Gift Ideas for Book Lovers and Readers

Maybe its just my family, but it seems like there are a lot of avid readers out there to shop for this holiday season.  If you are shopping for someone who enjoys reading, a gift certificate to a bookstore is nice.... but pretty anticlimactic.  To show that you really put some thought into a gift, why not try one of these fun items?  Whether your budget is big or small, there is something in this collection worth considering.  All items shown are found on Etsy (just click on the picture to link to the shop) and are handmade by talented artisans around the world.  No overcrowded stores, no waiting in line, no worries about giving the same gift as someone else!

This lovely antiqued brass locket necklace by DayDreamDesigns09 is called "Love Stories".  I love that the swallows appear to be holding the book up, wouldn't this be a charming and romantic gift for a literary lady?

Here are some beautiful canvas bookmarks printed from original illustrations by Studiomme.  Do you recognize Hamlet in the center?  Choose from several original designs.  The perfect size and price for a unique stocking stuffer.

If your gift recipient is into comic books, check out Gabriel Hardman's shop.  He is selling the original illustrated pages from the "Agents of Atlas" series he drew for Marvel!

  If you own a cat and want him or her to read, why not order the Frogbag's cat toy which appears to be a Fossil Guide!

The 20minutegift thought of everything a reader might enjoy with this gift bag.  The set includes a hand-painted bookmark, soothing piano music, and gourmet tea in a lovely gift bag at a great price!

Getting snuggly in a luxurious afghan with a good book is heavenly.  Everytime your gift recipient uses this ecru boucle afghan by Northernlodge, he or she will think of you.

How about some jewelry for that book?  Birder1 has a whole collection of Bling bookmarks for the booklover who enjoys a little sparkle.

Australian Feathers Bookmark by NaturesArtMelbourne

A Lovestory Set of 4 Frameable Notecards by Crescent Creations

Airplant Terrarium Bookends by LBrandt

KazyKreationz makes this silver turquoise glass beaded bookmark









Please comment on this collection, and if you would like to be featured in my next blog you must do the following:
1.  Leave a comment about your favorite item from this blog
2.  Go to this Etsy forum thread http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6373159 and share your item for next weeks' theme- Celebrating Winter!

Thanks for reading and happy holidays to you!!!