The day of dads is just around the corner and for those who are focusing on favorite pastimes for a meaningful present, this list of Father's Day gifts for the book lover will be extremely helpful. Although many have gravitated towards digital books and e-readers, there is something to be said for a man who cherishes the past in the present.
From vintage novel clocks to literature-inspired laptop decals, there is something for every intellectual dad out there. Although most of these Father's Day gifts for the book lover are steeped in tradition, some of their applications will resonate deeply with modern men. Whether classic or contemporary, fathers will appreciate the creativity and thoughtfulness of many of these clever concepts.
60 Father's Day Gifts for the Book Lover
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Literature-Shingled Lamps
The Zipper 8 Lighting Collection Covers Bulbs with Book Contents
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Bookish Lamp Designs
These Sculptural Book Lamps Come From Etsy BomDesignNL
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One-Handed Reading Devices
The Thumb Thing Will Let You Enjoy Your Favorite Book Comfortably
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Literature-Inspired Decals
The Giving Tree Sticker Will Remind You to be Generous
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Woodland Critter Bookshelves
This Deer Bookshelf was Created by Design Company beDesign
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Suspended Book Shelving
The Agustav Book Rack is Minimalist and Multifunctional
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Paper Bag Book Bindings
These DIY Book Bindings are a Simple and Creative Project
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Floating Literature Holders
The 'Conceal Book Shelf' Makes One a Reading Magician
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Paper-Made Mother's Day Masterpieces
Custom Folded Book Art Creations from Etsy Shop CalebAdamsArt
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Dangerously Deceptive Bookmarks
These Clever Bookmarks Will Save Your Place and Scare Your Family
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Literary Device Docks
Etsy Shop Angiesbookattic Makes Literature-inspired Tech Accessories
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Modern Finger-Focused Stationery
These Bookmarks and Paper Clips Designs are Finger-Friendly
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Animalistic Book-End Accessories
The Sturer Bock for Pulpo is a Fierce Way to Display Literature
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Nerdy 8-Bit Bookmarks
These Sci-Fi-Inspired Book Placeholders are Geek Chic
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Sassy Book Satchels
The Joy Tote Bag by The Joy of Ex Foundation Offers Dry Humor
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Literature-Loaded Memory Keys
The USB Digital Library Comes Packed with Over 3000 Books
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Page-Saving Surfaces
The Bookmark Table by Pawel Grobelny is a Convenient Reading Station
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Formerly Forbidden Literature Mugs
The Banned Book Mug Celebrates Famously Banned Books
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Classic Literature Book Covers
These Luxury Book Cover Designs by Richard Tuttle are Amazing
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Literature Fingerprint Artworks
The Thumbprint Portraits by Chery Sorg Feature Titles and Passages
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Lopsided Ledge Bookshelves
The Spiga Bookcase Comprises a Stack of Askew L-Shaped Cradles
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Recycled Vintage Novel Clocks
These Recycled Wall Clocks Turn Old Books into Functional Timepieces
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Malleable Bookshelves
