I decided with Christmas not too far away eeek! I would do a post on gift ideas for a #Bookworm. I love receiving book vouchers, who wouldn’t eh? but if you are looking for something different then there are loads of book gifts out there that will make the perfect present for any bookworm all year round, and guess what? I would love to receive everyone of these gifts, so Mr book review café if you happen to be reading this, well here’s my Christmas list😂🎄🎄🎄
I would just like to point out although I’ve included links to the items I’ve mentioned, I did not receive any kind of payment for the products in this post.
Personalised book cover for kindles and ereaders
CAN BE PERSONALISED
Create a beautiful penguin classic themed hardback book cover for kindle and most e-book reader or tablets with a 6 or 7 inch screen.
Create a classic Penguin themed cover from a range of colours and patterns for the perfect gift for book lovers.
A premium quality product handmade in England by experienced bookbinders using traditional tools and techniques.
Book lovers soy candle
Subtly sweet with hints of crayon and paper, this crisp apple scent is perfect for the back-to-school season. This bookish candle makes a great gift for your favorite teacher, student, or bibliophile. But first, push up those nerd glasses and take whiff of this delicious scent–you might just want to keep it for yourself!
Tote Bag
This tote is wonderfully sized for any household shopping trips that your gentleman’s gentleman might need to undertake. The classic orange Penguin design.
Large canvas shopping bag with long handles.
Measures 34 x 40 x 5 cm plus shoulder length handles.
https://www.theliterarygiftcompany.com/collections/tote-bags/products/my-man-jeeves-tote-bag
Book T-shirt
The classic first edition cover of Charlotte’s Web is printed on this gorgeous t-shirt. The printing has a lovely softened distressed feel to it. Fitted shape; comes in a choice of 4 sizes.
Care: machine wash warm. Tumble dry medium. Do not iron text/images.
60% cotton 40% polyester.
Heather Grey with colour screen-printing.
Book journal
This gorgeous journal features book spines on its cover, and gilded page edges.
160 lined pages.
Gilded page edges with elastic closure.
Measures 13 x 18cm.
Book Locket
CAN BE PERSONALISED
A beautiful book locket, personalised with an initial charm, and presented on a postcard print of Louisa May Alcott’s famous book lover quote.
This book locket is an unusual and thoughtful personalised gift for a book lover.
The necklace is made using a silver plated book locket and a tiny initial charm of your choice. The locket opens right up for you to hide a photo or keepsake. The spaces inside the locket measure 1.5 x 1cm. Please note the initial charms are lowercase letters.
This locket is presented on a postcard print of Louisa May Alcott’s famous quote which reads:
‘She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.’
Book umbrella
Learn to love the rain and step out onto the moors! Umbrella featuring the cover of Bronte’s passionate novel.
100% polyester with a metal frame and cord carry handle
Matching polyester sleeve included, and packaged in a polybag
Wipe clean only
Measurements closed: approx 240mm x 50mm cylinder
Measurements open: approx 580mm high x 940mm diameter
https://booklovergifts.com/collections/new-in/products/umbrella-wuthering-heights-penguin
Blind date with a book
A blind date with a book gift set makes the perfect treat for that person who loves nothing more than to immerse themselves in a good book. Take the hassle out of choosing the ‘right’ book and surprise yourself or a friend with a blind book date!
Each mystery book comes with a letter explaining the concept
The set contains a brand new book, mug, hot drink, sweet treat and a handmade and engraved spoon book mark
Choose your genre, why not choose one you would not normally read for a real adventure?
The Book will be described using just four words which are printed on the front using a Retro Dymo Embosser label maker.
Beautifully wrapped in paper & ribbon or other decorative items, ready for giving (or keeping!)
https://booklovergifts.com/collections/new-in/products/gift-box-blind-book-date-choose-a-genre
Alice In Wonderland Diary
Don’t be late! Time is everything in this Limited Edition Alice in Wonderland Weekly Notebook Diary/Planner, which features original illustrations on its tactile canvas cover.
Formatted to show the week’s appointments on the left and a ruled page for notes and timekeeping ideas on the right, this large planner has plenty of space for your weekly plans.
Hard Cover with Alice in Wonderland Limited Edition Theme
18 Months Weekly Planer
Rounded corners
Elastic closure with Moleskine Ivory Paper and a matching bookmark ribbon
208 pages: 70 gsm, acid-free, ivory, lined
Expandable inner pocket in the back
Useful tools: planning, time zones, international measurements, dialling codes and flight duration
Dimensions 9 X 14 CM / 3.5 X 5.5 IN
Book print
“A room without books is like a body without a soul” Cicero
Never a truer word printed! Printed onto a a lovely antique dictionary page. Makes a truly original gift for your book loving friend.
Features unique ‘Bookishly’ hand drawn font
Not one print is the same as any other, because the original book pages make each one absolutely unique!
Includes chunky black wooden frame, made from sustainably managed forests.
The quote print is framed without glass so you can feel the beautiful old paper.
Hang on the wall or it will also stand up by itself – will look very at home on the bookshelf.
Handmade in Northamptonshire, UK
Perfect gift – if you can bear to part with it – wrapped in a gorgeous classic road map.
The page measures approximately 14x20cms (approximately 5.5 inches x 8 inches).
There is 0.3cm of black frame showing around the page, which is 3cm deep.
Personalised book mug
Blue Personalised Classic Vintage Book Mug – Custom author / name and book title book cover unique vintage book lover gift.
Choose a famous novel or somebody’s favourite book, or make your own title up! (4 Colours to choose from.)
