50+ Amazingly Unique Gifts for Book Lovers (That Aren’t Books)
Trying to find the perfect gift for a book lover can be tricky. After all, the most perfect gift is a book, but which book? Almost as good, however, is some sort of bookish gear, and there are lots of options out there! This list of great gifts for book lovers (that aren’t books) will give you a place to start your shopping. And don’t forget that TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, our customizable personalized reading recommendation subscription, is available for gifting!
Great Gifts for Book Lovers That Are Under $10
Book Fan
We love these sweet and easy stocking stuffers.
Empowering Bookmarks
Find even more beautiful bookmarks at this Etsy store.
Book Keychain
A sweet cheerful buddy for your keychain.
Book Lover Badges
These three 1-inch pins are an easy way to wear your book love on your chest. Or check out our book enamel pin post for more possibilities.
Book Lover Pencils
Treat Yo’ Shelf to these sleek black pencils with slogans about the love of books.
Bookish AF Decal
This Bookish AF sticker may remind book lovers to get off the laptop and back to their first love.
Great GiftS for Organizing Books
Personal Library Kit
This personal library kit comes complete with checkout cards and a date stamp for keeping track of any books you lend.
Book Embosser
This embosser ensures that book lovers can make their permanent, personal mark on their own library.
Personalized Book Plate
Another way to add a personal touch to your personal library.
Personalized Bookends
Keep books in place and looking lovely with a personalized oak bookend with a built in vase. But if these bookends aren’t quite right, the Book Riot archives offer many more possibilities, from dragons to pineapples.
Great Reading Aids for Book Lovers
Wooden page spreader
This little tool can help readers hold books open with one hand. Find even more handy thumb book holders here!
Custom Wire Bookmarks
Every reader needs bookmarks, lots of them, so why not a custom bookmark? Or visit the Book Riot archives for leather bookmarks, metal bookmarks, and more.
Book Seat Reading Pillow
This reading pillow is a great option for hands-free reading. I use mine for reading when folding laundry—it holds the book at just the right angle.
The Book Lover’s Journal
This journal has space for listing books read, books to read next, and books lent out to friends.
Great Wearable Gifts for Book Lovers
Library Card Necktie
This necktie is a fun way to get dressy and bookish.
Love Live Read Hand Warmers and Scarf
This scarf and matching hand warmers are perfect for staying warm all winter.
Book Locket
This book-shaped necklace can have your own secret message inside.
Long Sleeve Tunic
A print of vintage books makes for a pretty summer or fall shirt.
Book Lover Casual Shoes
These casual canvas shoes are just one example of the many bookish shoes out there.
A Litographs T-Shirt
Get the entire text of a favorite book—Pride and Prejudice, Outlander, The Count of Monte Cristo, and more—on a T-shirt. Litographs also sells posters, scarves, and tote bags. If these T-shirts aren’t quite right, there are many more options.
Great Bags and Accessories for Book Lovers
A Classic Book Cover Tote Bag
Pick out a tote bag with a vintage book cover (any many other designs) from Out of Print books. (Out of Print also has T-shirts, mugs, and much more.)
Purrrrfect Books Wallet and Phone Case
Book and cat lovers can keep their phone and cash handy with this fun wallet, adorned with purrrfectly punny book titles.
Color Changing Bookshelf Umbrella
When it rains, it pours…books! When this umbrella gets wet, the books around its border appear.
Great Decorative Gifts for Book Lovers
Woman Reading Print
This modern and sensual reader print is gorgeous. Find more book wall art here.
Planter Bookend
Plants! Bookends! Fill your shelves with both. Find even more inspiration for the book and plant lovers in your life here.
Personalized Book Lover Throw Pillow
This pillow makes sure readers always have a spot on the couch to curl up with their book.
Penguin Not Now I’m Reading Poster
An important reminder not to disturb a reader immersed in a book.
Paper Book Light
This pretty book light adds ambiance to any room.
Ideal Bookshelf Custom Print
Artist Jane Mount will create a custom print of a reader’s favorite books. Ideal Bookshelf also offers pre-made prints, mugs, and shirts with bookshelves of specific book series, genres, and themes.
Book Wreath
This pretty wreath is a nice adornment for any book lovers’ door (as long as they don’t mind art made from book pages).
Library Nook Car Seat Cover
Book lovers can take their passion on the road with these car seat covers.
Great Drinking Gifts for Book Lovers
I Heart Books Mug
This elegant mug is just one of many mugs available for book lovers. See our list of bookish mugs for more options.
Book Lover Wine Glass Charms
Book club hosts will find these wine glass charms to be especially handy.
Great Drinkers Shot Glasses
A fun gift for anyone who’s wanted to have a drink with Dorothy Parker or Oscar Wilde.
Library Card Coasters
Library lovers can protect their furniture with these fun coasters.
Great Edible Gifts for Book Lovers
Literary Fortune Cookies
Instead of the usual fortunes, these cookies feature quotes from great authors.
Novel Teas and Tea Tins
Book lovers can enjoy a cup of Oliver Lemon Twist or Don Quixotea, stored in its own special tin from Novel Teas. Choose just one or get a set.
Bookish Cookies
Make your own cookies or give a cookie cutter to the bookish baker on your list.
Great Fun and Games Gifts for Book Lovers
Book Lover’s Scrabble
This version of Scrabble is like the regular version, with a few variations, such as the option to use author names.
Book Club Puzzle
Audiobooks and puzzles go perfectly together! See this list of great book puzzles for more options.
Bring Your Own Book Game
This game asks players to look through their favorite books for the cleverest dating advice, tabloid headlines, and more. Find more literary board games here.
Lit Chat Conversation Starters
Get a conversation about books and life going with the 100 questions in this deck of Lit Chat cards.
Great Kids’ Gifts for Book Lovers
Baby Bookcase
This whimsical bookcase is a fun addition to a young reader’s room. Find more sweet kids’ book storage ideas here.
Baby Bodysuit For Future Readers
Get this sweet baby bodysuit for the future reader in your life. Literatee also has T-shirts and other gear for adults and kids.
Storybook Baby Hat
A section from Alice in Wonderland adorns this sweet hat for newborns. You can also choose from Black Beauty, Peter Pan, and other classics. Or you can choose a Storiarts scarf, T-shirt, or tote for adults.
Bookish Kids’ Dress
Get your littlest reader all decked out in this adorable dress.