Luke Hart's 'Rubber Shelves' is Fit for Literature of All Sizes
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Electronic Page Savers
The eBookmark Uses Touchable Leds to Let You Know Where You Left Off
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See-Through Bookmarks
The DIY Transparent Book Marker Includes Adorable Designs
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Novel Camping Shelters
Jack Maxwell's Fully Booked Tent is Made for the Lit Lover
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Vortex Book Art
This Book Sculpture Was Made with Absolutely No Photoshopping
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Iconic Novel-Quoted Prints
These Book Quote Posters Give Insight and Inspiration to the Home
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Literary Foot Stools
The Bibliopouf by Nobody&Co Combines Literature and Comfort
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Vibrant Intellectual Everyday Products
The School of Life's Line of Hipster Products is Stylish
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Literature Loving Tables
This Glass-Topped Sculptural Table Pays Homage to Your Inner Bookworm
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Literature-Printed Shawls
The 'A Good Book' Scarves by storiarts Incorporate the Classics
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Literary Power Sources
The Book Chargers Allow You to Read and Recharge in One
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Seductive Leg Bookmarks
These Cabaret Legs Bookmarks Will Spice Up Your Novels
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Deep Sea Leviathan Bookends
Chart Your Reading with the Start to Fin Bookends
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Teetering Triangular Page Savers
Bookmark by Paul Cocksedge Keeps Novels' Spines Split and Sways
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Open Birdhouse Bookshelves
Ferm Living Studios Can Become Home to a Variety of Items
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Java-Holding Literature
Lawrence Watt-Evans Prints His Novel on Coffee Mugs
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Stickman Bookmarks
The ‘Help!’ Bookmark is a Paperclip with Arms
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Monolithic Page Markers
The Petrifications Bookmarks Make Monuments of Unfinished Reading Material
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Bookmarking Electrical Cables
The SOLO1LIBRO Lamp Provides Light and is Fit to Save Your Page
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Literary Diss Wallets
This Philosophers Guild Wallet is Laden with Shakespearean Insults
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Steel Tilted Book Organizers
Artistically Display Your Treasured Novels with the Magda Bookshelf
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Eloquent Page Markers
The Text Metal Bookmarks Speak on Your Behalf
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Zombie Appendage Bookmarks
Anna Sternik Fashions Placeholders that Look Like Rotting Hands
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Literature-Inspired Writers
Mont Blanc 'Carlo Collodi' Pen Gets Inspired by an Old Classic
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Nostalgic Music Bookmarks
Never Lose Your Page with the Cassette Tape Bookmark
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Literature-Scented Sprays
The Demeter Paperback Cologne Smells Like Aged Books
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Book Quote Clothes Patches
These Iron-On Patches Bring Reading Back
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Triangular Wooden Bookmarks
The Book Hook Holds Your Page and Your Novel
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Playright Packaged Tissues
The Shakespeare Tissue Box Cover Will End Your Nose Woes
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Bold Citrus Novel Storage
