Hello everyone,
The gift-giving season is here and this forum is ready to help with gift ideas for the readers in your life. Feel free to use this thread to ask for and share suggestions for books and book-related items for your friends and family.
Happy holidays and happy reading
From my experience, many avid readers really need more bookshelves.
Campbell said:
From my experience, many avid readers really need more bookshelves.
All my bookcases have to handle a second row of books stacked in front of the first row.
What I really need is time to read.
Campbell said:
From my experience, many avid readers really need more bookshelves.
I need more shelves and space in my home for them haha
My sister and I used to give each other a personally annotated book for Christmas. It’s such a fun way to connect and learn more about each other. The notes don’t have to be deep; simple underlining or highlighting funny parts can work too.
This idea can also be great for a partner who loves reading. It’s not expensive, but it feels special.
(Hope to do this again next Christmas)
@Dex
What a lovely idea.
I really want a personally annotated book from someone I care about.
But unfortunately, it’s not just about having people you love; they also need to be readers who think deeply about one another.
It’s clear you and your sister value that special connection, which is such a rare and precious gift.
@Dex
That sounds like a fantastic idea for family gifts!
@Dex
I love this idea and will definitely use it!
@Dex
This is a great idea! I’m going to suggest this to my mom.
@Dex
Such a lovely idea 
@Dex
This is brilliant. I really love it.
I came across a neat gift idea today. You can print out a beloved passage from a book and frame it for someone. You can make it as fancy or simple as you want. If you don’t have a printer, many public libraries offer printing for free or at a low price. You could get a nice frame if you want, or just find one at a thrift store that you think they would like.
@Paz
You can use Canva for free to create nice graphics if you want to add some flair!
One of the best gifts I’ve received (besides books) is a book repair tape. This clear tape doesn’t get brittle, yellow, or lose its stickiness. I had a lot of fun fixing my old books and now I can read them without worrying about them falling apart.
@Indigo
Thanks! I just got a second-hand book that needed some care and was going to try stitching it together (literally).
Can you recommend a place to get the tape?
Merit said:
@Indigo
Thanks! I just got a second-hand book that needed some care and was going to try stitching it together (literally).
Can you recommend a place to get the tape?
I use the Scotch brand book tape. You can find it online by searching for ‘Scotch book tape’.
I gave a fellow reader a personalized library stamp set. I got a custom self-inking stamp saying ‘From the library of FirstName LastName’ and some old library checkout cards with envelopes. It helps her keep track of who borrows her books since she has a huge collection. I added some more goodies to the kit too. She appreciated it and it didn’t cost too much to put together.
@Ashby
That sounds awesome! My sister gave me an embosser instead of a stamp, and I can say it’s amazing!
@Ashby
I’ve wanted an embosser for a long time! I’ve asked for one for several years, but my bookish friends don’t seem to have the same obsession.
I love getting reusable bags from well-known bookstores. I have a collection that I use for my shopping.