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The holidays are right around the corner, but there is still plenty of time to shop for your friends and family–especially if you are spending the holidays away from home.
Bookworms in particular are notoriously difficult to shop for. But if you wanted something a little outside the box, below are some unique gifts to give to the book-lover in your life–or if you wanted to send this list out as a little hint in the right direction, we will not tell!
Gift cards for your local bookstore
This is pretty self-explanatory, but this holiday season, be sure to see what local bookshops are around your bookworm friend. This year hit small businesses hard, so it is important to keep them in mind!
And if you are practicing social distancing this holiday season, there are also several indie bookshops that can ship or offer curbside pickups such as the Book Loft or Prologue Bookshop in Columbus, Joseph-Beth in Cincinnati and our very own Half-Price Books here in Beavercreek.
Bathtub caddy trays
Everyone would probably enjoy this even if you do not read. Not only can you prop your book or e-reader, but there’s space for your drinks or snacks while you relax in the tub. But be careful–if you do not already love baths, you will after this!
Special edition of their favorite book
Stalk through their Goodreads shelf or social media and see if there is a particular book that they just love. Many editions of the same book exist, including contemporary titles, sometimes the U.K. or Canadian editions have better-looking covers than ones published in the U.S. Especially if the book is a classic, there can be beautiful special editions that can give their bookshelves a “pop.”
Comfortable pillow or blanket
Readers love to be comfy and cozy while they curl up with a book, so picking out a cute pillow or fluffy blanket can be the perfect bookish gift that they can also use every day. You do not even have to pick something with a quote or books decorating it–something black, grey or even their favorite color will work.
Coffee coasters
Everyone will tell you to buy a bookworm a mug for their coffee or tea, but coasters are just as important to protect their tables! There are so many unique and cute coasters out there that you can pick based on what the bookworm likes. Whether they like antiques, flowers, colorful or black and white, there are endless possibilities.
