The best books and book-lover gifts for Christmas
If you are looking for a gift for a book lover this Christmas, then here are some great book gifts and book-related gifts that I think you will love.
Just wanted to give you a heads-up that this guide includes items I’ve been paid to feature, PR samples, and affiliate links that earn me a small commission. All opinions are my own, and I wouldn’t include anything I don’t think would make a lovely gift for someone. Jen x
Fiction book gifts
Sarah Needs Saving is a great book for an avid reader from a new and upcoming author. It explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and the lengths one woman will go to protect her family. Available from Amazon and Waterstones.
Another great book from the same author is Emily’s Algarve Escape. This is a lovely novel about a family of expats fleeing the UK to live alongside some of Portugal’s most magnificent luxury holiday resorts in the Algarve.
Persuaded to abandon her glamorous life in London’s Knightsbridge for the allure of a life in the sun, desperate Emily seeks a new life of luxury, sun-drenched days and, most needed, financial freedom. Emily’s Algarve Escape is available from Amazon and Waterstones, both for around £8.99.
The latest book in the historical fiction series by Chris Bishop, The Prodigal Son.
As the kingdom is once more plagued by Viking attacks, Wareham is obliged to strengthen its defences against the threat posed by huge fleet of Viking longships which are rampaging along the south coast and could strike there at any time.
The book is great for fans of his, but if your recipient hasn’t read the others in the series before, I would advise buying them first. They are available from Chris Bishop’s website.
A novel set in Nottinghamshire written by popular local author Katie Trinder. Stanley Thomas is a very bad man, a book about Stan who meets his fate on the gallows in 1953 for murder. 35 years later, the hangman is writing a book about his job, and everyone has moved on, but the book reunites them and forces them to deal with secrets from their past. A great read at £8.99 on Amazon.
Non-fiction book gifts
Rebel Gardening is the perfect book for someone looking to start gardening at home or perhaps with a small allotment. Written for those with small spaces, it offers tips on growing plants on your kitchen windowsill or in a pot in your garden, which is a nice touch rather than presuming everyone lives in a mansion. The book has an RRP of £18.99 and is available from Waterstones and Amazon.
Move Yourself Happy is a lovely book by Dianne Buswell, offering guidance on how to incorporate Pilates, yoga, and dance to enhance your happiness and wellness. It would be a great choice of book gifts for a woman who prioritises wellness and is looking for a new perspective on happiness. The book has an RRP of £18.99 and is available from Waterstones and Amazon.
This is a superbly designed guide to Britain’s strange and ancient places, including standing stones and pagan rituals, as well as the process of re-enchantment through weird walking. A great choice if you are buying a book for someone who loves walking and all things weird and wonderful. It is available from Amazon and Waterstones with an RRP of £19.99 but may be on offer so it is worth checking both sites for book gifts like this!
Making a Difference is a great guide for helping someone interested in setting up a community project, providing all the information they need to know about how to actually do it. If you are buying for someone who has an idea but doesn’t know where to start, this would be a great gift to get them going. It is £11.99 from Amazon.
For a cocktail lover, there are some great cocktail-making books out there. Free the Tipple is a book of cocktails inspired by Iconic women, so it is a great gift and a bit more interesting than a run-of-the-mill cocktail recipe book! The book has an RRP of £12.99 but is currently a little cheaper on Amazon at the time of writing! It is also available at Waterstones. Great book gifts for friends who like a drink.
Another great cocktail book is Cheers to TV, which is a selection of cocktails inspired by Iconic television characters. This is a lovely gift for someone who loves making cocktails or perhaps has a home bar. It is available from Waterstones and Amazon.
Forward After 50 is a great gift for women who are 50+ and want to re-evaluate their lives, stop people-pleasing, focus on new things and embrace their life. It is a great book to gift and is available from Amazon and Waterstones.
The Secret Life of Clutter is a great book about the psychology behind why we hoard and keep stuff we don’t need, and it would make a lovely gift for someone who is trying to declutter! It is available from Amazon and Waterstones.
Children’s books
A lovely children’s book perfect for lovers of horses and unicorns, where children follow the journey of 6 new forest ponies looking for a unicorn. A lovely story that I think would be great before bed. Buy it from Amazon or Waterstones for £9.99.
These are great book gifts by Trinderella are great for youngsters. Firstly, we have “The Time My Grandma Accidentally Bought A Giraffe,” which is a hilarious book for kids of all ages. However, I think kids around the age of 7-8 years would love it. Secondly, we have Nobby Nudd, another funny kids’ book, and finally, we have a book of funny children’s poems called I’ve Got 7 Dogs, 2 Cats and a Gorilla in My Back Garden
Baller Boys vs The Bulldozers is a great book for young football-loving children. It follows two boys who are part of their local football team, and the lives they live, the adventures they face, and the important question of who will be awarded Baller Boy of the Season! Buy it from Amazon or Waterstones for £6.50.
Whilst being a children’s fiction book, this is also a book with advice and guidance to help youngsters too.
Even from the moment she was born, it was clear that Becky Bexley was not like other children. Her family were shocked by her behaviour! Just a few years later, and she’s in secondary school, often seeming wiser than her teachers. She does her best to help people, whether they like it or not. Becky’s advice is based on genuine therapy techniques and psychological research, and the books in this series combine humour with handy information.
The book is £9.99 from Amazon.
For younger children who love books but are not able to read themselves, how about audiobooks? They aren’t easy for young children to work on without gadgets that are easily broken, or also have games on. Well, that was before Voxblock! Voxblock is an amazing screen-free and Wi-Fi-free audiobook player for kids, allowing them to easily change stories themselves. It is aimed at Children 3-12 years and a starter pack such as this costs £59.99, additional book blocks are available from £5.99 each. What lovely book gifts for kids!
Book gifts that are not books!
For a book lover, the Twelve South BookBook iPhone case is a lovely gift idea. A unique case that combines MagSafe, card holders, and a strong iPhone case all in one would make a lovely gift. Check the price and availability on Amazon, depending on the iPhone model.
Are you buying for someone who loves to cosy on the sofa, reading a book or watching TV? This blanket hoodie from Bedsure is amazing and would be perfect for a gift. The RRP is £29.99, but there seem to be regular offers on it, so check out the latest price on Amazon. You could gift it with book gifts and make a bit of a hamper?
