We’ve all been there. Standing in front of a bookshelf in a shop, trying to pick the perfect book for that special someone. It’s a complicated job. And one fraught with danger. What if they’ve already read it? What if they’ve got it? What if they didn’t like it? What if it’s not their genre? So you end up buying it for yourself and leaving the shop none the wiser as to what to get.
Well, you don’t always have to gift that book lover an actual book. You could get them a plethora of bookish treats. I have picked my favourite options below, and I think you’ll be hard-pressed not to find at least one thing you want to buy – even if it’s just for yourself (I won’t tell!)
If you keep an eye out, you may even find some discount codes below…
TOTE BAGS 👜
Anyone who has ever found themselves in a bookshop (which, considering you’re on a book blog, I assume you have), will know the unavoidable attraction of the tote bags lining up at the till to tempt you. And tempt us they do! But how do you stand out from all the other customers who are buying the same tote bags? Easy! You come to me 😊
Funny McGonagall Tote Bag. BOOKISHLY. £15
Romantic Bookish Tropes Tote Bag. MISS BOHEMIA. £12
Reading Ghosts Tote Bag. JULYSSHOPCO. From £21
BOOKMARKS 🔖
You can never have enough bookmarks in my opinion. But why stick to the same old ones you’ve had for years, folded down in the corner, bent in half, losing their shine, when you can buy some fantastically beautiful and unique ones instead! These will look perfect wrapped up with your loved one’s favourite book, or slipped into their stocking.
Inspired by Freehand Embroidery Art. THE SEWING SONGBIRD. From £2.50
Festive Winter and Christmas Themed Bookmarks. CROOKEDQUILL. £3.50
Fell Asleep Here Heart Corner Bookmark. MISS BOHEMIA. £9.50
Bookmark Bundle: Pack of 5, 10, or 35. BOOKISHLY. From £5
Dog Bookmarks – choose from a range of breeds including Dachshund, Staffy, and Westy. RICHARTSDESIGNS. £2.99
CLOTHES 👕
They talk about wearing your heart on your sleeve, but how about you wearing your love for books on your chest?! There are some beautiful pieces of clothing out there for the perfect bibliophile. Even those too young to read – it’s never too early to show a love for books.
Gothic Literature Socks. One Size – Fits Adult 3-7. LITERARY EMPORIUM. £8
Unisex Dracula T-Shirt. S-XXL (UK 8-22). LITERARY EMPORIUM. £19.95
“Though She Be But Little She Is Fierce” Babygrow. From 0-18 Months. BOOKISHLY. £14
Lectiophile Definition Sweatshirt. XS-5XL. Available In 5 Colours. MISS BOHEMIA. £24.50
A.A. Milne “The Smallest Things…”Babygrow. From 0-18 months. BOOKISHLY. £14
William Shakes-Feet Socks. UK Size 5-8, and 9-12. CHATTY FEET. £9
JEWELLERY 📿
What is it they say? A diamond is a girl’s best friend? Whilst I’m not going to turn down diamonds, there are some equally charming gems out there at a much smaller price point too. So you can treat that special someone without breaking the bank.
Alice in Wonderland Teapot Necklace. 45cm Chain. LITERARY EMPORIUM. £15
‘Not All Who Wander Are Lost’, J.R.R Tolkien, Compass Ring. LITERARY EMPORIUM. £14.50
Bookshelf Statement Necklace. 52cm Chain. BOOKISHLY. From £18
Charles Dickens Cat Lover Necklace. Silver Plated Trace Chain & Silver Coloured Charm. Chain 45cm. LITERARY EMPORIUM. £15
Book Stud Earrings. Made From Stainless Steel and Hard Enamel. LITERARY EMPORIUM. £14.50
Bookworm Pendant, Vertical Bar Necklace, Made From Steel and Coloured Plating. 45cm Chain. MISS BOHEMIA. £15
CANDLES 🕯
Is there any other accompaniment to a good reading session than a beautifully fragrant candle? We’ve all got our personal tastes when it comes to scent, but I don’t think anyone can deny the allure of “the book smell”.
