From timeless to fun-to-use to feel-good, these unique gifts for kids, teens, and adults are perfect for giving to any book lover in your life. We have put together a list of bookish goodies that will make hearts sing.
Kindle Paperwhite Kids
From Amazon
If there was just one device you gave your kid, let it be the Kindle for kids. Built for reading only (no games or distractions) with a black and white, glare-free display, this Kindle provides weeks of battery life. You can also pair it with a set of Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to stories via Audible. In case you’re feeling extra generous, you could throw in an Audible subscription, too.
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Beats Solo 3 Headphones
From Beats
The hot ticket for teens is a pair of Apple AirPods, but earbuds don’t work for everyone. We are super fans of the Beats Solo 3 headphones—especially when listening to a nice long audiobook! If you need audiobook suggestions, we have plenty here on TCBR. Or you could pair these headphones with a subscription to Audible.
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Young Kids Book Checklist Bundle
From Free Period Press
Navigating the vast realm of children’s books can be daunting, which is why these checklists serve as your perfect starting point. Dive into a captivating blend of timeless classics and contemporary favorites. Each checklist comes equipped with a completion date column and a rating space, enabling you to monitor your reading journey. Plus, flip to the back for intriguing, fun facts and valuable tips!
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Literary Insults Chart
From Curious Charts Commission Store
Unleash your inner gift-giving virtuoso with this poster that’s destined to be a standout among family, friends, teens, students, and teachers alike. Dive into the literary world with Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Jane Austen, and a host of other luminaries. It’s not just a poster; it’s a conversation starter, a spark for literary enthusiasm. Teachers and librarians wield its charm to ignite a love for literature and reading. Elevate your gifting game and let the magic of literature unfold!
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Book Nerd 1,000 Piece Puzzle
From Workman Publishing Company
The Out of Print Store is filled with fun stuff for book lovers, but we especially love these classic yellow library card socks. Besides the fact these are so much fun, each pair of literary socks purchased helps fund literacy programs and book donations to communities in need around the world.
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The ToDo Game: Family Edition
From Todo
Practice reading, creativity, and being together!
A collection of creative, fun, screen-free activities focused on creativity, conversation, & shared family experiences. Disconnect. Reconnect. Family Edition activities are designed to help families of all ages spend more quality time together, away from smart-phones, laptops and the TV. Each activity takes between 20 minutes to an hour, and can be played over and over again.
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The Shakespeare Game
From Laurence King
Learn Shakespeare as you play this board game for all the family— 3-5 players aged eight and up. This is a quality product made to last, with bespoke illustrations and sleek and stylish packaging. This game is part of the bestselling Shakespeare range illustrated by Adam Simpson, including The World of Shakespeare: 1000-piece Jigsaw Puzzle and Shakespeare Playing Cards. Journey from Stratford to London in the footsteps of the world’s best-loved playwright, collect characters, and race around London’s theatres to put on as many plays as you can before other playwrights steal your ideas, burn down your theatres or spread the plague!
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Library-Scented Soy Wax Candle
From Paddywax
Notes of black raspberry, clove leaf, and birch wood lend to the spiciness of this candle’s aroma; Paddywax works with perfumers to source nature’s finest ingredients, creating high-quality candles that tell a special fragrance story to fit your mood. An ideal gift for lovers of fine literature, impeccably packaged in a linen-textured gift box
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Out of Print Literary and Book-Themed Unisex Cotton Socks
From Out of Print
The Out of Print Store is filled with fun stuff for book lovers, but we especially love these classic yellow library card socks. Besides the fact these are so much fun, each pair of literary socks purchased helps fund literacy programs and book donations to communities in need around the world.
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Decorative Succulent Pillows
From Green Philosophy Co.
One of the best tricks for encouraging kids to read is by creating an inviting area for them to get comfortable. For this reason, we love these pretty, decorative succulent pillows. It’s always a bonus when you can add some greenery to a room that doesn’t require any watering.
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Everyone Is Someone Book & Blanket
From Sackcloth & Ashes
If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, this is it! For each gorgeous kid’s blanket you purchase, Sackcloth & Ashes will also provide a blanket and a copy of the delightful Everyone Is Someone book to a child in foster care. You get to gift something beautiful and meaningful while also helping a special someone in need. Hearts (and bodies) will be warmed—including yours!
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Top 100 Books Scratch Off Poster
From Enno Vatti
A great choice for book lovers or to inspire an interest in a more reluctant reader, this poster will have readers reaching for ancient classics to recent bestsellers, award-winning novels, and children’s stories.
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Jurassic Park
From The Folio Society
The Folio Society knows how to make an awesome book feel even more rip-roaring fabulous! Teens and adults alike will be wowed by the scaly ‘dinosaur skin’ slipcase that keeps this illustrated edition of Jurassic Park safe inside.
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