Gift Guide FOR THE READER

The art of gift giving fulfills a part of me that I can’t quite put my finger on. The audible gasp of excitement that comes after a dear friend rips away tissue paper practically gives me the ability to fly. Maybe it’s my natural urge to nurture and provide. Maybe it’s the not-so-everyday specialness that comes with festivity. Maybe it’s the fact that I am deeply materialistic and can justify my spending habits when it isn’t for myself.

Regardless of the reason, there is nothing like watching someone open a shiny bag full of goodies specially crafted for them. With Christmas around the corner, I’ve crafted six gift guides to take away some of the heavy lifting of spoiling the special people in your life. Cheers to making the people around us feel seen, heard, and positively cherished!

A Gift Guide For The Reader

1. Leather Kindle Case
   Readers love the portability of a Kindle but also adore the feeling of holding a real book. Gift the reader in your life the best of both worlds with this leather Kindle case from Amazon. They will appreciate the old world design and the built-in stand for hands-free reading. The cover can even fold back which would tempt even the staunchest of book purists.
   
   
2. Remote Control Page Turner
   Another way to support hands-free reading needs is to gift your reader this remote control page turner for their Kindle or iPad. No bluetooth required! Just clip it on when you you need to use it and remove it when you do not. Perfect for when you are cooking or working out. It also pairs nicely with the next item below!
   
   
3. Tablet Floor Stand
   I got this idea from video creator Brittany Vasseur. I’m a long-time fan of hers and always appreciated her organization genius, but she truly knocked it out of the park with this one. If you set up your Kindle or iPad on this Tablet Floor Stand and use the remote control page turner, you can read in bed completely hands-free without straining your neck. The stand she recommends is on a pillow, but with this floor stand you can set it up in a variety of places that don’t always involve you laying down. Versatility is key here!
   
   
4. Library Cat Mug
   What is the best friend of a good book? Yes, that’s right. A good cup of coffee (or tea)! Next time your reader is craving a hot cup of whatever, have them reach for this adorable mug that celebrates their favorite hobby. Its design reminds one of a dark, wooden library and will prepare the mind for hours of page-turning escapism.
   
   
5. Frostbeard Studio Bookstore Candle
   I love candles. I wouldn’t dare say I am a connoisseur, but I have experimented with my fair share of scents trying to find the one that speaks to my soul. When I say that this candle from Frostbeard Studio is my FAVORITE SCENT OF ALL TIME, I do not say it lightly. With its key fragrances of mahogany, leather, and coffee, this candle harnesses the essence of Bookstore to its core and would entice any book-lover.
   
   
6. Leather Heart Bookmarks
   These leather heart bookmarks are such a cute stocking stuffer. Unless your reader is an animal I’m sure they fall into the category of person who does not fold their pages at the corners to mark their place in a book. As an anything-goes-as-far-as-bookmarks-are-concerned kind of gal, this would certainly be a set up from my latest grocery receipt.
   
   
7. Knit Throw Blanket
   I may have lied about a piping hot cup of coffee being the book’s best friend. Instead, it should be the coziest blanket and a rainy day. Although one cannot buy a rainy day and wrap it up in a box, one can equip one’s reader with this luxury knit blanket from Amazon ensuring they are best prepared for when a rainy day does come along.
   
   
8. Moleskin Notebook
   There’s a direct correlation between readers and list-makers and/or note-takers. I’m sure I can find the source of this information around here somewhere… maybe it’s in my handy-dandy pocket-sized moleskin! Moleskins are the Ferraris of the notebook world and your reader/writer will feel extra special having this on hand in their day-to-day.
   
   
9. Book Nook Puzzle Kit
   Your reader probably has a bookshelf they take immense pride in. A Book Nook Puzzle Kit is just the way to add a little extra delight to their chosen shelf aesthetic. This is an incredibly unique gift where your reader can create a mini world to ornament their bookcase whether it be a secret library or even a greenhouse. It gives a whole new meaning to the term “world-building”.
   
   
10. Book-Shaped Decorative Vase
    This is another decorative addition to a reader’s bookshelf or even their living room. It is a book-shaped flower vase that comes in the theme of either Pride & Prejudice or The Great Gatsby. One can’t go wrong with the classics, and it doesn’t get much more classic than Emily Dickinson or F. Scott Fitzgerald…or flowers for that matter!

Cheers!

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