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The Ultimate Wishlist for Bookworms
If you’re trying to find the perfect gift for someone you know who likes to read, you’ve come to the right place! It can be extremely hard to find something for a bookworm.
Maybe because they never tell you what they want, or maybe they do, but it’s something unattainable like the library in Beauty and the Beast or a wardrobe transporting them to Narnia.
Don’t worry. There’s not going to be any library-building or magic portal summoning for you to do.
Or, if you’re a bookworm looking for something to add to your reading routine, you’ve come to the right place!
Here’s a list of things that every bookworm will love (or maybe they have them already, but want more).
Note: For those looking for a gift for your bibliophile, keep an eye out for the pro tips!
Books
Well, this is obvious. But the tricky part of buying books for your bookish friend is that they’re never going to tell you what they want specifically partly due to the fact that they want so many.
So it’s going to take a lot of digging to pick out one or even five from their extensive list of books to read.
Still, the struggle is worth going through to watch every inch of their being light up when they look at the novels gifted to them.
And if you want trusted reviews and recommendations, check out my rants and raves. You’re next favorite novel could be out there!
Bookmarks
Yes, bookworms have them. Yes, they probably never use them. Yes, maybe they lose them. But they’re pretty…
Pro Tip: Personalize them. Get them a bookmark that has their favorite quote, or an illustration of their favorite character—the possibilities are endless.
Themed candles
Fall themed. Summer delights. A scent that calms them. Candles that smell like new books. Anything that smells great is invaluable to booknerds.
Book Lights
I cannot stress how in demand these are.
Part of being an avid reader is reading into the depths of the night. Chances are your bibliophile friend (if you’re a bookworm, you already know) is risking a heart attack to step into another world.
There have been countless times when I had to use my phone’s flashlight to read and trust me, it is not convenient at all.
So go all out when buying booklights.
A TBR Jar
This is perfect for readers who constantly fall into a reading slump.
A TBR jar is ideal because it has the element of surprise, and it’s a fun way to figure out what you want to read next. It’s very simple to fashion it out of pieces of paper, a TBR list, and a jar.
Page flags/Highlighters
These are essential for those who love annotating and marking their favorite quotes or passages. Rainbow-colored highlighters and pastel-hued page flags…bring them all!
Cozy Drink Kits
Need I explain the feeling of a warm cup of hot cocoa or tea when you rewind and relax? This feeling is heightened especially while perusing through the latest literary acquisition?
Bibliomaniacs love anything cozy. Period.
A Ginormous Mug
Why bother having a cozy drink if you don’t have an extra-large mug to enjoy it in?
Pro Tip: Personalization is key. Quotes, fan art, funny cat and book memes on a mug will make your bookworm friend swoon.
A Book Stamp
Remember those diaries we used to purchase as kids, promising to diligently chronicle every moment of our day within its pages?
Remember the first page used to say, “This diary belongs to so-and-so”? Well, book stamps function similarly, except they imprint “This book belongs to ___.”
This is especially for those who generously lend their books but secretly fret over the possibility of never seeing them again.
A Book Nook
After a tiring day, there’s nothing more delightful than settling down by the window in a snug and inviting space, adorned with cushions and blankets, perfect for your reading pleasure. Or perhaps, reading under a fort is someone’s version of a book nook.
What gives these spaces their magic is the personal touches—the scents we love, the comforters we cherish, the fairy lights to add a touch of enchantment, and so much more.
Pro Tip: Make it a surprise. Don’t let your fellow bookworm know you’re creating a unique and personal book nook for them. While this may require some clandestine operations, it’ll be worth it!