The Lemon Bookends by Design Atelier Article are a Fresh and Fabulous
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Hemp-Infused Literature
The Snoop Dogg Rolling Papers are Bound in a Book
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Fictitious Literature Perfumes
'Imaginary Authors' is a Perfume Line Inspired by Made-Up Authors
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Complexly Creased Page Savers
The Arjowiggins Bookmark Folds in Ways to Pinpoint Your Paragraph
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Book-Built House Decor
Artist Frank Halmans Turns Literary Classics into Houses with Windows
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Medieval Literature Mashup Art
Tumblr User Converts Eric Carle’s Classic to Game of Thrones
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Alcohol Origin Literature
The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart Details the Processes Behind Booze
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Invisible Bookshelf Designs
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Couture Shakespearean Editorials
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Superhero Storage Systems
These Batman Bookshelves Take the Outline of the Character's Famous Icon
Business Card Bookmarks
These Creative Bookmarks Can Help Promote Your Brand
Woodland Critter Bookshelves
This Deer Bookshelf was Created by Design Company beDesign
Dip-Dyed Tree Stump Furnishings
Anthropologie's Reclaimed Wood Side Tables are Bold and Versatile
Ombre Minimalist Bookshelves
This Creative Modern Bookshelf is Funky and Easy to Assemble
Macho Hipster Parlor Branding
Barbierattoo’s Rebranded Masculine Identity is Sharp and Sleek
Modular Transitioning Shelves
Gilad Designed a Flexible Shelving System for His TT Furniture Line
Reclining Bookshelf Chairs
The Bibilochaise Turns a Bookshelf into a Comfortable Chair
Misquoted Movie Line T-Shirts
These Slightly Wrong Quotes Shirts are Ironically Humorous
Uplifting Iconic Inspirational Posters
These Posters Portray Iconic People with Famous Quotes
Sleek Hipster Bar Branding
Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits’s Brand Identity and Design is Epic
Structured Geometric Fashion
Designer Arthur Arbesser Injects Architectural Elements Into His Line
Toy Leg Bookmarks
These Yellow Rain Boots Look Like Mini Floating Legs
Helpful Reminder Stamps
These To-Do Stamps Let You Make To-do Lists Anywhere
Dangerously Deceptive Bookmarks
These Clever Bookmarks Will Save Your Place and Scare Your Family
Upcycled Novel Lamps
These Reading Lamps are Made from Stacks of Unused Books
Honest Alcoholic Travel Mugs
This Vodka Coffee Mug Will Have People Guessing What You're Drinking
Pinboard Web Shops
'Amazon Collections' is a Pinterest Look-Alike
Stylishly Versatile Shelves
This Bookshelf by Basber Osgerby Can Double as a Room Divider
Modern Finger-Focused Stationery
These Bookmarks and Paper Clips Designs are Finger-Friendly
Breakfast-Scented Fragrances
Smell Like a Yummy Piece of Toast Every Day with Eau de Toast
Uncut Stone Illuminators
These Crystal Rock Lights Have the Look of Sand-Tumbled Gems
Plaited Periodical Storage
Mag'Z Magazine Rack Has Many Pleats for Stashing Your Reading Materials
Stylish Sequin Jacket Accents
These DIY Sequin Elbow Patches Turn Ordinary Tops into Fancy Designs
Knit Patchwork Kidswear
These Knits for Kids by 'A Mouthful of Milk Teeth' Are Colorful and Cozy
Vintage Bridal Couture
The Enchanted Atelier Spring Lookbook is Stunning and Dreamy
Royal Celebratory Fragrances
Guerlain Reinvented its Legendary Perfume in Solid Gold
Slasher-Inspired Bookends
These Shower Scene Bookends Look Like the Beginnings of a Horror Film
Online Documentary Review Clubs
The Influence Film Forum is Where Documentary Lovers Unite
Aggressive Corporate Attack Ads
Microsoft Targets Google with Their ‘Scroogled’ Produc
Nerdy 8-Bit Bookmarks
