I love losing myself in a good book, and I’m not the only one. Finding great gifts for book lovers isn’t just about testing for the best e-reader (which we have!) or rounding up all the accessories worth adding to your Kindle (we’ve done that too), but rather it’s about setting up your favorite reader to keep enjoying stories.
You can help your favorite reader enjoy another story with anything from a new reading gadget and a handy accessory to cozy items to settle in for a nice, long reading session. After all, if there’s anything we’ve learned from the rise of #BookTok, it’s that there’s no lack of accessories and items that can make a reader happier than ever. Here are our favorite gifts for book lovers we’re shopping this season.
Be sure to also check out our other buying guides, including Best Kindles, Best E-Readers, Best Kindle Accessories, Best Tablets, and Best Digital Notebooks. If you’re on the hunt for more gifts, don’t miss our guides to the Best Viral Gifts, Best Gifts for Bird Lovers, Best Subscription Boxes for Gifting, and many more.
Updated October 2025: We’ve reorganized this guide and added new gifts from PopSockets, Strapsicle, BukSuk, Passion Planner, James Wax, East Fork, Beautiful by Drew Barrymore, Eberyjey, and Ugg, plus we’ve included new book sets.
Featured Gifts
Our Favorite Kindle
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 12th Generation)
Jump to reviewA Fun Case and Grip
PopSockets PopCase Kindle and PopGrip
Jump to reviewA Sleek Sleeve
The Quirky Cup Collective E-Reader Sleeves
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Table of Contents
A New E-Reader
When I got back into reading, I fell in love with ebooks and getting free copies from the library that I would read on my Libby app. That year, for my birthday, I was gifted a Kindle from two different people, and I’ve never looked back. Whether they’re a new reader looking for a better or one who’s complaining about how heavy their books are, an e-reader makes for a great solution (and you can still get those free library books on it!).
Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 12th Generation)
If they don’t have a Kindle, the 12th-edition Paperwhite is our favorite one. It’s got a warm front light and great battery life, and it comes in a fun pink color. Upgrade to Signature for an auto-adjusting light and more storage (aka more books!).
Kobo
Libra Color
If they have an e-reader but want the option to use color, the Kobo Libra Color is the best option. It lets them use a range of colors as they read, and you can add on a stylus to turn it into a digital notebook. It’s got page-turner buttons, which are great and something you won’t find on Kindle.
E-Reader Accessories
From cute cases to handy straps that make reading easier, there’s no lack of fun options to add to a Kindle or other e-readers.
PopSockets
PopCase Kindle and PopGrip
PopSockets has a new collection of Kindle cases that have a MagSafe ring, so you can easily pop on a PopSocket grip. The Curled Up With a Good Book design has a matching case and grip you can use together.
Strapsicle
E-Reader Hand Strap
These straps from Strapsicle make it really easy to hold up an e-reader. They’re easy to attach, and I even find just using one of the two straps secures it. The limited-edition neon collection is super fun and worth shopping before it runs out.
The Quirky Cup Collective
E-Reader Sleeves
This stylish sleeve is a great gift to give an e-reader user who loves to take their device on the go. It’ll keep it protected without taking up more space.
Lamicall
Gooseneck iPad Holder
I struggle with a wrist cyst that makes holding up my Kindle for long periods uncomfortable. This tablet holder works great for tablets and e-readers alike, and it lets my book hover over my head hands-free.
Accessories for Physical Book Readers
No e-reader? No problem. These book lights solve the constant struggle for a book reader: darkness getting in the way of their reading.
Vekkia
14 LED Book Light
Our favorite reading light is a super versatile clip-on with an adjustable gooseneck. The two swiveling light bars have seven LEDs each.
Glocusent
LED Neck Reading Light
This lightweight neck light is a great option if your reader might hate clipping something onto the pages. It has three light warmths and six brightness settings.
Book Bags
If the book lover in your life is known for toting their e-reader or book of choice everywhere they go, here are some fun accessories for carrying them around (and for logging their thoughts as they read!).
