82 Unique Gifts for Bookworms
If you know a child or teen who loves books, this list of gifts for bookworms is just what you’re looking for! Whether you want book suggestions or unique gift ideas, you will find something to excite the readers in your life.
Gifts for Bookworms
One of my children was (and still is) an extreme book lover. She actually helped me craft this list for you! It includes some of our family favorites, some of her personal favorites, and a few things that she put on her own wishlist for the upcoming Christmas season. I hope you find something fun for the child or teen on your list!

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Classic Books for Kids and Teens
When you think of buying gifts for bookworms, you probably automatically think of books. Every book lover enjoys receiving a new book! These are some of our family’s favorite classic books. The books in the top half of the list are better for younger children, while the ones in the bottom half are meant for older children and teens. You really can’t go wrong with any of these titles!
- Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
- The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh
- Stuart Little by E.B. White
- The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
- Five Children and It by E. Nesbit
- The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
- The Railway Children by E. Nesbit
- Matilda by Roald Dahl
- Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- The Phantom Tolbooth by Norton Juster
- The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
- The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
- Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
- My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
- The Call of the Wild by Jack London
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
- The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
- Little Men by Louisa May Alcott
- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
- Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
- Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Popular Book Series for Kids and Teens
We love a good book series! Reading from a series is a great way to settle in with your favorite characters and get lost in the story. Again, this list is in order from youngest to oldest based on readability. Some of these links lead you to a complete set of the series, while others include only the first ten books or so. Whether you gift a couple or the entire series, your book-loving child or teen will be so excited!
- Cam Jansen Series by David A. Adler
- Encyclopedia Brown Series by Donald J. Sobol
- Geronimo Stilton Series by Geronimo Stilton
- Magic Tree House Collection by Mary Pope Osborne
- The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
- The Sugar Creek Gang by Paul Hutchens
- The Indian in the Cupboard Series by Lynne Reid Banks
- Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Roald Dahl Collection by Roald Dahl
- Trixie Belden Series by Julie Campbell
- The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
- Dear America Books by various authors
- The Green Ember Series by S.D. Smith
- Nancy Drew Mystery Stories by Carolyn Keene
- Hardy Boys Mystery Collection by Franklin W. Dixon
- The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson
- Terrestria Chronicles by Ed Dunlop
- 100 Cupboards Series by N.D. Wilson
- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
- The Kingdom Series by Chuck Black
- The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
- The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein
- The Classic Jane Austen Collection by Jane Austen
Games for Book Lovers
Did you know there are book-themed games? There sure are! And, they are super fun to play. From card games to board games, or even puzzles, there is something for everyone!
- Clue Bookshelf Edition
- Authors Card Game
- Literary Charades
- Jane Austen Regency Cards
- The World of Jane Austen Jigsaw Puzzle
- The World of Charles Dickens Jigsaw Puzzle
- Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle Earth Board Game
- 221B Baker Street: The Sherlock Holmes Master Detective Game
- Robinson Crusoe Adventures on the Cursed Island Board Game
- Book Lover’s Trivial Pursuit
Fun Accessories for the Bookworm
Every bookworm needs (or at least wants) a few special reading accessories to make life easier. Reading can even be more fun with a light to read by, a reading journal, some interesting bookmarks, or even a cool book holder. If your kiddo loans out books to others, the personal library kit can be a fun way to ensure they always get their books back, too!
- Wooden Page Holder
- Personal Library Kit
- Nessie Tale Bookmark
- Peeramid Bookrest
- Magnetic Dog Bookmarks
- Leather Corner Bookmarks
- Neck Reading Light
- Rechargeable Book Light
- Reading Journal
- Highlighters
Unique Book-Themed Gifts
No list of gifts for bookworms would be complete without some awesome bookish merch. You name it -socks, mugs, shirts, jewelry – you can probably find one that is book-themed. Here are some great ideas to get you started.
- Book-ish Socks
- Abibliophobia Shirt
- Book Themed Purse
- A Day Without Reading Shirt
- I Really Do Need All of These Books Mug
- Book Lover Charm Bracelet
- Chapter One, The End Earrings
- Novel Teas
- Just One More Chapter Tote Bag
- Book Ornament
Have fun shopping for your book lover! Mine started reading when she was three or four and hasn’t stopped yet. She still very much appreciates a fresh, new book and something fun to go along with it. I hope yours does, too!
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