Recommended for first purchases.
Book lovers are easy to shop for and hard to impress. They already own too many books and at least one literary tote bag. The secret is to give them something that fits their reading life without duplicating it. Here are the best gifts for book lovers, built around the thing every reader needs: a place to keep their spot.
The Bookish Bookmarks Set ($22 USD) set is made for readers. Each bookmark is a sticker by number project, so the gift comes with an evening of cozy crafting and a useful finished piece. A customer who gave a set to her daughter told us:
"Gave these to my daughter for a bit of a mindfulness activity on her return to uni. She has really enjoyed doing them and has suggested that if she were to receive as more gifts they would be most welcome!" (Amy B., Floral Bookmarks Set)
If your reader likes cozy fantasy, romance or anything with a garden on the cover, the Floral Bookmarks Set ($22 USD) is a lovely match. The soft colours look beautiful poking out of a paperback.
Not every gift needs a set. The Koi Pond Bookmark ($13 USD) is a calming single project, and the Cozy Mushroom Forest Bookmark ($13 USD) is perfect for the reader who loves a woodland setting. One reviewer said of the koi pond:
"So relaxing and therapeutic calms me every time I sit down to work. Love how it turned out and it's keeping my place in my book perfectly." (Julie H., Koi Pond Bookmark)
The Bookish Sticker Sheet ($12 USD) fills the screen with tiny books, mugs and reading nooks. It is a nice add-on to a bookmark set, and it makes a very good gift on its own.
If you want to go big, the Cozy Library Canvas ($41 USD) is a large sticker by number canvas of a cozy library. It is a longer project, so it suits readers who like to settle in for a season. Once finished, it is a lovely piece for a reading nook wall.
A bookmark is small, personal and used every day. Unlike a candle, it does not disappear after a month. And because these are sticker crafts, the recipient gets the pleasure of making it. It is a gift that arrives in two parts: the making and the using.
The easiest upgrade is to pair a bookmark set with a paperback you know they will love. Wrap them together and you have a gift that looks like you thought about it for days. Add a precision applicator ($8 USD) if the recipient is new to sticker crafts.
Browse our whole bookmark collection to find a design that fits your favourite reader, or see all sticker by number kits for more ideas. We ship from our Raleigh, NC warehouse.
If you want a gift that feels a bit more special, build a small basket. Start with a paperback you love, add a bookmark set to craft, a pair of cozy socks and a packet of tea. Include a note that says the bookmark is a project to enjoy before the first chapter. The whole thing can come in under a budget that feels generous without being extravagant. Readers love a gift that gives them permission to slow down, and the crafting step adds an evening of quiet joy before they even open the book. It is a gift that says you understand how they like to spend their time. Do not forget the practical side too. A finished bookmark sits flat in a suitcase, slides into a bag and never needs charging, which is more than can be said for most reader gadgets. It also makes a lovely thank-you for a friend who lent you a favourite novel, and it is easy to post in a card.
Yes. They are small, personal and used every day. Because these ones are crafts, the giver also gets credit for a thoughtful, hands-on present.
Most people finish a bookmark in an evening, often while listening to a podcast or an audiobook. That makes them a satisfying small win.
Definitely. Bookmarks are a gentle introduction because they are small, quick and forgiving.
