14 Christmas gift ideas for a wife who loves books
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For a wife who loves books, the best Christmas gifts give her more time to read or a story of her own: an e-reader, a special edition of a favourite, an audiobook subscription, a good reading candle, or a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) with two letters from you and a final level set in Almaty.
14 Christmas gift ideas for a wife who loves books
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An e-reader
A Kindle Paperwhite or a Kobo Clara is light, backlit and holds hundreds of books. Add a case in a colour she likes. Around $120-200.
A special edition of a favourite
A hardback, illustrated or signed edition of a book she has read three times. Check publishers’ special editions from Folio Society or Penguin Clothbound. Around $20-80.
An audiobook subscription
Audible or Libro.fm for walks, commutes and housework. Around $10-15 per month.
A reading candle
A soy candle with a scent that fits the season: fir, cedar, vanilla. Around $20-50.
A proper reading lamp
A warm-toned clip light or a small floor lamp by her chair. Around $30-100.
Pajamas for reading in bed
A soft flannel or brushed cotton set, or a robe. Around $40-120.
A weekend away with a library
Book a cabin or hotel with a reading corner or a nearby bookshop. Around $150-350.
A bookshop gift card and a day out
Take her to her favourite independent bookshop and let her choose five books. Budget $50-100.
A personalised bookplate set or stamp
Custom ex-libris stickers with her name. Around $15-35.
A board game for two
A literary or word game for evenings in: Codenames: Duet, Scrabble, or Bananagrams. Around $15-35.
A hand-bound journal
A leather notebook for her notes on what she reads. Around $20-50.
A reading nook
A cushion, blanket and small side table by the window. Around $50-120.
A letter in the first page of her next book
Slip a note in the cover of the book you are giving her. Costs nothing.
What a book lover actually wants
Time, quiet and the right object to hold. Do not buy a stack of books she has not asked for - she has her own queue - but do buy the one beautiful copy of a book she already loves.
If you want something story-shaped, a personalized game is a short story with her as the character.
Order dates
Special editions and shipped items should be ordered by early December. Audiobook subscriptions, e-gift cards and a personalized game can be sorted much later.
What should I get my wife who loves books for Christmas?
An e-reader, a special edition of a favourite, an audiobook subscription or a reading lamp, plus a personal touch such as a personalized game that tells your story. Order shipped items by early December.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my wife that is not just another object?
A story made for her. A personalized game with her as the main character and two letters from you reads like a short story with an ending written by you.
Can I send my wife a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. E-gift cards, audiobook subscriptions and digital gifts work on 24 December. 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 wife?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your wife as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It carries two letters from you and a 5-question quiz, and the final level is set in Almaty.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com