The Ultimate Gift Guide for Book Lovers This Holiday Season

A red gift box with a white ribbon sits on a softly lit surface, surrounded by a warm background of golden holiday lights.

 

When it comes to holiday shopping, book lovers are simultaneously the easiest and hardest people to shop for. Easy because they’ll always love a new book, but tricky because, let’s be honest, they’ve probably already read everything on your shortlist. 

Don’t stress; we’ve got you covered! We’ve put together the ultimate gift guide for book lovers that goes beyond the obvious—featuring delightful, creative, and downright genius gift ideas that any bibliophile will adore.

 

A set of three book-shaped candles: Midnight at Chestnut Manor, Secrets in the Pine Grove, and Whispers Among the Pomegranate Vines.

 

Barnes & Noble Exclusive Candle Library Set

Give the gift of atmosphere with this beautiful candle library set. Each candle in this exclusive set is named after a classic literary theme and comes packaged to mimic a miniature book. Perfect for setting the mood during a cozy reading session, these candles will transport your book lover to another world without them even turning a page. A sensory delight for the nose and the soul!

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A hand holds a fall-themed book dust jacket featuring illustrations of teapots, books, cookies, leaves, and crescent moons.

 

Charlie and Fox Dust Jackets

Every book deserves a little extra love, and these stunning fabric dust jackets from Charlie and Fox provide just that. Available in a variety of beautiful designs, these jackets add a touch of elegance and protection to any book collection. They’re perfect for the bookworm who treasures their collection and loves showing off their shelves.

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Once Upon a Book Club’s Holiday Gift Guide

Once Upon a Book Club's Gift Guide is filled with perfect gifts for all the book lovers in your life. Yes, we love that our book lover’s paradise is just a few clicks away!

And trust us, you are guaranteed to find the perfect bookish gift for the literary fanatic in your life — or just go ahead and spoil yourself!

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A literary-themed plate with text from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, set on a blue tablecloth with a fork and knife beside it.

 

Little Women Plate Set

For fans of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, this charming plate set is a perfect way to bring the March sisters to the dining table. Featuring delicate designs inspired by the beloved classic, these plates are ideal for a book-themed tea party or simply for everyday use with a literary twist. Who wouldn’t want to eat breakfast with Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy?

This stunning, exclusively designed book-shaped plate set is the perfect addition to a "classic" table setting or a bonus to an entertaining spread; these gorgeous book plates are the perfect accessory to a bookworm's home.

Each set includes one small salad plate and one large dinner plate both printed with the book title, author name, and first and second pages of the novel, starting with the line "'Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents,' grumbled Jo, lying on the rug."

  • Small plate measures 7.75" x 7.75"
  • Large plate measures 10" x 10"

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A spiral-bound "Book Recipe Book" with gold lettering, surrounded by kitchen tools and herbs, placed on a marble countertop.

 

Bookish Recipe Book

This one is for the chef in your life! This stunning, hardcover spiral-bound book Book Recipe Book is the ideal gift for the culinary bookworm!

Inside are over 200 pages to add their favorite literary-themed recipes. On each recipe page is a spot to include where the recipe is from, either person, place, or book! 

 

The book "Forty Words for Love" by Aisha Saeed, with a vibrant glowing tree cover, surrounded by pastel reading prompt cards.

 

The Perfect TBR Cards and TBR Jar

For the book lover who’s always looking for their next great read, these TBR cards are a creative and inspiring way to keep their reading list fresh. Each card features a prompt or suggestion, making it a fun challenge to discover new genres, authors, and stories. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer or standalone gift for anyone obsessed with their TBR list.

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Why not pair these cards with our adorable TBR Jar. You can even fill the TBR jar with prompts to guide their next literary adventure; this jar is a fun way to keep reading exciting. This jar is meant to be filled with folded slips of paper written with the books you want to read so you can randomly choose your next book. This jar also includes a wooden lid and a set of six colored book tabs to mark your favorite quotes without damage.

 

A book-shaped vase with "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, holding pink flowers on a marble table beside a gold candle holder.

 

Pride and Prejudice Book Vase

Austen fans, get ready to rejoice! This Pride and Prejudice-themed book vase is a unique and elegant piece of decor that brings a touch of literary charm to any home. Whether used as a centerpiece or a subtle nod to their favorite novel, this vase is sure to spark conversations and admiration. It’s the kind of gift that says, “I know you’re classy AND bookish.”

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A library kit with a "Personal Library" card, loan tracking cards, pencil, date stamper, and ink pad on a light yellow surface.

 

Personal Library Kit

With our fabulous personal library kit, everyone can turn their book collection into a library, and now you will never forget where you've loaned your books again.

Kit Contains:

20 Sticky-backed "From the Personal Library Of..." Inserts to be stamped when loaned
20 inserted library cards to hold when loaning a novel
Date Stamp
Ink Pad
Pencil

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Why These Gifts Are Perfect for Book Lovers

These bookish gifts go beyond the pages to celebrate the magic of reading. From interactive book sets and stunning dust jackets to practical TBR tools and elegant decor, there’s something here for every type of reader. Each item has been carefully chosen to bring literary joy to each reading experience, make books even more special, and show the book lover in your life how much you appreciate their passion.

So, this holiday season, skip the generic gift card and go for something that will truly delight them. Because for book lovers, there’s no greater gift than one that celebrates their love for stories.

Happy gifting, and may your holidays be filled with books, joy, and a little extra magic!


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