24 Gifts for Book Lovers That Are Truly Chic

You’ll probably still lose at Blackjack, but you’ll do so while enjoying illustrations of Maya Angelou and J.K. Rowling. Each card in this deck features a cheeky illustration of a famous author. 

Byredo’s best-selling Bibliotheque candle evokes the velvety aroma of turning pages in old books. It’ll bring a luxe touch to your bookshelf too. 

Gifting something that you’re also able to enjoy is always a win—especially when the recipient is just as competitive as you. Here, a fabric-wrapped remake of the 1948 edition of Scrabble folds into an easily-stored book complete with a vintage-inspired board, letter tiles, scorecards, and all.

If she has a preferred Tarot deck or has ever asked a Hinge match for their birth chart before committing to drinks, this coffee table fixture from astrologer Michele Bernhardt will be a success. It’ll be worn with love at all of the book club meetings and dinner parties she hosts in 2020.

This hardcover book unfolds into a glowing, warm lamp that any literary feen (or design buff) will appreciate. It's wireless and easily transportable, so they can show it off at their next book club meeting.

There are so many luxe bookends out there, but few are as cool as this hand-painted porcelain set from L’Objet.

The extent to which Gloria Steinem has inspired generations of women goes far beyond anything a small quip could ever capture. Here, a collection of the American icon’s writings on topics such as relationships, activism, and the patriarchy. Natalie Portman put it best in her review: “When the path is dark, Gloria’s words light the way forward.”

For the speed-reader who checks books off her list at a break-neck stride, the Kindle Paperwhite is the perfect gift. The newest version includes twice the storage and it's waterproof, which will come in handy when she's ploughing through Harry Potter poolside on that float. 

Immortalize her favorite book by customizing a 14K pendant with a handbound book charm. Engravings are done in a serif font and are able to include the following information: author name, book title, city of publication, and date.

Shopping for somebody who loves historical dramas? This month’s #ReadWithMC book club pick is The Giver of Stars by New York Times best-selling author Jojo Moyes. Use the code READWITHMC to get your copy for only $9.99!

Bonus points if you gift this punny mug with hot chocolate or tea for an extra cozy reading sesh. 

Another chic set of bookends because, realistically, your book lover has many books to show off. These white lucite ones look way more expensive than they actually are.

Upgrade your lady bookworm’s lazy Sunday afternoon loungewear (or plane attire!) with a glorified Groufit. This PJ set comes with a sleep mask for the rare occasion when she’s able to put her book down.

Olympia Le-Tan’s irreverent clutches are the ultimate luxe gift for literature lovers. Shaped like a book, this bag features an original psychedelic poster for Fillmore Stadium from the 1960s.

As if you needed another reason why this under-$30 ring is a great gift for the Harry Potter fanatic in your life, it's available on Prime (a.k.a. free two-day shipping). 

You know what’s better than reading by the pool on a nice sunny day? Reading in the damn pool (...or in the bath tub because it’s winter and I can’t feel my thumbs and I've forgotten what warmth is.) This inflatable waterproof book jacket offers protection from stray droplets and will make reading in the tub (or by any larger body of water) less risky.  

Make the Zen lover in your life swoon by gifting them the most comprehensive exploration of the Japanese Garden to date. This gem of a coffee table book features over 100 gardens with essays commissioned by artists, architects, and cultural practitioners.

For the chic literary feen who recognizes the difference between like and love—and will also immediately catch my 10 Things I Hate About You reference—gift a bag that can hold all of her books and laptop when she’s commuting or running around town.

Ellis Brooklyn is an Indie fragrance brand that takes its inspo from literature. Their chronicle fragrance discovery set will be a lovely way to foray your literary lover to their new favorite perfume brand.

If sending the travel bug in your life on an exotic trip to Fiji or Buenos Aires skews outside your budget, gift them the next best thing—the second edition of Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders. Beholding hundreds of off-the-beaten-path gems, this book is a treasure chest of wanderlust where readers are transported to places they’re certain to have never encountered: A lake in the Palau archipelago where one can swim with harmless cnidarian jellyfish, a village of dolls in Tokushima, the world’s quietest room in Minnesota (where aural hallucinations kick after only a few minutes)...

Each month, Book of the Month subscribers can pick from a selection of well-curated books for significantly less than what they’d pay in a bookstore or even on Amazon. With a monthly subscription, they'll never want to leave their couch. 

Do You Mind If I Cancel, the debut novel of Gary Janetti (as in, the man behind best account on Instagram), is a memoir packed with wit. Janetti chronicles his 20s through a series of essays that are sharp, hilarious, and vulnerable. 

Featuring fabulous interiors from all over the world where one room is more enviable than the next, this new release from Gestalten should come with a drool warning for home decor lovers. 

To quote Toni Morrison or Drake? Gift the book lover in your life this best-selling handmade collection of books with the ability to create a personalized statement on the spines. 

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