Thoughtful and unusual presents for book addicts

One of the most fun ways to celebrate favourite quotes, books or authors is on an item of clothing. If you know the gift recipient has a favourite book or author then a search can bring up some wonderful tshirts such as these UK ones.  It's like carrying a small piece of something you love all day.

 Even if you don't have a particular book in mind there are some really lovely quotes out there on tshirts, signalling an appreciation of the written word to all who pass, and spreading a little literary love. From obscure quotes and silhouettes that appeal to those who know their literature intimately, to more popular quotes that work on some level for everyone, this genre of tshirts is taking off. The subject range is so vast, though, with so much rich material, that you're sure to be able to find something very different to that which everyone else is wearing.

Book lovers tend to appreciate the little things. If your budget is small then a well placed bookmark or card with a quote on is a lovely gift. They also make great stocking fillers for Christmas and birthdays. If you know your gifted has an eReader of some description then an eBook can be an affordable, different gift.

The gift of a little of your time and effort will always be appreciated by someone who knows there's not enough time in the world to read all the books. There are creative tutorials for book cookies, book cakes and all kinds of other fun, affordable things to make and eat, if you have the time and skill.

Another option is a search on Etsy. You can set your budget and come up with some really beautiful, unusual book themed gifts. Necklaces with themed charms or beautiful quotes, often recycled from old texts. Book holders, beautiful bookmarks. Badges and buttons reminiscent of the literary greats. The beauty of these communities is that the stock changes as the artists come up with new, lovely things, so it’s unlikely that someone else will buy the same gift. The image at the top of this article, for instance,  is used, with permission from one such etsy shop. Sandra from JaneAndCompanyDesign has created a range of gorgeous art based on literary quotes and authors that are available as items such as cards, prints and wall decor.

There’s such an understanding of the appeal of words and books nowadays that books themselves are only one small aspect of book appreciation. Gifts large and small, to hold in your hand or intangible ones that stay in a memory forever,  there’s something out there for every taste and budget. This collection of suggestions only scratches the surface. If none of this sounds like it will work for your book lover, though, there’s always a good book.

Happy reading!