The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles and their needs. So, you'll find plenty of amazing presents for your favorite bookworm, from reading accessories to clothing to decor that they'll love.

The ultimate book lovers’ gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles and their needs. So, you’ll find plenty of amazing presents for your favorite bookworm, from reading accessories to clothing to decor that they’ll love.

I’ve been an avid reader all of my life, from Dr. Seuss to Nancy Drew to my all-time favorite author, Agatha Christie. I love reading so much, I’ve made it my career. You see, I’ve worked in libraries most of my life (32 years to be exact), with 19 of those years working as a children’s librarian and an academic librarian. So I really do know what readers want.

I created this ultimate gift guide to help you find the perfect present for your favorite book lover!

To make it easier for you, I have grouped items into broad categories, like reading accessories (things to make their reading experience better), clothing and jewelry, book shelves and book ends, food/drink, and, of course, books!

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So, here we go!

The ultimate book lovers’ gift guide!

Accessories that make reading easier, better, more comfortable, and more fun!

Many readers are multitaskers, reading while also walking, highlighting or taking notes or perhaps sipping a cup of coffee or tea or with a cat/dog/small child in their lap.

So here are some great ways to help them keep their book open while doing other stuff.

I use a book weight to hold my book open. This leather book weight is the one I have. I’ve had it for over 15 years and use it every day.

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For those that prefer to hold their book up to read (instead of having it on their lap or table), a thumb book page holder is a great tool to have! It helps keep the book open and flat while being held upright.

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For those who struggle with reading small print, a magnifying glass paperweight can be a real help. Not only does it enlarge the print but it also holds the book, magazine or newspaper flat.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this maginfying glass paperweight.

Looking for ways to get organized? Check out our free guide below. 👇

Just one more chapter then I’ll go to bed…

Does your bibliophile like to read in bed (but you just want to sleep)? Get them a book light. They are small and attach right to the book itself, so the reader gets plenty of light to see by but it doesn’t light up the whole room.

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Just in case they can’t finish their book in one sitting, they’ll appreciate these fun bookmarks!

Get your GOT reader this rustic Lord of the Rings bookmark made from wood.

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Or let the Loch Ness monster keep their place.

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Their place will be safe from the Wicked Witch with the Wizard of Oz’s help.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this wicked witch legs bookmark.

Or with a handcrafted metal crest Harry Potter house bookmark, suitable for their potions book.

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This gorgeous bronze and quartz mermaid bookmark is a unique gift your adventurous reader would treasure.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this mermaid bookmark.

But if you have a rebel on your hands, get them this fun mug instead!

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm like this fun "bookmarks are for quitters" mug.

On the road again…

Most readers I know (myself included) are never without at least one book to read, no matter where they are. So, help them keep their books corralled, whether they are stocking up at the library or taking a vacation, with a sturdy book bag tote.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this book tapestry tote bag.

There are even ones from reader favorites

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this book bag.

Avid readers are always on the lookout for new books. And most are just as eager to share their favorites with other bibliophiles.

Make sure they get their books back by giving them a set of antiquarian bookplates.

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How to store all those books…

As awesome as public libraries are, the majority of book lovers I know also have a library at home as well.

There are so many bookcase and bookshelf designs to choose from, but here are a few of my favorites that are both unique and functional.

Rustic wooden shelves with industrial piping make great shelving.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like these industrial book shelves.

This fun, uniquely designed bookshelf has plenty of girl power holding up those books!

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this girl power book shelf.

Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Here is a post I compiled of 8 great DIY book shelves you can make for your favorite bookworm!

A free list of 10 cheap and easy ways to organize your craft supplies, created by a professional organizer and avid crafter.

Bookends, bookends, bookends…

I must admit, I am a bit of a neat freak (which is why I’m not only a librarian but also a professional organizer…). And one of my biggest pet peeves is not using bookends to keep books upright on the shelf. Not only do they look neater, but they are less apt to come cascading down on your head as you pull one book off the shelf (yes, I do know this from experience!!!).

And there are a ton of fun bookends available now that fit every type of decor.

It was really hard to narrow down, but here is a sampling.

Check out these imaginative bookends featuring Bigfoot, falling books, and a Kraken.

And these headphones bookends will bring good vibes to the music lover.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like these headphone book ends.

Give them some sophisticated natural elements like these gorgeous agate bookends.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like these agate book ends.

Or fun ones like these:

Nothing says MURDER and MYSTERY like these Edgar Allan Poe-esque raven and skull bookends.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like these mysterious book ends.

Of course, there are always simple BOOK ends! (Get it?)

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like these book ends.

And these fun little cat book ends would be great for pet parents or in a child’s room.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm like these cute cartoon cat bookends.

Help your reader let the world know how much they like books with these accessories!

This card catalog shirt is a great gift.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this card catalog t-shirt.

Of course, everyone will recognize these date due cards stamped on these socks.

Out of Print Literary and Book-Themed Unisex Cotton Socks for Book Lovers, Readers, and Bibliophiles


For the Harry Potter fan, this perfect bookworm patronus shirt!

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Cats and reading just go together, along with warm socks!

Women's Girls Novelty Funny Book Crew Socks, Crazy Reading School Teacher Socks

If your bibliophile would rather read than anything else, they’ll appreciate these!

Get them this shirt that screams introverted book lover!

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm like fun t-shirt.

Weekends…

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For the movie critic.

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Or even some gorgeous jewelry to inspire your avid reader.

Like this lovely pendant.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this book pendant.

Or this library book necklace.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this library pendant.

And help them keep track of their keys with this fun keychain.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm like this book keychain.

Reading just goes perfectly paired with a cup of tea or coffee

This fun mug, full of last lines of famous literature.

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Or this gentle reminder.

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And for the brunch book club, you can’t do better than this wine tumbler.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm like this wine tumbler.

Don’t forget the perfect tea to go along with their mug! Novel teas!

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like these novel tea bags.

And a date due coaster set is a perfect housewarming gift!

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like these coasters.

Reading-related decor is always appreciated, too.

This sweet statue from Willow Tree.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this reading figurine.

Or this dapper frog.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this reading frog.

And this reclining cat.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this literary cat.

A cute little fairy friend for the avid fantasy and fairy-tale reader.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this fairy figurine.

This exquisite abstract face makes a real design statement.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this statue.

And just for fun,

A book lovers’ soy candles that smells like a “bookstore.”

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And a cozy throw for when they just want to curl up and read. Isn’t this cool??

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm like this blanket covered in books.

Lastly, for the reader who also loves to color…

A perfect coloring book for book lovers!

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this bookish coloring book.

There’s also an off the bookshelf coloring book.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm, like this literary coloring book.

And so they can keep track of when their library books are due…

The ultimate calendar for the cat and book lover!

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm like this books & cats calendar.

And this fun daily calendar.

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm like this book calendar.

So there you go! plenty of fun and practical presents for your favorite reader.

I hope you’ve found my ultimate book lovers’ gift guide helpful!

Happy gifting!

The ultimate book lovers' gift guide is complied by a librarian who knows a thing or two about bibliophiles! Find tons of presents for your #1 bookworm.

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