Give that bookworm in your life a gift that’s guaranteed to appeal to her love of reading. From cute collectibles to best-selling page turners and more, our guide to gifts for women who love to read is sure to inspire.
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Postcards from Penguin: One Hundred Book Covers in One Box
$44 from Amazon
For anyone who loves classic British mysteries and other titles, graphic design, or vintage paperbacks, this collection of 100 postcards is sure to delight. She can use them to mail ’em, give ’em to fellow book lovers, or use them to decorate her own library.
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Kindle Cover with Pocket
$20 and up from Etsy Shop Now
A cover for your Kindle is a good idea if she’s always taking her e-reader on the road, but why be boring? A handmade cover protects the gadget and looks good doing it, plus there’s an external pocket to slip a phone or notebook into.
Library Card Coffee Mug
$18 and up from Etsy
If your bestie used to be (or still is) a library nerd with a strong nostalgia streak — and a love of strong coffee — then give her one of these mugs. For good measure, throw in a pound of her favorite coffee beans.
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‘1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List’
$36 from AmazonShop Now
She’ll discover the great books of the world — as well as the authors and histories behind them — with this richly illustrated text that celebrates the world of literature. From autobiographies to fiction, poetry, and beyond, there’s a world of books out there to discover.
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Page Anchor
$50 from Page Anchor
Have trouble holding open a book? Enjoy eating and reading at the same time? Every reader can use a helping hand from time to time; let this gold-plated anchor do the heavy lifting for you. Available in four classy finishes.
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‘Wild at Home’ Book
$22 from AmazonShop Now
Warning: This photo book of beautifully styled house plants will make any plant lover want to run out and buy more plants. But it also offers great advice on topics like where to place those plants for optimal health, how to propagate, how to find the right pot, and more.
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A Place for All Their Stuff
$22 from Draplin Design Shop Now
As George Carlin liked to point out, everyone needs a place for their stuff. This cotton canvas tote bag measures 14 inches square and can swallow a stack of books, an armload of groceries, or oodles of supplies from the art store.For more great shopping guides and gift ideas, please sign up for our free newsletters.
Literary Journals
$48 and up from Journal of the MonthShop Now
Reading the work of up-and-coming authors can provide a big boost of creativity for an aspiring writer. Through this site, you can gift someone anywhere from four to 24 journals that can be delivered monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly.
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Custom Book Cover Earrings
$16 and up from Etsy
Calling all Potterheads … These earrings are a subtle, stylish means of showing off her love of reading. Available in two styles, they can be customized with a book cover of choice.
A Set of Whimsical Bookends
$27 from Amazon
These cockeyed metal bookends will make any reader do a double take as they browse her book collection. Four quirky options are available.
‘Unspeakable Acts’ Book
$19 from AmazonShop Now
Released earlier this year, this book by Sarah Weinman was hailed by NPR as “one of the best true crime books of the year,” and by Booklist as “essential reading for all true crime fans.”
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pouch
$18 from Amazon
This cotton canvas clutch pays homage to that kid-lit classic (and icon of illustration) “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” It measures 6 by 9 inches and has a zippered top. Even better: A portion of proceeds benefit literacy programs.
Coffee Subscription Box
$16 and up from Trade Coffee Shop Now
For the woman in your life whose love of books is rivaled only by her love of coffee. With this gift, she can sip to her hearts’ content via Trade Coffee’s relationships with 50 noteworthy roasters such as Cuvee Coffee in Austin, Caffe Vita in Seattle, and PT’s Coffee Roasting Co. in Topeka, Kansas.
Bubbles & Books
$44/month and up from CratejoyShop Now
Give your gal the gift of curling up with a good book and a stellar cup of coffee with this subscription box. Each month she’ll receive a 12-ounce bag of ground or whole bean coffee, plus two hardcover books in the genre of her choice.
Book Cookie Cutter
$6 and up from Etsy
What pairs well with books (besides coffee)? Cookies, of course! These book-shaped cookie cutters are available in a range of sizes from 2 inches to 6 inches.
