Gift Ideas for Readers: Australian Guide
26th October 2023
Are you looking for the perfect gift for a booklover? We've put together a number of gift ideas for readers and bookworms that are available in Australia.
Gift Card For a Local Bookstore
One of the best gifts for readers is simply a gift certificate to their local independent bookstore. Let's be honest, this is probably the gift any reader wants the most.
If the recipient reads on a Kindle, they will also appreciate an Amazon Gift Card which can be used to purchase kindle ebooks.
Reading Journal
The Moleskine Reading Journal is specially designed for documenting all the books you read.
A great alternative to the Moleskine Journal is the Reading Journal from The Quirky Cup Collective. This reading journal has sections to write full reviews, quick reviews, TBR list and more. It's also bound in a beautifully designed hardcover with gold foil. This is a great self published gift idea.
The Book Seat
The Book Seat is a mini bean bag for holding books while you read. It's perfect for readers who enjoy reading while eating or for people with arthritis where holding a heavy book open can be hard. It also doubles as a Tablet stand.
Ember Mug
The Ember Mug is a rechargeable tea and coffee mug that can keep drinks hot for over 1 hour. With this mug, you're free to become engrossed in the story and your cuppa will stay nice and warm while you read.
This Book Belongs To Stamp
While I'm usually not a fan of personalised gifts, this is one gift idea that actually works. This personalised "This book belongs to" stamp can be used to stamp a collection of books.
Kindle
The Amazon Kindle is the best e-reader you can buy. It's lightweight, has an e-ink display which mimics paper and can store thousands of books. It makes a great gift idea for travellers too.
If they already own a kindle, they may appreciate a case or cover as a gift or even just an Amazon Gift Card to purchase new books.
Bathtub Caddy Tray
If you know a booklover who enjoys reading in the bath, this Bath Caddy makes a perfect gift. It sits over the bath and holds a book, glass or mug and a phone.
T2 x Penguin Books Gift Pack
The T2 Penguin Books Gift Packs combine tea with a selection of Penguin Classic Books. The Gift Pack includes a fine bone china mug featuring a literary inspired design, 4 Penguin Books, a 30 selected tea bags from T2.
Book Light
This Amber Reading Light blocks 99.94% of blue light to help you get better sleep when you choose to finally put the book down. It has 3 adjustable brightness modes and has a built in rechargeable battery.
Libro.fm Credits
Libro.fm is an app for listening to audiobooks. When you buy audiobooks through the app it helps support local bookstores in your area as they get a cut of the sale. This is a great gift idea for people who love reading via audiobooks. You can gift credits through the website and they work like a gift card.
Libro.fm is a great alternative to Audible and is available in Australia.
Byredo Bibliothèque Candle
The luxury Byredo Bibliothèque Candle as a rich, seductive aroma evocative of a wood-panelled library. A great gift idea for anyone who loves the smell of old books.
