Buying books for your bookworm friends and loved ones is often a crapshoot—books are so personal and subjective that it's hard to get the right book for the right person. And, you may buy them a hot new book that already have. This year, give your word-loving friends something unique and something you know they will love. Here are our top five great gifts for the book lover.
With famous phrases like "a fusty nut with no kernel" and "thou art a boil, a plague-sore, an embossed carbuncle" it's certainly clear that William Shakespeare didn't just have a way with words—he also had a way with insults. This hilarious t-shirt boasts some of his more colourful insults, and makes a great conversation piece.
Small is Big! The new 5-inch Kobo mini will make a great gift someone who loves to read on the go. The 16-level greyscale acoustic touchscreen is very responsive and makes it easy to navigate—touch and tap your way through books. Always take your library with you: it holds up to 1,000 books on 2 GB of built-in memory.
"You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."
The famous opening proposal line from Mr. Darcy is split into two parts, front and back, on this delightful mug. What could be more felicitous than drinking your favorite beverage from such a mug? This mug seems best suited for tea, since it is the Pride and Prejudice beverage of choice, but I'm sure Mr. Darcy would make no objection if it were filled with coffee or cocoa.
This custom-made, bird-on-books wooden-handled 2-inch bookplate stamp makes a great gift for your friends who always seem to be lending their best books. And who doesn't love a personalized gift?
Many avid book readers like to have pen and paper close by for when inspiration strikes. These lovely lined journals from Indigo make great gifts for all of the writers in your life.
Before the register rings, be sure to visit our Holiday Gift Guide. You’ll find this year’s hottest toys, gifts for the hard-to-buy-for person in your life and shopping tips that will save you time and money.
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