The Ultimate Gift Guide for Lovers of Libraries & Books

Searching for the perfect gift for a bibliophile? Our gift guide is PACKED with gift ideas for those who love books and libraries! Whether you're on the hunt for a Christmas gift, birthday present, or something special to give a recent grad, we've got you covered. 

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READING NOOK DECOR

Art Print, "Libraries" Mary Shelley Literary Poster Buy on Amazon

Art Print, "Coffee" T.S. Eliot Literary Poster

$24.00

Buy on Amazon

Oscar Wilde Quote Print

Anpro 100 Books Scratch Off Poster - Top Reads of All Time Bucket List, Wall Art Decor for The Living Room Bedroom - Book Lovers to Scratch Off (16.5" x 23.4")

Enno Vatti 100 Books Scratch Off Poster - Top Reads of All Time Bucket List (16.5" x 23.4")

Art Print, "Banquet" John Keats Literary Poster

$24.00

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Read Banned Books Library Poster Literary Art Print. 60 Colours/3 Sizes. Reader English Teacher Gift

$36.00

Buy on Amazon

Primitives by Kathy 19422 Box Sign, 7" x 4", I'm Reading

Amy and Umy Scratch Off Books Poster 100 Must Read of All Time Bucket List Large 16.5 x 23.4 inches - Wall Decor & Entertainment Piece - Premium Quality & Print - All-Time Favorite Book Poster

Subtext: 24 Literary Postcards Buy on Amazon

Reading Printable Set INSTANT DOWNLOAD

I Like Big Books And I Can Not Lie Art Print

Curious Charts Commission Gift Poster - Girls in Books | Girl Power | 24x36

Poster Quote, Literary Quote, Art Print, Minimalist Poster, Quote, Illustration, Minimalist Quotation Print - Marcus Cicero Buy on Amazon

World's Greatest Bookstores: 100 Postcards Celebrating the Most Beloved Bookshops Buy on Amazon

Gift Republic 100 Books Bucket List Poster Buy on Amazon

Ernest Hemingway Print

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SIP & READ

Novel Teas - Modern American Classics contains 25 teabags individually tagged with literary quotes from the world over, made with the finest English Breakfast tea. Buy on Amazon

" Bookstores. Cats." Life is Sweet. Beverage Mug

$16.50

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kate spade new york Insulated Tumbler,Newspaper Buy on Amazon

Roy Kirkham Creative Writing Book Lovers Breakfast Tea cup and Saucer Set Fine Bone China

$36.95

Roy Kirkham

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Roy Kirkham Creative Writing Book Lovers Coffee or Tea Mug Fine Bone China

$19.95

Roy Kirkham

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The Book Lover's Cup of Tea: Includes Tea Infuser (Miniature Editions) Buy on Amazon

Literary Teas Novelette Gift - 48 Literary Greats to Choose from!

A Literary Tea Party: Blends and Treats for Alice, Bilbo, Dorothy, Jo, and Book Lovers Everywhere Buy on Amazon

Out of Print Banned Books Mug

$15.99

Out of Print

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Drink Tea Read Book Spoon-Tea Lover Spoon - Book Lover Gift - Reader Gift-Tea Drinker Present-Graduation Gift- Do well Exam Theme Buy on Amazon

Good Book, Cozy Nook, Tea Spoon

$12.99

Buy on Amazon

Ideal Bookshelf Mug: Novels of the 1900s

Last Lines of Literature Coffee Mug - The Most Famous Last Lines of Literature - From The Lord of the Rings to Moby Dick - Comes in a Fun Gift Box - by The Unemployed Philosophers Guild

Librarian The Original Search Engine - Great Librarian Gift Mug - 15oz Deluxe Double-Sided Coffee Tea Mug Buy on Amazon

Novel Teas contains 25 teabags individually tagged with literary quotes from the world over, made with the finest English Breakfast tea.

