Gifts for Bookworms: Cozy Reading Nook Essentials
Readers do not need more books, they need a better place to read them. The most thoughtful gifts for bookworms support the ritual: a soft blanket, good light, a bag for the library run and a notebook for the lines they want to remember. Here is what we would put in a reading nook, all from our shop.
For wearing
- Book Waves tee: a minimal line-art open book for readers and writers ($33.99 to $37.99).
- Minimal Book Outline tee: a simpler outline of a closed book.
- Armchair Outline tee: a minimalist cozy chair for the person with a favorite reading spot.
- Lamp Outline tee: for anyone who reads best by lamplight.
For the reading nook
- Better Days Are Coming plush blanket ($25.99 to $51.99): velveteen plush in three sizes. The listing even suggests wrapping up in it while reading on the porch.
- Candle Outline tee: for the person who lights a candle before opening a book.
- Keep Your Light ceramic mug: a cup for the tea that goes with the chapter.
For the library run
The Stay Curious canvas tote ($21.99) is made of 12 oz cotton canvas with reinforced handles, and the listing describes it as the kind of bag you reach for when wandering through bookstores. It has flat corners, so it packs slim when empty and holds a stack of hardcovers when full.
For notes and quotes
Keep track of reading with the Beauty in Becoming hardcover journal ($19.99). It has 150 lined pages, a sewn binding that lies flat and perforated sheets, which is handy for tearing out a favorite passage or a recommendation to pass along. Add a Create Your Own Sunshine sticker for the cover.
Reading nook checklist
| Need | Try |
|---|---|
| Something soft | Plush blanket |
| A drink | Ceramic mug |
| A bag for books | Canvas tote |
| A place for notes | Hardcover journal |
| Something to wear | Book Waves tee |
Sizing and timing
Tees use unisex sizing and we cannot accept returns for a wrong size, so compare against a shirt they already own using the Size Guide and our guide on how to choose t-shirt size. Items such as the tote, mug and journal need no size at all. Everything is made to order, so see print on demand shipping time before a birthday or holiday.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for someone who reads a lot?
A comfortable blanket, a sturdy tote for books and a journal for notes. Each supports the habit without adding clutter.
Do you have more reader gifts?
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