Old Bookshop Candle: Rich leather, tobacco, sandalwood, nutmeg, black pepper and amber. WICK + WONDER. £17
Dark Academia Candle: Peeled orange, green mandarin, tamarind, cranberry, ginger, clove, and vanilla. DARKLODGE. £14.99.
The Library Candle: Chamomile calm, woods, musk, amber and vanilla. PRET A GEEK. From £8.50
HOMEWARE 🏡
Just picture it: it’s snowing outside, the fire is on, and Santa has been. The gift recipient sat curled up on the sofa, with their hands on their favourite present. That present that you got especially for them because you knew they’d love it. A new mug? A bookish ornament? Or a helpful light for getting lost in your new book. The choice is yours.
Handmade Tiny Ceramic ‘Books’ House. MINDFUL ATELIER. From £9.99
Classic Book Light. 8 hour USB charge with 360 degree opening. Available in Winnie The Pooh, The Hobbit, Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, amongst others. KLEVERCASE. From £29.96
Hedgehog & Books Mug with C.S Lewis Quote. MISS BOHEMIA. £11.
Dust Jacket Paperback Book Protector. Range includes “not all those who wander are lost”, “to the stars who listen and the dreams that are answered”, and “All too well”. KLEVERCASE. £19.95
OTHER BITS TO RIVAL SANTA 🎅
The Christmas season is the only time of the year where it is acceptable to eat chocolate at any time of the day. And what better than combining the silky delights of chocolate with a classic novel?
Including a modern classic book and a delicious bar of luxury artisan handmade chocolate, gift-wrapped, and delivered straight through the letterbox.
Choose between a single purchase, or a 3 or 6 month subscription.
From £22 at Bookishly.
Is that TBR pile getting out of hand?
Do you have more books than floorspace now?
Then Miss Boutique has the perfect thing for you.
With over 30 different designs, you’re spoiled for choice.
From just £14, you can personalise your TBR basket,
shout about your book love, or choose your favourite quotes.
Baskets come in PU leather and canvas.
Who doesn’t love a book sleeve?! I know I do. There are so many pretty ones out there, but my recommendation is Paper And Word. With over 20 designs to choose from, each design comes in three different sizes – paperback, hardback, and e-reader.
From £24, all the handmade sleeves are made from either cotton or silk, with a thick inner wadding. And as a bonus, they plant a tree for every order made!
But wait…how are you going to gift these delightful items to your chosen someone? You can’t just throw something as beautiful as these items in a brown paper bag and hand it over with a ho ho ho! Oh no no no! You’re going to need equally as fabulous wrapping paper. But don’t despair. Crooked Quill on Etsy have you covered.
Penguin Classic Inspired Gift Wrap.
660 x 480 mm sheet. From £3.75
Modern Books Wrapping Paper. 660 x 480mm sheet. From £3.75
The Literary Emporium is offering a discount for all By Your Bedside readers. Just add BOOKSBYYOURBEDSIDE10 to your basket on their website for 10% off purchases made between November 1st to December 14th.
Miss Bohemia is offering a discount for all By Your Bedside readers. Just add BYYOURBEDSIDE10 to your basket on Etsy or their website throughout December for money off!
Bookishly is offering a discount for all By Your Bedside readers. Just add BEDSIDE10 to your basket on their website throughout December for 10% off!
PretAGeek is offering a discount for all By Your Bedside readers. Just add BBBXMAS to your basket on their Etsy page, to get 10% of all purchases over £10 (excluding sale items) from 1st to 31st December.
RichartsDesigns are offering a discount for all By Your Bedside Readers. Just add THANKS10 to your basket on their Not On The High Street page to get 10% off throughout December.
DarkLodge are offering a discount for all By Your Bedside Readers. Just add BEDSIDE20 to your basket on their Etsy page for a 20% discount until Christmas.
For any issues concerning the discount codes, please contact the seller directly.
All prices correct at time of writing.
📢Please be aware that I am not earning commission through this page, nor have any of the sellers mentioned here paid me, or otherwise compensated me to feature them. These are simply items that I have either purchased for myself, for others, or admired from afar. Any prices mentioned were correct at time of writing. All photographs have been sourced directly from the seller with their explicit permission.📢
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