Hello Clio
The Original Kindle Belt Bag
This cute belt bag isn’t too much wider than a normal one but packs a soft internal pocket made for carrying a Kindle Paperwhite or base Kindle.
New York Public Library
Library Card Tote Bag
This tote bag screams “I love books” in the best way possible. It’s a great size with, nice long straps that make it super comfortable to wear.
Stickers, Journals, and Annotation Tools
Whether they’re looking to decorate their e-reader or the pages of their books, there’s a fun add-on here for every kind of reader.
Strapsicle
Sweet Stickers
Strapsicle recently launched stickers, with both a sweet and spicy pack. It’s a nice-size set that could easily decorate multiple e-readers.
Papier
Reading Journal
If they’re constantly crushing a new read, get them a journal to track everything they’ve read and how they liked it.
Book Tabs
I don’t like primary colors while I annotate my books. This is a similar but much larger pack of book tabs I found at my local Daiso, and the pastel colors are much more pleasing on the eyes as I mark up my book pages.
Passion Planner
Passion Highlighters
I love these highlighters for my paper planners, and they’re a great option for readers who light to highlight their passages. There’s a highlighter and pen end for each color if they like to underline.
Reading Vibes
Gifts for your local book lover aren’t just giving books and book items. Help them set the mood while they read with these cozy gift ideas.
James Wax
Reading Time Candle
The label says it all. Give them a candle to alert everyone they’re busy reading. I’ve tried all four scents you can choose from, and my favorites are the mimosa and white tea scents.
Sony
WH-1000XM6
Help them block out the world while read (or take part in immersion reading, where you listen to the audiobook while you read the physical book at the same time) with our favorite noise-canceling headphones.
East Fork
The Mug
Give them a gorgeous mug to stay hydrated with their drink of choice while they read, whether that’s a nice cup of tea or a hot toddy.
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore
Beautiful Electric Kettle
They’ll need some hot water with that cup of tea, and this chic electric kettle is both stylish and affordable without slacking on performance.
Ugg
Men’s Neuman
Give the gift of happy, cozy feet with our favorite set of men’s slippers. Our WIRED reviewer says these slippers hold up well and have the classic Ugg front, with a low back that makes them easy to slip on and off.
Gorgeous Books and Boxed Sets
Looking to give the gift of a true book? These box sets and illustrated editions are worth collecting.
Lord of the Rings Illustrated Editions
If there’s a book I want to get my husband that he’s already read, it’s these beautiful illustrated editions of Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and even The Silmarillion.
One Piece
Maybe they’ve been a One Piece fan for years. Maybe they’re a new fan after seeing the Netflix series. You can start their collection of the still-running manga or even give a couple initial volumes to get them hooked on the original.
Crescent City Boxed Set
If they’re fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, it’s official: They’ll need to read Sarah J. Maas’ other series, Crescent City, to keep up with what happens in the next ACOTAR book. The first one is my favorite.
Judy Blume Essentials (Boxed Set)
by Judy Blume
These are a great series of books if you’re shopping for an elementary reader or teenager. The books have held up, with Blume’s themes still resonating years later.
Book Subscriptions
Buying a book for someone can be hard if you’re not sure what they’re into or what they’ve already read. But covering a few months of a subscription is the gift that gives over and over again.
Audible
If you know someone struggling with time to sit down and read, give them an Audible subscription so they can listen to books while they drive, do chores, work out, and so much more.
Book of the Month
Subscription
Book of the Month is a subscription for the reader who loves physical books. Every month, there are five to seven titles to choose from that ship right to their door (they can skip months if nothing catches their eye).
Parnassus
Signed First Editions Club
WIRED reviewer Adrienne So has subscribed for years (on and off) to Parnassus Signed First Editions, from novelist Ann Patchett’s store in Nashville, Tennessee. The books are mainly literary fiction, with occasional nonfiction. Every book she’s gotten has been an absolute banger.
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