Finding the best gifts for everyone in your life can be tricky. If you're on the hunt for the best gifts for readers, however, it's a little easier. People who love books love receiving book gifts, plain and simple. Where it gets complicated is figuring out what exactly a good gift for the reader in your life looks like.
Top Gifts for Readers in 2025
I'm what you may consider a binge reader. I usually go through about three to five books per month, and if I find a new series I really like, that number will shoot up quickly. All of this reading means I can never have too many books and book accessories and I have a decent idea of what gifts readers will love. Below, I've outlined some of the most enticing book gift ideas I've found for the 2025 holiday seson, including but not limited to the Kindle Paperwhite, bookends, book lights, and of course, a few books.
Collectible Illustrated Editions
What do you get for someone who has already seeminly read everything? My recommendation would be an awesome collectible version of a series they already love. There are quite a few illustrated editons available to choose from. My top choice would be the LoTR books because you can get the Deluxe Illustrated Edition that includes illustrations from Tolkien himself and it comes as a single monster tome. The Harry Potter books would be my second top pick as I have gifted those to various people over the years and own a set myself. You can browse some other popular choices below, and also see our top Lord of the Rings gift ideas and Harry Potter gifts. I've found these are especially good gifts to give to parents who plan on sharing their favorite stories with their kids in a more approachable way.
LEGO Book Nook Sets
LEGO just recently released a three new book nook sets that make for wonderful gifts. The concept of the book nook isn't exactly new, but it's a first for LEGO and they are actually really cool builds. So far there is a Lord of the Rings set, a Harry Potter set, and a Sherlock Holmes set available. Each one offers a glimpse into something iconic from those franchises and is specifically made to sit on your shelf among your books. My personal favorite out of all of these is the Hogwarts Express set because it can function as book nook or really cool set of bookends, but all three of them are wonderful in their own ways. There's also the new LEGO Wicked bookends I had the chance to build myself this year and I highly recommend those as well.
Cheaper alternatives
If you like the idea of giving a book nook kit as a gift, but don't want to pay LEGO prices, there are some much cheaper alternatives available that are just as cool.
Popular Book Box Sets
With so many books available digitally these days, a lot of folks don't actually own physical editions of their favorite series. Book sets are a great gift for that reason, and many of these box sets also include some sort of art on the binding that make them excellent decor items. My top pick here would be the Game of Thrones books. They are one of the most popular fantasy series available despite everyone still waiting on the final book, Winds of Winter. The Lord of the Rings books are also a great option if you're sticking to fantasy, but there's a box set for just about every major series if you search for it. There's also the Witcher books box set, which is great for anyone who has only played the games or watched the TV series.
A Nice E-Reader
As someone who reads a lot, I've found that an e-reader is absolutely essential. Not only is it difficult to carry a large stack of physical books everywhere you go, the convenience of being able to download new titles as soon as you finish reading one. There are even plenty of ways to read books for free online if you don't want to pay for a Kindle Unlimited subscription.
The e-reader I'd personally recommend is the latest Amazon Kindle Paperwhite thanks to the paper-like screen and built-in adjustable backlight. It's a little bit larger than the standard Kindle, so it comes with a bigger screen and faster downloads. You will need to purchase a separate case for the Paperwhite to get the full effect though.
Outside of Amazon's device, there are other tablets that are great for reading as well if you are looking to gift a device that can do more than just display words. Something like an iPad Mini is great if you're looking to read graphic novels as well as books.
A Cool Set of Bookends
A large collection of physical books is a wonderful addition to any home, but a cool set of book ends can really bring it all together (literally). There are a ton of book ends available, but the set I would personally recommend is this pair of Agate bookends. My grandfather used to collect stones like this and hand cut them to bookend his own book collection, so I own a few of these. Because it's a decor item, however, there are a lot of different style choices available.
For a high-end book end option for LOTR fans, there's a waitlist for Gates of Argonath Bookends which costs $80 and can be wishlisted. It just might be worth it though once you see the detail and quality.
Must-Have Book Accessories
Looking for more gift ideas? We've gathered a ton of cool book acessories below. This includes things like bookmarks, reading lights, and other things that can improve the reading experience. If you're more of a digital reader, the remote control page turner is the perfect accessory for reading in bed for peak laziness.
Subscription Services
Digital reading is often a cheaper, clutterless alternative to reading physical books. If you have a Kindle, we recommend getting a Kindle Unlimited membership, and we've broken down the pricing structure here. You can pick from thousands of books, comics, magazines, and more, all accessible with a tap of your finger. I personally have a Kindle Unlimited subscription and have found it to be excellent for reading popular LitRPG books and romantasy without overspending.
Then if you're more of an audiobook listener with limited time to sit down and read, an Audible subcription is for you. Similar to Kindle Unlimited, you'll be able to check out thousands of eBooks and podcasts straight from your preferred smart device. Audible recently released a new full-cast audiobook of Harry Potter that makes it worth atleast giving a try. I actually really enjoyed it. Check out our Audible pricing guide here.
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior SEO Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. His expertise is spread across a variety of different topics -- from TV series to indie games and popular book series.
