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28 Thoughtful Gifts for Every Book Lover in Your Life

From this year's best books to give to charming accessories for a cozy reading session.

By Steele Marcoux and Sarah DiMarco
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The act of reading and escaping into the pages of a book feels appealing now more than ever. It’s no wonder that there are probably countless literature lovers in your life. However, shopping for your favorite bibliophile can be tricky as you can never be sure they will enjoy the book you selected for them. Luckily, there’s a host of other trinkets and gadgets that can help elevate the reading experience for any reader, no matter their preferred genre.

Hand-selected by VERANDA editors, these sophisticated gift ideas for book lovers will satisfy even the most persnickety reader—and make you look like the best gift giver. You'll find rich-smelling candles and plush throws to help set the reading mood along with a few timeless books that every literary buff will want in their collection. You can trust us on these selections; we do have a book club, after all. Here, our 28 best gift ideas for the book lovers in your life. Happy reading (and gifting)!

For the Romantic

Bond and Grace The Secret Garden Art Novel

The Secret Garden Art Novel
For the Romantic

Bond and Grace The Secret Garden Art Novel

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Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved The Secret Garden is brought to life through vivid illustrations and scholarly insight with Bond and Grace's inaugural Art Novel. The novel marries the appeal and beauty of a coffee table book with the joy of reading classic literature.

For the Serious Reader

To Paradise: A Novel

To Paradise: A Novel
For the Serious Reader

To Paradise: A Novel

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Award-winning author Hanya Yanagihara returns to the literary scene in an explosive epic that intricately looks at our preconceptions of human relationships. Divided into three different sections, the novel spans from 1893 into the dystopian future, giving a retelling of America's history through an alternate lens.

For the Late-Night Reader

Generation Lighting Veneto Small Table Lamp

Veneto Small Table Lamp
For the Late-Night Reader

Generation Lighting Veneto Small Table Lamp

While the thought of reading by candlelight sounds dreamy, it's not always ideal for your loved one's eyes. The solution: an eye-catching table that will look stunning on both a bedside table or desk.

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For the Conscious Thinker

Ecco Press South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation

South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation
For the Conscious Thinker

Ecco Press South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation

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Writer Imani Perry takes readers on a journey to rethink how we cast the American South and establish its importance in shaping the nation. Raised in Alabama, Perry returns to the South to interview the artists, activists, immigrants, and heroes who shed light on the history of the region and its future.

For the Stylish Sipper

Sir/Madam Rialto Glass Coupe

Rialto Glass Coupe
For the Stylish Sipper

Sir/Madam Rialto Glass Coupe

As our Sip and Read Club is an indication, we love to indulge in the occasional cocktail as we dive into the latest book releases. These bespoke coupe glasses not only look stunning but also serve as the ideal vessel for many different types of cocktails.

For the Decorating Aficionado

Veranda At Home in the South: Interior Design Reimagined

Veranda At Home in the South: Interior Design Reimagined
For the Decorating Aficionado

Veranda At Home in the South: Interior Design Reimagined

Now 37% Off

For anyone whose innate desire for beauty is every bit as powerful as their yearning for love and happiness: an exclusive tour of 27 contemporary Southern homes, all featured in VERANDA, that explore the range of style of the region.

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For the Ambiance Maven

Byredo Bibliotheque Candle

Bibliotheque Candle
For the Ambiance Maven

Byredo Bibliotheque Candle

There's an indescribable feeling one experiences when they walk into a historic library and take in the thousands of books lining the shelves. Byredo's Bibliotheque candle encapsulates that spirit with its brilliant mix of patchouli, vanilla, and plum.

For the At-Home Librarian

Arteriors Osmond Bookshelf

Osmond Bookshelf
For the At-Home Librarian

Arteriors Osmond Bookshelf

Spoil the bibliophile in your life with a chic bookshelf to display their favorite novels and trinkets all in one place. The arched silhouette of this Arteriors piece was inspired by the windows of the Colosseum in Rome.

For the Copy Editor Friend

STET! Dreyer's English: A Game for Language Lovers, Grammar Geeks, and Bibliophiles

STET! Dreyer's English: A Game for Language Lovers, Grammar Geeks, and Bibliophiles
For the Copy Editor Friend

STET! Dreyer's English: A Game for Language Lovers, Grammar Geeks, and Bibliophiles

Now 30% Off

Lovers of language, we've found your new favorite board game (sorry, Scrabble!). Test to see who's the real copy editor of your friend group by competing to see who can spot the most errors in the sentences provided on the game cards.