$14.95 $17.50

Bag Ladies Tea

Buy on Amazon

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BIBLIOPHILE STYLE

Spinningdaisy Handcrafted Once Upon A Time Book Necklace Gold Buy on Amazon

Readers Gonna Read Book Enamel Pin

Brunette Book Babe Enamel Lapel Pin Buy on Amazon

Out of Print Library Card and Stamp Enamel Pin Set

$17.99

Buy on Amazon

Gnarly Tees Women's Literature Casual Shoes, Size 7

$44.95

Buy on Amazon

A Reader Lives A Thousand Lives Book Pin

I Carry Your Heart Lightweight Literary Scarf

$48.00

Buy on Amazon

"Rivers" Literary Tote Bag, Anne Bradstreet quote

$24.00

Buy on Amazon

Hand stamped, The Book Was Better bracelet

Books are my Happy Place - Hand Lettered Enamel Pin

I'd Rather Be Reading Pin - Book Pin - Reading Pin - Hard Enamel Pin - Introvert Gift Buy on Amazon

Library Stamp Lightweight Scarf Buy on Amazon

Kebaner Silver Story Bible Book Shape Locket Pendant Necklace Engraved Living Memory Christian Jewelry

Book Buds Twin Pins: Two Enamel Pins

$11.08

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"Pathless" Literary Tote Bag, Lord Byron quote

$24.00

Buy on Amazon

Out of Print Women's Library Stamp T-Shirt Large Storm

$28.00

Buy on Amazon

Out of Print Composition Notebook Pouch Multi

$12.25

Buy on Amazon

Etwoa's Bookshelf Black Infinity Scarf Circle Scarf Loop Scarf Buy on Amazon

"Harmony" Literary Tote Bag, William Wordsworth quote

$24.00

Buy on Amazon

Out of Print Men's Library Stamp T-Shirt Medium White

$28.95

Buy on Amazon

Miniature Book Necklace- Stack of 3 Mini Books with Mini Heart Charm

$25.00

Buy on Amazon

Book Worm Wrap Ring - Bookworm Twist Ring - Book Lover - Gift for Reader

$10.00

Buy on Amazon

Library card tote bag. Library card with day due stamps handbag. Book Bag. Library bag. Market bag

$19.00 $29.00

Buy on Amazon

Mens Edgar Allan Poe TShirt - Funny Lit in Literature Tee Large Dark Heather

$17.99

Buy on Amazon

I Cannot Live Without Books: Literary Tattoos for Book Lovers

$9.39

Buy on Amazon

Tiny Book Necklace - 925 Sterling Silver Buy on Amazon

Bibliophile Magic Keychain: (Book Lover Gift, Book Club Gift)

Bibliophile Bookshelf Keychain: (Book Lover Gift, Book Club Gift)

I'd Rather Be Reading Cuff Bracelet Buy on Amazon

Mini Book Bracelet

miles to go Book & Quill MTG Soft Enamel Pin (with locking backers) Buy on Amazon

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Out of Print Library Card Scarf Gray

$21.99

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Thread Tank The Book Was Better Women's Relaxed V-Neck T-Shirt Tee Charcoal Large Buy on Amazon

Ectogasm A Good Book Is Always Too Short Literary Quote Enamel Pin Jane Austen Buy on Amazon

Men's I'm a Librarian What's Your Superpower?Funny Library T-Shirt Medium Navy

$19.99

New Familiar Librarian

Buy on Amazon

Out of Print Book Truck Enamel Pin Set

$18.00

Buy on Amazon

Out of Print Unisex Library Card Socks Small Yellow

$10.00

Buy on Amazon

Womens Just One More Chapter Book Reading Tee Shirt for Book Lovers XL Dark Heather Buy on Amazon

"Silver" Literary Tote Bag, William Blake quote

$24.00

Buy on Amazon

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FOR YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY

My Ideal Bookshelf

Bibliophile: 50 Postcards: (Literary Postcards, Stationery Gift for Book Lovers)

Bibliophile Notes: 20 Different Notecards & Envelopes Buy on Amazon

Bibliophile Notebook Collection: Book Club Favorites

Bibliophile Reader's Journal: (Gift for Book Lovers, Journal for Readers and Writers)

