Does your significant other love to read? If your lover is a bookworm, here are some gifts to show them that you love them and their love of reading, even if they spend more time in a book than with you.
By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer
Personalized book embosser
Your partner will love to make each book in their library officially theirs with a personalized book embosser. Etsy offers a wide variety, so pick one in a style that you know they will love. These are better than stamps, in my opinion, because they don’t stain the pages with ink and will never smudge.
Book vase
These beautiful vases make the perfect addition to any book lover’s space. If you’re a traditionalist, it is also a great opportunity to give flowers as a gift. Bibliobloom has a gorgeous selection, from Little Women to Frankenstein, in both acrylic and ceramic varieties. As for the flowers, this article offers some helpful tips on arranging them like a pro. A little effort goes a long way, and a personalized bouquet is a great way to do this.
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DIY blind date with a book
Many bookstores offer a blind date with a book, where books are wrapped in brown paper and tagged only by title. No judging a book by its cover here! This is a great gift because you know what your partner likes, so the book will be a surprise, but a carefully selected one. Books can also be tied with a flower or ribbon, making it a beautiful gift.
Wooden Book Stand
If your partner’s favorite place in the house is their book nook, this wooden stand is an essential piece. It has a spot for a mug and a triangular-shaped stand for holding their place in the book if they are getting up temporarily. Yes, a bookmark can work the same way, but this is so much cuter.
“Books read” tracker.
Etsy has a variety of custom wooden decorations that also track how many books your partner has read in a year. If your significant other loves statistics and tracking their progress, this is a great gift idea for them.
A tote bag *just* for books
If every time you visit the bookstore, your partner says, “There’s always room for one more book,” here is a large, sturdy tote bag that says the same thing. Made of 100% cotton canvas with nice, thick straps that won’t hurt your shoulders, even when your bag is filled to the brim with books!
Bookshelf art
This custom-folded book art features your initials and anniversary date. It will be a sweet gift for the bookshelf and is guaranteed to be something that they don’t already have. It can be open for display, or closed to be a sweet thing that only you and your partner know that you have.
Book Bouquet
A thoughtfully crafted book bouquet is a clever way to gift a bouquet without flowers. For this, you’ll need 3 or more books, paper to wrap them in, ribbon, tape, and sturdy wooden sticks to support your books. Though you don’t need flowers, some filler will enhance the look of your bouquet. Try construction paper flowers, pipe cleaner flowers, or LEGO flowers if you don’t want to include live ones.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Check out this guide with more gifts for your friend.
