2016 Bookish Gift Guide

I hope that you’ve all recovered from turkey comas and Black Friday fatigue by now, because I’m ready to release my top gift picks for readers this holiday season (just in time for the much more relaxing Cyber Monday)! These are some of my favorite finds of the year, and I included many of these products on my own Christmas list.

Approximate prices marked as follows:
$ = $0-25
$$ = $26-50
$$$ = $51-75
$$$$ = $76-100

*Prices and availability are subject to change. Prices listed may not include shipping. I found all items below on my own and I am not affiliated with, or sponsored by, any of the sellers.

Shelving Solutions

Book Hook ($$$) – I fell in love with this simple design as soon as I saw it. It would fit perfectly on a nightstand and look so good while keeping your place in a book. You can even tuck a book light or another accessory in the hollow part! The only rub is that this product ships from Europe, which drives up the shipping by a lot.

Bookmount ($$$) – If you’re interested in displaying multiple books while keeping your place in your current book, this is the answer. It is a modern, cool design that comes in quite a few different colors and would look nice on any flat surface.

Birdhouse Bookshelf  ($$$$) – If you’re more interested in a display that hangs on the wall, here is another multi-use shelf. Store books and other trinkets inside and place your in-progress read on top. Additionally, there is a hole in the base that allows you to charge a device.

Ornaments

Willow Tree Love of Learning ornament ($) – People seem to love Willow Tree collectibles, and those same people are sure love this ornament of a girl clutching a book. It would be a great gift or addition to your own tree. There is also a similar Willow Tree figurine if that’s more your style.

Hello Kitty ornament ($) – Readers who are Hello Kitty enthusiasts will be excited about this one. The website says the ornament is dated for 2016, presumably on the back or bottom side of the product.

Reading ornament ($) – Every year (at least since I began following Hallmark ornament releases a couple of years ago), Hallmark has offered its own reader-specific ornament. Here is the 2016 version, which reads, “So many books, so little time!”

For Fun

I Love Books puzzle ($) – I’ve been going through a puzzle phase this year, and I hope to start working on this one soon. It’s 1,000 pieces that make up a beautiful book button collage.

Memo Notebook mug and Memo Notebook tray ($$) – These coordinating ceramic products are sold separately, but I cannot choose which one I like better. I’d give the stylish mug to a writer who needs help staying awake while writing the next bestseller. And I’d gift the tray to anyone who likes to entertain or wants to throw a party for their writer friends. Or I’d buy both because no one should have to pick favorites, am I right?

Point Tabs ($) – Choose your favorite color scheme in these point tabs. I have used rectangular tabs to mark passages in books before, but I like these because you can more accurately see what it was you wanted to remember.

Punctuation Cuff ($) – I really think this cuff works for both women and men. It is handmade and comes in a gift box, ready to give to any editor or grammar nerd!

Recipient’s Choice

Amazon Bookmark Gift Cards ($-$$$$) – You can obviously purchase a gift card from any book store or book retailer, but I was excited to find these Amazon gift cards that double as bookmarks. The giver can choose the denomination, and the recipient can choose the book(s) and forever remember your generosity while marking their page!