12 Gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves books
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For a boyfriend who loves books, the best gifts are made for quiet hours: a Kindle, a special edition or an audiobook subscription, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that carries a letter telling him what you appreciate about him.
12 Gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves books
A pixel game with an appreciation letter Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, and one can be a letter of thanks, a 5-question quiz about your life together 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 with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A candle
Soy wax with notes of paper or cedar, for his reading corner. Around $20-45.
A Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks on a charge. Around $140-200.
A special edition
A hardcover or illustrated edition of a book he already loves. Around $20-60.
An audiobook subscription
Three months of Audible. Around $45-60.
Jewellery he can wear daily
A simple chain or ring from Mejuri or Pandora. Around $50-200.
A bookshop gift card
Let him pick his next read. Around $25-75.
A reading lamp
A warm clip-on light for the bed. Around $20-50.
A leather bookmark set
A bookmark with his initials. Around $15-40.
A book subscription box
A curated book delivered monthly. Around $20-40 a month.
A bookshelf upgrade
A floating shelf or a ladder shelf. Around $40-150.
A reading date
Spend an afternoon reading side by side at a cafe. It costs little.
Buying for a reader
Check what he has already read before buying a book. A special edition of a favourite is safer than a new title.
If you are unsure, check his shelves for authors he collects.
If you left it late
Bookshop cards, audiobook credit and a personalized game can be bought online the same day. An oin game is generated automatically and usually emailed within an hour of payment.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves books?
A Kindle, a special edition or an audiobook subscription. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with a letter of thanks.
What is a unique gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where he is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end. It gives him a memory instead of another accessory.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Audiobook credit 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 with no install.
Create a game for your boyfriend
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com