{"id":1022983,"date":"2024-10-26T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1022983"},"modified":"2024-10-26T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T09:00:00","slug":"11-best-gifts-for-book-lovers-audiobook-fans-reviews-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1022983","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Gifts for Book Lovers & Audiobook Fans\u2014Reviews, Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I’ve Read Over 100 Books So Far This Year\u2014Here Are the Gifts I’d Love to Receive as a Certified Bibliophile<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Consider this bookish roundup the ultimate guide to leveling up your giftee’s reading experience\u2014you can also call it my personal wish list, ha!<\/div>\n
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I loveeeee reading, but there’s no doubt that over the last couple of years, I’ve taken my\u00a0passion for the hobby to the next level. I doubled my book count, discovered the magic of audiobooks, and officially joined the BookTok community\u2014and I’ve never been happier.<\/p>\n

And now that the bookish life has become my entire personality, I’ve realized that aside from my very old e-reader and a few new releases added to my shelves, I haven’t really embraced the accessory<\/em> side of the hobby. And it’s silly because there are so! many! accessories!<\/p>\n

In the spirit of the holiday season, I’ve put together a list of gift ideas for book lovers like myself, who would love nothing more than to receive these book-centric presents to pair with their preferred reading platform (e.g. physical book, e-reader, or audiobook). Consider this bookish roundup the ultimate guide to leveling up your giftee’s reading experience\u2014you can also call it my personal wish list, ha!<\/p>\n

Need more gift-spiration? Check out our ultimate holiday gift guide for 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

My Favorite Gifts for Book Lovers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • For the On-Trend Reader:<\/strong> Bookshop.org Gift Card, $10 and up<\/li>\n
  • For the On-the-Go Reader:<\/strong> Kobo Clara Colour, $160<\/li>\n
  • For the Cozy Reader:<\/strong> Viozon Tablet Stand Pillow, $45<\/li>\n
  • For the Audiobook Lover:<\/strong> Libro.fm Credit Bundles, $30 and up<\/li>\n
  • For the Spicy Audiobook Lover:<\/strong> Apple AirPods Max, $542<\/li>\n
  • For the Indecisive Reader:<\/strong> Blind Date with a Book, $30<\/li>\n
  • For the Late-Night Reader:<\/strong> Glocusent Rechargeable Book Light, $19<\/li>\n
  • For the Corporate Reader:<\/strong> Born to Read Books, Forced to Read Emails Sweatshirt, $60<\/li>\n
  • For the Bed Rot-Loving Reader:<\/strong> Hantuswus Lazy Glasses, $10<\/li>\n
  • For the Physical Book Reader:<\/strong> Sprout Bookmarks, $9 and up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the On-Trend Reader:<\/strong> Bookshop.org Gift Card<\/h2>\n
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    A quick snapshot of The Ripped Bodice bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. Associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen selected this bookstore to support every time she shops at Bookshop.org.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Courtesy of Sarah Kinonen<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    If your reader pre-orders new releases like it’s their job (and what a fun job that would be!), or if they’re already talking about next year’s most-anticipated reads, then they’ll love a gift card to a bookstore. I always recommend shopping locally (they’re are so many great independent stores to support), but if for some reason your reader can’t, Bookshop.org can help! The online retailer partners with independent shops, so every purchase made onsite will benefit the neighborhood store of your choosing\u2014no matter where you live.<\/p>\n

    For the On-the-Go Reader:<\/strong> Kobo Clara Colour<\/h2>\n
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    Back in 2020, when sheltering in place was required, my mother-in-law kindly gifted me a Kindle Paperwhite\u2014and it’s been my go-to reading companion ever since. But after a few accidental falls and spillage without a protective covering (oops), I needed an upgrade. Enter, the Kobo Clara Colour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    As its name suggests, this e-reader comes in color! (Well, the ink does.) The design itself comes in two different shade options\u2014black or white\u2014and weighs less than half a pound. (I just got the white one.) In terms of what’s inside<\/em> the device, that’s completely up to the reader, thanks to its 16 GB storage. You can fill it with all your favorite e-books and audiobooks from the Kobo Store or loaned out directly from your local library via Libby (IYKYK).<\/p>\n

    With as much traveling as I do and the number of books I read a month (usually around 15!), the lightweight, easily packable, and waterproof (!) e-reader will certainly come in clutch.<\/p>\n

    For the Cozy Reader:<\/strong> Viozon Tablet Stand Pillow<\/h2>\n
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    If you’ve ever accidentally dropped your phone, Kobo, Kindle, or tablet onto your face mid-scroll while supine, may I introduce you to this hands-free and incredibly cozy pillow stand? It’ll hold your electronics in place with its rotating arm, while the middle cubby console will keep your emotional support water bottle and snacks steady\u2014leaving you empty-handed to do\u2026anything!<\/p>\n

