As The Everygirl’s resident book girlie, I know a thing or two about what readers really want when gift-giving season rolls around. In their hearts, readers want nothing more than to curl up with their favorite book in something cozy with a warm drink within reach… literally all of the time. For readers, a perfectly romanticized weekend always includes a trip to the bookstore or library and a lot of time for reading. And when they’re not actively reading, they’re thinking about what they’re going to read next, hunting for beautiful new bookmarks, or wishing they had more time to read. Readers love collecting books and bookish things as much as they love reading, and often can’t help but passionately share the details of their favorite stories with the people around them.
If this sounds like someone you know (and we all know at least one person like this, and if you don’t, it might be you) this is the list for you. Ahead, I’m sharing the best bookish gifts to buy the reader on your list, or even for yourself, this year.
Perfect for those cozy late nights spent reading far past your bedtime, this crewneck sweatshirt was specially designed by The Everygirl for readers.
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Complete with lists, trackers, review pages, and more, this reading journal is a great gift for the reader who doesn’t ever want to forget how a book made them feel.
This reading valet can hold their phone, glasses, and coffee or tea so they have all their essentials nearby while they dive into their latest book.
Filled with their favorite beverage, this vibrant mug is perfect for the girl who just loves books.
Featuring a softly-colored high-contrast screen that’s still easy on the eyes, this e-reader is the upgrade your reader friend didn’t know they needed. It’s waterproof, can last up to eight weeks on a single charge, and features different colored highlighters for a custom annotating experience. It’s the perfect e-reader for serious book girlies.
When it comes to Kindle cases, this one is a no brainer. It’s gorgeous—with a faux leather exterior, microfiber interior, and an auto wake & sleep function. There is no shortage of designs to choose from, but this beautiful blue floral print is our favorite for year-round use.
Remember how I said readers want to be, above all else, cozy? These faux fur slippers will help them achieve that. I particularly love the patterned trim detail.
For the reader whose “to be read” list is as long as they are indecisive, this card game is a fun way to help them finally chip away at their book shelves. With 54 unique cards, their 2026 reading calendar is basically covered.
Readers always say “Just one more chapter,” but then the enemies start to become lovers and it’s all downhill from there. Memorialize that moment with this gorgeous print, which also features a page from Pride and Prejudice.
Add a little bookish touch to their ornament collection with this gorgeous book lover ornament.
For the book girlie who’s been known to stay up too late reading, this bookmark is the perfect reminder that “just one more chapter” is lifestyle.
For the girlie who rewatches You’ve Got Mail at every opportunity, this cozy sweatshirt, inspired by Kathleen Kelly’s bookstore, is perfect for lounging and reading in.
This little ceramic vase is the chic accessory missing from their assortment of bookish belongings. I have one and putting fresh flowers in it always brightens my day.
This peach, plum, and vanilla-scented candle captures the essence of perusing through a library and leafing through endless pages.
Every reader should have a book embosser in their arsenal. Stamping each book they add to their library will be a moment they look forward to each time they return from the bookstore.
This DIY book nook is a 3D wooden puzzle that, when completed, will be the perfect little addition to the reader in your life’s bookshelf.
One thing a reader will never turn down? A trip to the bookstore. This tote is the perfect bag to carry all their new books home in.
Little Women is basically universally beloved among book girlies, and this edition is the perfect gift. It’s the complete novel, featuring letters, manuscripts, and ephemera written and folded by hand within the pages.
For the readers whose lives were completely changed by Fourth Wing, this oversized t-shirt is the perfect gift to tide them over until book four.
This gold-plated book charm necklace is the perfect subtle accessory to show off your bookish friend’s love of reading.
Featuring twelve months of hand-painted bookish illustrations accented with gold foil lettering, this mini 2026 desk calendar is the little something missing from your reader friend’s bookshelves.
What readers really want is someone to take them to a bookstore and tell them they can buy whatever they want. This gift card basically gives them that same experience, and also supports independent bookshops. Win-win.
Garri Chaverst, Senior Managing Editor
As Senior Managing Editor of The Everygirl, Garri oversees the pitching, planning, and creation of all content. Garri has experience writing and researching across many different niches, including news, beauty, fashion, history, sports, and pop culture. Garri has been writing about fantasy books on The Everygirl since 2021.
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