The Best Gifts for Book Lovers, According to an Avid Reader

Any one of these gift ideas will make your favorite bookworm very happy, from e-readers and accessories to cozy reading essentials.

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I love losing myself in a good book, and I’m not the only one. Finding great gifts for book lovers isn’t just about testing for the best e-reader (which we have!) or rounding up all the accessories worth adding to your Kindle (we’ve done that too), but rather it’s about setting up your favorite reader to keep enjoying stories.

You can help them with anything from a new reading gadget or a handy accessory to cozy items to settle in for a nice, long reading session. After all, if there’s anything we’ve learned from the rise of #BookTok, it’s that there’s no lack of accessories and items that can make a reader happier than ever. Here are our favorite gifts for book lovers we’re shopping this season.

Be sure also to check out our other buying guides, including Best Kindles, Best E-Readers, Best Kindle Accessories, and Best Digital Notebooks. If you’re on the hunt for more gifts, don’t miss the rest of our gift guides.

Updated September 2026: This guide has been refreshed with current prices and gift ideas, including the PopSockets Dragon Sterling case, Lamicall tablet stands, Ikea Kajplats smart bulb, and two LED devices to use while you read.

Featured Gifts

Our Favorite Color E-Reader

Kobo Libra Colour

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A Convenient Stand

Lamicall Tablet Pillow Stand Holder

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Great for Annotating

Book Tabs

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To Nail the Reading Mood

Ikea Kajplats Smart Light Bulb

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A New E-Reader

When I got back into reading, I fell in love with ebooks and getting free copies from the library that I would read on my Libby app. That year, for my birthday, I was gifted a Kindle from two different people, and I’ve never looked back. Whether they’re a new reader looking for a better way to read or one who’s complaining about how heavy their books are, an e-reader makes for a great solution (and you can still get those free library books on it!).

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Kobo

Libra Colour

If your giftee has an e-reader but wants the option to use color, the Kobo Libra Colour is the best option. It lets them use a range of colors as they read, and you can add on a stylus to turn it into a digital notebook. It’s got page-turner buttons, which are great and something you won’t find on Kindle.

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Kobo

Clara Colour

This e-reader from Kobo is the same price as the Kindle Paperwhite, but it comes with a color screen. It’s a smaller 6-inch size like the base Kindle, and I love how lightweight it is to hold. It’s a great budget color e-reader if you don’t want the Libra’s stylus and notebook feature.

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Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 12th Generation)

If they don’t have a Kindle, the 12th-edition Paperwhite is our favorite one. It’s got a warm front light and great battery life, and it comes in a fun pink color. Upgrade to Signature for an auto-adjusting light and more storage (aka more books!).

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Amazon

Kindle Scribe (2nd Gen, 2024)

The Kindle Scribe 2 is a great e-reader and digital notebook in one. It’s larger than the Libra Color, making it easy to write and draw on, but the downside is it doesn’t have a color screen. There’s a color model coming out this month, though, so keep an eye out to see if we recommend it in our Best Kindles guide.


E-Reader Accessories

From cute cases to handy straps that make reading easier, there’s no lack of fun options to add to a Kindle or other e-readers.

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PopSockets

Kindle Paperwhite Case

PopSockets has a really beautiful collection of Kindle cases that are not only easy on the eyes, but have a MagSafe ring so you can easily pop on a PopSockets grip. My current favorite is the Dragon Sterling design, which always gets me compliments when I’m reading on the go and makes for a great gift for a fantasy reader.

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SleepCover

This handy case not only looks nice, but the lines on the cover actually allow it to fold and prop the Kobo up while you read it. So handy! It comes in cute colors and is available for multiple Kobo devices, including the Clara and Libra.

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PopSockets

Heart of Silver MagSafe PopGrip

This is my favorite PopGrip. It’s big enough that my small hands can comfortably reach it on the 7-inch Paperwhite and Colorsoft, and it is both cool to the touch and to look at.

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Strapsicle

E-Reader Hand Strap

These straps from Strapsicle make it really easy to hold up an e-reader. They’re easy to attach, and I even find that just using one of the two straps secures it. The limited-edition neon collection is super fun and worth shopping before it runs out.


Other Reader Gadgets

There are lots of little gadgets that can improve your reading, and these are some of my favorites.

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WithIt

Duo Reading Light

This cute book light from WithIt shines an individual light on each half of the book, and the soft arms are easy to move around independently to point perfectly at each page. It has two levels of brightness to click through.

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Kobo

Remote

Kobo has released its first-ever page-turner accessory, so you can click to turn the page without lifting a finger. I’m thrilled to finally see a page turner made by an e-reader brand, rather than crappy third-party options.

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  • Photograph: Nena Farrell
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Lamicall

Tablet Pillow Stand Holder

This little pillow stand holder is super comfortable to set up in your lap with your e-reader; no wrist work required. I like pairing it with a remote so you don’t have to keep lifting a hand to turn the page, and the two compartments in the pillow are great for a cup of tea and a bagged snack.

