book safe is even safer. Hide valuables in it under lock and key, no one will ever find them.

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#11

Bookopoly

Monopoly is for money people, Bookopoly is for book people. Revel in the challenge of trying to make it around the book-themed board without running into obstacles like a paper mite inspection or being sent to jail to watch TV. Gasp!

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#12

Antique Book Tissue Holder

A pile of books looks a lot cooler, classier, and less cold-y than a box of tissues, so if you're feeling under the weather, gussy up your end table with this antique book tissue holder. It fits over top of a standard rectangular tissue box and gives it a prettier look.

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#13

Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist

The idea of writing drunk and editing sober gave the world some of its most phenomenal literary delights. With Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist, you can enjoy your favorite works in drink form. There are 65 book-themed beverages for readers to choose from.

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#14

1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

James Mustich's 1000 Books to Read Before you Die is a bucket list for readers. It's got so much more to it than just a list of classics like The Great Gatsby. It covers almost every genre, even children's, to give readers a full picture of some of the best, most diverse, most fascinating literary works the world offers.

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#15

The World’s Softest Blanket

This could be a luxuriously soft fleece blanket or it could be woven from actual clouds and happiness, it's hard to tell since it feels that good. At 65"x50", the blanket is oversize and perfect for getting cozy on a couch or armchair.

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#16

The Book Lover's Cookbook

The delicious recipes inside The Book Lover's Cookbook are all inspired by dishes in the books that have become classics. Find delights like Mrs. Dalby's Buttermilk Scones and Ichabod's Slapjacks from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Among the recipes, chefs will find anecdotes about writing to help them cook up their next novel.

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#17

The Book Seat Holder and Travel Pillow

Rides on planes, trains, and automobiles get a whole lot more interesting and comfortable with The Book Seat. The clever travel pillow sits comfortably on a tray or lap and props your book at the perfect angle. On the front, there's a clear strip of acrylic to keep the book open.

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#18

Vintage Book Bag

If you're gonna be hauling around books, you need a place to put them. This vintage bookbag has the cool look and a large size to match. With plenty of pockets on the outside, you can carry accessories like pencils, highlighters, or a book light in addition to your reading material.

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#19

When I Think About Books I Touch My Shelf Wine Glass

You love them more than anything else, so when you think about books, you touch yourself. Embrace it and enjoy it with this hilarious wine glass. Bonus points if you drink the wine while drinking in the prose of 50 Shades of Gray.

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#20

Zipper Bookmark

This novelty zipper bookmark is a fun way to mark the spot you left off in your most recent read. The small plastic bookmark is thin and won't cause any cracking in the binding, but will make for a fun picture for your book Instagram.

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#21

Finger Point Bookmarks

With an ordinary bookmark, you run the risk of forgetting what line you left off on, and when you're reading an especially riveting novel, that can't happen. When you're using these genius finger point bookmarks, you can point to the line or the word that you left off on before shutting the book. They're rubber, so they won't cause harm.

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#22

Heated Microwaveable Booties

With these heated booties on their feet, a reader will be killing two birds with one stone. The first will be their TBR list, they can tackle their favorite book while dealing with the second, sore feet. The booties melt away foot pain, relieve stress, and contain herbs for a touch of aromatherapy.

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#23

Book Clock

Add a cool accent to your shelf with a book clock. It may or may not help you keep track of the hours you've spent reading or the house you have left to read, but it will be a unique piece. The set of 3 "books" will fit in seamlessly with colorful tomes.

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#24

Do Not Disturb, I'm Reading Socks

Their phone is on Do Not Disturb and with these socks, their feet will be too. When they're lost in a book, they don't need any help being found, so get a reader these comfy, stretchy socks as a warning for others to stay far away.

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#25

Bibliophile: 50 Literary Postcards

Send the joy of reading to a friend with a set of Bibliophile: 50 Literary Postcard. Inside the box are 50 beautifully illustrated cars featuring all manner of books. Keep them to yourself to decorate, or add a stamp and inspire a friend to read.

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#26

Unfolding Book Lamp

Books are the light of a reader's life, and this tome is even brighter than usual. The exterior is made of wood, so it looks like a real book, but when you open it, the pages shine with the brightness of 500 lumens for up to 6 hours.

