Must-Have Gifts for the Ultimate The Summer I Turned Pretty Fan

Because summer’s never really over. Read on to discover 10 holiday gift ideas for the TSITP superfan in your life.

Felicia Bono –
Book Culture Gift Guides
A still from the Summer I Turned Pretty television series from Amazon Studios features actors Lola Tung and Christopher Briney, in character as Belly Conklin and Conrad Fisher, wearing holiday pajamas and smiling at the camera. They are sitting on a cozy bed and holding a plush polar bear with black sunglasses and a striped scarf. Behind them, a window reveals falling snow.

Everyone’s favorite summer show and iconic book adaptation may have closed its final chapter — at least for now (the concluding film is on the way!), but fans don’t have to let the sun set on summer just yet. If you have a The Summer I Turned Pretty superfan in your life, who has had Dress by Taylor Swift on repeat for the past two months (if you know, you know), has their FYPs flooded with swoon worthy video edits of Belly and Conrad, or started rereading the book series while waiting for the film adaptation of the final chapter, then why not bring the magic of summer to their holiday season with one of these gifts? Inspired by both the books and the iconic television adaptation, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 must-have gifts for the ultimate TSITP fan. So, queue up some Taylor Swift and read on to find the best gift for your very own Summer superfan. 

The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy (Deluxe Boxed Set)

Okay, sure. This one may be obvious, but hear us out. Whether they’ve reread the books a hundred times over or just started reading them while the TV series was airing, the newly released Deluxe Boxed Set of The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy is the ideal gift for any TSITP fan. This boxed set, published by Simon & Schuster, includes brand new, beautiful book covers complete with shimmery, pastel-tinged foil accents and sprayed edges (because who doesn’t love a sprayed edge) that mimic the crystalline waves of Cousins Beach. The eye-catching design of the trilogy breathes fresh air into this heartfelt tale of young love and makes for perfect decor on any reader’s bookshelf.

The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy (Deluxe Edition Boxed Set) by Jenny Han, a YA romance book set cover. The cover is coral and features a wide variety of seashells across the cover as well as two daises. One daisy is hanging off of the letter 'e' in the word Summer, and the other daisy is located at the bottom of the cover, beneath Jenny Han's name.
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Catbird x The Summer I Turned Pretty Collection

If the Summer lover in your life also happens to have a penchant for the finer things, then check out renowned, NYC-based jeweler Catbird’s collaboration with The Summer I Turned Pretty. Filled with dainty, engraved bracelets, infinity symbol rings, and charms inspired by TSITP’s beachside scenery, there’s a piece that will speak to every jewelry lover. And, don’t worry if they have a preferred metal; each item comes in silver and gold. In case these precious jewels may not be in the budget, you can always snag a dupe of the infamous infinity necklace from CompassHorizon on Etsy, right here. Either way, whichever you choose will be sure to become a daily staple in their jewelry rotation and add a little piece of Summer to their everyday routine.

A sterling silver braided ring with an infinity symbol design in its center.
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Embroidered Sweatshirts

Nothing beats cozying up in an oversized, soft sweatshirt. Keep your TSITP-loving bestie or family member warm and stylish this winter with an embroidered sweatshirt, inspired by the books and the show. Grab them an embroidered sweater from CNMDesignClothing on Etsy, and customize it to fit both their color preferences and team preferences (even though we all know Conrad is the real winner). Not looking to stir up Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah arguments in the new year? Hen, keep things calm, cool, and collected by snagging one of SberryBabyCo’s nautical-themed Cousins Beach sweatshirts, right here. 

Two sweatshirts that read: Cousins Beach, Massachusetts Summer Under The Moon and The Stars. each sweatshirt also has an embroidered design of a sail boat sailing on waves with a moonlit, starry sky above it. The sweatshirt on the left is cream colored with its embroidered details in light blue and the one on the right is light blue featuring embroidered details in white. The sweatshirts are laid against a sandy background complete with seashells, grass, and twigs.
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Stickers

There’s no such thing as having too many stickers! If the TSITP superfan in your life has a laptop or water bottle covered in stickers, or is the first to always grab a free sticker when offered, then grab them some sheets of stickers inspired by The Summer I Turned Pretty from TinyPanic on RedBubble. Not only are these stickers adorable, but they’re also durable and water-resistant, which makes them perfectly safe to add to their emotional support water bottles or laptops. 

