30 Great Gifts for Readers You Can Buy on Black Friday
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The perfect gift for a book lover is a book, right? But what book? What if it’s a book they’ve already read? What if they don’t like that author? As you’re shopping this Black Friday, steer clear of the bestsellers’ list and find the perfect book-adjacent gift instead. We’ve got 30 great ideas for you below!
1. Jane Austen Books Coaster Set
Jane Austen fans can represent their favorite author while protecting their furniture with these Jane Austen book coasters. The set includes six coasters, each featuring artwork of the books’ original fabric covers. List Price: $29.99; Price: $19.99 (-33%). Get it here on Amazon!
2. Heart-Shaped Corner Page Bookmarks
Book lovers will appreciate receiving this set of six heart-shaped corner page bookmarks. Elegant and useful, the retro-style bookmarks are made of high-quality leather in lovely, muted colors.Get it here on Amazon!
3. My Reading Life: A Book Journal
Avid readers can keep track of their books read with Anne Bogel’s My Reading Life: A Book Journal. There are pages to count how many books are read each month, recommended book lists for each season, and a place to rate recent reads. List Price: $19.99; Price: $14.39 (-28%).Get it here on Amazon!
4. “Drink Tea, Read Books, Be Happy” 11-Ounce Mug
This 11-ounce mug features the phrase “Drink Tea, Read Books, Be Happy” and makes a cozy addition to any reading session. List Price: $14.99; Price: $6.98 (-53%). Get it here on Amazon!
5. Danya B Small Iron Sculpture
This small iron sculpture of a person reading is a piece any book lover will proudly place atop a desk or bookshelf! List Price: $49.99; Price: $39.95 (-20%).
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6. Harry Potter Designer Handbag
Harry Potter fans can carry their books and belongings in this beautifully designed handbag featuring your choice of Hogwarts house. This stylish bag features zippers, pockets, and other wizard features to ensure belongings are transported safely. List Price: $71.95; Price: $59.95 (-17%). Get it here on Amazon!
7. The Book Lover’s Cookbook
For the person who loves to read and cook, we love The Book Lover’s Cookbook! The cookbook features dozens of recipes inspired by literature—from C.S. Lewis’s Turkish Delight to Frank McCourt’s lentil-vegetable soup—plus the book passages that mention them. List Price: $19.00; Price: $9.69 (-46%).
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8. “Just One More Chapter” Stainless Steel Travel Mug
This 12-ounce stainless steel mug makes an ideal addition to any book club meeting or reading session—or, you know, any time a sip of tea or coffee is needed!
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9. Bibliophile Notecards & Envelopes
Bibliophiles will love sending out their own notes to loved ones almost as much as they’ll love receiving this thoughtful gift of 20 book-themed notecards and envelopes. List Price: $14.95; Price: $12.91 (-14%). Get it here on Amazon!
10. “Reading Is My Jam” T-Shirt
This “Reading Is My Jam” t-shirt comes with the extra gift of a laugh! Perfect for anyone who prefers to spend their free time reading, this t-shirt comes in various color and style options. List Price: $19.99; Price: $17.99 (-10%).
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11. Aromatherapy Shower Steamers (Set of 6)
This holiday season, give the gift of relaxation with this set of six aromatherapy shower steamers. Each steamer is made of essential oils and natural fragrances and comes in refreshing scents like cacao and orange, grapefruit, and peony and pear, to name but a few. List Price: $24.99; Price: $16.99 (-32%; $8.00).
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12. Ugg Cozy Socks
‘Tis the season for cozy socks—and it doesn’t get much cozier than these Ugg socks! Made of soft and stretchy nylon, polyester, and Spandex blend, these warm socks feature a pull-on closure to prevent slipping, a mid-calf height, and a stylish ribbed design. List Price: $19.50; Price: $17.95 (-8%).
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13. 50 States, 5000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
Travel is back! Gift a little inspiration this holiday season by giving National Geographic’s 50 States 5000 Ideas. Filled with hundreds of colorful photographs, the 300-page book includes unique ideas for experiencing all 50 U.S. states. List Price: $24.95; Price: $13.06 (-48%). Get it here on Amazon!