$260 .00

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#27

Hanging Wall Shelf

Book lovers have a tendency to let their book collections expand beyond the shelves pushed against their walls. For that precious wall space they do have left, they can use this pretty hanging wall shelf to store more books. Or, if they want to add a splash of color, the three-tier shelf is perfect for plants too.

$28 .98

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#28

The Little Library Cookbook

Readers of Kate Young's The Little Library Cafe blog will recognize this book as a collection of all her literary-themed recipes. Inside its pages are over 100 recipes for bookish delights, like Paddington Bear's marmalade and Moby Dick's clam chowder.

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#29

Leather Book Case for MacBook

A MacBook is basically a book. You read stuff on it all the time, from this description to an eBook that you downloaded for a class, why not dress it up in bookish style. With this leather bookcase, you can make it a book worthy of the rest of your collection.

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#30

Ember Temperature Control Coffee Mug

When you're in the middle of a good book, it's easy for hot beverages to get neglected until it becomes a lukewarm mess. With Ember, that isn't a problem anymore. The temperature control mug is USB charged and on its own, keeps a drink hot for 1.5 hours. If it's on the charging coaster, it can last even longer.

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#31

Tiny Lampshade Clip-On Phone Flashlight

Turn your phone's abrasive light into a perfect little lamp with this tiny lampshade clip-on phone flashlight. Perfect for before-bed readers that don't want to bother their bedmates with bright lamps, the little lamp keeps the light tight to them, and also helps to reduce eye strain.

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#32

Adjustable Clip on Book Light

For those that prefer the tactile experience of flipping pages rather than swiping through them, an adjustable clip-on book light is a must-have addition to their book accessory collection. This powerful light focuses on your book and won't disrupt those around you, can be recharged via USB, and has 3 light settings.

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#33

The COMFY Oversized Blanket Sweatshirt

The Comfy is the sweatshirt blanket readers have been waiting for. It almost reaches their knees, is made of the softest fabric ever, and has a massive pocket on the front that can fit their favorite novel and their favorite snack.

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#34

Lighted Reading Glasses

Sit pretty and be one with your book while your partner sleeps soundly thanks to these Lighted Reading Glasses. The beams of light focus on the pages ahead of you instead of everything around you.

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#35

Bookcase Wallpaper

A studio apartment doesn't exactly jive with a Beauty and the Beast looking library. With this bookcase library, a reader can fake it 'til they make it by adorning their walls with loads of books. They can look at them, but they can't read them. Appearances count for something, though.

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#36

Bookmarks are for Quitters Mug

This mug only speaks the truth. Bookmarks are for quitters and coffee is the beverage of champions who pulled an all-night to read their new favorite. This hearty 15oz ceramic mug is a perfect gift for a reader who can never stop reading and needs a little caffeine to keep them going.

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#37

Kindle PaperWhite

With the Kindle Paperwhite, a reader will never again have to stuff 25lbs of books in their carryon before their next trip. The small, glare-free device can be loaded up with hundreds of books. The battery charge lasts weeks, so it'll get them through an entire plane ride and vacation.

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#38

LED Neck Reading Light

Let your partner sleep even when it's 3 AM and you NEED to find out who's gonna win the love triangle with this LED Neck Reading Light. The rechargeable lights have a narrow beam of light that only focuses on your choice of literature and won't illuminate the whole room to disrupt others.

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#39

First Lines Literature Coffee Mug

This mug is as pretty as it is a challenge. Featuring 24 opening lines from the most famous works of literature, as the reader is sipping, they can try to guess where the lines came from. Can they get them all? Only a cup of tea or coffee will tell.

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#40

Original Bookstand Holder

The Original Bookstand Holder has helped years of readers dive into texts hands-free. The holder sits at eye level, so it's ergonomically friendly, has a couple of small holders to keep the pages open, and fits other items like magazines and planners, too.

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#41

Audible Membership

Reading a book in the car is dangerous and reading a book while standing on the subway is impossible, so listen instead. With an Audible Membership, a reader will get to pick a book a month to add to their eLibrary of books to listen to.

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#42

Umbra Aquala Extendable Bathtub Tray

Reading in the bath is second only to reading in bed, and enjoyed by ladies in romcoms everywhere. To soak up some hot, steamy water in addition to a hot, steamy romance, this Umbra extendable tray is a must-have. It's sturdy enough to hold your whole book, coffee, and soap set up.

