We all know someone who’s constantly got their nose in a book. Getting gifts for that person can seem a bit daunting when you don’t want to give them another book. Especially when you know they’ll be receiving books from others and you don’t know if they’ve read the book you want to get for them. Because of this, we’ve chosen five bookish gifts that aren’t just books that can hopefully inspire you to branch out when it comes to gift giving.
Personalized Book Stamp
A book stamp is a perfect gadget to make a reader feel like each book that they own is personalized. You can easily get the stamps customized with a name on Etsy with many features to choose from such as the stamp type and design to suit the reader. This gift is great for book lovers as it allows them to get excited about books without getting them a new one. It’s also great long-term as they will most likely use the book stamp whenever they purchase a new book.
Reading Journal
Journaling about current reads is a great hobby for book lovers. It allows readers to reflect on what they just read, and serves as a great memory of the fictional world they escaped to. If the person receiving this journal is creative, they will enjoy filling out the reading journal. Whenever they use the journal it can also make them think of you. Prompts on the pages encourage readers to share their feelings about the book. This is why it’s a great gift for someone who loves to read.
Book-themed Tea
Drinking tea and reading books blend to create serene moments. So why not get the reader some book-themed tea? Making a cup of tea to drink while reading a book is great for romanticizing the evening. There are many flavors and literary themes to choose from and if purchased from this store, you get a free bookmark with your tea.
Book-ish spray
On the theme of literary-inspired items, a book-ish spray is a memorable and long-lasting gift. Scents are often related to memories so having a scent based on a favorite book can be a mood booster for a certain book lover. These can be sprayed on sheets, book nooks, and on clothes. There are several book-themed scents to choose from. Book-themed candles are also available for purchase on the website linked above.
Literary Trivia Game
Testing your knowledge of books is a fun way to spend time with friends and family. If a reader’s love language is quality time, this game is a great way to share their love for reading while also spending time together. This game includes 140 multiple-choice questions to uncover your book smarts. The questions asked are based on multiple classic and contemporary literature.
The potential gifts listed above intend to aid the reading experience by making it better and more memorable. These gift ideas allow your present to stand out, and be used and loved for long periods. You can also use this as a guide for yourself if you don’t know what to ask for when you don’t want to be gifted more books.
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