Books. Duh. You probably already figured that out. But really, is there anything an avid reader likes more than books? Probably not. Not sure what to get? Take a look at his or her bookshelf to give you a starting point - fiction, non-fiction, mystery, romance, horror, adventure, fantasy - a quick browse will help you out. Still not sure? A gift card for a local bookstore would be a great gift too.
Ebook reader. You've probably figured out by now that this ebook fad is not going away any time soon. If your beloved doesn't have an ebook reader, this might be the time to get one. Do your research and find the best one for your needs.
Magazine Subscription. The gift that gives all year long. Book Light. Really handy little gadget for travelling, or for reading at night without disturbing the person next to you. I like the Really Tiny Book Light (pictured) or the Itty Bitty Slim LED book light that clips to the book spine.
Journal. I said this for writers too. Journals are great for anyone who loves books, and you can get specialty journals especially for book readers that help you to keep track of the books you read and your thoughts about them.
Book Marks. I love book marks. I can never have enough. Even with a Kindle I still have three or four print books going at once. I use a lot of book marks. I also hang them on my Christmas tree. They make good stocking stuffers, or nice little additions to a gift basket.
Book Ends. I added this one because book ends are not something I would ever buy myself, but I would love to have. I have several stacks of books that could use something besides a fern and a shoe to wedge them in place. Most people with a large collection of books would appreciate a nice set of book ends. You can get them to fit any decor.
Book "Stuff". T-shirts with book quotes, tote bags for books, posters, note cards - there is an unending list of things you can get your reader.
People came to you in a snit?
ReplyDeleteA snit?
(I love that word. Just wanted to say it a few times.)
Somebody buy Laurita some bookends, wouldja? All her books are starting to smell like shoes...
Great list.
ReplyDeletesnit? someone came to YOU in a snit? was it that snarky neighbor of yours? hmmm...
ReplyDeletegood list. i'll print out a few copies and leave around the house along with the copies of your gifts for writers. maybe SOMEONE will get the hint. peace...
Hmm...book ends.
ReplyDeleteI'm reminded of the set my mum gave me as a child. Low budget affair that were actually bricks wrapped in soft felt with my first initial glued to the outside in a different colour felt. Very useful, as both book ends and self-defence weapons against my sisters (they were small, yet nasty).
I ADORE getting magazine subscriptions for Christmas...it really is the gift that gives all year round!
ReplyDeleteAn e-reader would be a heck of a gift, even with slightly lower price tags this Christmas. While I'd like a couple magazine subscriptions, all those I've gotten in the past were terrible choices. One trouble with Christmas shopping is the notion we have to go in blind, throwing money into some places folks wouldn't want. Few things so depressing as the Returns desk after the holidays.
ReplyDeleteSnit is an awesome word!! Made me giggle!
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