Looking for the perfect gift for your favourite book worm? I love to read in my spare time, so I wanted to share a few books that I love, some that are on my wishlist and a few things that will set the scene for reading.
I like to snuggle up when I’m reading, and setting the scene can make it all the more enjoyable. A comfy chair, cushions, snuggly throws, my favourite scented candle burning, a cup of tea… you get the picture. If your bookworm is a traveller then an e-reader can save lugging a whole bunch of books around in their suitcase – and if they already have one, you can give them a gift card!
Enchanted Forest: 20 Postcards by Johanna Basford, $17.99 | Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith, $30.99 | Shakespeare Chaise, $1299 | Kindle Paperwhite High Resolution 300PPI Display with WiFi, $249.99 | Habito Cushion, $12.50 | Svenska Hem Stilla Cup & Saucer, $22.90 | ECOYA Jacaranda & Plum Metro Jar, $49.99 | Dr Seuss Print, $15.24 | DIY Tote Bag, AUD $19.99
Whether it’s a memoir, some easy to read fiction or something of a guide to life, there are so many great books around at the moment. I’ve read Life with a Sprinkle of Glitter and absolutely loved it – I think it’s so neat to see bloggers and vloggers publishing books (including New Zealand’s own Jamie Curry from Jamie’s World). Currently sitting in my reading pile is Jes Baker’s Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls : A Handbook for Unapologetic Living – I’m looking forward to reading that as soon as possible and will share my review with you.
See Me by Nicholas Sparks, $34.99 | The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham, $17.65 | Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls : A Handbook for Unapologetic Living by Jes Baker, $21.45 | According To Yes by Dawn French, $29.99 | Truths, Half Truths and Little White Lies by Nick Frost, $29.99 | Life with a Sprinkle of Glitter by Louise Pentland, $29.99 | Jamie’s World: They Let Me Write A Book by Jamie Curry, $19.95 | Girl Online: On Tour by Zoe Sugg, $22.99
Colouring has become very popular amongst adults this year – it’s calming and a great way to unwind. There are a lot of great books to choose from including ocean scenes, patterns and even scenes based on some of your favourite books. Coffee table books from your favourite photographer are a great gift, as is an annual like Guinness World Records. That one is especially popular with my 12 year old who likes to find the grossest records he can. If you’re looking for something really special, why not a favourite childhood book? The Gruffalo is one of my all time faves.
Lost Ocean: An Inky Adventure & Colouring Book by Johanna Basford, $22.99 | If it Fits, I Sits: Cats in Awkward Places, $24.99 | Official Outlander Colouring Book by Diana Gabaldon, $29.99 | George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones Colouring Book, $19.99 | Humans of New York: Stories by Brandon Stanton, $43.40 | Guinness World Records 2016, $38.60 | Color Me Creative by Kristina Webb, $24.99 | The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, $10.99 | 12 pack Staedtler Luna Colour Pencils, $4.99
When I was younger I had a terrible habit of folding over the corner of a page to mark my place. One of these precious bookmarks would have been much better!
“Fell Asleep Here” Hand Stamped Spoon Bookmark, $15.24 | Brass Feather Bookmark, $1.24
Book lovers, are you coveting any of these gifts, or is there something you think fellow book lovers would like that I haven’t included? Leave me a comment below and share this post as a subtle hint *wink wink*
& this one too, I want them all!!! Mostly the new Nicholas Sparks, so I can cry under my sunnies at the beach xx
Ahhhh, why are his books always such tearjearkers? Such a good summer read though
Some very cool things to lust over there! 😃
Anything making it on to your Christmas wish list?
I really need to get in on the colouring trend! I attempted one but it was tricky with my baby, he loves to get involved and help which is cute but makes it difficult…maybe I’ll get a book we can share. I’d love to check out Kristina Webb’s book too, she’s such an incredibly talented young New Zealander.
Oh cute! Maybe a book each 😉
I love the gruffalo book too have you seen the DVD it is just so cute! Great variety of books love the book marks too
Yes! While I was putting this guide together I had to go and watch it on Youtube haha
Love this post! I want that kikki k mug, and that chaise looks super comfy. I’d love to be lounging on that right now with a good book and a coffee. I’ve just bought another mindfulness colouring book, it’s very relaxing!
Ohhhh me too! I’ a bit rainy here today and all I want to do is snuggle up with my book!
I think I need the feather bookmark….and there’s an Outlander colouring book?! I could doodle all over Jamie….;P
I might have squealed a little over the Outlander colouring book. What better way to await the next season of the TV show?
Love this post Meagan, I can’t wait to read every one of them leading up to Christmas! I got my Nana one of those adult colouring books for Christmas last year (before the hype!) and she loves it! She’s 83. You’re never too old 🙂
Thanks Haidee! And wow, what a great present for your nana – I think my grandma would like one too 🙂