Listen, I'm not saying I have to wait until the last minute to buy holiday gifts, but life sometimes gets in the way. In addition, as the transit time changes, the definition of "last minute" is expanding. What you could have delivered to the recipient’s door in 18 hours in 2019 may now take several weeks. If you find yourself looking at the estimated delivery date, but the math can't seem to figure it out, here are some last-minute book gift ideas that you can give to readers in your life.
One of my favorite things to give people is subscriptions—not just because I waited until the last minute. I like that they will receive something interesting every month for the next few months and think about my ideas every time. I also grew up in the company of a very cunning mother and grandmother, so I know what it's like to wait for the paint/glue to dry before wrapping a gift.
Some of these gift ideas are also suitable for sending gifts to people who live far away, because some of them are delivered virtually, while others can be packed in a simple envelope and may arrive faster than a box of books.
The subscription box for books seems to be an obvious starting point. If you don’t know the tastes of your readers, monthly books are a very safe choice because they can choose from a variety of books every month.
If you want to provide them with truly personalized service, booking Riot's own TBR service is a more personalized option. Your readers will fill out a survey about their tastes, and our bibliologists will create highly customized recommendations. You can choose a package with a recommendation list and a letter, or you can actually send the books to them.
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BlackLit Box sends out one or more (fiction or non-fiction-your choice) books written by color authors, 3-5 products from black-owned businesses, and writing tips every month.
There are also many book subscription boxes for specific types of readers. If you have a mysterious or romantic reader in your life, One More Page bookstore has a Book and Chocolate subscription box that pairs chocolate with a book every month. For readers who like dark side books, My Thrill Club offers subscriptions for mystery, thriller or horror. For literary lovers who like signed books, you can’t beat the Signed First Editions Book Club at Book Passage. Literati have several book clubs curated by Roxane Gay and Malala, as well as curated children's options.
Also, check out the awesome subscription book box for drink lovers. You can find a book subscription box for almost any niche market, so be sure to look around to find the book subscription box that best suits your gift recipient.
If you don't have a lot of cash to spend, but you can use a printer, you can get a lot of beautiful prints on Etsy for just a few dollars. If your book lover is a bullet diary type, here is a beautiful printable reading diary. If they need something to decorate a wall that is not covered by bookshelves, try some printable wall art. Or, you can find hundreds of beautifully designed printable bookmarks.
If you have this cunning gene, then you can make hundreds of cool book crafts into exquisite gifts or gifts for someone. If they use receipts as bookmarks (guilty!), you can make them into a cute custom bookmark-you probably already have most of the supplies. If you have books to send to the recycling bin, here are 30 easy-to-advance DIY crafts that you can make using old books.
This is not strictly bookism, but most readers I know like to curl up at their favorite reading point, holding a cup or indulgent snacks. Purchase a subscription for them and let them have snacks. I prefer Bean Box subscription coffee. Tea Runners has a variety of beautiful loose leaf tea subscription options. A monthly subscription to chocolate candies will give them something to make their reading time special.
As long as we are not talking about super last minute, the bookstore is still open a few days before Christmas and other holidays. And they are usually not as busy as Target or Harry & David. Therefore, if there is an independent bookstore near you, please go in and see if there are books-or book utensils that your recipient might be interested in. Don't know where to start? We have provided you with 27 books that are most suitable as gifts in 2021.
My mother told me never to give gift cards as gifts, but as a minimalist who also happens to be very picky, honestly they are my favorite things to receive, because then I can get what I want without paying. Something you want. In addition, if you are in a local store, you can also enjoy the absolute pleasure of browsing the bookshelf. Check if your local bookstore has a gift card or buy it online at places like Bookshop.
Even if you have waited until the last day, there are still many good choices to give to readers in your life as a last-minute book gift.