Christmas Wishlist for Bookworms
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Bookworms can be notoriously difficult to buy for. That’s why we put together this list of wishlist items for those who love to read. From international bestsellers to pretty literary-inspired fashion accessories, keep scrolling for 30 great Christmas gift ideas for bookworms!
1. Kate Spade Tote Bag
Featuring iconic Kate Spade artwork, this heavy-duty canvas tote bag is perfect for carrying around that library haul. There’s even a handy interior pocket for keeping valuables safe. Original Price: $34.00; Current Price: $28.00 (-18%). Get it here on Amazon!
2. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Named one of the best books of 2022 by Book of the Month Club, this New York Times bestseller follows two friends as they’re launched into the world of fame and success. Original Price: $28.00; Current Price: $14.69 (-48%). Get it here on Amazon!
3. Book Lover Bracelet
Your favorite bookworm can show off their love for reading when they wear this book lover’s bracelet. Made of stainless steel, the charming bracelet comes ready to gift on a card printed with a lovely description of what it means to love to read. Get it here on Amazon!
4. My Reading Life: A Book Journal
Written by the popular Instagrammer Modern Mrs. Darcy, My Reading Life allows avid readers to record their recent conquests and list their to Be Reads. Original Price: $19.99; Current Price: $14.39 (-28%). Get it here on Amazon!
5. Personal Library Kit
Bookworms tend to exist in the space between wanting to share their favorite reads and holding onto all of their books. Make that existence a little easier with this personal library kit, which includes delightfully old-fashioned checkout cards, date stamps, and nameplates. Get it here on Amazon!
6. The Read-Aloud Family
For the book lover who wants to share their love of reading with their children, we love The Read-Aloud Family. Besides tips for choosing the right books and reading aloud, the book will prepare your kids for academic success while creating life-long connections with you and your family. Get it here on Amazon!
7. Totally Booked Stemless Wine Glass
There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book and a glass of wine. This “Totally Booked” etched stemless wine glass is top-rack dishwasher safe and even comes in its own gift box. Get it here on Amazon!
8. Interesting Stories for Curious People by Bill O’Neill
With its dozens of stories on everything from pop culture to science to history, bookworms will love digging into this book! Original Price: $12.99; New Price: $8.19 (-37%). Get it here on Amazon!
9. Library Card Toiletry Bag
This cute canvas zip bag, printed with a graphic of a full library card, is perfect for toiletries or a booklover’s pens and pencils. Get it here on Amazon!
10. Book Lovers by Emily Henry
A New York Times bestseller, Book Lovers by Emily Henry, tells the story of Nora, a book lover, and Charlie, a book editor, who meet in a not-so-cute meet-cute. Original Price: $27.00; New Price: $16.99 (-37%). Get it here on Amazon!
11. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry
In Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, one of television’s most beloved actors reflects on love, his struggles, and what it was like to be part of the classic sitcom Friends. Original Price: $29.99; Current Price: $14.00 (-53%). Get it here on Amazon!
12. The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen
This genre-bending novel by Joshua Cohen has won a slew of prestigious awards, including the 2022 Pulitzer Prize and the 2021 National Jewish Book Award. Get it here on Amazon!
13. Chapter One/The End Earrings
Bookworms will love accessorizing with these hypo-allergenic, stainless steel earrings. One earring reads “Chapter One,” while the other is engraved with “The End.” Get it here on Amazon!
14. Awesome Facts for Potter Fans
For the person who has read the Harry Potter series over and over again, consider this book of Potter trivia! Awesome Facts for Potter Fans is a 170-page encyclopedia consisting of everything anyone has ever wanted to know about the Wizard World. Original Price: $15.99; Current Price: $14.67 (-8%). Get it here on Amazon!
15. It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover has dominated the bestseller lists this year. It Starts With Us, one of her most popular titles, tells the story of two past lovers whose reconnection is stalled by one of their exes. Don’t forget to pick up the book’s sequel, It Ends With Us, too! Original Price: $17.99; Current Price: $10.98 (-39%). Get it here on Amazon!
16. Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes
Jojo Moyes, the popular author of novels like Me Before You, is releasing her newest book in February 2023. In Someone Else’s Shoes, Moyes tells the story of the globetrotting Nisha, who must learn to stand on her own two feet when her wealthy husband files for divorce. Original Price: $29.00; Current Price: $23.99 (-17%). Get it here on Amazon!
17. Magnetic Heart Bookmarks (Pack of 10)
Stock up on bookmarks for the foreseeable future with this pack of 10 adorable magnetic hearts. Each bookmark has two fully magnetic sides so that it clips easily onto the pages of a book.Get it here on Amazon!
18. The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty
This inventive novel about the daily lives of a group of people living in an apartment complex in the Midwest won the 2022 National Book Award for Fiction. Get it here on Amazon!
19. Bookworm Coloring Book
A different kind of book, this reading-themed adult coloring book consists of 62 pages of bookish patterns, literary quotes, and more. Get it here on Amazon!
20. Violeta by Isabel Allende
Written by one of the best-selling authors of all time, Violeta follows the 100 years of the life of Violeta Del Valle, who experiences some of the 20th century’s greatest upheavals. Original Price: $28.00; Current Price: $17.57 (-37%). Get it here on Amazon!
21. Spare by Prince Harry
Spare is the book everyone is talking about, making it a must-read for 2023! Specific details are under wraps until the book’s official January 2023 release date, but we have a feeling it’s going to be royally mind-blowing. Original Price: $36.00; Current Price: $23.00 (-36%). Get it here on Amazon!
22. 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest
Brianna Wiest’s international bestseller consists of 101 essays on controversial topics ranging from the cognitive biases that dictate our daily lives to why one should pursue purpose over passion. Get it here on Amazon!
23. Rechargeable Book Light
Every reader needs a book light! Unlike most other reading lights, which require short-lived and difficult-to-replace batteries, this book light works off of a rechargeable C-type battery. The light opens 2.1 inches to brighten up both book pages and features nine different brightness levels. Original Price: $29.99; Current Price: $22.99 (-23%). Get it here on Amazon!
24. The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama’s The Light We Carry was one of 2022’s most anticipated books and is a must-read for any bookworm. The New York Times bestseller is less biography, and more honest conversation about honest relationships, feelings of self-doubt, and discovering strength. Original Price: $32.50; Current Price: $16.89 (-48%). Get it here on Amazon!
25. “Just a Girl Who Loves to Read” PopSocket
This pop socket makes a cute and useful cell phone accessory for a girl who, you know, loves to read. Get it here on Amazon!
26. Jane Austen: The Complete Works
Whether you know someone who loves all things Austen or someone who has yet to read Jane’s beloved classics, consider gifting them this beautiful box set of all seven of Jane Austen’s novels. Each of the seven titles—which include Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility—features a beautiful cover that will look great on a bookshelf. Original Price: $170.00; Current Price: $89.99 (-47%). Get it here on Amazon!
27. “I Read Banned Books” T-Shirt
This “I Read Banned Books” is perfect for that bookworm friend who always adds the most controversial titles to their reading list. This humorous tee is available in 12 different colors and comes in men’s, women’s, and youth sizes. Get it here on Amazon!
28. The Alchemist: 25th Anniversary
This classic fable about a shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of treasure is included on countless lists of the best books of all time. The 25th Anniversary edition makes a perfect gift for the first-time reader. Original Price: $17.99; New Price: $13.29 (-26%). Get it here on Amazon!
29. “Shhh I’m Reading” Socks
Bookworms can cozy up with their favorite book and these socks, ensuring they are left completely alone to read. Sounds good to us! Get it here on Amazon!
30. I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Former child star Jennette McCurdy has caused quite the sensation with her book, I’m Glad My Mom Died, in which she recounts growing up as a pawn in Hollywood. Original Price: $27.99; Current Price: $17.28 (-38%). Get it here on Amazon!
Whether the newest hit title, a tote for their library haul, or a stylish literary-themed accessory, gift your favorite bookworm something straight off their wishlist this holiday season!