Bookish Gift Guide

This weeks post is going to be a big one, so bear with me!

Buying gifts for others is so fun and I love spoiling people and giving back when I can. With the holidays fast approaching, and even Black Friday coming up this week, I have so many ideas for things to gift people. I personally love looking at others' gift guides too, so I thought it would be fun to share with you all here!

This post will have my ideas for bookish gifts, things on my wish list, stocking stuffer ideas, and even some subscription gifts.

Bookish Gifts Guide

I have decided to leave books out of this gift guide because everyone has different tastes and unless I know the person, I am hesitant to say 'you'll love x book'. I also find that most people in my life know I love books but never know what books to get me as gifts, so here are some bookish gift ideas that aren't just books!

1. E-reader - Kindle / Kobo

2. Clicker and stand for e-reader

3. Bath tray

4. Book light

5. Bookmarks

Link to some of my favorites here!

6. Book sleeves

I get all of mine from HappyGoLovelySleeves and I cannot recommend them enough!

7. Cozy sweaters

bonus points too if you know their fav series! These are 2 of my fav shops that feature general bookish merch and series themed merch!

8. Book Cart

9. Book Embosser or Stamp

10. Gift cards

I know I don't speak for everyone, but I love getting gift cards for the book store or bookish shops!

My Wish List

I was hesitant to include this because as a mid-twenties female, I definitely do not represent everyone that you may be looking to buy a gift for. However, i do feel that a lot of you who follow and interact with me are very similar to me and may enjoy taking ideas from my list, so I decided in the end to share it with you all.

1. Air Fryer - I have been seeing so many recipes for air fryers and I love trying new cooking techniques so this is something I have been wanting to try!

2. Puzzles - I get a lot of mine from indigo.ca and I love staying in and doing a puzzle on cold winter nights!

3. Board Games - My boyfriend and I have really gotten into having game nights together so I'd love to get some more.

4. Pyjamas - my go to us the Love & Lore collection from Indigo!

5. Headphones - just need some new wireless headphones from work, but I am not picky about which ones.

6. Gift Cards - I always love gift cards for the grocery store, book store, etc.

7. Perfume - right now I have been loving the KAYALI Vanilla and the NEST New York brand.

8. Bath Bombs/Bath stuff

Stocking Stuffer Guide

I have always loved the idea of stockings and it is something that my family has always done for each other. I haven't really gotten to put together one in a while because my boyfriend and I decided not to do them to save some money, but that doesn't mean I haven't still been brainstorming just for the fun of it!

1. Gift cards

2. Chocolate/Candy - like my favorites... SmartSweets 😉🍬

3. Toiletries - I absolutely love getting things like toothpaste, soap, lotion, etc. that I am going to need to buy for myself anyways. I don't know that its common for people to enjoy getting these items? but I definitely do!

4. Magazines

5. Socks

6. Hobby Items - small Lego sets, paint brushes, knitting needles, drawing pencils, bookmarks, etc.

7. Self care items - body lotions, body wash, bath bombs

8. Hair accessories - scrunchies, hair ties, claw clips, etc.

9. These earrings and other small jewelry

Subscription Gift Ideas

A new idea I have seen popping up in the last few years is gifting people subscriptions to different services they enjoy! I have compiled a few book-related subscriptions here that I think would be great for gifting the book lover in your life.

1. Book of The Month

Book of The Month (BOTM) is a subscription service where each month you select a book out of the given monthly choices and they ship it right to your door! BOTM features new releases (sometimes before they are even released), and a variety of genres for everyone. You can skip months, add on more books, and even earn fun rewards along the way! The best part? BOTM sends hardcover copies to you every month at a price that is hard to beat!

Check them out today at this link.

2. Libro.fm

I cannot speak highly enough about Libro.fm! I found a quote on their site that I feel best sums up their mission: Libro.fm is an employee owned Social Purpose Corporation that shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookstore, giving you the power to keep money within your local economy.

So for example, when I signed up I selected my favorite local bookstore and now every time I purchase an audiobook on Libro.fm, the proceeds go to the bookstore! They always have any book I am looking for, and the app works so well. I really cannot express how much I enjoy Libro.fm! Check them out here.

3. Once Upon a Bookclub

Once Upon a Bookclub (OUABC) is a monthly books subscription service that sends you a box each month with a new book and a bunch of gifts that go along with the book! It really brings reading to life. As you go through the book you will come across sticky notes that correspond with a gift in the box. When you see the sticky note, unwrap the gift and enjoy!

I have always enjoyed OUABC! The gifts are so fun and always have something to do with what is going on in the book. Its a fun little treat that even makes me read faster as I try to get from book to book to see what they all are.

On their site you can sign up for a month to month subscription or even buy individual one time boxes for yourself or others! Check it out here and you can even use my code VICTORIA10 for 10% off!

WHEW! I don't know about y'all but I am exhausted from all that!! Thank you so much for sticking with me through all of the different guides and fun. I hope that this has helped you with your holiday shopping. Leave a comment on this post if there is something you want to add that I may have missed, or a gift you'd like some suggestions for! I am always happy to help.

Happy shopping!