These Sci-Fi-Inspired Book Placeholders are Geek Chic
Stylistic Book Page Lamps
This Up-Cycled Lamp Features a Paper Lamp Shade Made of Book Pages
Digital Dictionary Bookmarks
This Clever Page Saver Helps People Expand their Vocabulary
Street Luxe Clothing Lines
Rapper Nas Debuts His Menswear Line HSTRY for Fall 2013
Storybook Lampshades
The 360 Collection by Yusuke Oono Depicts an Ethereal Shadowy Adventure
Sea Monster Sculpture Bookends
The Kraken Bookend is Perfect for Fans of Captain Jack Sparrow
Scandalous Mayor Spoof Games
'Flappy Ford' is Another Popular Flappy Bird Spoof
Defiantly Eco Chalkboard Mugs
These Travel Mugs are Definitely Not of the Paper Variety
Blog-Based Book Clubs
Tumblr's Reblog Book Club Helps Fans and Authors Connect
Simple Bookshelf Space-Savers
The Letter Holder Bookend Makes Use of an Otherwise Wasted Space
Humorously Depressing Diaries
This Funny Journal Lets You List The Things You Will Never Do
Understated Hipster Canvases
This Graphic Poster Print is Displayed in a Monochromatic Palette
Retro-Modern Workspace Modules
The Retractable Writing Desk From Anthropologie Has Multiple Uses
Bold Typographic Superhero Posters
Decorate Your Wall with These Comic Book Typography Prints
Architectural Staircase Bookshelves
The 'Book Tower House' Flaunts an Amazingly Unique Design
Dried Flower Phone Cases
These Clear Phone Cases are Made With Dried Flower Heads
Patterned Textile Collections
The Studio Nono Scarves Feature An Assortment of Designs
Avian-Inspired Bookmarks
The 'Kosha' Feather Bookmark is a Great Tool for Organizing Your Reading
Hollow Cork Side Tables
The Kork Boxes by Twodesigners is Chic and Functional
Neutral Font Fragrances
The Guts and Glory Helvetica Perfume Does Not Smell Like Anything
Indulgence-Encouraging Mugs
The Eat Cake for Breakfast Mug is Great for Your Sweet Tooth
Literary Alcoholic Drinks
Make Drinks Based on Favorite Classics with the Tequila Mockingbird Book
Electronic Page Savers
The eBookmark Uses Touchable Leds to Let You Know Where You Left Off
Crafty Book Lighting
Philip Hansen of Typewriter Boneyard Creates Literary Lamps
Heat-Activated Mugs
The Morning Coffee Mug Uses Heat to Wake up with You
Inspirational Puny Statement Posters
This New Series of Design Posters is Cheeky and Vibrant
Touchscreen Retailer Table Tops
The Alexander McQueen Stikus Frame Incorporates Digital Features
Built-In Ladder Bookshelves
Higher Ground by Said the King Makes Top Shelf Access Even Easier
Silver-Coated Tables
Kenji Fukushima Creates the Mirror Table
Temporary Literary Icon Tattoos
Show Your Pride and Prejudice with These Jane Austen Tattoos
Tapered Wireframe Furniture Legs
The Hudson Side Table by Tronk Design is Like the Eiffel Tower
Crystallized Canine Cologne
The Sexy Beast Fragrance Will Have Your Pup Smelling Fresh
Shakespearean Sci-Fi Stories (UPDATE)
'William Shakespeare’s Star Wars' is Poetically Retold
Undead Chase Bookends
These Zombie Bookends Act Out a Hungry Zombie Scene
Adorable Lyrical Mugs
These Couple Coffee Mugs are Inspired by The Lumineers
Attention-Hailing Bookmarks
These Interesting Bookmarks from 'Propaganda' Want You to Read
AR Coloring Book Apps
The Chromville Augmented Reality Learning App Brings Drawings to Life
Pop Culture Hipster Books
The Portlandia Book Brings Apathetic Hipster Love
Typewriter-Printed Tech Covers
This Retro Laptop Case Upgrades Your Style & Protects Your Gadgets
Worldly Curse-Encouraging Books
The How to Swear Around the World Book is a Silly Travel Essential
Celebrity Bookshelf Infogrpahics
This Infographic Lists the Favorite Books of Famous Faces
Stylish Hand-Warming Mugs
The Kate Spade Travel Mug is Feminine and Glamorous
Slanted Book Holders
The Foreword Wall Shelf System Creatively Mounts Your Books on an Angle
Decorative All-in-One Toolkits
The Strelka Toolbook Can Be Hidden in Plain Sight
Seductive Leg Bookmarks
These Cabaret Legs Bookmarks Will Spice Up Your Novels
Cultural-Specific Recipes
The 'Thailand the Cookbook' Takes Taste Buds on an Exotic Trip
