11 Christmas gift ideas for a boyfriend who loves books
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For a boyfriend who loves books, the best Christmas gifts are a Kindle, a special edition of a favourite, an audiobook subscription or a good reading candle, plus a gift that tells a story with him as the hero, a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) with a letter at each end.
11 Christmas gift ideas for a boyfriend who loves books
A story with him as the hero Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your relationship rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A Kindle
The Paperwhite is light and lasts weeks on a charge. Around $140-200.
A special edition of a favourite
A Folio Society or Penguin Clothbound edition of a book he loves. Around $25-80.
An audiobook subscription
A year of Audible for commutes and long drives. Around $90-180.
A reading candle
A soy candle with a cedar or leather note. Around $20-45.
Pajamas
A flannel set for long reading days. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
Codenames: Duet or Patchwork for evenings out of the book. Around $15-35.
Jewellery
A simple chain or ring from Mejuri. Around $50-150.
A reading lamp
A clip-on lamp with warm light. Around $20-50.
A bookshop gift card with a date
A card for his favourite bookshop plus a promise to go together. From $30.
A handwritten note
Write down the book you most want to read together. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a reader
Readers own more books than they have time for, so avoid guessing titles. A beautiful edition of something he already loves, or an accessory for reading, is safer than a new novel.
Order dates
Special editions and e-readers should be ordered by early December. Audiobook subscriptions, gift cards and a personalized game can be ordered much later.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves books for Christmas?
A Kindle, a special edition of a favourite, an audiobook subscription or a candle, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?
A story in which he is the hero: a pixel game with a letter at each end and a quiz about the two of you.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Audiobook subscriptions and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my boyfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your boyfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com