If the bookworm in your life has enough reading material to last them the next decade, then you could be in a bind when it comes to finding new ideas (or something they haven’t read before). Rest assured, we’ve got you covered with the most unique finds for every kind of reader!
For the New Reader
Have you recently added a new member to your book club? Then pick up the basic bookworm essential: a bookmark! Pairing a customized bookmark with a new book is a match made in heaven. Stuck for a book recommendation that suits the new recruit? Genres like contemporary fiction, light mystery, or cozy fantasy can be great starting points – and can help them figure out exactly what genre they’re interested in. It’ll be the meet-cute of the century!
For the Curated Collector
What do you get for the reader who is a covetous collector? It can be hard to pick a physical book to give to this reader when their homes seem to reflect a bookstore of all their favorite genres. But, by bestowing a customized “From The Library Of” embosser, they can turn every book in their study into their very own collector’s edition! Although, let’s be real, we already know they treasure every book they’ve accumulated like the gems they are!
For the Annotating Academic
These literary detectives thrive on footnotes, postscripts, and scrawling their thoughts in the margin of whatever book they’re reading! Looking to crack the mystery of the best gift for your note-taking friend? Create an ultimate annotator kit to pack into their briefcase when they’re investigating a new case (their latest book) – custom Post-it® notes for adding in extra ideas, a stylish journal for jotting down favorite quotes, and a smooth personalized pen to wrap up the package. Case closed: you’ve nailed this bookish gift!
For the Bookstore Wanderer
A reader lives a thousand lives and, for the bookstore wanderer, they’d spend all one thousand in a bookstore. There’s nothing sweeter to them than strolling through each aisle, perusing every genre on the book-lined shelves! Capture their curious bookstore-loving vibe with a book nook kit for their shelves at home, or with a thoughtful bookish tote bag – for all the new editions they’re definitely “just looking” at! It’ll be a gift that lingers in the heart, like the final line of a beloved novel.
For the Cozy Reader
This kind of reader finds joy in the little things: small-town charm, lovable characters, and a familiar story that wraps itself around you like a hug! For them, it’s all about the comfort, because this is a reader who likes their fiction fluffy and their socks fuzzy. Think a comfy book lover blanket, a funny book quote mug to pair with their go-to hot beverage, and a personalized scented candle to set the book-reading mood. P.S. This gift will pair exceptionally well with rainy days and cinnamon rolls!
For the Digital Reader
Shopping for a hi-tech gift for the digital reader in your life? The best pick isn’t always obvious, especially for someone with an endless library on hand, alerts for every new release, and entire galaxies at their fingertips. A sleek and efficient bundle for their e-reader will streamline their story experience – a stylish case for their tablet or e-reader, a phone grip for hands-free reading, and bookworm stickers to add that personalized charm to their cover. The end result will be the best reading experience in the universe.
For the Physical Book Purist
These readers believe that the true art of reading comes from holding a book in your hands, drinking in that exquisite book smell, and hearing the satisfying rustle of turned pages. Old school? More like timeless! A book sleeve and a dust jacket for their paperbacks when reading on the go, a custom-bound copy of their go-to reread, or a box set of a new series in their favorite genre are classic presents for this reader. Any of these tasteful gifts are absolutely bound to impress!
For the Audiobook Devotee
Creeping dread? Bone-chilling tension? Whether it’s a haunted house with secrets dripping from the walls or a serial killer hiding in plain sight, the audiobook listener lives for the psychological spiral – played at 1.5x speed, naturally! Give them something to amp up the ambience and elevate the terror, like a high-quality speaker or a premium audiobook subscription (or, alternatively, sign them up to their local library and avail of audiobooks via Libby). A night light could also come in clutch, just in case something goes bump in the night!
For the BookTok and BookTube Content Creators
For the book-loving content creators who live for the hype, every chapter is a reason to update their channel! Pinning down the best trendy gift for these readers can be tough, because you know they’ll always be ahead of the curve, but rest assured, we have some five-star suggestions for you! A ring-light for filming their #bookhaul with stunning mood lighting will fit their vibe. Or, gift them a reading decision dice to help them pick the next book from their ever-growing TBR list! These gifts absolutely give main character energy, wrapped up in one awesome package!
For the Book Club MVP
They’re the heartbeat of every book club, no matter the genre! As equal parts host and literary debate partner, they always ensure everyone has a brilliant time. There’s no use getting them the next book on the book club list, because honestly, they’ve probably already read the book assigned for next week! A book-inspired cookbook or custom recipe cards will give them inspiration for an added flourish to any bookish gathering. A bookworm poster featuring a cherished book quote can also decorate their reading nook.
Great books stay with us throughout our lives, and so do thoughtful gifts! Every reader has their own way of getting lost in a story, so give them a gift that feels like it’s been pulled straight from the pages they adore. Let your gift tell a story that the readers in your life will cherish forever – because every great reader deserves their happily-ever-after.
So, what would you gift someone to capture the magic of getting lost in a good book? Share your bibliophile-friendly ideas with the Zazzle book club below and help inspire the next chapter of readerly recommendations.
Lily is a Content Specialist at Zazzle from Galway, Ireland. Before she could even walk, she was begging her parents to read her fantastical stories filled with great adventures. To this day, just give her a cup of tea and a good book to cozy up with, and she will be happily lost for hours! If she doesn’t have her nose in a book, then she will probably whipping up something delicious in the kitchen for her friends and family, or, negotiating with her house plants to stay alive.
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