Global Warming Comics
Climate Changed by Philippe Squarzoni Breaks Down Issues for Millenials
Fungus-Covered Light Fixtures
This Fungus Lamps Take Natural Design Farther Than it's Been Before
Engraved Mother's Day Soaps
Aquarian Bath's I Heart Mom Tea Tree Eucalyptus Soap is Soothing
Kid-Sized Cab Bookshelves
The Taxi Book Storage is a Fun and Practical Shelf for Kids
Winsome Whirling Lights
The Swirl Lamp Appears to Spin with Its Delicately Furling Fins
Stackable Typographic Mugs
These Stackable Mugs Let You Form Words and Even Phrases
Foul Undead Fragrances
You Can Smell Like 'The Walking Dead' with This Perfume
Workbench-Branded Fragrances
Greg Lauren Cologne Packaging Bears the Messy Mark of its Maker
Minimalist Side Tables
Dieter Rams' 621 Side Table Has Been Modernized by Vitsoe
DIY Tolkien Accessories
This DIY Scarf Pattern Tells the Story of The Hobbit With Pictures
Hilarious Maternal Greetings
The You Da Bomb Diggity Mother's Day Card From Etsy Spreads Love
Dispersed Floating Bookshelves
Jazz Up Your Living Space with Novels Using a Conceal Bookshelf
Feline Coin Clutches
These Coin Purses are Shaped like Cat Faces
Bomb-Shaped Lamps
The Megaton Floor Lamp Makes an Explosive Impact in the Home
Sci-Fi Shakespeare Mash-Ups (UPDATE)
This Mash-Up Retells the Story of Star Wars Episode V
Novel Metropolis Installations
The Casa Bosques Book City is an Urban Literary Retreat
Victorian Shoe Stockings
This Fancy Christmas Stocking is a Victorian Twist on an Old Tradition
Bad-Tempered Kitty Holiday Mugs
This Grumpy Cat Christmas Mug Says Ho Ho No to the Holidays
Italian Food Fragrances
The Demeter Fragrance Library has Released a Pizza Scented Perfume
Fantasy-Inspired Faux Advertising
These Pieces of Tolkien Art Turn His Work into Ads
Enlightening Printed Tissues
These Tissues Have Encouraging Printed Quotes
Cult Character Necklaces
This Mean Girls Necklace Commemorates the Infamous Glen Coco
Mythological Aquatic Bookends
House Your Knowledge Within the Majestic Mermaid Bookend
DIY Leather Footwear
Designer Sara Gulyas Has Created a DIY Shoe Assembly Kit
Mormon-Inspired Memo Books
These Gorgeous Memos' Vibrant Designs are Inspired by the Mormon Faith
Feather-Like Sticky Notes
This Sticky Note Looks as Light as a Feather
Fan-Like Metal Tables
Fortress by Markus Johansson Looks Delicate but is Incredibly Sturdy
Ergonomic Desktop Organizers
These 3D-Printed Items Keep Your Desk Stylishly Tidy
Outrageous Celeb Quote Quizzes
Determine Which Quote Kanye Says with 'Kanye vs Creative'
Spooky Stationary Essentials
The Ghost Sticky Note Set from MochiThings Makes is Cleverly Crafted
Corner Craving Tables
The Judd Bedside Table By Nathan Yong is Perfect for Corners
Round Rotating Bookshelves
This Rotating Bookself Keeps Your Favorites at Your Fingertips
Celebratory Printable Placemats
This Dinner Placemat is a Great Mother's Day Homemade Gift
Literary Best-Seller Infographics
This Most Popular Books Chart Reveals Who’s Out-Sold the G
Oddity-Encouraging Banners
This Embroidered Mini Banner Inspires You to Stay Weird
Linguistic Status Update Applications
The Ku Tool Helps Users Write More Colorful Online Messages
Historical Figure Stationary
Letters of Note is a Book That Celebrates Famous Pop Culture Icons
Silly Sci-fi Scents
‘Eau My’ by George Takei is Sure to Give the Fans a Good Laugh
Oratorical Typeface Artwork
Nerhol Creates the Alphabet from Japanese Novels
Pointing Page Savers
The Fingerprint Bookmark Indicates the Precise Line Where You Stopped Reading
Organic-Inspired Sculptures
'Organic' at the Carpenters Workshop Gallery Features Various Artists
Adhesive Collar Patches
Fashion Anchor is a Wardrobe Accessory for Men
Sci-Fi Shakespearean-Infused Books
These Star Wars Books are Translated Into Shakespearean Type
Affectionately Engraved Spoons
This 'Best Mom Ever!' Spoon is an Engraved Mother's Day Present
Time-Eschewing Clocks
The 'Zero Noon' Clock Tells Time Based on Stats