The Little Free Library Book (Books in Action) Buy on Amazon

My Bibliofile: A Reading Journal for Book Lovers

$9.66

By Potter Style

Buy on Amazon

Book Whore: A Journal for Book Lovers

$12.99

By J A Hildreth

Buy on Amazon

Miniature Books: 4,000 Years of Tiny Treasures Buy on Amazon

Scone with the Wind: Cakes and Bakes with a Literary Twist Buy on Amazon

Literary Listography: My Reading Life in Lists Buy on Amazon

I'd Rather Be Reading: A Library of Art for Book Lovers Buy on Amazon

Women Who Read Are Dangerous

Women Reading with Cats: A Coloring Book for Book Lovers

Book Towns: Forty Five Paradises of the Printed Word

The Great American Read: The Book of Books: Explore America's 100 Best-Loved Novels Buy on Amazon

From the library of book stamp flower frame design Custom teacher name text Self inking return address business personalized name pre ink round stamp 1.5" Buy on Amazon

Round Self Inking Teacher Stamp (From the Library of) Buy on Amazon

Off the Bookshelf: 45+ Weirdly Wonderful Designs to Color for Fun & Relaxation Buy on Amazon

The Book Lover's Journal (Reading Journal, Book Journal, Organizer)

$12.26

By Rene J. Smith

Buy on Amazon

Antiquarian Bookplates: 55 Bookplates to Personalize Your Library

$8.73

By Potter Style

Buy on Amazon

Books I've Read: A Bibliophile's Journal

$14.95

By Deborah Needleman

Buy on Amazon

Forest Friends Bookplates

$4.26

By Galison

Buy on Amazon

The Book Lover's Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by Celebrated Works of Literature, and the Passages That Feature Them Buy on Amazon

Kate Spade New York Take Note Notebook Xlarge, Stack of Classics Buy on Amazon

Book Love

Bookish - A Coloring Book for Book Lovers

This Is What a Librarian Looks Like: A Celebration of Libraries, Communities, and Access to Information Buy on Amazon

Check These Out: One Librarian's Catalog of the 200 Coolest, Best, and Most Important Books You'll Ever Read Buy on Amazon

I Work at a Public Library: A Collection of Crazy Stories from the Stacks Buy on Amazon

Color and Activity Book for Librarians: Or anybody who has worked at a library Buy on Amazon

My Bookstore: Writers Celebrate Their Favorite Places to Browse, Read, and Shop Buy on Amazon

Alice Scott Vintage Prints Travel the World Bookplates

$5.99

By Galison

Buy on Amazon

Molly Hatch Owl Bookplates

$5.99

By Galison

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Ex Libris World Map Bookplates

$5.95

Cavallini & Company

Buy on Amazon

Charley Harper: Cardinal Bookplates

$12.95

Not Avail

Buy on Amazon

Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores: True Tales and Lost Moments from Book Buyers, Booksellers, and Book Lovers Buy on Amazon

Moleskine Passion Journal - Book, Large, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25) Buy on Amazon

The Little Library Cookbook: 100 Recipes from Your Favorite Books

Other-Wordly: words both strange and lovely from around the world (Book Lover Gifts, Illustrated Untranslatable Word Book)

Well-Read Women: A Reader's Journal Buy on Amazon

Well-Read Women: Portraits of Fiction's Most Beloved Heroines Buy on Amazon

Knock Knock Personal Library Kit

$14.20

By Knock Knock

Buy on Amazon

The Card Catalog: Books, Cards, and Literary Treasures Buy on Amazon

Card Catalog: 30 Notecards from the Library of Congress Buy on Amazon

Reading Journal: For Book Lovers

$6.49

By Potter Style

Buy on Amazon

Bookplates for All Book Friends

Too low to display

By Galison

Buy on Amazon

What I Read (Red) Mini Journal

$6.00

By Potter Style

Buy on Amazon

Literary Notes: 20 Notecards & Envelopes

How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines, Revised Edition

Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany Buy on Amazon

How Librarians Swear Coloring Book: A Funny, Irreverent, Clean Swear Word Librarian Coloring Book Gift Idea (Librarian Coloring Books) (Volume 1) Buy on Amazon

Bookstore Cats

Bibliophile Flexi Journal: Bookstore Cats

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FOR THE HOME

Bibliophile Ceramic Vase: The Writer's Companion Buy on Amazon

Bibliophile Ceramic Vase: Collected Curiosities Buy on Amazon

Wooden Jewelry Box Decorative Cassette Carved Bookcase Secret Trick Book Box Handmade Wooden Secret Book Puzzle Bohemian. Great Gift for Book Lovers Buy on Amazon

