I love losing myself in a good book, and I'm not the only one. Finding great gifts for book lovers isn't just about testing for the best e-reader (which we have!) or rounding up all the accessories worth adding to your Kindle (we've done that too), but rather it’s about setting up your favorite reader to keep enjoying stories.
You can help your favorite reader enjoy another story with anything from a new reading gadget and a handy accessory to cozy items to settle in for a nice, long reading session. After all, if there's anything we've learned from the rise of #BookTok, it's that there's no lack of accessories and items that can make a reader happier than ever. Here are our favorite gifts for book lovers we're shopping this season.
Be sure to also check out our other buying guides, including Best Kindles, Best E-Readers, Best Kindle Accessories, Best Tablets, and Best Digital Notebooks. If you're on the hunt for more gifts, don't miss our guides to the Best Viral Gifts, Best Gifts for Bird Lovers, Best Subscription Boxes for Gifting, and many more.
Updated October 2025: We've reorganized this guide and added new gifts from PopSockets, Strapsicle, BukSuk, Passion Planner, James Wax, East Fork, Beautiful by Drew Barrymore, Eberyjey, and Ugg, plus we've included new book sets.
A New E-Reader
When I got back into reading, I fell in love with ebooks and getting free copies from the library that I would read on my Libby app. That year, for my birthday, I was gifted a Kindle from two different people, and I've never looked back. Whether they're a new reader looking for a better or one who's complaining about how heavy their books are, an e-reader makes for a great solution (and you can still get those free library books on it!).
E-Reader Accessories
From cute cases to handy straps that make reading easier, there's no lack of fun options to add to a Kindle or other e-readers.
Courtesy of The Quirky Cup Collective The Quirky Cup Collective E-Reader Sleeves $28 QCC This stylish sleeve is a great gift to give an e-reader user who loves to take their device on the go. It'll keep it protected without taking up more space. Photograph: Nena Farrell Lamicall Gooseneck iPad Holder $29 $20 (31% off) Amazon I struggle with a wrist cyst that makes holding up my Kindle for long periods uncomfortable. This tablet holder works great for tablets and e-readers alike, and it lets my book hover over my head hands-free.
Accessories for Physical Book Readers
No e-reader? No problem. These book lights solve the constant struggle for a book reader: darkness getting in the way of their reading.
Book Bags
If the book lover in your life is known for toting their e-reader or book of choice everywhere they go, here are some fun accessories for carrying them around (and for logging their thoughts as they read!).
Photograph: Nena Farrell Hello Clio The Original Kindle Belt Bag $58 Hello Clio This cute belt bag isn't too much wider than a normal one but packs a soft internal pocket made for carrying a Kindle Paperwhite or base Kindle. Photograph: Brenda Stolyar New York Public Library Library Card Tote Bag $30 NYPL This tote bag screams “I love books” in the best way possible. It's a great size with, nice long straps that make it super comfortable to wear.
Whether they're looking to decorate their e-reader or the pages of their books, there's a fun add-on here for every kind of reader.
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Photograph: Nena Farrell Chevron Chevron Strapsicle Sweet Stickers $10 Strapsicle Strapsicle recently launched stickers, with both a sweet and spicy pack. It's a nice-size set that could easily decorate multiple e-readers. Courtesy of Papier Papier Reading Journal $38 $30 (21% off) Papier If they're constantly crushing a new read, get them a journal to track everything they've read and how they liked it.
Reading Vibes
Gifts for your local book lover aren't just giving books and book items. Help them set the mood while they read with these cozy gift ideas.
Courtesy of East Fork East Fork The Mug $44 East Fork Give them a gorgeous mug to stay hydrated with their drink of choice while they read, whether that's a nice cup of tea or a hot toddy. Courtesy of Walmart Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Beautiful Electric Kettle $48 Walmart They'll need some hot water with that cup of tea, and this chic electric kettle is both stylish and affordable without slacking on performance.
Gorgeous Books and Boxed Sets
Looking to give the gift of a true book? These box sets and illustrated editions are worth collecting.
Book Subscriptions
Buying a book for someone can be hard if you're not sure what they're into or what they've already read. But covering a few months of a subscription is the gift that gives over and over again.
Courtesy of Book of the Month Book of the Month Subscription $60 Book of the Month Book of the Month is a subscription for the reader who loves physical books. Every month, there are five to seven titles to choose from that ship right to their door (they can skip months if nothing catches their eye). Courtesy of Parnassus Parnassus Signed First Editions Club $35 Parnassus Books WIRED reviewer Adrienne So has subscribed for years (on and off) to Parnassus Signed First Editions, from novelist Ann Patchett’s store in Nashville, Tennessee. The books are mainly literary fiction, with occasional nonfiction. Every book she's gotten has been an absolute banger.
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