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We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. 39 Nonbook Gifts Any Voracious Reader Will Appreciate No need to scroll through their Goodreads for gifting clues. Gifting a hardcore reader something for the holidays can be tough. Don't even bother perusing their Goodreads to figure out what they haven't already read. Instead, lean on this gift guide (written by a self-identified bookworm) for clever ideas like an eye-friendlier amber reading light, a nostalgic print that'll make them think about all the personal pan pizzas they earned from reading in elementary school, and even a "Support Your Local Library" shirt in the style of a death metal band T-shirt that'll be total compliment-bait. Let them pick out their own books while still being a top-tier gift-giver! 1. A tiny bookshelf to shake up and then restock when they're stressed or frustrated because all their library holds seem to be coming at once. (Tbh, a pretty good problem to have.) Promising review: "I didn't know what to expect from this super adorable anxiety bookshelf, but it delivered! I shake it up when I feel anxiety, even frustration, and I sort all the little books back onto the shelves any way I want, and it is sooo satisfying! The bookshelf is super cute and well-built. It is sturdy and beautiful. The tiny books are detailed, and their covers are amazing. They aren't actual books, but they really look like they are. This is the most gratifying gift I have ever purchased for myself. Beyond satisfied!" —Elda M Ferguson Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in brown or white). 2. A fun tbr jar with 100 mini "books" they can write in and then use in a variety of ways. Perhaps it's time to write down the books in their actual tbr pile(s) and help them make a choice about what to read next. Amazon Promising review: "Great way to pick your next book. My wife loves this! Great gift for someone who loves to read!" —Thomas Racing Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in two styles). 3. A "Support Your Local Library" shirt in a death metal band font you might have to snag for yourself in another color while you're putting in an order. Wonder9 / Etsy Wonder9 is an Arizona-based small biz specializing in shirts in band T-shirt styles. Promising review: "I’ve had so many people compliment this shirt. Love it!" —Brooke Johnson Get it from Wonder9 on Etsy for $24+ (available in unisex sizes S–4XL and nine colors). The shop also sells similar styles that say "Read" and "Burn Ignorance Not Books." 4. A Bookshop.org gift card that'll help them support local bookstores to feed their reading habits without you spending time figuring out "Hmm, they do like Weird Girl book recs from TikTok, but have they already read Mona Awad's Bunny? And what about the prequel, We Love You, Bunny?" Bookshop Note that this is a digital gift card sent to an email address and can only be redeemed online through Bookshop.org, not a physical location of an affiliated bookstore. It can only be used on physical books, not eBooks. Get it from Bookshop for $10+ (available in a range of amounts). 5. A pair of reading glasses can let them read just ONE more chapter while horizontal. OK maybe two now that they're all cozy. Promising review: "Bought these as a humorous stocking stuffer, and my husband actually uses them! He has neck issues, and he watches TV in the recliner using them. They look hilarious, but if they help him enjoy watching TV without neck pain, it is a win-win! They are of much higher quality than I expected for the price. I thought they would be flimsy, but they are actually very well made. I was impressed." —Laura S Get them from Amazon for $13.85. 6. A set of book-shaped sponges will YES be a HINT that they could help wash the cookie sheets later. But also, how cute! Promising review: "These sponges are adorable!! I've gotten so many compliments on them from friends and family. They're bright and look great along my sink. I haven't used them yet because I don't want to ruin them but they look like decent sponges. They're so pretty though you probably won't want to use them either! They would make a great housewarming gift!!" —EC Get a set of three from Amazon for $10. 7. A wildly relatable Libby holds sticker they can put on their ereader case as a reminder to check Libby anytime they power it on. Fated Makes / Etsy Fated Makes is a Puyallup, Washington–based small biz specializing in stickers. Promising review: "So cute! Can't wait to give it to my friend for her birthday!" —Chloe Loden Get it from Fated Makes on Etsy for $4. 8. A personalized stamp sure to please any book lovers with EXPANSIVE libraries whose pals aren't as good as giving back loaned books. What a fun (but obvious) reminder. Promising review: "I absolutely love my stamp. It’s Beautiful, and stamps clean and flawlessly. Thank you!" —Julie Wallace Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in a range of designs). 