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 them with anything from a new reading gadget or 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 also to 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 December 2025: We've added new gifts, including the Kobo Remote, WithIt Duo Reading Light, and Kindle Sling Bag, and ensured up-to-date links and prices.
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 way to read 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.
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.
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