    For the Audiobook Lover:<\/strong> Libro.fm Credit Bundles<\/h2>\n
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    As someone who has listened to up to 25 audiobooks in a month, having access to a subscription service, like Libro.fm, is a must. Not only will the monthly credits keep your giftee from spending extra on piecemeal audiobooks\u2014which can get costly real fast at $20 a pop\u2014but it’ll also keep them in the loop on all of the new releases ahead of launch.<\/p>\n

    But what makes Libro.fm’s platform different than the rest is that when you create an account, you simultaneously select a local bookstore to support. So every credit used (or bought) will directly benefit both Libro.fm and<\/em> a neighborhood shop. How neat!<\/p>\n

    You can shop credit bundles for your listener (starting at a two-pack, all the way up to a 24-pack), and when they run out, they can always scour the sales because Libro.fm often has deep discounts on trending books.<\/p>\n

    For the Spicy<\/em> Audiobook Lover:<\/strong> Apple AirPods Max<\/h2>\n
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    Associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen listening to a spicy audiobook with her Apple AirPods Max headphones.<\/p>\n

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    Listen…no, literally<\/em> listen. I don’t want to be That Girl who hypes up every single Apple product, but the sound quality of AirPods Max headphones is actually very nice. If your book-loving giftee is as into audiobooks as much as I am, they’re going to want the best noise-canceling option on the market, to not only drown out ambient sound but to ensure no one would ever be able to audibly catch them listening to spicy audiobooks in the wild. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

    For the Indecisive Reader:<\/strong> “Blind Date with a Book”<\/h2>\n
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    Feeling uninspired by your towering TBR? Let fate decide your next read with “Blind Date with a Book.” I love this gift’s concept because not only does it take the guesswork out of searching stacks and stacks of shelves for a great book, but the surprise element makes it fun for both the gifter and the giftee\u2014no one knows what’s been wrapped up until it’s opened! If you know your giftee’s preferred genre, you can select from a variety of options (romance, fantasy, thriller, etc.), share their Goodreads account, and\u2026voil\u00e0! A neatly packaged book, along with some cute extras, like stickers and bookmarks, will be sent straight to the reader recipient\u2014how fun!<\/p>\n

    For the Late-Night Reader:<\/strong> Glocusent Rechargeable Book Light<\/h2>\n
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    For the night owls, insomniacs, and readers who can’t bear to go to bed until the enemies-to-lovers book finally gets to the lovers<\/em> part of the story, this dimmable, rechargeable book light will keep your book (or e-reader!) illuminated without disturbing others. I’m partial to the green light, but if Brat Summer isn’t your vibe, you can choose from pink, purple, blue, or white colorways.<\/p>\n

    For the Corporate Reader:<\/strong> Born to Read Books, Forced to Read Emails Sweatshirt<\/h2>\n
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    Presented without comment. This crewneck, which comes in a variety of colors and sizes, speaks my language. I’ll be honest: If I could, I’d be reading right now. Or listening to an audiobook. (Okay, fine, maybe I am<\/em> currently listening to an audiobook, but that’s neither here nor there.) Since I can’t read and<\/em> work at the same time, I’ll just wear this sweatshirt in protest. Don’t get me wrong, I love my job. I just happen to love reading a little bit more. Gift this pullover to your book-loving friend who feels the same.<\/p>\n

    For the Bed Rot-Loving Reader:<\/strong> Hantuswus Lazy Glasses<\/h2>\n
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    Are these quite possibly the most ridiculous things you’ve ever seen? Yes. Do I still want them? Double yes. As a cozy bed reader, I often jump into my books while I’m horizontal, which one, probably isn’t great for my neck and lower back, and two, means I have to hold my Kindle up or MacGyver a makeshift pillow prop to keep my e-reader upright (see above request for a tablet pillow). With these goofy glasses, I can lie completely flat while still being able to read and<\/em> maintain supreme comfort, thanks to the geniusness of their prism lenses.<\/p>\n

    For the Physical Book Reader:<\/strong> Sprout Bookmarks<\/h2>\n
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    Polaroids, receipts, scraps of paper\u2014you name it, and I’ve probably used it as a makeshift bookmark at some point. And while random objects around my house certainly work great as page-holders in a pinch, nothing compares to the convenience and cuteness of these sprout- and mushroom-shaped bookmarks. Join me in stocking up on these teeny-tiny fawn and fungi friends, which make for the most adorable gift for the reader in your life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    More gifting picks from Allure<\/em> editors:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • 15 Best Candles for Gifts, According to a Collector With Multiple Closets Full of Them<\/li>\n
    • 51 Best Gifts for Teenage Girls They’ll Be Bragging About in Their Group Chats<\/li>\n
    • 75 Best Beauty Gifts of 2025, According to Allure<\/em> Editors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place! And don’t forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok\u2014or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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