Non-Book Gifts for Readers: The Ultimate Guide
Give the best gifts to the readers in your life.
Choosing a gift for someone who seems to always have their nose in a book can be a challenge if you want to avoid giving them a book they’ve already read or settling for a gift card to their favorite book store. Fortunately, finding non-book gifts for readers is easier than you think, you just need to know where to look – check out these 12 gift ideas for book lovers.
1. Bookends
Offering both style and support, bookends are essential for any book display and make the perfect gift for the reader in your life. Any bibliophile knows that proper support and storage is crucial to preserving special edition and antique books, since hardcover books should be stored upright and supported to protect their spines. With various material options and themes to choose from, bookends also offer the perfect opportunity to add character and style to any book display.
Portable side tables make great gifts for avid readers who like to sip while they enjoy a good book. A side table gives them a surface to place a cup of coffee or tea while they read, and holds their reading material if they need to get up for a stretch break. C tables (like the one pictured above) are perfect for readers who like to get cozy, since they are lightweight and easy to get close to a sofa or chair.
Provide the perfect lighting for your bookish bestie with a floor or tabletop reading light. Floor lamp reading lights are great for living rooms, reading nooks, or beside the bed. Tabletop reading lights are great options for cozy reading nooks, home libraries, or bedside tables. Choose a reading light with customizable features, such as dimmable lights, a color-changing bulb, and or a remote control to optimize their reading experience.
A book cart is the ultimate bookish gift you can give for any occasion. This gift is perfect for the reader who has always dreamed of being a librarian or having their own home library. Elevate your gift by stocking the cart with their favorite books, decor, and snacks. These carts can be easily personalized by adding book-themed stickers or magnets to the sides. The wheels easily allow avid readers to keep their “to be read” books close by their bedside, sofa, or in their cozy reading nook.
What do you give someone who has more books than they know what to do with? A bookcase of course! Choose from bookcase options to fit any size space and any style. Corner bookcases are ideal for small spaces, while library-style or etagere bookcases are great for enhancing larger spaces. A new bookcase is a blank slate that can be filled with a mix of decor and books in need of a permanent home.
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Need help gifting the right bookcase? Check out our helpful guides: How to Choose a Bookcase and Bookcase Dimensions.
6. Reading Pillow
Keep marathon readers comfortable with a supportive pillow. Backrest pillows with armrests are perfect for propping up in bed or on the couch for a comfortable reading session. These pillows are great for readers who spend long periods of time sitting, or for those who prefer to read in bed. Choose from plush materials like velvet, microsuede, or faux fur for the ultimate cozy reading experience.
Give your favorite reader the ultimate at-home spa setup with a bath caddy. Bath caddies provide a dry surface that allows you to read and sip coffee or wine while soaking in a relaxing bath. This gift is perfect for readers who want to get their spa day on while keeping up with their reading goals. They can enjoy a rejuvenating bath without having to worry about soggy pages or a damaged e-reader. Make their bathtub reading experience even more comfortable with a bath pillow.
Books and candles go hand-in-hand, so why not give the reader in your life a scented candle to help them unwind and relax. Aromatherapy can enhance the reading experience and even help readers feel more immersed in the story. Choose sweet floral scents for classical and romance readers, fresh and woodsy scents for fans of fantasy and adventures, or dessert- or spice-scented candles for a cozy mystery buff. Battery-powered flameless candles or essential oil diffusers are a great alternative to traditional candles without sacrificing the cozy vibes.
Enhance their reading space with the gift of book-themed decor. Help the bibliophile in your life create a bookish aesthetic with decorative books to adorn coffee tables, consoles, or bookshelves. Give them reading-themed sculptures to fill out their bookcase or a decorative globe to add academic charm to their home library or reading nook.
Complete their reading nook with the ultimate comfy chair. Choose a classy oversized leather chair for an upscale library look or a plush corduroy reading chair for hours of cozy reading. Bean bag chairs are an easily moveable option that are great for teens and kids, while recliners and chaise lounge chairs offer flexibility of sitting or lying down for the ultimate relaxing reading space. Complete their perfect reading chair with supportive throw pillows and plush throw blankets.
Book stands are perfect for cookbook lovers or anyone who likes to display their favorite books. Tabletop book stands are a mess- and hands-free solution for following cookbook recipes. Choose from wood, metal, or acrylic book stands to hold open and display treasured cookbooks, vintage books, or special edition books. They can be used on the kitchen counter or to display special books on bookshelves, end tables, or desks.
Just like books and candles, books and coffee make a perfect pair as well. Give your reading companion their new favorite mug for enjoying coffee or tea while they read. Gift them a set of mugs in their favorite colors, prints, or seasonal designs. Enhance your gift by choosing a temperature-control smart mug so they can enjoy their coffee or tea for longer without having to reheat it. Tea infusers are great gifts for readers who love to enjoy tea with their books.