9. A "Shop Around the Corner" magnetic bookmark for anyone whose Meg Ryan Fall entailed chipping away at their tbr pile, but will always prioritize watching You've Got Mail anytime it's a plane movie. Makerie Day / Etsy Makerie Day is an Oklahoma-based Etsy shop with several other You've Got Mail–themed items and lots of other cute stuff. Promising review: "I can’t wait to give this to my mom in her Christmas stocking! She and I both love the movie You’ve Got Mail, and she particularly loves this quote! Perfect gift!" —Jodie Spilde Get it from Makerie Day on Etsy for $4.50. 10. Or a sweet corner bookmark can help 'em keep their place. They might even ask you if you made it! (I'll keep your secret.) Amazon Promising review: "Very pretty! Gave as a gift to my grandmother and she loves it!" —Ivy Pugliese Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (available in a variety of designs). 11. Or a cute bookmark book tracker they can fill out as they rack up their read count. British Book Art / Etsy British Book Art is a small business based in the UK that sells the most book art and bookmarks. Promising review: "I'm absolutely obsessed with this bookmark. It's definitely made me more determined to read this year, and it will be a nice keepsake. Will be repurchasing when this one's almost filled. ❤️" —Mady Taylor Shipping Info: Orders ship from the UK, so delivery time varies based on your location. Expedited shipping is available for an additional cost. Get it from British Book Art on Etsy for $5.42. 12. A genius amber reading light that'll be much nicer for bedtime reading (it's 99.94% free of blue spectrum light) that either they or their partner could use. Here's to starting a thriller at 9:35 p.m. again. Promising review: "This is a fantastic light! I use it every evening to continue reading while my son sleeps, it does not wake him or impede my sleep after I’m ready to go to bed. Great product." —Brian Masters Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four colors). 13. And a rechargeable clip-on reading light so they can cozy up in their favorite chair that doesn't have the best lighting. This attaches directly to a book and has three amber colors and five brightness levels. Promising review: "This little light is the best thing I’ve bought on Amazon! It’s so bright and easy to use." —Faith Chase Get it from Amazon for $10.98+ (available in five colors). 14. A bookstore book nook to craft and then stick between two books on a bookshelf. Yes! There are several designs, but this one is inspired by the famous Parisian spot, Shakespeare and Company. This kit comes with everything they'll need to build it. Promising review: "Gift for a young lady who reads a lot to be with her beloved books. It’s stunning. Left the assembly up to her. Hah! It’s rather magical. Wish I had one for my bookcase now!" —Donna M. Get it from Amazon for $39.94 (available in seven styles). 15. A book pillow that has two different reading angles and will give their hands a break when they just got to the good part. My mom gave me one of these a few years ago and I LOVE IT. I use it with both my Kindle and books. Amazon Promising review: "This thing is AWESOME!!! Saw a friend using one on vacation, and I had to try! Loved it so much I bought another as a gift. Total game changer for iPad users!!" —Angela Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in four color). 16. Or a tablet pillow stand so they can find their perfect position to get comfy cozy for the next chapter without getting up to grab a drink. Promising review: "I told myself it’s just another thing that I don’t need…and I guess you don’t NEED it, but I am absolutely in love with this thing! I love the bean bag bottom so it can adjust to your preferences. I’ve laid down and set it on my belly/thighs, lay on my side, and it sits next to me, I sit on the bed and either place it between my legs or on them, and no matter what, I get it to the perfect placement of my liking for reading. I like the little hideaway hole in the back for the tool to adjust the arm that holds your Kindle/tablet/phone. I don’t have anything negative to say about this product. It’s the best thing ever! Would buy it over and over again a million times, so please always continue to make this product! If this ever breaks, I’ll be devastated. 🤣❤️How did I read off my Kindle before this? Oh…and get a page turner also…life changing! ❤️😘" —ahlers216 Get it from Amazon for $45.58+ (available in four colors). 17. A cozy cottage book stand and lamp that'll look perf on their bedside table. AND they can use the fence as a bookmark! Uncommon Goods Get it from Uncommon Goods for $75. 18. A Dracula book tote in case approximately 348534957 people sent them the Dior Dracula tote that Jennifer Lawrence and Rihanna have both carried in public. This'll cost you far less but can still hold a lot! Amazon Storiarts is a small biz specializing in bibliophile-friendly products. Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for my BFF, and she absolutely loves it. Highly recommend as a gift for book lovers!" —Milagros Al Arroyo Get it from Amazon for $44. 19. A 1,000-piece gorgeous book puzzle they can work on while listening to the excellent If Books Could Kill podcast or an audiobook...then possibly frame! Promising review: This puzzle is absolutely beautiful! One thousand pieces can be a real challenge, but the letters on the back break it into grids. This makes it far less frustrating. Great quality and looks gorgeous framed." —What's her name Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 20. Or a 500-piece banned-books puzzle or a diverse writers puzzle and checklist so they'll expand their tbr when they occasionally tear their eyes away from the written word. Reviewers say these are easy to assemble, so this would be fun, even if they're less of a "puzzle person." A percentage of the proceeds from the Banned Books puzzle will be donated to PEN America, a nonprofit organization devoted to defending and celebrating free expression in the United States and beyond. Promising review (for the banned books): "This puzzle was a huge hit at my recent book club gift exchange." —HHunt Promising review (for the diverse books puzzle): "I got this as a gift and had so much fun putting it together. It’s not that terribly hard (the book spines make it somewhat easy), and can be finished in an evening or afternoon. The picture itself is so cute—I’d love to figure out a way to frame it!" —Starry Night Get them from Amazon: banned books or diverse writers for $18.95 21. A "Book Club" cap to help advertise that, yes, they'd love to chat up some books with folks! The New York Public Library Shop Get it from The New York Public Library Shop for $30. There are a ton more bookish merch in the shop, including a library card lunch bag and a matching pouch. 22. Some concrete bookends for creating some book storage out of thin air or just keep their faves front and center. Promising review: "Very nice looking book ends. I put the pads on the bottom so the wood wouldn’t be scratched, and I haven’t had a bookend fall or cause any trouble. They are very sturdy as I am currently using them to hold up some heavy textbooks." —Supergirl Get them from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in black or white). 23. A Reading Rainbow T-shirt in case they're sharing the new series featuring Mychal The Librarian with their own kids. How special! Promising review: "Christmas gift was a hit! I ordered this for a friend, who is part of two book clubs. He LOVED it! The colors are bold and bright. He wears a men's size M and I sent him the measurements for the M/L (telling him 'no questions asked'). He chose M, and, it works perfectly! I initially ordered a L, but the seller was kind enough to accept my return. I'll visit the shop again!" —BamaThang Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and 10 designs). 24. A library card pillow for anyone who's nostalgic for those physical cards! (I'm that person.) Dirtsa Studio/Etsy Dirtsa Studio is a New Jersey-based Etsy shop established in 2008 that specializes in clever, handmade goods. Promising review: "These pillows are so cute, perfect for a cozy reading corner!" —Nicole Get it from Dirtsa Studio on Etsy for $32 (available in nine colors). 25. An emotional support bookworm planter who's really excited to dig into their latest library hold. Promising review: "I bought this adorable bookworm planter as a thank-you gift for my child’s teacher, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! The combination of books and plants makes it such a thoughtful and unique gift — ideal for any book or plant lover. The quality is excellent, and the included thank-you card added such a personal touch." —Malik M. Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes). 26. A charming Jane Austen book stack planter that'll make an adorable little reading corner feature. Even better if you gift it with a plant! Amazon Steel Mill & Co is a small biz specializing in book-adjacent gifts. Promising review: "This planter is so adorable and such good quality! I bought this for my mom, who loves the classics and gardening, and it was the perfect gift. The writing and painted details are really clear, and the planter overall is pretty sturdy. I now want one for myself and plan to rebuy again!" —Kayla Get it from Amazon for $34 (also available in a Oliver Twist, Sherlock Holmes, and Canterbury Tales style and a Wuthering Heights, Emma, and Little Women style). The brand also makes single vertical "book" vases in Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Raven, Pride & Prejudice, and Sherlock Holmes, among others. 