Grace Lapointe’s fiction has been published in Kaleidoscope, Deaf Poets Society, Mobius: The Journal of Social Change, and is forthcoming in Corporeal Lit Mag. Her essays and poetry have been published in Wordgathering. Her stories and essays—including ones that she wrote as a college student—have been taught in college courses and cited in books and dissertations. More of her work is at https://gracelapointe.wordpress.com, Medium, and Ao3.
Finding gifts for avid readers can be challenging. People avoid buying me books because they can’t guess what I’ve already read. If you’re reading this, you can probably relate. Maybe you or your friends and family prefer gift cards or using libraries over receiving books as gifts. Still, it’s often fun to shop for gifts with bookish themes.
There are so many potential gifts that can celebrate your favorite books and characters. Some are whimsical, and some are more practical. They can also help you organize and decorate your space and your book collection.
Accessibility is always important, and no single product is accessible for everyone. Some products can make the experience of reading easier or more comfortable. Some customer reviewers with chronic pain use book stands so their hands get less tired. Ergonomics—a mixture of safety, practicality, and comfort—benefits everyone.
You can also make better choices for the environment when shopping. I prefer reusable gift bags to wrapping paper. Canvas or cloth tote bags are durable and can double as reusable shopping bags, especially for nonperishable items. Barnes & Noble often offers discounts on tote bags with purchases.
These items can celebrate your favorite characters or let you explore a relaxing hobby with bookish flair.
The Goods
Sign up to The Goods to receive emails about rad bookish items that will make your reading life a little better.
Glocusent USB Rechargeable Book Light:
Image from the Glocusent Store on AmazonIf the reader on your list prefers a printed book and a light to an electronic device, especially for reading at night, this is a great choice. It’s adjustable, with brightness and color settings to filter blue light. $16
Adjustable Book Stand:
Image from the SupeDesk Store on AmazonThis stand can help make reading more accessible and comfortable, especially if your hands get tired or if you lean down while reading. It rotates and holds tablets or books in most sizes and formats. $28
Personal Library Stamp:
Image from StampByMeStudio on EtsyAlso called a personal embosser, a customized library stamp adds a unique touch when lending books to friends or personalizing your home library. This one has several designs to choose from. $17+
Bookish Socks:
Image from CustomPrintedGiftCo on EtsyI love puns and funny socks. These The Dogfather socks are hilarious, parodying The Godfather book and movies’ typeface. $14
World of Charles Dickens Jigsaw Puzzle
image from the Laurence King Store on AmazonLaurence King makes beautiful, 1,000-piece literary puzzles. This one of Charles Dickens’ version of 19th-century London contains 70 of his characters to find. $25
Hallmark Grinch Holiday Ornament:
Image from the Hallmark Store on AmazonHallmark sells ornaments of classic characters, like this one of the Grinch climbing a ladder. $23
Out of Print Cars and Trucks and Things That Go Mini Tote Bag:
Image from the Out of Print Store on AmazonOut of Print sells 100% cotton tote bags with characters including Sesame Street and Richard Scarry’s Busytown. $21
Reading Pillow:
Image from the Milliard Store on AmazonA washable, reading pillow like this one supports the neck and shoulders, allowing you to sit up comfortably in bed and read. $40
Books Read Tracker:
Image from VinArtsVin on EtsyThis cute reading tracker helps readers track their progress through their goals, for the Read Harder Challenge or otherwise. $23+
2026 Book Lover Wall Calendar:
Image from PricklyDigital on EtsyThere are plenty of calendars with literary quotes or characters. For something a little different, this 2026 wall calendar has paintings of cozy reading nooks. $25
More Gift Ideas:
The Best Recent Coloring Books, from Classic Fairy Tales to Streaming Series
English (US) · 