Finding the best gifts for everyone in your life can be tricky. If you're on the hunt for the best gifts for readers, however, it's a little easier. People who love books love receiving book gifts, plain and simple. Where it gets complicated is figuring out what exactly a good gift for the reader in your life looks like.
Top Gifts for Readers in 2025
I'm what you may consider a binge reader. I usually go through about three to five books per month, and if I find a new series I really like, that number will shoot up quickly. All of this reading means I can never have too many books and book accessories and I have a decent idea of what gifts readers will love. Below, I've outlined some of the most enticing book gift ideas I've found for the 2025 holiday seson, including but not limited to the Kindle Paperwhite, bookends, book lights, and of course, a few books.
LEGO just recently released a three new book nook sets that make for wonderful gifts. The concept of the book nook isn't exactly new, but it's a first for LEGO and they are actually really cool builds. So far there is a Lord of the Rings set, a Harry Potter set, and a Sherlock Holmes set available. Each one offers a glimpse into something iconic from those franchises and is specifically made to sit on your shelf among your books. My personal favorite out of all of these is the Hogwarts Express set because it can function as book nook or really cool set of bookends, but all three of them are wonderful in their own ways.
Cheaper alternatives
If you like the idea of giving a book nook kit as a gift, but don't want to pay LEGO prices, there are some much cheaper alternatives available that are just as cool.
A large collection of physical books is a wonderful addition to any home, but a cool set of book ends can really bring it all together (literally). There are a ton of book ends available, but the set I would personally recommend is this pair of Agate bookends. My grandfather used to collect stones like this and hand cut them to bookend his own book collection, so I own a few of these. Because it's a decor item, however, there are a lot of different style choices available and we've added below.
Looking for more gift ideas? We've gathered a ton of cool book acessories below. This includes things like bookmarks, reading lights, and other things that can improve the reading experience. If you're more of a digital reader, the remote control page turner is the perfect accessory for reading in bed for peak laziness.
Digital reading is often a cheaper, clutterless alternative to reading physical books. If you have a Kindle, we recommend getting a Kindle Unlimited membership, and we've broken down the pricing structure here. You can pick from thousands of books, comics, magazines, and more, all accessible with a tap of your finger. I personally have a Kindle Unlimited subscription and have found it to be excellent for reading popular LitRPG books and romantasy without overspending.
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior SEO Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. His expertise is spread across a variety of different topics -- from TV series to indie games and popular book series.
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