3 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Your Book Bestie

If your best friend is a bookworm, chances are they already have a towering TBR pile and a love for fictional characters that runs deep. So when it comes to gift-giving, why not lean into their bookish passion with something they’ll truly treasure?

Whether you're shopping for a holiday, birthday, or just to say “I get you,” here are three thoughtful, aesthetic, and totally swoon-worthy gift ideas that any book bestie will love.

1. Custom Book Embosser or Ex Libris Stamp

Give your bestie the ultimate main character moment with a personalized book embosser or stamp. These beautiful tools let them mark their beloved books with a nameplate, monogram, or custom “From the Library of…” design.

📚 Why it’s perfect: It turns every book they own into a keepsake and makes lending books a little more special (and trackable!).

🎁 Bonus idea: Pair it with a set of gorgeous bookplates or a leather-bound journal for extra luxe vibes.

2. A Curated Bookish Gift Box

Think: bookish candles, literary tea blends, bookmarks, art prints, and maybe even a signed copy of their favorite author’s work. You can DIY one yourself or order from small businesses that specialize in themed book boxes.

🕯️ Why it’s perfect: It’s an immersive, multi-sensory reading experience. They’ll feel completely spoiled.

💌 Bonus idea: Pick a theme based on their favorite genre—like a dark academia box, cottagecore fairytale kit, or spicy fantasy survival pack.

3. A Personalized Bookstore Date (with a Twist)

Plan a mini adventure together with a bookstore date voucher—but make it special. Wrap up a card with a gift certificate to their favorite indie bookstore and attach a little challenge:

• Pick a book for each other to read

• Choose a title based on vibes alone (no peeking at the blurb!)

• Or pick a book that reminds you of them

☕ Why it’s perfect: It’s a gift and a memory. Plus, you'll get to gush about your new reads over coffee afterwards.

📸 Bonus idea: Capture the whole date for Bookstagram-worthy photos!

Final thought:

Gifts for book lovers don’t have to be complicated—just thoughtful. Whether it’s a personalized stamp, an immersive box of cozy goodies, or a shared adventure through the aisles of a bookstore, these gifts say, “I know what makes your heart happy.”

Tag your book bestie and start planning the perfect surprise 💖