It might seem obvious to get the book lover in your life a novel this Christmas, but if you want to think outside the box, there are tons of other literary gifts you can get them!
Books shape our world and our lives, so it's no wonder they also inspire other products. There are book-shaped soap bars, pint-size literature necklaces, literary upcycled planters and even book-scented candles! Because there's nothing quite like turning the crisp pages of your latest literary purchase and inhaling that sweet new-book smell. It's a little slice of heaven!
If you want to go the more functional route when it comes to gift-giving, you can opt for a rotating bookshelf or a hands-free reading pedestal.
25 Literary Gifts for Book-Lovers
From Dangling Mobile Libraries to Children's Literature Flasks:
Vasiliki Marapas — Dec 10, 2014 — Business
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Woodland Critter Bookshelves
This Deer Bookshelf was Created by Design Company beDesign
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Paper Bag Book Bindings
These DIY Book Bindings are a Simple and Creative Project
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Dangling Mobile Libraries
By The Book Creates the Illusion That Your Hardcover Collection Floats
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Pint-Sized Literature Necklaces
Violeta Hernando Creates Incredible Mini Book Necklaces
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Vintage Book Brooches
House of Ismay Creates Adorable Literary Accessories
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Clever Literary Caricatures
The Fernando Vicente Writers Portrait Series Depicts Iconic Characters
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Formerly Forbidden Literature Mugs
The Banned Book Mug Celebrates Famously Banned Books
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Wizard-Scented Candles
These Candles Smell Like Famous Characters in the Harry Potter Movies
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Rapper Re-Interpreted Books
A Kanye West Dr. Seuss Mashup Results in the Best Titles of All Time
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Recycled Vintage Novel Clocks
These Recycled Wall Clocks Turn Old Books into Functional Timepieces
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Book-Scented Candles
These Soy-Based Candles Creatively Smell Like Old Books
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Literary Upcycled Planters
This Initiative Gives Succulents a New Chapter by Recycling Old Books
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Iconic Novel-Quoted Prints
These Book Quote Posters Give Insight and Inspiration to the Home
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Children's Literature Flasks
This Alice in Wonderland Hip Flask Lets You Drink Like a Proper Adult
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Literary Macaron Designs
The French Desserts are Inspired by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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Book-Like Soap Boxes
Apothecary's Soap Packaging Ideas Are Literary-Inspired
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Charming Bookstore Illustrations
Bob Eckstein Sketches Some of His Favorite New York Bookstores
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Literary Diss Wallets
This Philosophers Guild Wallet is Laden with Shakespearean Insults
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Remixed Shakespearean Tees
The Bae Shirt by Kid Dangerous Asks an Existential Questions
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Round Rotating Bookshelves
This Rotating Bookself Keeps Your Favorites at Your Fingertips
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Book Quote Clothes Patches
These Iron-On Patches Bring Reading Back
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Wanderlust Literary Illustrations
Seth Armstrong's Illustrations Take You Inside the Pages
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Personified Literary Novels
Terry Border Literally Embodies These Classic Novels
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Hands-Free Reading Pedestals
The Pillow Book Rest Lets You Get Comfy Reading in Bed
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Fictitious Literature Perfumes
'Imaginary Authors' is a Perfume Line Inspired by Made-Up Authors
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Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights
The Conceptual 'Bubbles' Lighting Design by Begüm Kılınç is Playful
Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables
The 'Bookpet' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay Has Character
Perfume Mist Gift Sets
Sol De Janeiro Releases a Five-Fragrance Perfume Mist Gift Set
Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares
Starbucks Holiday Drinkware Comes in Many Styles
Friend-Founded Home Decor Lines
Nook Theory is an Affordable and Quality Home Decor Brand
Fair Trade Beauty Advent Calendars
The Body Shop's Big Advent of Change Gift Set Features 25 Items
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
The Maker Offers a Selection of Candles at Sephora
Cabin-Shaped Reading Lights
