Is someone on your holiday gift list an avid reader? If books, libraries, and bookstores are a big part of the life of your gift recipient, we’ve got some ideas. Here’s our curated list of the best luxury gift ideas for avid readers (aka, the bookworm, bibliophile or book lover), including designer bookends, reading lights and more.
how can you find the best luxury gift for an avid reader?
Conventional wisdom would dictate that the perfect gift for a bibliophile is what else, but… a book.
Luxury gift guide with the best gift ideas for the bookworm or avid reader on your list.
Although that’s hardly a no-brainer, unless you know the gift recipient’s favorite authors and genres. And even then, there’s no guarantee that your gift isn’t already on their bookshelf or nightstand.
Instead, we’ve come up with some book-adjacent gifts for that special bookworm in your life that will demonstrate your thoughtfulness and creativity. And for the bookworms themselves, these gifts will add a new luxurious dimension to their reading experience, whether at home in a cozy chair or on the go.
Best luxury gift ideas for avid readers – the bookworm, bibliophile or book lover – including designer bookends, reading lights and more.
As any busy, modern person these days can attest, reading a good book uninterrupted is one of life’s greatest luxuries. And you can hardly do better than encouraging such a respectable pastime with this list of the best gifts for your beloved bibliophile.
15 best luxury gifts for the avid reader, bookworm or bibliophile
1. diptyque l’eau papier
Diptyque’s latest fragrance, L’eau Papier ($125) is a literary lover’s dream, bringing together white musk notes, as well as rice steam and blond wood accords to create a fragrance that conjures the scent of paper.
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2. olympia le-tan king lear book clutch
A fashionable holiday gift for a bibliophile can take many forms. Personally, we vote for the iconic clutches and crossbody bags designed by Olympia Le-Tan that pay homage to classic books from every genre including the Shakspearian classic King Lear ($1,620).
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3. the book club reading glasses
For the reader who doesn’t think they need glasses – or who is always losing them, these Harlot’s Bed Reading Glasses ($30) from The Book Club just give them the relief their eyes need.
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4. conscious step socks that give books
Gift this Conscious Step three-pack of fair-trade cotton ankle Socks That Give Books ($35) which feature a teeny-tiny embroidered book (and provide book donations to children).
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5. homesick bookclub candle
Orange, nutmeg, cinnamon, sandalwood, vanilla, balsam and amber make up the comforting scent of Homesick’s Bookclub Candle ($38).
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6. glocusent led neck reading light
Glocusent’s LED Neck Reading Light ($30) is perfect for late night bookworms.
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7. kate spade stack of classics book tote
Whether they’re toting around their favorite or out shopping for new books, they will surely love this Kate Spade Stack of Classics Canvas Book Tote ($24).
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8. fintie slimshell case
If they already have a Kindle, treat them to a colorful new Fintie Slimshell Case ($30) to brighten their day.
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9. elsa peretti apple bookmark
This elegant Elsa Peretti Apple Bookmark ($60) will ensure they never lose their page again while reminding them that they’re the apple of your eye.
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10. michael storrings spiral notebook
They can jot down notes or keep a list of all the books they are planning to read in this cute Michael Storrings Spiral Notebook ($17).
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11. uncommon goods book nook valet
Outfit their reading spot with a useful Book Nook Reading Valet ($50) from Uncommon Goods so they never lose their place – or their reading glasses – again!
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12. anthropologie snail bookends
Encourage them to take their time and enjoy each and every book at their own pace with these slow but sweet Anthropologie Gilded Snail Bookends ($78).
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13. ohpopsi library mural
Go big or go home with Ohpopsi’s oversized black and white Library Wall Mural ($125) to make their home feel like a real collectors den.
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14. rifle paper book club mug
Curling up with a good book is made all the better when they’ve got their favorite hot beverage in this porcelain Rifle Paper Co. Book Club Mug ($25).
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15. page 1 books subscription
Give the gift of a monthly gift wrapped book and a small book related token with a Books Subscription (from $65) from Page 1. Based on a survey that asks about reading preferences, the books, genres and authors they really enjoy – as well as the ones they can’t stand – Page 1 curates a custom box just for your recipient each month.
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best luxury gifts for an avid reader or bookworm
That’s our curated list of luxury gift ideas with the best presents for avid readers – you know, the bookworm, bibliophile or book lover – including designer bookends, reading lights and more. Happy shopping, dear reader. And happy holidays!
