Mini Gift Guide

Our 10 Favorite Non-Book Gifts for Book Lovers

If you are searching for a bibliophile or book lover gift, I'm happy to tell you that you've gone through the looking glass and into a veritable wonderland of goodies here at ThriftBooks! Obviously, we have the books covered with over 13 million titles to browse. If you know what genre you are looking for, our 20 Holiday Gift Guides will help you find a great title to give this year.

But if you don't know what book they want, what genre, or (and I shouldn't even say this here…) maybe you just don't want to get them another book, then this list is for you! Here are ten gifts that aren't books to get the book lover you know.

1. Reader Tattoos

This fun set of 21 temporary tattoos from LoveLit, made in the USA, includes 8 unique typographical designs like "Woo Me with Words," "Read More Books," and "But First, Books." All sentiments any reader can agree with!

2. Blooming Books 750 Piece Shaped Puzzle

Puzzlers and readers have a huge crossover audience, maybe because both activities are so zen. This gorgeous and unique die-cut puzzle combines both loves and perfectly captures the magic of reading with its illustration of vibrant flowers and butterflies bursting from the pages of a leather-bound book.

I personally can't get enough puzzles, so here three other favorites:

• Book Shop Puzzle (1,000 pieces)
• Book Shelf Book Box (1,000 pieces, and the box is shaped like a book! How cute.)
• Exploring Hogwarts Puzzle and Book Set (500 pieces, and the box of this one is book-shaped too!)

3. Raised by Books Tote Bag

Anything that helps the book-bosomed of us carry more books at once is a treasure, and with this charming navy colored bag, your bookworm can show off their love of reading right on their shoulder. Choosing just one for this list was tricky so here are the runners-up:

• It's Not Hoarding if it's Books
• Talk Wordy to Me
• There's No Place Like the Bookstore

4. The Curious Reader 2023 Day-To-Day Calendar

Bringing a little bookish fun and trivia to your day every day, this calendar will delight avid readers and would-be writers. With its 4.5" x 4.5" size, this desk-sized calendar is right at home adorning a bookshelf. For those that are also art lovers, another option is the Book Lovers Wall Calendar, which features 12 large prints of classical paintings of readers.

5. Bibliophile Reader's Journal

This is not a book, it's a journal, so I am not cheating by including it in this list. This literary journal is packed with bookish art, and the pages include prompts to rate each book you finish and take notes, as well as themed book recommendations to build out your reading list, making it the ultimate journal for an avid reader.

6. Wizarding World of Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Bookends

Made from cast iron, these bookends make a statement, are built to last, and their simple all-black design combines fandom fun with a chic look. Fans of the Harry Potter series will recognize this as the magical symbol of the deathly hallows, which portrays the three objects needed to defeat death: the elder wand, invisibility cloak, and resurrection stone. You can shop more from this collection and other Harry Potter gifts here.

7. Papercuts: A Party Game for the Rude and Well-Read

I can't wait to play this game this holiday with my family. Described as the game Kurt Vonnegut, James Baldwin, and Virginia Woolf would play if they were alive, locked in a room together, and forced to play a card game, this raucous party game takes the fun of fill-in-the blank games like Cards Against Humanity or Apples to Apples and applies a literary twist to the questions and answers.

8. Pusheen SnowThrow Fleece Blanket

Librocubricularist is the word for someone who reads in bed (pro-tip, to my favorite librocubricularist would make a great gift tag!). Being cozied up with a good book is a trope for reason, and this snuggly fleece will have them smiling ear-to-ear when they see the cute package. Also comes in Grinch.

9. Grinch Latte Mug

Bring the literary love into the kitchen with this Seuss-inspired mug. Printed on both sides, the drinker can have some fun giving themselves a Grinch smile or a Grinch frown while they sip. Plus, the 18oz size means your reader can settle in with their beverage of choice, be it coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, without having to interrupt their reading for a refill.

10. Disney Showcase Belle Princess Expression Figurine

Belle was probably the first fictional character a lot of kids who like to read saw themselves in, making her beloved by many readers their whole lives. Standing 8.5" tall, this showstopping Disney figurine features Belle in her iconic yellow dress holding a book and smiling, with the slogan "See the Beauty in Everyone" printed on her dress.

More fun bookish figurines:

• Stitch with Storybook
• Mini Cheshire Cat
• Disney Facets Winnie the Pooh Figurine

11. Bonus Gift: ThriftBooks e-Gift Card (of course!)

Our e-Gift Cards turn the simple gift card into a thoughtful experience. You can choose from several thematic designs and from there personalize further with a video greeting, a unique photo, or attaching a personal note. You can send via email, SMS, or print and hand deliver on the date of your choice, making it a great last-minute gift too!

I hope you've enjoyed this selection of gifts for my favorite kind of people, because I definitely did! If you haven't gotten enough, explore our Holiday Gift Guides for more present ideas, and be sure to check out our Holiday Hacks article to make sure you are getting the most out of your holiday shopping.

Read more by Amanda Cleveland