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Lamicall

Gooseneck iPad Holder

If your gift recipient wants their e-reader to float overhead with no base cushion, this is what you need to get them. Lamicall’s Gooseneck iPad Holder has a clamp base so they can attach it to a piece of furniture and let the e-reader hover overhead. I love it for reading in bed.


Book Bags

If the book lover in your life is known for toting their e-reader or book of choice everywhere they go, here are some fun accessories for carrying them around (and for logging their thoughts as they read!).

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Amazon

Kindle Sling Bag

This sleek bag is a great size for bringing your Kindle and a few other necessities without being too bulky. Made in collaboration with Gen Phoenix, the GRS-certified recycled leather exterior has a sturdy but smooth feel to it.

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New York Public Library

Library Card Tote Bag

This tote bag screams “I love books” in the best way possible. It’s a great size, with nice long straps that make it super comfortable to wear.


Stickers, Journals, and Annotation Tools

Whether they’re looking to decorate their e-reader or the pages of their books, there’s a fun add-on here for every kind of reader.

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  • Photograph: Nena Farrell

Strapsicle

Sweet Stickers

Strapsicle recently launched stickers, with both a sweet and spicy pack. It’s a nice-size set that could easily decorate multiple e-readers.

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Papier

Reading Journal

If your giftee is constantly crushing a new read, get them a journal to track everything they’ve read and how they liked it.

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Book Tabs

I don’t like primary colors while I annotate my books. This pack is similar to but much larger than a set I found at my local Daiso, and the pastel colors are much more pleasing on the eyes as I mark up my book pages.

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Passion Planner

Passion Highlighters

I love these highlighters for my paper planners, and they’re a great option for readers who like to highlight passages. There’s a highlighter and pen end for each color if they like to underline.


Reading Vibes

Gifts for your loca l book lover don’t have to be books and book items. Help them set the mood while they read with these cozy gift ideas.

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Kajplats Smart Light Bulb

Nothing ruins the mood of reading a good book like turning on The Big Light. Instead, my living room lamp has Ikea’s Matter-certified smart bulb in it so I can set the room to a cozy lighting temperature. Best paired with a cup of tea and a fireplace video on the TV.

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Sony

WH-1000XM6

Help them block out the world while they read (or take part in immersion reading, where you listen to the audiobook while you read the physical book at the same time) with our favorite noise-canceling headphones.

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Electric Kettle

They’ll need some hot water with that cup of tea, and this chic electric kettle is both stylish and affordable without slacking on performance.

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East Fork

The Mug

Give them a gorgeous mug to stay hydrated with their drink of choice while they read, whether that’s a nice cup of tea or a hot toddy.

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Shark

CryoGlow LED Face Mask

Multitask while you read with our favorite red-light therapy mask. This one from Shark has two main programs you can follow, plus the mask has cooling under-eye pads you can use with the LEDs or on their own to soothe your skin.

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  • Photograph: Nena Farrell
  • Photograph: Nena Farrell

HigherDose

Red Light Hat

Looking to revive your scalp instead of your face? I love wearing my HigherDose Red Light Hat around the house to help with my itchy scalp and patchy spots on my head, which are few and far between ever since getting hooked on this hat. My hair is thicker and better than ever, too, and make a great pick for anyone looking for help with hair regrowth.


Gorgeous Books and Boxed Sets

Looking to give the gift of a true book? These box sets and illustrated editions are worth collecting.

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Lord of the Rings Illustrated Editions

If there’s a book I want to get my husband that he’s already read, it’s these beautiful illustrated editions of Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and even The Silmarillion.

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One Piece

Maybe they’ve been a One Piece fan for years. Maybe they’re a new fan after seeing the Netflix series. You can start their collection of the still-running manga or even give a couple of initial volumes to get them hooked on the original.

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Crescent City Boxed Set

If they’re fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, it’s official: They’ll need to read Sarah J. Maas’ other series, Crescent City, to keep up with what happens in the next ACOTAR book. The first one is my favorite.

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Judy Blume Essentials (Boxed Set)

by Judy Blume

These are a great series of books if you’re shopping for an elementary reader or teenager. The books have held up, with Blume’s themes still resonating years later.


Book Subscriptions

Buying a book for someone can be hard if you’re not sure what they’re into or what they’ve already read. But covering a few months of a subscription is the gift that gives over and over again.

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Everand

If your giftee reads on an Android or iOS device, Everand (formerly known as Scribd) is our favorite ebook subscription.

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Audible

If you know someone struggling with time to sit down and read, give them an Audible subscription so they can listen to books while they drive, do chores, work out, and so much more.

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Book of the Month

Subscription

Book of the Month is a subscription for the reader who loves physical books. Every month, there are five to seven titles to choose from that ship right to your giftee’s door (they can skip months if nothing catches their eye).

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Parnassus

Signed First Editions Club

Former WIRED reviewer Adrienne So has subscribed for years (on and off) to Parnassus Signed First Editions, from novelist Ann Patchett’s store in Nashville, Tennessee. The books are mainly literary fiction, with occasional nonfiction. She said every book she’s gotten has been an absolute banger.


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