Book brooch
Handmade book brooch. Perfect for book lovers and fans of the white rabbit in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland
Handmade from offcuts of wood and MDF board and covered with an original book page taken from a rescued copy of Alice in Wonderland
The text will differ from those shown and the bunny may face the other direction
Every one is completely unique and very special!
Varnished so it is water resistant and completely practical
Presented on an attractive backing card
1 inch steel brooch fastening firmly glued onto the back.
Measures approximately 7.5 x 5 cm / 3 x 2 inches
Handmade in the UK
Personalised library kit
For a bibliophile, there’s no greater pleasure than sharing beloved books, but no crueller pain than losing them for good–until the Personal Library Kit! Revive old-fashioned library circulation techniques for fun and book retention with our classic bestseller.
Alice In Wonderland book scarf
Spend every day in Wonderland, wrapped up in your favourite novel with this Storiarts Book Scarf™
The original, and the best! Patent protected book scarf
Striking and stylish black ink on cream parchment print
Hand printed, therefore each is unique!
Made from top quality super soft 100% cotton jersey knit
This is an infinity / round / circle scarf. The ends are connected
The fabric has been doubled over and sewn along the edge and at the centre so the scarf is thick, chunky and easy to style
The ink has a very slight texture, and the scarf has a matte finish and is not shiny
Care instructions included, the ink is set so it it is safe to wash and iron
Measures about 63″ in circumference and 12″ wide
Beautifully packaged, ready for giving (or keeping!)
Bookbuddle
Give your book a cuddle! Handmade book & e-reader covers in linens & heavy cottons, padded with a foam stabiliser to keep your books getting marked and the pages bent after throwing them in your handbag. There are so many gorgeous ones to choose from you will be spoilt for choice
**Please note materials shown in photos are subject to availability at time of ordering **
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/bookbuddle
I hope this post has given you some inspiration for presents or for your own “wish list”
I’ve seen book scarfs online quite a lot and I really want one but how to justify spending that much on a scarf 🙊
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I know what you mean Janel I have so many scarfs it’s ridiculous 🙈
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What fabulous ideas Lorraine! I might need to leave the laptop open with this showing. 😊
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I know what you mean Jo I wasn’t so subtle Jo and got the hubby to read this post 😂😂
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This is a fab post and oh my days those kindle covers!!! Love it
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I love the kindle covers 😍
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Fab gifts!
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I love them all x
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Fab choices here, Lorraine. I’ve scribbled a couple down to pass over to people when they ask what i’d like 😉
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Glad to help x
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Love the Blind Date with a book idea and the scarf is another one which I’d love to receive.
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I really wish you hadn’t done this – it’s going to cost me a fortune as I want every single one!
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I know what you mean Linda I love them all 😘
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I may have emailed the link for this to the husband 😂
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Lol Kate so glad I could help x
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I want them ALL 😂😂😂
They are all fabulous!
I especially like the blind date with a book!
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I love the blind date with a book I’m just hoping my hubby takes a look 😂
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Feel free to tag me on FB with the link and say “Abby’s husband pay attention” lol 😂😂😂😂
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Lol Abby I will see what I can do 😉
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I would be extremely happy with any of those gifts. I especially like the book buddles though.
Amanda.
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I love the book buddles too so many to choose from x
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I have a real thing for tote bags! I have so many, far more than I need and I just get excited at the prospect of more! If anyone buys me one for Christmas they will automatically become my favourite person! 😂
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Lol Claire I would be happy with one or all of these gifts 😂🙈
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Fab collection! I’m intrigued by the Bookworm candle and love all the vintage Penguin ideas 🙂
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So many beautiful ideas here, may need to leave the laptop open so the husband can take a look!
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My best friend bought me that book locket ❤
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Friend for life there Jules x
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awe I love ALL these ideas! I defiantly want a blind date with a book and that personalized e reader cover. So cute! Great post 😊
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The personalised kindle cover is top of my wish list Amanda x
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Mine too now! I love the blind date with a book box though. Such a fun idea!
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Fantastic idea Lorraine. X
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Thanks Mairead and great to have you back x
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I can highly recommend the Bookbuddles. Got one for my birthday a few weeks ago!
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I love them Shelia and so many to choose from 🙈
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I want a book buddle so badly! And that umbrella is way too cute 😉 Great list
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Thanks Lisa x
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Ha I’ve been collecting links for a similar post over the past months and have 2 of the same ideas. I hope you don’t mind. I would really like a personalised clevercase or a mug most!
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Of course not Inge I shall look forward to reading your post x
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Amazing ideas. I would love any of these but the candle is my fave!
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I love candles almost as much as I love books so I had to add one to my list x
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Of course I’d like all of them but oh that scarf! 💕
Thanks Lorraine x
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I love, love, love this ❤ The Blind Date with a Book and Kindle covers. Although, the umbrella would be very handy in Portland to, but I am more of a hoodie girl 😉
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Thanks Danielle the kindle cover is my favourite too x
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Great list =) My sister got me one of the Penguin tote bags last year and I use it all the time!
I recently started a book box subscription service for vintage mystery fans, which may be of interest:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/549572580/coffee-and-crime-vintage-mystery-book?ref=shop_home_feat_1
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Oooh will take a look x
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I love these ideas! Especially the blind date with a book! What’s your favourite?
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Mine’s the kindle cover followed by the blind date with a book x
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What a brilliantl Iist of goodies, love the kindle cover and mug.
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I have the mug and my next buy will definitely be the kindle cover x
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