{"id":5282,"date":"2016-11-28T10:01:26","date_gmt":"2016-11-28T17:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/paperbacktheology\/?p=5282"},"modified":"2016-11-28T10:03:10","modified_gmt":"2016-11-28T17:03:10","slug":"15-great-gift-ideas-for-book-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/paperbacktheology\/2016\/11\/15-great-gift-ideas-for-book-lovers.html","title":{"rendered":"15 Great Gift Ideas for Book Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

\"book<\/a>Book lovers are a picky bunch. What we\u2019re really after is more books, but we also\u00a0want a deeper connection to the authors we love, and to share our love of books with our friends. With that in mind this is a list of 15 Great Gift Ideas for Book Lovers \u2013 the 2016\u00a0edition.<\/p>\n

01.\u00a0A Biography of their Favorite Author<\/strong>
\nIf your book lover is indeed a book lover, then they mostly want more books. So here\u2019s a good place to start. If they love J.D. Salinger, then buy them the story of his life.<\/p>\n

02.\u00a0Bookish\u00a0Coffee Mugs<\/strong>
\nOne of the real joys of being an avid reader is the opportunity to correct other people\u2019s grammar. Why not do it with a coffee mug<\/a>? These are actually pretty hilarious. My favorite is, \u201cI\u2019m figuratively dying for a cuppa.\u201d Also a big fan of \u201cThey\u2019re there for their afternoon tea.\u201d \u2026also love this \u201cI like big books and I cannot lie\u201d<\/a> mug.<\/p>\n

03. Signed Copies &\u00a0First Editions<\/strong>
\nSome of these are surprisingly easy and affordable. If the author is alive, a politely worded note tucked in the box of their own book, with a prepaid padded return envelope will usually do the trick.<\/p>\n

\"night<\/a>04. Creative Collections<\/strong>
\nIf they have a favorite book buy them a copy of that book in every edition of the hardback, paperback, graphic novel, children\u2019s edition, and movie. Email your book lover\u2019s hero or mentor\u00a0and contact them. Ask them to write out a list of 10 great books.\u00a0Give your book lover a copy of the list, along with a copy of each of the books.<\/p>\n

05.\u00a0Library Check-out Card Phone Cover<\/strong>
\nThere are a bunch of these to choose from, but this one is my favorite<\/a>.\u00a0\"LC\"<\/a><\/p>\n

06.\u00a0Letter shaped decorative books.<\/strong>
\nEach individual letter-shaped book<\/a> is bound and finished just like a real book. It\u2019s versatile. Hang it on the wall, place in on a table or desk, or on the end of a shelf of books as a bookend.<\/p>\n

07. Book Shelves or bookstands<\/strong>
\nDesktop bookshelves come in all shapes and sizes, and they are nearly always welcomed by the reader. This is a good\u00a0portable book stand<\/a>. I\u00a0love the triangle book\u00a0stand at the top of the post. I\u2019m also a big fan of the old fashioned\u00a0Manhasset Music Stand<\/a>.<\/p>\n

08.\u00a0Posters of their Favorite Book<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Lots of online companies produce nice looking posters of the cover of books, like these<\/a>. A few do\u2019s and don\u2019ts: don\u2019t buy the movie version of a poster, or one for too recent a book. Best to\u00a0stick with\u00a0classic novels and a vintage look.<\/p>\n


\n\"the<\/a>09. Book Ends<\/strong>
\nOne can never have too many cool bookends. Everything from the standard\u00a0metal bookend<\/a>\u00a0to a more artistic, personal, or ornate option. Bookends always come in handy. This \u201cThe End\u201d book end<\/a> is one of my favorites.<\/p>\n

10. Book Weight<\/strong>
\nMost people wouldn\u2019t think of this as a big deal, but the\u00a0Book Weight<\/a>\u00a0is essential equipment\u00a0for the reader who often takes notes or types with a book open. The book weight is a leather covered lead weight which will keep even a very stiffly bound book open on a flat surface. It works great in tandem with a books stand, or just as a way to prop a book open while you read or take notes. Every nerdy book lover needs\u00a0one of these. You can also by a clear acrylic one that seems pretty handy.<\/p>\n

11. Book\u00a0Clock<\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve seen several versions of this, but I really like this one<\/a>. It might seem a little cheesy, but I\u2019ve never known a reader who doesn\u2019t also watch the clock.\u00a0\"book<\/a><\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Library of Congress Card Catalog Notecards<\/strong>
\nThis is a (I think cardboard) replica card catalog box <\/a>with tabbed dividers, each card features a different beloved work of literature straight from the storied collection of the Library of Congress.<\/p>\n

13. The Invisible Book Shelf<\/strong>
\nUrban Outfitters has a unique books shelf <\/a>that deserves a look. The shelf is easy to install and\u00a0it disappears into the bottom book. Stack more on top of it & the books look like they\u2019re floating on the wall. Works for me.<\/p>\n

\"shelf\"<\/a>14.\u00a0Lamp, Shelf, Bookmark Combo<\/strong>
\nThis is a pretty interesting way to outfit the reader who likes to read in bed. It goes on the wall & functions as a bookshelf with a lamp, which is nice enough. But the peak of the shelf is meant to store your current read. It\u2019s pretty cool.<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0Bookshelf Chair<\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve seen versions of this over the years and nothing has ever looked as good as this<\/a>. It can\u2019t be comfortable. It\u2019s made to order and costs about $3,000. But it would look great in any library.<\/p>\n

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