It’s that time of the year where you’re probably racking your brain trying to figure what to gift your loved ones this season. You obviously want the gift to be meaningful and for them to treasure it for years to come. If you have book lovers or reading enthusiasts in your circle you’re in luck because, below, we have suggestions of books and cute reading-related goodies that they’ll definitely appreciate. And…chances are, they’ve probably spotted these at the stores and thought, ‘Let me not waste money on this!’
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Best Holiday Reads
Only Big BumBum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare Kuku
For…anyone who deserves to laugh until they can’t anymore.
Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli
For…anyone who needs to be reminded that it’s okay to laugh through life’s most painful moments.
How Did We Get Here? by Mpoomy Ledwaba
For…anyone who’s ready to chart a new path forward.
What’s Wrong With June by Qarnita Loxton
For…anyone who is ready to seize the day and appreciate the ordinary moments and opportunities in their life.
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A Short Life by Nicki Greenwall
For... anyone who is ready to navigate conflict in friendships – especially under tumultuous circumstances.
Patient 12A by Lesedi Molefi
For…anyone who is ready to acknowledge their past and present mental health struggles – and move on with a clean slate.
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Reading Accessories and Gadgets
Bibliotherapy: Books To Guide You Through Every Chapter Of Life
If you need a gift that’s thoughtful and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, look no further. This little hardcover book is a carefully curated collection of book recommendations to help you find the right read for the right time; including recs for fiction and non-fiction reads for first loves, heartbreak, new parents, self-love and more.
Byredo Bibliotheque Eau de Parfum
In response to endless requests to make their most popular candle Bibliothèque into a fragrance, Byredo has delivered. The scent is supposed to transport you into the world of a cozy library with leather-bound pages and dark wooden shelves so expect notes of leather accord, birch woods, vanilla, plum and cinnamon. It’s such a fun concept and a genderless perfume, so it’s a perfect gift.
Reading Pillow
This comfy bed rest pillow doubles up as a reading pillow. Prepare to turn pages for hours on end without so much as an ouch from your body!
Kindle 11th Gen 6″ (16GB) eReader
Light and compact Kindle with a 300 ppi high-resolution display for sharp text and images to help readers whizz through books!
Bendy LED Neck Light
Perfect for reading, crocheting, studying or knitting in the dark!
Reading Light
Perfect for those evenings when you feel like reading in the quiet dark but don’t quite feel like the glare of a big light or a bedside lamp.
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Wooden Page Holder
A thoughtful accessory, if you may, for avid readers and fingers won’t hurt from holding the book open for too long. It makes it easy to hold the book open without folding the cover over and is perfect for reading in bed, in the bath and other awkward-ish positions too.
Magnetic Pagemarkers
This scenic magnetic pagemarker set will add a splash of colour to any book. Each bookmark includes a short, memorable Scripture passage.
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