13 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves books
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For a dad who loves books, the best Christmas gifts make reading cozier without guessing titles: a special edition, a lamp or a Kindle, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with a quiz built from your family’s inside jokes.
13 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves books
A pixel game with an inside-jokes quiz Our product
oin turns your bond with your dad into a small 2D pixel game with your dad as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your family’s inside jokes 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 →
An audiobook subscription
Three months of Audible. Around $45-60.
A reading lamp
Warm light for his corner. Around $25-60.
A Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks on a charge. Around $140-190.
A special edition
A hardcover of a book he loves, from Barnes & Noble. Around $20-50.
An experience day
A bookshop tour or a literary walk for two. Around $40-110.
Pajamas
A cozy set for reading days. Around $25-70.
A board game
Catan or a literary trivia game. Around $25-50.
A leather bookmark
With his initials stamped in. Around $10-28.
A bookshop gift card
So he can choose his next read. Around $20-60.
A bookend set
Wood or brass for his shelf. Around $20-50.
A book you both read
A fresh copy with a note on the first page. Around $12-25.
A handwritten note
Name a book that reminds you of him. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a dad who loves books
Readers own more books than they can finish, so avoid guessing titles. A beautiful edition of something he already loves, or a gift card, is safer.
Order dates
Special editions and e-readers should be ordered in early December. Subscriptions, gift cards and a custom oin game can be sorted out until the last minute.
What should I get my dad who loves books for Christmas?
A special edition, a reading lamp or a Kindle. For a gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my dad that is not just another object?
A pixel game with a quiz of your family’s inside jokes, or a book with a note on the first page.
Can I send my dad a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Audiobook subscriptions and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my dad?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a dad who loves books.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com