Alove for literature is truly something to cherish, whether that applies to you or somebody in your life. While the most obvious gift for such a person might be an actual book (duh), they’d want to receive plenty of book-related or literary-themed gifts. Chances are, your book-loving best friend or library-fanatic mum has already devoured every title ever. All that is to say, you might not be able to just gift them a new book because, let’s be real, they’ve probably already preordered it or nabbed it from their local bookstore.
Instead, think about all of the accoutrements that go into reading. There’s a host of clothing and rich-smelling candles that can help elevate the reading experience for any reader, no matter their preferred genre. Hence we list down a few of the best gifts for book lovers – that aren’t books – below.
Tekla Poplin Sleepwear
There’s no better way to spend the days than to cosy up in an airy pair of pajamas with a killer book, and Tekla does unisex ones that make one feel truly snug. Tekla
Diptyque L’eau Papier
Diptyque’s L’eau Papier is inspired by the combination of paper and ink and has the scent of the joy of throwing open the pages of a new book – the perfect signature scent for bookworms. KENS Apothecary
Qeeboo Koibuchi Bookcase
Your book-loving person may be becoming a book hoarder. But really, they just need a new shelf. Qeeboo’s unique Koibuchi bookcase solves the problem – at least for a while. XTRA Furniture
Byredo Bibliothèque
There’s an indescribable feeling when one walks into a historic library and takes in the thousands of books lining the shelves. Byredo’s Bibliothèque candle encapsulates that spirit with its mix of patchouli, vanilla, leather and plum. Byredo
MoMA Lumio Book Lamp
When shut, it looks like a regular tome. Open it up and it’s a clever lamp with LED pages. This quirky lamp from Lumio reminds us of origami and comes in lots of shades. MoMA
TWG Tea World Voyage Tea Set
It’s scientifically proven that readers are also tea people, and TWG makes some of the best tea around. If you have holiday-gifting-decision fatigue, the gift sets are always a good choice. TWG Tea