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The 15 Best Gifts For Book Lovers this Holiday Season

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Is there a bookworm in your life? They always seem to be carrying around a book everywhere they go and they’re buying more books than they can read. Nothing is more exciting for a book lover than a new book that they’ve been dying to read, but if you’re unsure of what their favorite genres are, it might be tricky to shop the perfect book for them.

We recommend giving them something they can use for their holiday reading time, like books accessories to organize their collection or help them get comfortable as they lie down to read. To give you ideas, this list of the best gifts for booklovers covers everything readers love when it comes to reading, from bookmarks to book subscriptions.

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Book Embosser: Pickled Stamps Personalized Seal Stamp

A personalized seal stamp from Pickled Stamps.
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Every book lover dreams of having their own personal library, and a book embosser is a great way for readers to personalize their book collection. You can choose from five different designs and add their name so that they never misplace a book if they let someone borrow it.

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Bookcase: Sapiens Original Bookcase by Bruno Rainaldi

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Makeover a quaint corner with a minimalist bookcase to fit the ever-growing pile of books in their space. This bookcase has a steel base so it can carry some serious weight (up to 50 books) and its design makes it easy to fit any interior style.

Book Shelf: Storage Maniac White Invisible Floating Bookshelves

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Shelving to fit all your bookworm’s novels is key. These floating bookshelves by Storage Maniac make it so that books can become colorful décor. They are easy to install and come with everything needed to mount the bookshelf on the wall.

Bookmark: Silicone Finger Point Bookmark

Silicone finger pointer bookmark on chapter book in white background.
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It’s something so small but always a tedious task to figure out where you left off reading. Gift them never having to worry about losing their exact spot with this bookmark. You can adjust it to point directly on the last line you read.

Bookmark Accessory: Outus Wooden Page Holder

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Holding a book with one hand can strain your thumbs. This little wooden thumb holder helps support a book open with ease and it comes in four different sizes to fit any thumb. It’s especially great for readers who read a ton of hardback books.

Bookmark Charm: Silver Swords Knife Bookmark

Six pieces of small silver swords for bookmarks in white background.
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Historical fiction or fantasy book readers will appreciate these silver swords that work as sturdy bookmarks.

Book Holder: Adjustable Bamboo Book Stand with Paper Clips

Bamboo Book Stand with Paper Clips on white background.
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A book stand is great for readers who like to lay down and need a stand to hold their book up in place and relieve their neck. The paper clips are great for holding large books as well as cookbooks and textbooks, and it even works as an iPad stand.

Sticky Notes: Transparent Sticky Note Pads

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When reading books that have inspirational quotes whether that’s from a self-help book or other inspirational books there’s always an urge to make a note of it. If you’re a bookworm who gets the urge to jot down notes from the book you’re reading, a transparent sticky note lets you write around the quote within the page.

Coffee Mug: Ember Temperature Control Coffee Mug

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The Ember Mug is a must-have for coffee and tea lovers and especially for book lovers. With the use of your smartphone, you can control the desired temperature of your drink and enjoy your hot or cold beverage at your leisure while reading.

Weighted Blanket: Bearaby Weighted Blanket

Eucalyptus green Bearby weighted blanket on man on couch.
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A weighted blanket may seem unnecessary but just one restful night with a weighted blanket will make you wonder how you’ve got along without one. The Bearaby weighted blanket has every element necessary to reading time success. Soft and sustainable materials, personalized weight selections, stylish knits and colors, and convenient at-home delivery.

Reading Chair: Matrix Grass Green Chair

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Every real book lover has a spot in the house where they retire to read. If yours doesn’t, get them a reading chair such as this Matrix accent chair from Article. Article is one of the best affordable furniture brands so you’ll find other great chairs and sofas to create a unique reading nook anywhere in the home. It comes in this handsome grass green as well as a variety of other colors.

E-Reader: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

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If you or the avid reader in your life is a commuter or likes to take their book on their travels, a Kindle Paperwhite is the perfect e-reader for them. It has a back-lit screen, it’s waterproof, and best of all, the 300 ppi display makes it easy on the eyes.

Bath Caddy: Dozyant Bamboo Bathtub Tray Caddy

A Dozyant Bamboo Bathtub Tray Caddy with wine glass, candle, an opened book, and phone on top of a sink in a bathroom.
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Book lovers will appreciate keeping their pages from getting soggy thanks to your gift of this bamboo bathtub caddy. It includes a spot for a glass of wine, glasses, phone, and candle. Adjustable arms tailor to different tub sizes and to keep the book in place as a back support. Go ahead, get pruny.

Book Subscription: Book of the Month

Half picture is a hand holding Book of the Month subscription box in the air and other half is 5 books on a bed.
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When you gift a Book of the Month subscription, the giftee can choose from the five best new reads every month and get them delivered to their door. You can choose from a 3, 6, or 12-month plan and if they need more time to read, they can easily skip a month.

Bookends: West Elm Agate Stone Bookends

Green agate bookends on book sides with decorative pebbles in front.
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These jewel-toned agate stones bring beauty to your collection of books. they will support your books while also adding a colorful dimension to your room.

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