For the person whose to-be-read pile could double as a nightstand, who always carries a book in their bag, and who believes there’s no such thing as too many stories — this gift guide is a bibliophile’s dream.
❤️ 1. Romantic Reads to Curl Up With
Featured Book: Christmas on Inishmore – my perennial bestseller and the coziest of them all!
Grab just one book, or check out a discounted bundle including all of the Home (Abroad) for the Holidays books.
📘 Available as ebook, paperback, and soon as signed copies in my direct store!
👉 Shop “Christmas on Inishmore” here → Book One or grab the Bundle
🕯️ 2. Bookish Candle + Book Nook
Because coziness is always essential when it comes to reading time. I especially love the crafty kits to build your own bookshelf decor, and I have these pet-safe candles at the top of my own wishlist.
Companion Candles: https://companioncandles.com/
Book Nook: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/storybook-diy-kit
Bookend kit: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/diy-dream-library-bookend-kit
🔖 3. Bookish goodies
These are some of my favorite small, yet still personal gifts.
Wood page holder: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4316441219/personalized-thumb-book-page-holder
Botanical page holder: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1135275237/pressed-plant-botanical-resin-book-page
Floral page holder: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1291012304/rose-gold-book-page-holder-red-flower
Book tracker bookmark: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4303210138/reading-habit-tracker-wooden-bookmark
Advent calendar: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/the-book-lovers-advent-calendar
Romance reading challenge: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/book-lovers-romance-reading-challenge
Oracle deck: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/the-book-lovers-oracle-deck
☕ 4. Blind Date with a Book
There are so many cute “blind date with a book” listings on Etsy, and this really feels like one-stop shopping for the book lover in your life. If you aren’t sure what they might like, why not leave the selection to an expert?
Blind Date 1: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1682459836/blind-date-with-a-book-bookish-gifts
Blind Date 2: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1808526505/blind-date-with-a-book-mystery-novel
Blind Date 3: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1681622508/blind-date-with-a-book-mystery-book-box
Blind Date 4: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4384112963/blind-date-with-a-book-gift-set-book
Blind Date 5: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1686989993/blind-date-with-a-book-book-lover-gift
👗 5. Something for the Austen-lover
If the person you’re shopping for is a big fan of Jane Austen (and let’s be honest, who isn’t?), then why not choose the perfect item to honor their favorite author? I’ve got my eye on that escape room book…
Novel garden planter: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/novel-garden-planter
Austen tote: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/jane-austen-tote-bag
Austen escape room book: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/jane-austen-escape-room-book-8203
Escape room game: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/jane-austens-plight-escape-room-game
Austen board game: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/the-world-of-jane-austen-board-game
🎁 Wrap It Up: “Cozy Reading Night” Basket
Of course, if you’re looking to win “best gift giver” of the year, why not combine a few of the items above into a basket? (Better yet, put them all inside a cute tote bag for your friend to carry their TBR with them!)
- One (or more) of your favorite books
- A mug and their favorite at-home beverage
- A handwritten note that says: “To be opened with cocoa and quiet time.”
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