The Best Gifts for Book Lovers – A Literary Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift for your book-loving friend?
Something wonderfully wordy for a fellow bookworm's birthday? A little encouraging pick me up for your loved one? Then look no further!
From Valentine’s day to big birthdays, tokens of gratitude to Christmas day - there is a beautiful bookish gift for all occasions.
Here at On Book Street, I’m always super excited to treat my literary loving pals to the best book inspired presents I can find! Keen to support small and local businesses, I love to buy from independent stores and Etsy shops for the perfect gifts! I’m keen to show my support through these uncertain times.
So - let’s get to it! For the ultimate literary gift inspiration, dive into the gift guide below!
PREFECT BOOK LOVER GIFTS
Book Sleeves
Keep your books toasty! Sleeves are cute, fun and a great way to keep your books in tip-top condition. The perfect pressie for bookaholics who love to read on the go.
BookNookSleeves is jam-packed with bright, bold and beautiful book cozies that are handmade and sewn. With an impressive range of patterns, you’re sure to make any book lover very happy!
Bookmarks
You can’t go wrong with a bookmark! Simple, pretty and effective - a bookmark is a cute and practical present for all book readers, young and old!
Check out On Book Street’s large range of bookmarks! My printable, popular designs are a staple stocking filler for any bookworm.
Top Tip - Buying in bulk? If you’re a teacher or run a book club, my bookmarks make the perfect group Christmas gifts! Check out my bookmark vault, The Bookmark Universe, if you want them all!
Pillow Books
For the most wonderful dreams! I love these pillow books by Brassington Hollow! They are super plush and make the perfect addition to any book nook chair or bed. Treat your friend or family member to the perfect nap with their favourite novel.
Literature Inspired Candles
I’m a sucker for candles of any kind - but combine it with my favourite authors and I’m all yours! Sweet-smelling scents that remind me of my favourite fantasy worlds - yes, please!
FromthePage offers “candles for bookish souls”. They offer a stunning range of gorgeous soy wax literary candles, which are all eco-friendly and renewable. You can even wash out the jar and use it afterwards! I love this The Great Gatsby inspired scent!
Handmade Greeting Cards
Shopping for a birthday? Or Christmas? Nothing is sweeter than a unique greeting card! They really make a loved one feel special.
Check out glaxayofpaper and their unique range of greeting cards and gift tags. I love this little book voucher holder! A great way to make your gift that little bit more special. You can also get your cards personalised or something created just for you. Just send a quick message with your wishes!
PS: This is actually my mum’s shop. Every birthday and Christmas a get a special bookish card from her and I just adore them. They all live on my bookshelves now. Check out her shop!
Digital Greeting Cards
Looking for a digital alternative? Last-minute gift? My printable greeting cards are a great way to save time and money whilst adding a bookish touch!
Bookish Hooded Blankets
I LOVE these super snug Blankets from emposia.com!
Keep toasty and warm whilst you dive into your favourite novel. Emposia’s blankets have even created their own state of mind, the “burrito snug”. This is the “state of feeling cosy, toasty, and at peace reading your book while wrapped up in a hooded blanket. Like a burrito”. Trust me - it’s dreamy!
I love to spend a Sunday wrapped up, experiencing the joy of a book whilst feeling “burrito snug”. The only hard bit is deciding on your design…
Book Themed Prints
I love wall art! So much so that I offer a huge range of beautifully designed prints that you can frame and offer as gifts to literary loving friends. Take a look at On Book Street's collection and find your perfect book quote or bookish saying. You can even customise it with a quote of your own!
Ps - My artwork is printable and therefore instantly available (perfect for last-minute gifts). The prints come in many sizes so can also use them as postcards, greeting cards, invitations or planner inserts!
Personalised Children’s Book
Make your little one feel super special with a personalised story! Adding your child's name to a book is inspiring and exciting for any book-loving kid. It’s also a great way to motivate your child to read more!
MyMagicNameBook offers a whole host of stories and poems you can personalise for a truly unique gift, perfect for birthdays or Christmas!
Mystery Book Gift Box
Surprise, surprise, surprise!
Everyone loves a little mystery. If you’re not sure what new book to buy your readaholic friend, why not try a mystery book gift box?! It’s a genius idea!
Each box includes: A pre-loved mystery book, book charm, jar of loose-leaf Assam tea or Speciality coffee, compostable tea bags, a handmade vintage wooden coaster, two packets of gourmet biscuits and an extra mystery gift! All wrapped up in a homemade package it is a super cute gift box for a little bookworm.
Reading Stationery
Diaries, planners and organisers are the perfect gifts to keep your pals on track and motivated. On Book Street’s stationery is practical and super pretty! Take a look at the shop.
Feeling inspired?
I hope you're feeling inspired after reading my little gift guide! I love to present my favourite people with extra special gifts. Let me know if you have any questions about my products, I am more than happy to help you pick the perfect gift!
If you have a bookish shop of your own you want me to include in this guide, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
