In need of a literary gift for yourself or your favorite bookworm? I’m no stranger to the struggles of finding the perfect gift online. And as a hardcore bibliophile, it probably comes as no surprise that many of my favorite online shops just so happen to be book related. It’s not my fault book gifts make the best gifts! So without further ado, here is a list of the best of the best online shopping for book nerds.
Out of Print
Totes, bookish shirts like this
Book Nerd pride ringer
, mugs,
cozy book socks
, and more. Out of Print has some of the best gifts for book nerds you’ll find anywhere.
Obvious State
Obvious State designs
gorgeous literary art prints
and
floral totes
featuring famous poets that I just can’t get enough of.
Book Beau
Keep your favorite books safe with beautifully designed book sleeves like this
composition notebook
design and
modern marble
from Book Beau.
Bookishly UK
Find one-of-a-kind gifts for book lovers from a unique
classic book crate
featuring one-of-a-kind covers to literary quote mugs and bookish clothing like this striking
Shakespeare sweatshirt
.
Society6
This site featuring incredible designs from artists all over the world is a place where you can find something for everyone—including book lovers. Find neat bookish items like this
library card phone case
or a
typographic author quote mug
. Or choose from an array of other designs that can be printed on anything from a blanket to a yoga mat.
Chronicle Books
In addition to a variety of great books, this independent San Francisco publisher features a selection of fun bookish goodies on their website like this
typewriter notebook paper
and
bibliophile keychain
.
The Literary Gift Company
The Literary Gift Company, as its name suggests, offers all sorts of delightful literary gifts for book lovers. Get a
game for bibliophiles
, a
L
O
TR-inspired candle
, or any of the other clever bookish gifts on offer there.
Library of Congress Shop
Did you know that the Library of Congress has a shop? And it actually has some pretty neat bookish gifts on offer, like this
book locket necklace
and
banned book print notecards
.
Uncommon Goods
Uncommon Goods is known for their unique gifts, but there are some great finds on there for book nerds, as well. Discover neat bookish gifts you won’t find anywhere else like a
book scratch-off poster
or
first edition book cover art
.
Chick Lit Designs
I can’t get enough of these custom designed ereader and phone covers. You can choose from all sorts of to-die-for designs like a
Pride and Prejudice
kindle cover
or an
Alice in Wonderland
phone case
.
Well Told
Find elegant literary barware from Well Told, featuring classics like
Hamlet
and
Frankenstein
.
Bibliotography
Literary prints
and
bookish infographics
make the perfect wall art for bibliophiles.
In Pages Shop
If you love bookish shirts, this shop has some adorable tees and sweatshirts like this
book nerd heart shirt
and
Hobbit
cutoff sweatshirt
.
Ideal Bookshelf
Ideal Bookshelf—heard of it? Well, if you haven’t, artist Jane Mount offers these
beautiful bookshelf prints
on
totes
and an assortment of other items. You can even
personalize your own
!
Penguin Books Shop
I can’t get enough of these classic Penguin Books designs on
mugs
and
totes
and notebooks galore.
Not Very Ladylike
This adorable Etsy store has all sorts of bookish goodies from apparel to
Lord of the Rings
inspired mugs
.
Literary Emporium
Literary shirts
and
gorgeous brass bookmarks
are just a few of the great bookish gifts you can find over at the Literary Emporium.
Literati Club
Take your pick of literary scarfs featuring quotes from the likes of
Poe
or
Charlotte Brontë
.
Rose and Adder
Rose and Adder offers a selection of
bookish
and
mythology
inspired candles with lovely scents.
Brookish
This lovely little Etsy shop is full of screen-printed Austen quotes on shirts and
tea towels
and
lovely quote prints
.
Strength of Character
These
bold typography prints
are exactly what your walls are in need of.
Literary Tea Company
Find great bookish gifts for tea lovers from the Literary Tea Company like this
Wonderland tea gift box
or a tin of
Mary Shelley loose leaf tea
.
New York Public Library
Support libraries and get some great book-inspired swag like a
New Yorker bookstore puzzle
or one of these gorgeous
vintage NYPL stamp tote bag
from the New York Public Library.
Novel Tea Tins
Books + tea? Must be Novel Tea Tins. Not only can you enjoy a great cup of tea with options like
Anise in Wonderland
or
Don Quixotea
, the gorgeous tins make for great secret storage on your bookshelf, too!
Folio Society
Find gorgeous editions of your favorite books from the Folio Society, like this beautiful rendition of
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
and
The Phantom of the Opera
.
Frostbeard
All the bookish candles you could ever want with scents inspired by the likes of
The Inklings
and all your favorite stories, plus other bookish goodies like
mugs
and apparel.
Inkwell Threads
Honestly, the cutest bookish apparel you’ll find anywhere. Don’t believe me? Just look at this
reading is fun shir
t and this
Christmas books shirt
and all the other adorable shirts from Inkwell Threads, and just try to tell me you don’t need one of each.
Now that you’ve brushed up on the best online shopping for book nerds, you might also want to check out
these bookish Etsy stores
,
some 2020 bookish gift ideas for readers
, and
bookish swag for, by, or with people of color
.
