Stumped about what to get that voracious reader on your Christmas list? Here are suggestions from a voracious reader and new author for your consideration.
Please note that some of the links in these suggestions may include an affiliate link (which means I make a few cents on whatever you buy). Thanks, in advance!
And now the goodies.
Storiarts
Scarves, gloves, blankets, beanies, and more with artwork and text from classic literature. How about a baby blanket in a children’s literature theme?
Choose book scarves adorned with quotations from Edgar Allen Poe, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, the Wizard of Oz, The Night Circus, Mortal Instruments, Sherlock Holmes, and many more. My personal favorite is Romans 12.
The writing gloves have the fingertips cut off. Perfect for holding that steaming mug of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea.
The book tote bags can double as sturdy grocery or shopping bags.
They also have lovely throw pillows!
The Book of Unusual Knowledge: Big Book of Fascinating Facts & Information
Get answers to questions you didn’t even know to ask! The perfect book for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning, The Book of Unusual Knowledge is crammed full of interesting facts and mind-blowing information.
$10
50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You’ll discover the world’s longest yard sale in Tennessee, swamp tours in Louisiana, dinosaur trails in Colorado, America’s oldest street in NYC, and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information as well as fascinating facts about each state that will help fuel your wanderlust and ensure the best vacation possible. In addition to 50 states in the U.S., the book includes a section on the Canadian provinces and territories.
$12.21
1,000 Places to See Before You Die (Deluxe Edition): The World as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Named a Best Gift Book/Best Travel Book of the Year by the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, House Beautiful, Business Insider, The Daily Beast, Forbes, Fodor’s, The Points Guy, Seattle Times, and more.
$33.47
Jane Austen Boxed Set (Word Cloud Classics)
Jane Austen’s stories of clever women, elusive love, and social mores have struck a chord with millions of fans who consider her work compelling, heartwarming, and essential. Adapted time and again for screen and stage, these enduring classics remain as enjoyable as ever. This elegant, colorful collection includes Austen’s acclaimed novels: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park, Persuasion, and Northanger Abbey. Just like they do with Jane Austen’s memorable characters, readers and interior design aficionados will fall in love with these beautiful novels.
$65.65 (November 28-30 only)
Amazon Audible Subscription
If you have more books than bookshelf space to hold them, perhaps audiobooks will solve your problem. For the reader on the go who loves audiobooks, here’s a link to get an Amazon Audible Subscription.
Cafe Press
The dishwasher-safe coffee and tea mugs with sayings on them are my favorite.
CafePress also makes t-shirts, baseball caps, wall art, and other fun items in many themes. You can search for items by theme, such as books or reading.
Penyeah Pen Light
A pen that lights up when you write. Writers and students who need to write without disturbing others will appreciate this pen. How many times have you settled into bed and an idea or reminder wakes you? Jot it down and go back to sleep with this handy pen.
I used to have a $25 lighted pen from a famous specialty store, but the batteries were tough to come by. This new company makes them cheaper and the batteries are available.
Under $20
Keychains, like this one are handy and demonstrate one’s love of books. For under $20, you can get these for the president of your book club, teacher, book hoarder, or librarian.
(It’s not hoarding if it’s books. Let’s call it a collection.)
Under $20
Socks that tell it like it is.
But, of course, you can always get an Amazon gift card for the reader to choose more items to add to the TBR pile.
If your reader enjoys digital books, I recommend downloading the free Kindle App on the phone or tablet or iPad.
Free Books
Oh, and by the way, did you know that most of the classics are available to download for free? Yup. Here’s the link:
Did you know that in Iceland there is a Christmas tradition to give and enjoy books on Christmas Eve? It’s called Jolabokaflod, which translates as “book flood.” Handsome and I traveled the ring road around Iceland. Living in a place that near the Arctic Circle means very long, cold nights and deep snow. Reading is a favorite pastime there.
You can read more about it here.
Merry Christmas, and happy reading!