Library Card Pillows

2pc Faux Book Safe Set

$20.99

BNFUSA

Buy on Amazon

AD102 - "Supershelf" - Black Metal Superhero Floating Shelf

$35.00

Artori Design

Buy on Amazon

Paddywax Ralph Waldo Emerson Soy Wax Candle, Cedar/Wild Fern

$22.99

Paddywax

Buy on Amazon

Vintage Style Decorative Birds & Books Design Ceramic Bookshelf Bookends / Paper Weights - MyGift Home

$29.99

Buy on Amazon

Magnetic Poetry - Book Lover Kit - Words for Refrigerator - Write Poems and Letters on The Fridge - Made in The USA

Dollhouse 16-Pc. Instant Library Set Buy on Amazon

Scented Candle - Antique Books - 8 oz Vintage Leather Bound Book Fragrance By Luminous Candles Company

$16.00

Buy on Amazon

Galison Ideal Bookshelf Universals Puzzle (1000 Piece) Buy on Amazon

Librarian Action Figure Buy on Amazon

Nancy Pearl Librarian Action Figure Buy on Amazon

Paddywax Library Collection John Steinbeck Soy Wax Candle, Smoked Birch/Amber, 6.5 oz

$22.97

Paddywax Candles

Buy on Amazon

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Galison Phat Dog Vintage Library Foil Stamped Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Piece) Buy on Amazon

Librarian The Original Search Engine - Great Librarian Gift Mug - 15oz Deluxe Double-Sided Coffee Tea Mug Buy on Amazon

Department 56 Accessories for Village Little Free Libraries Accessory Figurine (Set of 2) (4057578) Buy on Amazon

Covobox- Hide Router, Cable Box, Modem, Electronics, Cords, Plugs, Outlets, Money, Secret Documents, or Jewelry | Made with Real Used Books | The Original Hidden Storage Book Box Hider

ROBOTIME Dollhouse Kit Miniature DIY Library House Kits Best Birthday Gifts for Teens Buy on Amazon

Timeless Miniatures-Books 8/Pkg (2) Buy on Amazon

Re-marks Bestsellers Panoramic 1000 Piece Puzzle Buy on Amazon

Re-marks Mysteries 1000pc Puzzle Buy on Amazon

Kate and Laurel Desktop Solid Wood Apothecary Drawer Set, Includes 9 Drawers with Metal Label Holders, Rustic Brown Finish Buy on Amazon

Barska Antique Book Lock Box with Key Lock

$24.24

Barska

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Fred & Friends THE END Dramatic Bookends

$17.30

LifeTime Brands

Buy on Amazon

BadBananas Librarian - Good Day, Bad Day, Don't Even Ask 21 oz Engraved Large Stemless Wine Glass with Etched Coaster Buy on Amazon

Decorative Bookends. Geode Agate Book Ends for Office Décor and Home (Blue)

$39.95

Buy on Amazon

Antique Book Design Wood Bathroom Facial Tissue Dispenser Box Cover / Novelty Napkin Holder - MyGift®

$19.99

MyGift

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FOR READING ON THE GO

Kindle Paperwhite E-reader - Black, 6" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers

$119.99

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

Audible Gold [Digital Membership]

$14.95

Buy on Amazon

Fire Tablet, 7" Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB - Includes Special Offers, Black

$49.99

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

Audible Free Trial [Digital Membership]

$0.00

Buy on Amazon

All-New Kindle E-reader - Black, 6" Glare-Free Touchscreen Display, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers

$79.99

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

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COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

4TH Emotion Just One More Chapter Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover Book Lovers Cotton Linen 18 x 18 Inch

PagePal Page Holder - Handmade Personal Book Assistant - American Walnut (Regular) Buy on Amazon

SOPARLLY Book Lover Reading Book Club I Have Too Many Books Purple Background Cotton Linen Decorative Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover Square 18"X18

Royal Craft Wood Luxury Bamboo Bathtub Caddy Tray, FREE Soap Holder (BROWN) Buy on Amazon

