16 Gifts for Book Lovers
Book accessories are always a good gift for book lovers. Most readers not only love books but everything adjacent to books.
If you’re worried about picking gifts for readers in your life because you’re not sure what books they already have, you can’t go wrong with some cool book accessories.
You could start by browsing something every reader needs…
Bookmarks
Bookmarks are abundant, inexpensive, and available in so many different shapes, sizes, and themes, that you can completely customize this gift for book lovers.
They are slim, so are a great option for stocking stuffers or to slide in the wrapping of an additional gift.
Depending on the aesthetic of the reader in your life you could go for…
Magnetic Bookmarks
Magnetic bookmarks are nifty because they hold the bookmark firmly in place while not damaging the book.
You could go for something abstract and earthy like these beautiful Ocean patterns.
Get lost in space.
Go inspirational.
Or artistic.
Really, the sky is the limit. Take a look around and go nuts.
If you want to go the traditional bookmark route, there are just as many options available.
Cardstock is the most common type of bookmark material, but you can also find beautiful bookmarks made of other things, such as these gorgeous wooden bookmarks that form a set.
Or these incredible geometric metal bookmarks that make a beautiful and unique gift for booklovers.
You can even color them yourself!
Personalized Book Accessories
Bookmarks aren’t the only gifts for readers that can display a bit of their personality.
There are many book accessories that can help a bibliophile personalize their collection, such as…
Customizable Library Stamp
One of the joys of having an extensive library is getting to show off your collection. With a customizable library stamp, the reader on your list will be able to put their literal stamp of ownership on every volume in their collection.
(Fair warning, some readers have strong feelings about marking up their books, so be sure to get a feel for what they think about embossing before you take the plunge).
Personalized Bookplates
A bookplate is a label that is usually elaborately decorative and pasted onto the endpapers of a book to indicate ownership.
The earliest known examples of printed bookplates hail from Germany in the 15th century.
Though the common practice of using bookplates had fallen out of fashion by the 1950s, it’s still an elegant way to pay homage to the book owners of yore and make a classy personalization statement.
Personal Library Kit
This personal library kit is perhaps one of the best gifts for book lovers. Whenever a book is loaned out, they will be able to know exactly when it was loaned and exactly when it is due.
This makes a great gift for a librarian or a young reader who may want to become a librarian when they grow up.
In summary, it’s practical and a lot of fun!
Practical Book Accessories
Sometimes it just all boils down to practicality. There are some things that readers will always need so you can’t really go wrong with these gifts for book lovers.
Bookshelves
Readers are ALWAYS running out of shelf space! Some shelving or a nice bookcase would be a much-appreciated gift.
Good Reading Lights
All of the shelf space in the world won’t do you any good if you can’t see to read your own books!
Good, warm lighting that’s unobtrusive and easy on the eyes is a must for any book lover.
No matter what book accessory you choose to gift your book lover with, your time and thought will be greatly appreciated.
If all else fails and you still feel like you can’t find the perfect gift, give them a gift card to their favorite bookstore!
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