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For the Organized Friend

Green Quartz Objet

Green Quartz Objet
For the Organized Friend

Green Quartz Objet

Now 54% Off

Whether placed on a bookshelf or desk, these striking quartz bookends will keep everything in place with style. Also available in navy and pastel, each object is unique as the wave patterns in the quartz vary from piece to piece.

For the Consummate Collector

Taschen Cabinet of Curiosities

Cabinet of Curiosities
For the Consummate Collector

Taschen Cabinet of Curiosities

Collectors take note: the wonder room, or "Wunderkammer" which dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries, was an ambitious attempt to encompass all of humankind’s knowledge in a single room. With photographs by Massimo Listri, this magnificent work takes readers through the world's most beautiful collections.

For the Dedicated Classicist

Uncommon Goods First Edition Book Cover Print Art

First Edition Book Cover Print Art
For the Dedicated Classicist

Uncommon Goods First Edition Book Cover Print Art

Mister Arthurious's prints of first edition book covers, made from high-quality scans of the originals then framed in shadow boxes, make for artful tributes to these literary masterpieces. Choose from over 40 book print selections.

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For the Naturalist at Heart

Taschen Peter Beard

Peter Beard
For the Naturalist at Heart

Taschen Peter Beard

Following his death, Taschen has re-released Beard's moving monograph in which the photographer documented the flora, fauna, and landscape of Kenya with moving photographs embellished with superimposed contact sheets, ephemera, newspaper clippings, and drawings, into one large-format volume.

For the Creature of Comfort

Serena & Lily Stratton Alpaca Throw

Stratton Alpaca Throw
For the Creature of Comfort

Serena & Lily Stratton Alpaca Throw

Also available in ivory and natural (a light brown) or ivory and grove (a chic olive color), this hand-loomed alpaca wool throw finished with an offset plaid pattern will keep your loved one warm on late nights spent with page-turners.

For the Art Historian

Alice Trumbull Mason

Alice Trumbull Mason
For the Art Historian

Alice Trumbull Mason

One of the earliest American painters to embrace abstraction and a founding member of American Abstract Artists, artist Alice Trumbull Mason helped encourage the great movements of later 20th-century art, such as Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Post-Modernism, and Conceptual Art. Discover the significance of her life and work in this 256-page tome, complete with her paintings, prints, poetry, and letters.

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For the Bath-Reader

Amazon Waterproof Kindle Paperwhite

Waterproof Kindle Paperwhite
For the Bath-Reader

Amazon Waterproof Kindle Paperwhite

Reading in the bath will be completely worry-free, thanks to this waterproof version of Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite. (It can withstand accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes.) Pair with their favorite bottle of wine and a luxuriously scented candle for the ultimate relaxing gift!

For the Old-World Techie

KleverCase Kindle Paperwhite Case

Kindle Paperwhite Case
For the Old-World Techie

KleverCase Kindle Paperwhite Case

Bonus: Add a Kindle cover modeled after an antique book to help get them in the spirit to read those classics on their list.

For the Furniture Fanatic

Living With Charlotte Perriand

Living With Charlotte Perriand
For the Furniture Fanatic

Living With Charlotte Perriand

Good news, furniture collectors: In this object-by-object catalogue of Perriand's groundbreaking work, pieces are shown both "up close" and intalled in living spaces, illustrating just how beautifully the French designer's work stands up to the test of time.

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For the Nature Lover

Scribner The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature

The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature
For the Nature Lover

Scribner The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature

Now 36% Off

A book that will make a gardener out of even the blackest of thumbs: From distinguished psychiatrist and avid gardener Sue Stuart-Smith comes a beautiful book about the healing powers of nature, for not just our minds and bodies but also for our communities.

For the Tea Enthusiast

Art of Tea Loose Leaf Tea Gift Set

Loose Leaf Tea Gift Set
For the Tea Enthusiast

Art of Tea Loose Leaf Tea Gift Set

Make the reader in your life feel extra special when she's sitting down to read with a piping cup of their favorite tea. This offering from Art of Tea has all the essential teas to ensure she'll always have the perfect blend for whatever book she's reading.

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Steele Marcoux
Editor in Chief, VERANDA
Steele Marcoux is the Editor in Chief at VERANDA, covering design trends, architecture, and travel for the brand.
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Sarah DiMarco is the Assistant Editor at VERANDA, covering all things art, design, and travel, and she also manages social media for the brand. 

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