23 Dec 2015

Last Minute Gift Guide Part 1: for Book Lovers

Still hunting for a last-minute gift for the book lover in your life? Don't panic, there's still time to find a gift they'll love just in time for Christmas.

Below are some of my recommendations for gifts that book lovers of all kinds will appreciate. You should be able to get hold of these fairly quickly in-store or through Amazon Prime next-day delivery.

Happy Shopping!




LoveLit Tote Bags

LoveLit Tote bags are great for carrying books, easy to wash and come in a variety of designs based on famous books such as Pride and PrejudiceSherlock HolmesWuthering Heights and more.

Where to buy:
  • From £9.20 at W H Smith, various designs (in-store only in time for Christmas).
  • From £10 on Amazon.co.uk, various designs and Prime eligible.
  • $15.21 on Amazon.com, 'Books are my Bag' design only. Prime eligible. 
  • From £10 at Waterstones, various designs (in-store only in time for Christmas).


Really Tiny Booklight

A handy light that clips onto your book so you can read in the dark. Rotates to a full 90 degree angle position. Available in a range of colours.
Where to buy:




The Brilliant Reading Rest

A book stand and holder so you can read with your hands free or display cookery books. Folds down flat and wipes clean. Comes in a range of colours.

Where to buy:


UK Theatre Tickets


Treat them to musical or a play based on their favourite book. In London there are some amazing shows available such as: A Christmas Carol, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Wicked, Matilda, The Woman in Black, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many more.

Where to buy: 


Gift Cards


A gift card let's your loved one choose what books they'd like if you're unsure and is super-quick to get hold of if you need an emergency gift.

Where to buy:
  • £1-£1000 on Amazon.co.uk. Email gift vouchers and downloadable vouchers available instantly. Greetings card vouchers and boxed cards available with free one-day delivery.
  • $0.50-$2000 on Amazon.com. Email gift vouchers and downloadable vouchers available instantly. Greetings card vouchers and boxed cards available with free one-day shipping. 
  • In £10, £20, £50 and £100 denominations from Waterstones (in-store only in time for Christmas). 
  • In £5, £10, £15 and £20 denominations from W H Smith (in-store only in time for Christmas). 


Book Related Charity Donation


If you're looking for something a little different, you could make a donation to a book-related charity in their name. The charity gifts below go towards providing books for people who really need them around the world.

Where to buy: 
Teach someone to read-£10 from World Gifts.
Donation to Book Aid International
Gift-a-book card-£10 from The Book Bus.




I hope this has helped those of you still searching for gifts. Stay tuned for the next part of my last minute gift guide.


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