12 New Year gift ideas for your sister who loves books
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Looking for New Year gifts for your sister who loves books? Start with a Kindle, a cookbook or a candle, then add a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that can still arrive in time. The list below has 11 more ideas with rough prices.
12 New Year gift ideas for your sister who loves books
A last-minute pixel game Our product
oin turns your shared memories into a small 2D pixel game with her 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, a 5-question quiz about your story 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 Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks on a charge; a Kobo is the alternative. Around $140-200.
A cookbook
A book from Ottolenghi or Samin Nosrat. Around $25-45.
A candle
Soy wax from Diptyque, Jo Malone London or Yankee, in a scent she will like. Around $20-80.
A bookshop gift card
Let her pick the next read. Around $25-75.
A reading lamp
Warm light for her corner. Around $25-60.
An audiobook subscription
Three months of Audible or Storytel for commutes and walks. Around $45-60.
A table for midnight
A booking with a view of the fireworks. Around $50-200.
A hand cream and lip balm set
A small set from L’Occitane or Aesop. Around $20-60.
A piece from a favourite brand
A knit or blazer from COS, Arket or Zara. Check her size. Around $60-250.
A soft scarf
A wool or cashmere scarf in a colour from her wardrobe. Around $30-120.
A tasting dinner
A multi-course menu at a restaurant on her list. Around $80-250.
Buying for a reader
If she reads constantly, think about comfort: a lamp, a blanket, a bookmark in good leather. If she is in a slump, a short book or an audiobook can start the habit again.
Add a note on the first page.
Buying for your sister
A sister knows your habits, so use shared history: a childhood joke, a family recipe or a trip you remember. Those details tell her you remember too.
Do not worry about matching the price of what she gave you.
If you are shopping at the last minute
New Year gifts can be small and still feel considered. Bookshop gift cards, audiobook subscriptions and a personalized game arrive fast, and an oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment.
Keep it light. After the holidays a small, thoughtful gift is more welcome than a large one.
What should I get my sister who loves books for New Year?
A Kindle, a cookbook or a candle. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game that can still arrive in time.
What is a unique New Year gift for my sister that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where she is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end that looks ahead. It gives her a memory instead of another object. A story about the two of you makes a good companion to a shelf of novels.
Can I send my sister a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Bookshop gift cards and digital gifts arrive the same day. 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 sister?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your sister, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a sister who loves a joke and a memory. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz built from your shared past, and plays in a browser with no install.
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