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#43

Great Drinkers Shot Glasses

Some authors are more famous than others for hitting the sauce before writing their signature works. Why not take a mind into the author while reading them with this set of Great Drinkers shot glasses. The set of six contains the faces of such notable boozers as Byron and Yeats.

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#44

Novel Teas English Breakfast Tea

Novel Teas are cleverly themed teas with quotes adorning the tags on the tea bags. The tag quotes on the satchels of English breakfast tea are chosen from 25 different books from the world over.

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#45

HyperChiller Iced Coffee Maker

Readers that prefer their coffee and tea chilled will have their favorite icy beverages in minutes thanks to the HyperChiller. This iced coffee maker takes smoking hot beverages and turns them to smooth icy goodness in only 60 seconds. You can even pour straight from the coffee urn and still get the same chill.

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#46

ShakespearMints

The climactic kiss in any novel should not occur if both characters have not had ShakespearMints. The novelty minty bits are the perfect addition to the purse of a reader that has some smooching of their own to do.

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#47

The Book Lover's Reading Journal

Doing a little writing can save a reader a lot of time and help them better themselves as a reader. This Book Lover's Reading Journal is a place for them to record their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with their most recent read, and make notes about what they'd like to read next. With 216 pages, there's plenty of room.

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#48

iClip Cupcake Magnetic Bookmarks

Not only are these magnetic book clips a great way to keep pages safe from bends and dog ears, they're a cute alternative to regular bookmarks. iClip makes a bunch of different styles to fit any reader's interests, from sweet treats like cupcakes to kitty cats.

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#49

Banned Books Zippered Pouch

Add a little controversy and inspiration to a reader's daily style with this clever Banned Books Zippered Pouch. The books printed on the front of the 9"x6" pouch are taboo, so they may not have heard about them in school. If they're looking for their next read, though trying one of them could help them understand the book's ban better.

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#50

Stylish Blue Light Blocking Glasses

A reader strains their eyes enough by reading all night, cut down on that during the day eyestrain with a stylish pair of blue light blocking glasses. These tortoiseshell glasses are equipped with lenses that block blue light, keeping eye fatigue to a minimum.

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#51

Jane Austen's Finest Balm

For lips even smoother than Mr. Darcy's, a reader needs to use Jane Austen's Finest Balm. Flavored in Pemberly mint, they'll never feel the vexes of dry lips or rough skin again.

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#52

Coffee Mug on a Stack of Books Popsocket

Readers don't need to phone it in when it comes to their phone's fashion. With this Popsocket featuring a coffee mug on a stack of books, their phone will look adorable, be easier to hold for taking #shelfies, and have a way to stand up on the table the next time they watch a book trailer.

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#53

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones

When a reader is making their way through a particularly juicy chapter, the last thing they need is an interruption from the outside world. With a pair of Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones, the rest of the world will fall away. Their ears will be cradled by the soft cups and the active noise canceling will block out errant distractions.

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#54

Metal Superhero Floating Bookshelf

The reader in your life that can't get enough of graphic novels and superhero stories will love this floating shelf featuring a superhero. The shelf is made of metal, so it's sturdy enough to loft a few favorite books in the air.

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#55

Between The Pages of a Book Pendant

A reader will enjoy carrying around such a beautiful sentiment on them at all times. This lovely vintage pendant sports a motto that even non-readers might tend to agree with. The handmade necklace is made of glass, alloy, and bronze and comes in a charming gift bag.

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#56

Teal Agate Bookends

An avid reader's treasure is their collection of books, and with this set of teal agate bookends, they can add some real gems to it. The heavy rocks are polished so that light reflects off of them, creating a beautiful shiny effect.

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#57

Sherpa Fleece Blanket

A reader can never have too many blankets, especially when those blankets are fuzzy. This Sherpa fleece throw features an attractive pattern and is available in five sizes ranging from 40"x50" to 90"x90".

$23 .99

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#58

Anker SoundCore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Blast that Tchaikovsky and get in that reading vibe with some music to stimulate a good session. The Anker SoundCore 2 portable Bluetooth speaker helps to set the mood with its enhanced bass, 24-hour playtime, IPX7 waterproofing, and size to fit in your bookbag.

$39 .99

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#59

Falling Bookends

Add a little humor otherwise very uniform shelves with a set of falling bookends. The books are well supported, but they make it look like the poor little dude is about to be smushed. It's a great piece of decor for a reader's mystery section.

$38 .00

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