Energizer LED Book Light

$6.69

Energizer

Buy on Amazon

The Book Seat - Book Holder and Travel Pillow - Red Buy on Amazon

Fjfz Just One More Chapter Motivational Sign Decor Reading Decoration Cotton Linen Home Decorative Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover with Words for Book Lover Worm Sofa Couch, Black, 18" x 18"

Luxury Club Library Bookcase Chair - Made to Order

Prop 'n Go Slim - iPad Pillow with Adjustable Angle Control for iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad Pro, iPhone, Tablets, eReaders, and more (Black)

$35.99

Padded Spaces

Buy on Amazon

LINENSPA Shredded Foam Reading Pillow

$39.99 $79.99

Linenspa

Buy on Amazon

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BOOKMARKS & CLOSE READING TOOLS

Romantic Poets Bookmark Set (Literary Puns) Buy on Amazon

Best in Show Magnetic Bookmarks

Fred & Friends SPROUT Little Green Bookmarks, Set of 6

$6.83

FRED

Buy on Amazon

Twelve Tiffany Bookmarks (Dover Bookmarks)

$1.99

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Buy on Amazon

Painted Petals Sticky Notes

Erin Condren Designer Accessories Snap - in StylizedSticky Notes - Watercolor Design Theme

Set of 7 Book Lovers Pencil Set

Cool Cats Magnetic Bookmarks

Meadowfield Sticky Notes

ban.do Women's Sticky Note Set, 5 Pack with 3 Sizes and 100 Sheets Each, have fun be nice work hard

Macaron Sticky Notes

$10.99

By Galison

Buy on Amazon

Set of 6 Bookmarks of Classic Authors with Quotes for the Book Lover- literary gifts for teacher - classic literature gift Buy on Amazon

Arrows & Feathers Sticky Notes

$9.24

By Galison

Buy on Amazon

Monolike Magnetic Bookmarks Vincent Van Gogh, Set of 5

Tidal Sticky Notes

Cherry Blossom Garden Sticky Notes

Lorena Siminovich Sticky Notes

Redi-Tag Divider Sticky Notes 60 Ruled Notes, 4 x 6 Inches, Assorted Neon Colors (29500)

$6.30

Identity Group Holdings, LLC

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Semikolon Sticky Tab Markers, Assorted Colors (5100002)

$14.99

Pierre Belvedere

Buy on Amazon

Natico Multi-Tasker Memo Holder, With four year calendar (60-800)

$11.28

Natico Originals, Inc.

Buy on Amazon

Lollipop Tree Sticky Notes Portfolio

Monolike Magnetic Bookmarks Tropical, Set of 5

Monolike Magnetic Bookmarks The Flower VER.1 + VER.2, 10 Pieces

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GETTING ARTSY WITH BOOKS

Making Mini Books: Big Ideas for 30+ Little Projects Buy on Amazon

Bound: Over 20 Artful Handmade Books

$17.11

Buy on Amazon

JOFAMY Bookbinding Kits, 17 pcs Bookbinding Supplies,A Necessity Book Binding Starter Kit Real Bone Folder,Paper Awl, Large-eye Needles,Glue Brushes, Scissors, Steel Ruler Wax Thread Buy on Amazon

Off the Bookshelf: 45+ Weirdly Wonderful Designs to Color for Fun & Relaxation Buy on Amazon

My Miniature Library: 30 Tiny Books to Make, Read and Treasure Buy on Amazon

Book Art: Creative ideas to transform your books - decorations, stationery, display scenes, and more

$16.91

By Clare Youngs

Buy on Amazon

Little Book of Book Making: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Beautiful Handmade Books Buy on Amazon

Color and Activity Book for Librarians: Or anybody who has worked at a library Buy on Amazon

The Repurposed Library: 33 Craft Projects That Give Old Books New Life

$19.32

By Lisa Occhipinti

Buy on Amazon

Re-Bound: Creating Handmade Books from Recycled and Repurposed Materials Buy on Amazon

Playing with Books: The Art of Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book

$23.13

By Jason Thompson

Buy on Amazon

The Enchanted Library: A Coloring Book for Writers and Bookworms Buy on Amazon

Miniature Books: 4,000 Years of Tiny Treasures Buy on Amazon

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