50+ Best Bookish Christmas Gifts for 2023

Same idea but for the readers who prefer to listen.  You can gift 1, 3, 6, or 12 months. If you’ve never tried Audible before, you can sign up for the free trial to see if it’d be a good gift.  Try it free Here. You can read good bookish Christmas books, or whatever your favorite genre it.

Close took it to another level and purchased a pair of AirPods Pro, which are beloved for their noise-canceling abilities. This makes them great for listening to audiobooks when you need a break from, or can’t read a traditional book.

Technically any socks could be “reading socks,” but these especially soft and thick socks designed to be worn when you’re curled up with a book or on a cold night are perfect, especially if you’re trying to get in the hygge mood.

A chunky knit wool blanket is the perfect way to cozy up with your book, a hot cup of tea, and spend a few hours. 

For picky coffee and tea drinkers, this high-tech mug can keep your beverage at an exact temperature (between 120°F and 145°F). The mug stays warm up to an hour if unplugged, or all day if docked in its charging saucer. Perfect for keeping your drink hot while you read.

As for what candle to burn while you read, what better scent than a bookish one. I mean, who doesn’t love the smell of old books?  The Old Books smells of aged paper with vanilla overtones.  The Bookstore features leather and mahogany, and the Rainy Day Reads has fresh rain and lavender scents.  They’re a great way to create an atmosphere of hearth and home.

Everyone will want to stop and check out this stylish cotton library card tote bag. 

These charming vintage library card ornaments will make a bookish addition to their Christmas tree. It’s a great alternative to a traditional book gift at a low price.

They won’t be able to get enough of this cozy mug inspired by a vintage library card.

Based on vintage due date cards and featuring classic children’s books, this set of four wood coasters is almost too cute to cover up with drinks. 

Get your favorite bookworm a shadow-boxed photo print of a first edition book cover, which look amazingly crisp and real, as each book is carefully photographed to retain original marks and wear and then remastered. If you’re looking for something a little more artistic, check out these book covers recreated on old book pages that will be a great addition to their wall art.  

Put old books to good use with these art prints made from, you guessed it, books.  

Books allow you to travel the world without ever leaving home, and this beautiful literature of the world map (which you can order in several different sizes) will remind you of that. 

Add a personal (and literary) touch to their home decor with these custom quote books that can be printed with any inspirational words you choose.

This unique book-shaped ceramic vase is the perfect desk accessory or complement to their reading nook. (Pro tip: If you want to step up your gift-giving game, make sure to also get them a bouquet of flowers.)

This clever liberations guidebook pairs cherished novels with both classic and cutting-edge cocktails. 

Help a reader toast to great literature with a pretty rocks glass featuring text from classic novels, such as  James Joyce’s Ulysses, H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, or Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote. 

These ornate metal tins are each inspired by a classic novel and given a punny tea-lover’s twist. Try The Picture of Earl Grey, Matcha Do About Nothing, War & Peach, and more.

The only thing sweeter than a good book? A freshly-baked cookie in the shape of the book. Treat your friend or family member to this whimsical cookie cutter—which comes in a variety of sizes, from two inches to six inches—and they’ll have lots of fun trying to recreate the covers of their favorite titles in frosting.

With 216 pages, this can be their very own book to record any detail they want about the books they read over time, finally making it a little easier to keep track of what they read over the years.

A true bookworm knows how hard it is to keep track of books, but this planner will help them remember all their favorite titles (and jot down all the books they want to read next!).  Also, check out our post on the Best Bullet Journals for more ideas.

For more journal ideas, look at our Stationery Gift Guide.

Help get any aspiring author on the “write” track, thanks to this creative pencil set. Each of the No. 2 pencils is hand-stamped with a saying that’ll make any bookworm smile, including “Page One,” “Stop And Smell The Books,” and “Just One More Chapter.”

If you like using a planner or journal and want to add a little bit of coziness to your set up, think about adding some stickers to your pages. 

The next time they play a game of cards, they’ll get a kick out of this deck that’s illustrated with portraits of some of literature’s biggest names.  From James Joyce to Haruki Murakami, and many in between.

This version of Scrabble is like the regular version, with a few variations, such as the option to use author names.

Words can never hurt you. In fact, this soft cotton literary scarf can keep you swaddled and warm all day. A great way to accessorize your bookish Christmas sweater.

Bookworms will never want to take off these canvas slip-ons, which feature soft textile lining and elastic stretch for easy on-and-off use. 

This delicate keepsake will always be close to their heart. 

I always have to listen to something when I write.  One of my favorite things is to find a Spotify playlist someone has made that might suit the type of work I’m doing at the moment.  And while Spotify is free, once I got a premium subscription (my husband and I share a family plan) it was life-changing (to be dramatic). You can skip as many songs as you want, listen without ads (because no one wants to hear a Toyota commercial right at the climax of their writing session), and you can

Available in several different scent and color options, these book-shaped soaps are cute and fun to look at.  Choose from a variety of classic books for your book covers.

Nothing goes together quite like a cup of coffee—or tea—and a novel, and in a bar of chocolate and everything is perfect.  This subscription box includes all three. Choose from coffee or tea, or alternating each month, and your favorite book genre.

If you know someone who loves travel as much as they love reading, then this is the subscription box for them. Each quarterly shipment includes books from travel writers and local authors, ethically-sourced tea, and an art print.

Available in young adult or adult fiction boxes, each shipment of this book subscription service includes a whole host of self-care products from small, women-owned businesses and a newly-released book (plus author exclusives!).