The 'BOOF' Reading Light Offers a Spot to Place Books Between Reading
Sleep-Enhancing Bedtime Lamps
The Loftie Lamp is Gentle, Stylish, and Functional
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Charm-Like Fragrance Bottles
By Far's Stylish Fragrance Bottles Double as Charms
Calligraphy-Covered New Year Fragrances
The Diptyque Lunar New Year Collection is Ornate
Romantic Drinking Accessories
Hendrick’s & Wiederhoeft Crafted a Line of Unusual "Gintimates"
Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves
The Hullabaloo Bookshelf by Deniz Aktay is Perplexing
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Body Care Advent Calendars
SABON Unveils ‘The Magical Unexpected Hour’ Advent Calendar
Globally Influenced Perfume Books
A Perfume Atlas is Curated by LV and Jacques Cavallier Belltrud
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Personalized Candle Scents
Scent Lab Allows You to Customize Your Candle Based on Mood
Spice Advent Calendars
Just Spices Curated 24 Spice Blends to Discover in December
Beverage-Themed Candle Collections
DW Home's Cheeky Candle Collection Makes for a Perfect Gift
Tubular Literature Storage Racks
The 'Interspace' Magazine Rack by Deniz Aktay is Multifunctional
Emotional Support Water Bottles
The MoodMug Water Bottle Has a Spot to Display Mood Emojis
Plant-Inspired Table Lamps
The 'Palmetto' Lamp by Patrik Hartog Offers Ambient Light
Upcycled Book-Made Marbled Furniture
Willem Zwiers Designs the Tranformed Remnants Series
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Flame-Free Candle Warmers
The Retro Candle Warmer Lamp Doubles the Life of Candles
Calming Fun-Loving Candle Collections
Unbound Glo Offers a Range of Scents That Reduce Stress
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
Abstract Triangular Side Tables
The Triangle Side Table from SouleWork Holds Books and More
Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders
Âncora Seeks to Elevate the Role of Candles in the Home
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Chic Wine-Branded Merch
The Saintly Collective Merch is the Perfect Holiday Gift
Affordable Holiday Gift Sets
The Body Shop Presents a Diverse Range of Holiday Gift Sets
Luxurious Men's Grooming Gift Sets
Dans Un Jardin Introduces Luxurious Men's Grooming Gift Sets
Intimate Advent Calendars
The Lovehoney Sex Toy Advent Calendars Come in Several Options
Botanical Cocktail Boxes
The Cocktail Botanical Box Comes with a Book, Planter, and Sangria Kit
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves
This Manhwabang Bookshelf by Jisu Kim is Whimsical
Vintage-Style Living Room Lighters
The Houseplant Car Lighter Has a Nostalgic Construction
Luxury Fragrance Gift Guides
These Molton Brown Luxury Fragrance Gift Ideas Pamper Loved Ones
Nostalgic Seasonal Candle Collections
The Yankee Candle Bright Lights Collection Has Five Scents
Industrial Light-Equipped Chairs
The 'Hidden Light' Chair Swivels to Reveal a Reading Light
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The MAX LANTERN Has a Three-in-One Design for Campsite Use
Perfume-Scented Candle Kits
The Le Labo Discovery Candle Set Offers Samples of Classics
Multifunctional C-Shaped Illuminators
The Conceptual 'C-lamp' Can Be Placed on a Surface or Hung
AI-Powered Family Story Books
Life Story AI Will Help Users Preserve Their Family's Legacy
Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
The Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes Embraces Imperfections
Concise Reflection Journals
The Life Sentence Journal Challenges Users with 1 Sentence Entries
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
Customizable Book Portraits
Lagom Collections Boasts Personalized Portraits for Your Books
Burger-Shaped Bath Gifts
The Love Burger by Lush Layers Bubbly, Sudsy Surprises
Tailor-Made Perfume Gift Sets
Dolce & Gabbana Introduces Four Gift Sets This Holiday Season
NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets
The Big Apple Baby Gift Set by Estella Features Clothes, Toys and More
Branded Holiday Gifting Suites
Scotch Brand Created a Festive Suite for Wrapping & Packing Gifts
Nourishing Holiday Cosmetics
The Tree Hut Holiday Collection Gifting or Self-Indulgence-Ready
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Flower-Filled Humidifiers
The 'Potpourri' Aromatherapy Humidifier by Yong Zhang is Eye-Catching
Mythology-Inspired Candles
Mythologie Candles' Olympus Collection Taps into Myths & Legends
Festive Skincare Stocking Stuffers
Burt's Bees Modest but Well-Designed Holiday Line Just Dropped
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Bookstore Wine Shops
New York's Bibliotheque Offers Rare Books and Great Wine
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Romance-Inspired Candle Designs
Candier's You're My Favorite Candle Makes for the Perfect Gift
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Quirky Holiday Soaps
Primal Elements Cute Holiday Soaps are Designed to Make You Smile
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Library Literature Merchandise
Toronto Public Library Debuts Chic Merchandise Including Shirts
Aromatic Beauty Gift Sets
The Fleurs D'oasis Hair & Body Gift Set Takes Self Care to New Heights
