December has arrived and if you are anything like me, you've yet to start Christmas shopping. If you don't know what to buy one of your bibliophilic loved ones, check out this list to spark inspiration and be the winner of gift giving.
1. Bookmarks
Bookmarks are a cheap gift to give. Not only are they practical, but they are cute and can be customized to your recipient's liking.
Find unique bookmarks at Etsy or Barnes and Noble
2. Bookends
Bookends are perfect accents to a bookshelf. They add flavor to the shelf as well as keeping books upright. While not the most practical, any book-loving person would be lying if they said they've never thought about splurging on them.
Find a perfect bookend here: Target or Etsy
3. Blanket
Getting hunkered down with a good book is every bibliophile's dream. Comfort includes finding the perfect blanket to wrap around yourself. Softness is key, but cuteness is bonus points.
Want to find a good blanket? Look at Kohl's or Target
4. Mug
When hunkering down as I mentioned earlier, a drink is a must. Whether it is tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cider, or even water, cute mugs make everything better.
Cute mugs can be found anywhere! Here's a place to start: Redbubble or Anthropologie or Target
5. Tea/Coffee/Snacks
Having hot beverages and food to occupy our hands while reading is important, especially during long reading sessions.
Find some new teas here.
6. Candles
Candles are perfect additions to create a perfect reading environment. They smell good and just make everything cozier.
Book scented candles: Frostbeard Studios
Other candles: Uncommon Goods or Bath and Body Works or Yankee Candle
7. Merchandise from his/her favorite book or series
Do you know your bibliophile's favorite book? If so, get him/her something to do with their fandom. Clothing, specialty items, or stickers are a good place to start!
Check out Etsy or Redbubble for handmade items and cute fandom things!
8. Kindle/Nook
Even if he or she swears that they like physical copies of books better, sometimes eReaders are simply more convenient. Whether it be packing for a plane ride or having limited space elsewhere, having an eReader might come in handy. Plus, books are often cheaper on eReaders and will pay off in the long run.
Popular eReaders include Nook or Kindle
9. Gift Card
You can't go wrong with gift cards! Whether it be to Barnes and Noble or Books-A-Million or Target or Amazon, a gift card to any place that sells books will be a yes from a book-lover. This way they will definitely get something that they can enjoy.
10. Books
This may be obvious, but books are the best gift there is. Depending on how well you know the person, get them a book that sounds right up their alley or get one that is really popular right now.
Find Cheap Books: Book Outlet and Book Depository
Book Ideas: Pinterest