27. Some socks with a message so they don't get interrupted RIGHT when the book gets to the good part! Psst, they have eight different bookish designs, so you can buy multiples for different people in your life to make gifting even easier! Amazon, Amazon Promising review: "Bought this for a friend who is a voracious reader for her birthday. She loves them!" —CYNTHIA JAUREGAR Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in eight designs). 28. A book frame candle you can customize in a color that feels ~them~. A candle for a gift? Groundbreaking! But this one that you don't actually light feels particularly fun and will look wonderful in between the actual tomes on a bookshelf. Verba Candle Co. / Etsy Verba Candle Co. is a Knoxville, Tennessee–based shop specializing in novelty shaped candles. Promising review: "As described. Beautiful and smells fantastic. Beautifully packaged." —Mary Kaar Get it from Verba Candle Co. on Etsy for $25.43 (available in several colors and three scents). 29. A charming lil' reading journal with space to review 32 books (with four pages per review), and there's even thoughtful prompts for book club chats! Offe Market Offe Market is a woman-owned small biz off-price retail marketplace. They work with excess and overstock inventory and pass savings onto the customer. Get it from Offe Market for $20. 30. A book-like paper light that'll be their new favorite party trick on their coffee table. Of course, they'll have to give you a live demo after opening the gift! Natural Inspired Finds / Etsy Natural Inspired Finds is a woman-owned small business based in London that makes unique paper lanterns. Promising review: "It is a wonderful product. It is exactly what I was looking for. I just love how it adds a peaceful, thoughtful, and natural vibe to our house. I recommend it with all my heart." —Élodie Boutin Get it from Natural Inspired Finds for $47.35+ (has customizing options). 31. A nostalgic poster to channel all the personal pan pies they earned from reading as a kid! (Not gonna lie, I think the pizza was a great motivator for a whole generation of voracious readers, including myself!) Doug LaRocca / Etsy Doug LaRocca is an illustrator, designer and screen printer living in Philadelphia, PA. Promising review: "This print exceeds my expectations! From the red pepper flakes to the expression of pride on the child's face, LaRocca's attention to detail evokes all the memories and feelings of the '80s Book It school program. It is sure to start a lot of conversations and nostalgia. The colors are just as vibrant in person as they appear online. It is printed on thick, bright white, high-quality paper." —E B Get it from Doug LaRocca on Etsy for $35. And check out a Book It enamel pin! 32. A Secret Garden–inspired book vase that'll look lovely hanging solo, but they can even squeeze it in between some actual books on a shelf! Amazon Promising review: "I love this book vase. I added some silk flowers and it looks great. The size is just right on my dresser." —Rachel Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven styles). 33. A free library how-to zine in case you've talked about making one for your community and would love to team up on it! (This would be an especially great gift for your book club!) Moonshandmadefinds / Etsy Moonshandmadefinds is a San Antonio–based shop. Get it from Moonshandmadefinds on Etsy for $1.69 (available in six colors; also available as a download). 34. A Buffy sticker that'll ~slay~ as a gift, and perhaps prompt another rewatch (always a good idea). MeepMeepStickers / Etsy 35. A library card zipper pouch where they can stash all their beloved bookmarks. Amazon Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (also available as a tote bag). 36. A personalized cat book page holder to make reading a little easier on their paws. This'll make for a great stocking stuffer or easy to pack if you're flying somewhere for the holidays! Promising review: "It was a gift for my niece. It looked cute and exactly as the picture showed. She loved it." —LauraD Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four sizes). And if they're not a cat person, check out a more minimalist style. 37. A "currently reading" sign you can customize to a color combo that feels so them. After all, everyone always asks what they're currently reading. Now they can just point to this! BookedBeloved / Etsy BookedBeloved is a US-based small biz. Promising review: "Perfect addition to my little home library. The front piece connects with a magnet, so you could swap out signs depending on mood/holiday/theme — but for me, it’s a perfect fit as is." —Jenn Hubbartt Get it from BookedBeloved on Etsy for $18.83+ (available in a variety of color combos). 38. A "reading is sexy" that'll feel like a family-friendlier version of the John Waters quote. You know the one! Strike Gently Co. Strike Gently Co. is a small biz selling custom pins, stickers, blankets, and more! Get it from Strike Gently Co. for $10.99. 39. And a donation to their local library in their name! Why Trust BuzzFeed Shopping? 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