This year, we’ve all become captivated by the stories of Westeros once again. The success of House of the Dragon was far larger than we could’ve imagined. After the controversy around the last season of Game of Thrones, many were surprised by the positive response to the new prequel, but the story of Rhaeynra Targaryen took us all by storm. And now, we can’t stop talking about it.
As the holidays approach, you might be wondering what to get your friends and family. If the people in your life loved the House of the Dragon, then you’re in luck! Bookstr has compiled 10 gifts that any House of the Dragon or Game of Thrones fans will love. When in doubt, go for the fandom gifts! They’re bound to make any HOTD fan roar with excitement.
1. House Stark Bookends
Have your friends show off their house allegiance with these stunning bookends. This House Stark bookend is everything your bookish GOT friend needs! We all like to keep our books organized, but why not do it with style? Everyone will be jealous when they see the Direwolf protectors on their bookshelf. These bookends will make the perfect home for avid readers of A Song of Ice and Fire. With these resin wolves surrounding their books, nobody will dare try to mess with them.
2. House Targaryen Stationery Set
Want to write letters just like the characters in House of the Dragon? Well, now your HOTD friends can with this stunning House Targaryen stationery set! Converse in medieval fashion. Included are 20 sheets of official letterhead and envelopes, a pocket journal with the Targaryen crest, and a flouring red quill pen. How could you not want this for your friends and yourself? Sending messages to friends and family just got ten times more fun with this spectacular stationery set.
3. 3D Dragon Egg Puzzle Set
Regular puzzles are already fun, but add in a 3D perspective, and now you’ve got yourself a real challenge. This 3D dragon egg puzzle set is great for those who’ve wanted to have their own dragon egg after watching House of the Dragon. Feel like a true Targaryen when you’ve completed the puzzle. Made of slightly curved puzzle pieces, you can possess the eggs of Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion before your very eyes.
4. The Making of the House of the Dragon Book
One of my favorite parts of the House of the Dragon was the post-credit interviews and recaps with the writers of the show. Now, your friends can have all the inside information from the comfort of their bookshelf. This holiday season, get your friends the best behind-the-scenes book they’ll find. The Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon: Inside the Creation of a Targaryen Dynasty is more than just a coffee table book. With inside looks at concept art, official unseen photography, and interviews with the cast and crew, this book is the perfect gift for avid fans of the show.
5. The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook
Have your friends been interested in cooking since the holidays started? Then give them the ultimate fandom cookbook. In A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook, they’ll be able to make delicious dishes right from the Game of Thrones series! Enjoy tasty desserts, hardy meals, and refreshing drinks. Containing more than 100 recipes, they can finally revel in the official meals of The North, King’s Landing, and across the Narrow Sea, right from their kitchen.
6. Game of Thrones Ornaments
Your friends can now show their house pride with these outstanding Game of Thrones ornaments. Made by Etsy user DecorToDoorBox, these ornaments will shine brightly on your Christmas tree or as regular decorations. With nine custom designs, your House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones friends will finally be able to rep their favorite houses for the holidays. Get their chosen house, or go for the ultimate bundle of all nine ornaments. Whatever you choose, these ornaments will be a standout for your GOT friends.
7. Leather Bound A Song of Ice and Fire Collection
Was your friend super into the Game of Thrones television series? Then get them the gift of the books that inspired it all. In this wonderful box collection, you’ll get all five books in a beautiful leather-bound A Song of Ice and Fire set. Let your friends relive the tales of Jon Snow, Arya Stark, Cersei Lannister, and Daenerys Targaryen all over again, but with more detail. Your friends will surely get sucked into the stellar storytelling of George R. R. Martin.
8. Game of Thrones Coloring Book
If your Game of Thrones friends are more artistic than they are readers, you’ll want to get them this exclusive adult Game of Thrones coloring book. Sold by most retailers, this collection includes 45 unique illustrations. Their favorite scenes now pop off the page with whatever designs they decide to add to them. Perfect for an afternoon activity, your GOT friends won’t be able to color outside the lines with this detailed coloring collection.
9. House Targaryen Notebook
Keep your House of the Dragon friends organized this holiday season with the House Targaryen Ruled Notebook. Made with the finest materials to give it a dragon skin-like texture, this is the perfect notebook to jot down writings throughout the day. Imprinted with the sigil of House Targaryen, your friends will be able to keep track of important information while repping the house of dragons.
10. Fire & Blood: 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones
While A Song of Ice and Fire inspired the hit TV show Game of Thrones, it was Fire & Blood: 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones that created the new series House of the Dragon. Your HOTD friends will be thrilled by the captivating stories of the Targaryen royal line. Following the tales of Aegon the Conqueror to Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, your friends will know the whole bloody history of the Targaryen dynasty.
Nothing can replace watching shows like Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon for the first time. But with these 10 GOT and HOTD-themed gifts, you and your friends can relive the thrill of these stories over and over again during the holidays.
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