9 Holiday Presents Every Book Lover Needs

You know, aside from more books.

December 3, 2015

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We all know someone who’s obsessed with books, and it’s safe to assume she’ll be getting more than one Barnes and Noble gift card. Books are tough to buy (and let’s be honest — she’s probably read it already), so here are some literary gift ideas for the bibliophile on your list!
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__The BookBook __
Tech cases can still be old school — there are BookBooks for Mac laptops, iPads, and iPhones, giving her electronics a vintage flair.
TwelveSouth Laptop Case, $79.99, TwelveSouth.com

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Scrabble Magnets
Most book lovers are also word nerds. With these adorable magnets, she can leave messages for her roommates, start a Scrabble war with her siblings, or keep track of her grocery list.
Paper Source, , $12.95, papersource.com
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Alice in Wonderland Calendar
This wall calendar designed by Anna Bond matches the new Penguin Classic “In Bloom” edition of the iconic children’s book. (Also makes a very merry Unbirthday gift.)
Rifle Paper Co., $18.20, riflepaperco.com

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Personalized Stamp
With personalized stamps from Three Designing Women, she can turn her bookshelf into an at-home library. And if she wants to get really fancy, she can download Libib, the app for cataloging her books.
Paper Source, $39.95, papersourse.com
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These cotton scarves are silkscreened with passages from Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and Alice in Wonderland. Bonus: she can read them on the subway.
Uncommon Goods, $48, uncommongoods.com

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Marauder’s Map Fleece
At Society6, Harry Potter’s Marauder’s Map becomes an automatic gem of a gift. The fleece blanket was our favorite, but you can also transform the design into a mug, a duvet cover, or even leggings! Mischief Managed.
Society6, $39.20, society6.com, $39.20
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Librarian Purse
Sigh. A girl can dream.
Charlotte Olympia, $1,056, charlotteolympia.com

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Initial Necklace Talisman
Pyrrha stamps precious metals with 18th century Parisian wax seals, and while the initial necklaces are the most bookish, they also make talismans, which look like they’re straight out of Narnia.
Pyrrha, $182, pyrrha.com
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Library Card Socks
Yes, there is an entire brand devoted to literary gifts, so there’s a good chance you’ll find something inspired by her favorite book. If not, these striped socks are also (subtly) library cards!
Out of Print Clothing Co., $10, outofprintclothing.com