Your guide to the best gifts for book lovers

If you’re shopping for a book lover this Christmas, you’re likely breathing a sigh of relief.

The good thing about shopping for bookworms is that you always know what to give them: books, of course!

But which books should you gift? And how can you make books feel a little bit more special when you gift them?

Read on for our full guide to gifting books this Christmas. From recommendations in every genre to tips on how to wrap books, we’ve covered it all.

Christmas books

If you really want to commit to the holiday spirit, you can’t go wrong with Christmas books.

When it comes to festive reads, there are plenty of options to choose from including:

• Christmas colouring books: Perfect for hours of festive fun, Christmas colouring books are a great way to pass the time while waiting for your cookies to bake, while watching your favourite Christmas movie or even while lounging by the pool. Clear your mind and enjoy your holiday with some cute, holiday-themed colouring books.
• Christmas romance books: If the holidays make you feel all lovey-dovey, what better choice than a Christmas romance book? With movies like Love Actually, The Holiday and more – love has become a big part of Christmas – and we’re here for it. Once you’ve exhausted the romantic Christmas movies on your streaming platform of choice, these romantic reads will keep you swooning all season long.
• Aussie Christmas books for kids: Tired of showing your little ones all the snow-filled, wintery depictions of Christmas? Reach for a book that celebrates Christmas Down Under. Obviously Bluey makes the list, but there are also plenty of other fun reads with cheeky Australian twists.

. . . or even a classic like A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens!

Which books to gift for Christmas gifts

Don’t know which books to gift this Christmas? Here are a few tips that will help you figure it out.

1. Check out our gift guide, Best Books to gift for Christmas: Not every reader has the same taste, but this list of popular picks is sure to have something for everyone.
2. Choose a book in the recipient’s favourite genre: Whether they love crime books or romance books; fantasy or non-fiction, make sure your gift aligns with what the recipient already reads.
3. Try to choose a book they haven’t read: This can be trickier to find out, but if you can, try to choose a book you know they haven’t read. If you can, take a peek at their bookshelf or skim their Goodreads profile.
4. Hobby books: If choosing a novel or non-fiction book sounds like too much pressure, consider gifting something like a guided journal or colouring book. Everyone could use a screen-free hobby these days, so these are sure to become beloved gifts.

Creative ways to gift books

Want to make your book gift feel a little more special? It’s all in the presentation.

Creative wrapping is the way to go. Whether you stick with traditional wrapping paper, or do something a little more unique, there are so many fun ways to wrap books for an elevated gifting experience.

A few ways you can level-up a book gift include:

• DIY’ing a book bouquet
• Customising a book gift box
• Making a book gift basket

What to gift with a book

You’ve found the perfect book to gift, but how can you make it feel like something super special?

Turn one book into a full present by pairing it with different things.

A few ideas of things you can gift with a book include:

• A little something extra: Pairing a book with other bookish, cool gifts can make it feel even more memorable. Consider adding a special item like a bookmark, book sleeve, reading chart or even a mug the recipient can sip from while reading.
• Add a card: Gifting books with cards is a great way to make them feel more memorable. Choose a card that’s holiday-specific or pick one with colours that match the book cover. After all, it’s what you write on the inside that matters most.
• Food pairing: For the foodie in your life, a food and book pairing may just be the perfect present. Whether you choose foods that match the book’s content or themes or you give snacks you know they’ll love, little treats go a long way in personalising your book gift.
• Drink pairing: Just as you can pair foods with books, you can also do so with drinks! Think matching tea with cosy crime, a fancy soda with a beach read, or even some coffee to get their brain buzzing while they read.