14. Scented Candle with Gift Box
For this holiday season, we are loving this wild rose and fig-scented candle from La Jolie Muse! After all, a scented candle is one of those classic gifts that just about everyone loves to receive. This paraben-free, soy-based candle is as beautiful as they come and offers a whopping 65 hours of scented burn time. Get it here on Amazon!
15. Vintage Leather Weekender Bag
Going away for the weekend has never looked as good as when accompanied by this vintage-style leather weekend bag. Made of real, top-grain leather, the bag includes an interior pocket for valuables, an outer pocket for a cell phone or boarding pass, and an adjustable padded shoulder strap.
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16. Polaroid Mini Camera
Capture all the special moments this holiday season with your Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera! Choose from the colors sky blue, blush pink, charcoal grey, ice white, and lilac purple. Get it here on Amazon!
17. 365 Questions, One Page Per Day: A One-Year Self-Discovery Journal
Give the gift of self-discovery with the classic 365 Questions, One Page Per Day journal. This engaging and easy-to-use reflection journal consists of 365 questions—one for each day of the year—and lined 6x9 pages for the reader to write and reflect. List Price: $21.99; Price: $19.97 (-9%). Get it here on Amazon!
18. Percussive Muscle Massager
Forget the one-use salon gift card and gift this percussive muscle massager instead! The battery-operated massage gun comes with eight massage heads, each designed for a different body part. Six different speeds help to relieve stiffness, improve muscle soreness, and increase flexibility. List price: $69.99; Price: $49.99 (-29%).
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19. JBL Xtreme 3 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker
What better way to blast your favorite tunes this holiday season than with a new JBL speaker? It is also water and dustproof, so you won't need to worry about spillages. What can get better than that? Original price: $379.95; Now: $299.95 (-21%). Get it here on Amazon!
20. Movie Night Popcorn Variety Pack
Make movie night better than ever when you gift this movie night popcorn variety pack of three kernel types and five different seasonings! Get it here on Amazon!
21. Rechargeable Hand Warmer
Warm up a loved one's hands and heart with this rechargeable hand warmer. Perfect for cold winter weather, this portable hand warmer works quickly and lasts for hours. Get it here on Amazon!
22. Window Herb Garden
This 34-piece kit includes everything one needs to grow nine different herbs—including dill, thyme, basil, and mustard—right from their own kitchen. Get it here on Amazon!
23. Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker
It’s no surprise the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker is one of this year’s most popular gifts. The handy kitchen tool makes cooking the perfect breakfast sandwich a breeze! Get it here on Amazon!
24. The Tartan Blanket Co. Wool Blanket
Wrapping up a wool blanket from The Tartan Blanket Co is akin to wrapping up warmth, coziness, and love. Choose from various styles and weights, each of which is sent in its own gift box direct from Scotland. Get it here on Amazon!
25. Cell Phone Stand with Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
This cell phone stand with a wireless Bluetooth speaker makes it easier than ever to stream music, movies, and television series on the go. It’s compatible with most smartphones and even comes in larger sizes for larger devices. List Price: $29.99; Price: $24.89 (-17%). Get it here on Amazon!
26. Picnic Backpack
Outdoorsy types will love this attractive picnic basket backpack, complete with everything one needs to host the perfect picnic—yes, even a bottle opener! Get it here on Amazon!
27. Hyrdoflask Water Bottle
The perfect water bottle to take with you everywhere and anywhere! Save the earth and drink from an aesthetically pleasing water bottle. List Price: $39.95; Price: $31.23 (-22%). Get it here on Amazon!
28. Joycuff Inspirational Bracelet
For a special gift that sends a special message, consider this inspirational bracelet. Made of polished metal, the adjustable bracelet comes with your choice of inspirational quote. List Price: $15.97; Price: $14.98 (-6%). Get it here on Amazon!
29. Women’s Warm Winter Scarf
Scarves make great gifts, especially when they are as large and soft as this one that comes in 40 different patterns! Get it here on Amazon!
30. Skylight Digital Picture Frame
This digital picture frame makes a thoughtful gift for a loved one who lives far away. Photos can be uploaded worldwide, instantly becoming part of the digital frame’s rotation of high-quality photos! Get it here on Amazon!
From t-shirts and tote bags to scarves and blankets, the 30 gift ideas for readers listed above are sure to make your Black Friday shopping a little easier!