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Chic Celebratory Candle Decor
The Diptyque Simple Objects Collection Showcases Simplicity
Book Vending Machines
This Book Vending Machine Inspires Readers at Exeter St Davids Station
Art-Inspired Home Fragrances
Pura and The Metropolitan Collaborated on Scents for the Home
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Rainy Day-Inspired Candles
Byredo Launches Summer Rain—a Candle for Rainy Days
Wish-Making Lantern Collectibles
Lil Wish Lanterns Activate Imagination Through Positivity & Play
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Coffee-Themed Gift Sets
Bee Inspired's Wake Up Call Gift Seeks to Awaken the Senses
Sentimental Holiday Ad Campaigns
Amazon's Joy is Made Campaign Evokes Holiday Emotion
Body Care Advent Calendars
The Body Shop's Holiday Advent Calendars are Indulgent
Low-Cost Cosmetic Gift Sets
These Radox Christmas Gift Sets Come in Two Options
Kindness-Inspired Beauty Capsules
The Lush Holiday Collection 2022 Focuses on Giving & Community
Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs
Notchi Architects Designs the Stair Table Lamp for Oblure
Women's Literature-Inspired Skincare Stores
Aesop Boasts a Women's Literature Library
Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines
Charles Jeffrey's LOVERBOY Offers Otherworldly Home Goods
Opulent Body Collections
Rituals Unveils a Valentine’s Day Gift Collection with Eight New Scents
Festive Elvish Candles
The Elf x Homesick Collaboration Immerses Fans in the Buddy's World
DIY Soy Candle Sets
Creative QT Candles Boasts a Comprehensive Candle-Making Kit
Comprehensive Holiday Gift Guides
Laconiko Targets Foodies, Chefs, & Mixologists with Its Guide
Block Puzzled Book Nooks
The LEGO Book Nook is a Novelty Miniature Buildable Diorama
Exclusive Gamer Gift Cards
Candy Crush Saga Gift Cards Share a 48-Hour Unlimited Lives Bonus
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Cyclist-Targeted Skincare Gifts
Raleigh and Boots Partnered on New Exclusive Gift Sets
Educational Book Summary Apps
Bookster Let's People Understand Books in Just 15 Minutes a Day
Ultra-Stylish Bathroom Decor
Diptyque Debuts a New Bathroom Collection Called 'Beauty Accessories'
Occasion-Specific Honey Gifts
Savannah Bee Company's Honey Gift Set Spotlights Different Purposes
Mom-Focused Beauty Gift Bundles
KAI Boasts a Range of High-Quality Skincare Bundles
Beer Branded Leg Lamps
The Miller High Life Leg Lamp Beer Tower Mimics a Classic Design
Banned Books Campaigns
Penguin Random House is Hitting the Road with Three Other Organizations
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Luxe City-Inspired Candles
The Diptyque Berlin Candle Captures the Essence of the Cityscape
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Book Pile Retail Decor
A London Aesop Store Gets a New Decor Definition by Sebastian Cox
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Giftable CBD Products
Thanks! Naturals is on a Mission to Spread Gratitude and Wellness
AI Book Clubs
LillyPad.ai's Open Book Enhances Reading Comprehension & Discussions
Holiday Film-Inspired Cookbooks
'The Christmas Movie Cookbook' by Julia Rutland is Recipe-Packed
Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders
Charles Kalpakian Designs Candleholders with Eldvarm
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Affordable Gifting Marketplaces
Bifties Is the Gifting Destination for Any Special Occasion
Personality-Enhancing Side Tables
The ORDO Book Side Table Features Organized Nooks
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps
Retro Candle Lamp Warms Up Scented Candles Without Lighting Them
Waterproof E-Readers
The Barnes & Noble GlowLight 4 Plus has a Crisp, Protected Screen
Book-Finding Online Catalogs
The Chatham-Kent Public Library Has Launched a Book Searching Catalog
Hand Cream Gift Bundles
Burt's Bees Features a Hand Cream Trio Holiday Gift Set
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Romantic Specialty Candy Gifts
These Chocolove Valentine's Day Treats Celebrate the Day of Love
Book Matchmaking Services
Bookwish Offers Personalized Monthly Book Selections
Hot Chocolate-Inspired Candles
Literie Candle & Serendipity3 Debut a Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Candle
Parisian Building-Inspired Bookends
Ezra Feldman Designs the New Colorful Paris Bookend
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Dainty Tale-Inspired Candles
Goose Creek Introduces The World of Peter Rabbit Candle Collection
Drink Gift Registries
The Drizly Gift Registry Shares the Gift of Great Drinking Experiences
Mood-Based Book Selections
BooksByMood Uses Technology and User Ratings to Make Recommendations
Book-Filled Mezzanine Lofts
Crystal Sinclair Designs Designs the Dumbo loft in Brooklyn
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Modular Wireless Speaker Bookends
Liam de la Bedoyere Designs the Beat Bookend with Two Functions
Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders
The Step by Step Ladder Offers a Refreshing New Design Take
Kindness-Promoting Children's Books
These Heartbeats Children's Books Celebrate Holiday Joy
Library Card-Supported Book Access
Libby Simplifies Magazine Access for Library Card Holders