It’s the holiday season, aka time to buy some gifts! If you have any book lovers on your list, check out Totally Historic’s gift guide. These unique items will bring joy to any bookworm’s heart and possibly cause them to retreat further into their books and away from reality. As a bibliophile and librarian…I speak from experience. Happy shopping!
1. LED Rechargeable Book Light
An essential for night-time readers. I use this whenever I want to relax with a good book before bed. It comes in handy when my husband is in dreamland, and I don’t want to wake him by turning on the room lights.
2. Personalized Book Tracker Sign
Keep track of how many books you’ve read this year. This gift is perfect for bibliophiles who are competing with themselves for the most books read.
3. Fuck Off I’m Reading Sign
For my fellow bibliophiles who just want to be left alone when they’re reading. They can place this sign next to their favorite cozy chair or outside their home library to tell people to kindly fuck off.
4. Just One More Chapter Throw Pillow Case
Every bookworm has been awake at 2 am, mumbling to themselves, “Just one more chapter.” Give them this pillowcase to serve as a reminder of the eternal struggle between staying with their book or going out in the real world (or going to sleep). Note: the pillowcase doesn’t come with a throw pillow, so I’ve included one in the correct size.
5. Book Lovers Personalized Bookplates
Bookplates, also called ex-libris, are a classic way to personalize books and let everyone know who they belong to. These bookplates are self-adhesive, making them easy to apply. I also use bookplates for my personal collection.
6. Library Book Embosser, Personalized
Bibliophiles with their own book collections will love this embosser. It’s elegant, personalized, and gently reminds people who borrow books to return them. There’s nothing more irritating than loaning out a beloved tome and never seeing it again because it’s sitting in your friend’s attic.
7. Library Book Stamp
Stamps are another great way to personalize book collections. This stamp is pretty badass, but other images are available if a reading skeleton isn’t your speed. Check out the link for more options. I enjoy using these stamps to decorate my collection.
8. Personal Library Kit
This Library Kit is a great gift for the generous yet aggressive bookworms who just want their damn books returned. They can channel their inner librarian with this kit, consisting of 20 self-adhesive pockets, 20 checkout cards, a date stamp, a black ink pad, and a pencil.
9. Is that Smut? Bookmark
Yes, Jesus, it is! Let me read my romance novels in peace.
10. Book Nook Kits
Get crafty with DIY miniature models of libraries and bookstores. These Book Nooks are fun craft activities that result in beautiful display pieces for a table or bookshelf. Anyone can make these book nooks. There’s one sitting on my desk, which I am quite proud of. I’m not particularly good with crafts, but they’ve got instructions and are really hard to mess up!
11. Bookcases
All book lovers need a place to display their books! I used to have my books lying in piles all over the place, and while that’s definitely an aesthetic, I eventually bit the bullet and bought several bookcases for my collection.
12. Malicious Women Co – Book Lover Candle
This candle is the perfect gift for that special woman in your life who forms emotional attachments to fictional men and constantly compares you to them. I’m a huge fan of Malicious Women Co. candles – I’ve lost count of how many I’ve given as gifts.
13. Drinking Cup, Skull, The Reader
There’s nothing better in life than cozying up with a good book and a delicious drink. This book-themed glass cup pairs nicely with any book.
14. Seinfeld: The Miniature Coffee Table Book of Coffee Tables
Get your very own coffee table book about coffee tables. Invented by Seinfeld’s Cosmo Kramer. It even has legs!
15. Too Many Books Magnet
Most bookworms will agree there is no such thing as too many books.
16. Massimo Listri: The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries
This coffee table book reigns supreme. It’s filled with beautiful photographs of the oldest and finest libraries in the world. I had this book on display in my office, and it never failed to attract eyes. Everyone moseyed on over and flipped through the pages. No one was immune! This book is large, so make sure your book lover has enough room for it.
If you’re interested in more Totally Historic holiday gift guides, check out Gift Guide for History Buffs and Gift Guide for Art Lovers.
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