A sticker sheet featuring designs inspired by The Summer I Turned Pretty series. Designs include: a lifesaver with the words cousins beach written on it, a pink seashell, a pink bow, pink sunglasses, a chocolate ice cream cone, a purple starfish, a sign reading, 'entering cousins beach: population 848,' a polaroid of a sunset scene, a jar of lightening bugs, a plush polar bear wearing black sunglasses and a striped scarf, a pink heart that reads 'team jeremiah,' and a purple heart that reads 'team conrad.'
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Junior Mint Replica

Junior Mint, the plush polar bear that Conrad wins Belly one fateful day at the boardwalk, has become quite the icon since the finale of The Summer I Turned Pretty aired. From Halloween costumes to memes galore, he has been everywhere — and rightfully so. After all, he is a thread that brought Conrad and Belly back together, but that’s a story for another article. If the certified Summer stan in your life adores plush toys or loves a good novelty gift, consider snagging them a replica of this beloved bear from SweetKnotsCreations’ Etsy shop, right here. Feeling crafty? Grab this polar bear plush, add some black sunglasses, and a scarf — voilà, you’ve got your very own Junior Mint. 

A plush polar facing the camera wearing oversized black sunglasses and a red and grey striped crocheted scarf.
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Candles

Candles inspired by our favorite books have become a huge, bookish trend in the past year or so. If the TSITP fan in your life has a cabinet filled with candles, waiting to be lit, or loves to be fully immersed in the book they’re reading, then give them the gift that will keep on giving: a candle inspired by The Summer I Turned Pretty. These candles by C&E Craft Company, sold by Modern Legend, come in three scents inspired by both Fisher brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah, as well as the central setting of the books and the series, Cousins Beach, so there’s a candle for any kind of fan. Each candle promises a beachy scent that will be sure to transport every fan into their favorite book of the trilogy. 

A hand is holding a lit white candle that has a green label on the front reading 'conrad fisher.' Below that, the candle's notes and ingredients are listed.
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Just Juice x The Summer I Turned Pretty Eau de Parfum 

Is the Summer fanatic in your life also a fragrance fanatic? Then look no further. Just Juice, a new fragrance brand, has collaborated with The Summer I Turned Pretty to release a collection of three scents inspired by the series: Cousins Beach, Bonfire Nights, and Summer In Bloom. Each fragrance is available in 100 ml and 10 ml, and if you can’t decide on just one, opt for the 1.5 ml three-pack that includes testers of each scent. With these fragrances, the smell of summer can linger all year round. 

Three, square-shaped perfume bottles against a clear blue background that resembles an ocean. One bottle on the left reads 'COUSINS BEACH' on a white label and features a daisy illustration that is drawn in blue ink. Underneath that fragrance, is another square shaped bottle that is on its left side with its nozzle facing the right. This one reads 'SUMMER IN BLOOM' against a white label and has a red illustration of a daisy. On the right is a rectangular bottle with a white label that reads 'BONFIRE NIGHTS' with an orange illustration of a daisy beneath it.
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Any Taylor Swift Album (We’re Serious)

It’s no secret that Taylor Swift’s music soundtracked some of the most memorable moments of The Summer I Turned Pretty. Hearing the opening notes of This Love (Taylor’s Version), False God, Lover, and so many more can catapult the ultimate TSITP fan right back to their favorite scenes. If the superfan in your life is also a hardcore music fanatic with a record collection to match, then keep that magic going by grabbing them their favorite Taylor Swift album on vinyl. We can assure you, hearing those songs on vinyl will definitely ‘hit different’ (pun intended). 

Red (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift, an album cover. Taylor Swift is wearing a burgundy, suede newsboy cap and a beige trench coat. She is adjusting the cap and looking off to the left. Behind her is a red vintage car and a forest-like scenery.
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Bookmark

One can never have too many bookmarks! Give the TSITP superfan in your life a bookmark inspired by their favorite series, and they’ll be able to bring a little piece of summer with them to each page of every book they read. Grab this one from Modern Legend, right here.

A hand is holding up one bookmark that reads, The Summer I Turned Pretty, which has a blue background with daisies, orange seashells, silver infinity signs, a surf board and red sunglasses featured. To the right of the bookmark, the hand also holds two stickers: the one closest to the bookmark depicts a sail boat, a sand dollar, an orange seashell and a strawberry daiquiri against a light teal background, and the sticker underneath that one is against a clear blue wave background and reads, in bold white letters, This is one hundred percent your look, Connie baby.
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From reissued boxed sets to candles that smell of salty air and sand, there’s a gift for every type of TSITP fan on this list. We promise that whichever gift you choose, your recipient will be infinitely grateful for it!

On the hunt for more bookish gift ideas? Check out our ACOTAR Gift Guide, right here.

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