Valentine's Day Gifts for Book Lovers
- Paola Santana
- Jan 17
- 5 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Sure, you can always play it safe and give a bookworm more books. But if you want to impress your book lover this Valentine's Day, here is how to turn the traditional Valentine's gifts into a book bonanza.
Flowers & Chocolate
The all-time classic combo. And it cuts both ways, ladies. Did you know that for most men the first and only time they get flowers is at their funeral? This needs to change. Bring your man some flowers! It doesn't have to be a girlie bouquet, it could be a flowering cactus.
Chapters and Flowers Book Bouquet
Talk about a bookish twist! Choose from fourteen genre specific bundles of one to five books. You can even personalise the colour you would like the flowers to be. Obviously, the more books, the more expensive.
Price: from £80.80 to £140.27
Make Your Own Book Bouquet
If the price tag above is way over your budget, do not worry. You can buy the "ingredients" and build a simple bouquet yourself. It might even give you some brownie points for effort.
And of course, there is nothing wrong with giving a regular bouquet. In which case, it might be an idea to get your other half of the apple a book-themed vase to go with it.
Loma Atelier Store Book Shaped Vase
Available in three different designs: Buy Yourself the Flowers (pink - great for friends), Myths, Fairy Tales & Legends (green); and Good Vibes (cream). These vases will look stunning in most bookshelves.
Price: £17.99
Montezuma*s Chocolate Library
Staying with the bookish theme and being an unisex gift, Montezuma*s offers a dark and milk chocolate library as well as a mixed one, if you can't choose or don't really know what your love interest prefers. They also have a mini library with smaller bars.
Price: from £13.50 to £18.55
Jewellery
From minimalistic to outrageously glam, you can never go wrong with a little bling.
Open Book Necklace
Simple, understated, and elegant, this necklace is perfect for a classic or rock chick bookworm. It's also quite affordable and available in silver and gold options.
Price: £11.99
Coppertist Wu Heart Pendants
Give your heart away, quite literally, with these stunning unisex heart pendants from Coppertist Wu. Choose from a variety of metals and metal combinations, with prices and colours to match. These steampunk-inspired Mechanical Heart Pendants (left) actually beat when you squeeze them!
Price: from £61.00 to £15,460.00
However, if your budget doesn't quite stretch to five figures, they also have the Rebel Heart Pendant (right) - a simpler and more affordable design, but equally as stunning.
Price: £23.00
Yeafeini Stirling Silver Drop Book Earrings
Perfect for those who like elegance with a hint of colour and personality, these book earrings are delicate but still make an statement. And yes, they scream "I love books".
Price: £32.59
Arkyfly Book Earrings
Now, if your book lover has a personality larger than life and is full of sass, this is the perfect gift. Made of acrylic, they're available in an array of colour combinations and two back options.
Price: £37.00
Folk and Fortune Just One More Chapter Typewriter Necklace
Full of personality and perfect for any budding writer, this acrylic necklace is sure to steal the show. Folk and Fortune will even gift wrap it for you.
Price: £35.00
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Bal des Amoureux Automate Watch
While watches are not normally considered jewellery, this one definitely is. Made of 18K white gold and diamonds, and powered by the wearer's natural motion, the Lady Arpels Bal des Amoureux is the ultimate pièce de résistance. The couple at the centre of this watch even kisses on the hour! The ultimate jewellery gift if you're feeling extra generous.
Price: £145,000.00
Handbags & Wallets
Give the love of your life the latest bookish "it" bag. Because bags are almost - almost - as good as books.
Well Read Book-Themed Crossbody Bag
Available in a variety of classic covers and made from faux leather and book-binding board, these bags are as stunning as they are affordable. They also open like a book and can be worn as crossbody or as a clutch. Well Read has several designs, so it's worth checking their store.
Price: from £50.97 to £59.47
Vendula London Between the Covers Bookbinders Bag & Purse Collection
An absolute show of craftsmanship with incredible detailing and finish, Vendula bags are quite simply a leather masterpiece. Perfect for those who love cute storytelling accessories, unique designs, and high-end quality.
Price: from £33.00 to £155.00
Bookishon Book Bags
While they might look the same as the options above (gentlemen, pay attention!), Bookishon book bags are more closely related to a regular handbag. Essentially, they have a regular flap-over design with a bookish illustration on top. So if your other half is more of a classic type and the two options above were a little too out there for them, try this collection. There are several designs available in two different sizes, and they can be used as a crossbody or a clutch.
Price: £78.45
Bookishon Book Wallets
An unisex gift, but one that will definitely appeal to the gentlemen out there, Bookishon book wallets offer an array of book cover designs including more recent releases. Available in two sizes and with or without anti-theft brush, these are incredibly handy and useful, one your bookish man will definitely love.
Price: from £19.42 to £29.14
Smelly Stuff
Another traditional Valentine's gift is perfume. While getting your other half smelling like a paperback or library might not be sexy, it's certainly a delicious smell to have in your home library or writing room.
Cosy Art Candles
Made of soy wax and essential oils, hand poured, and manufactured in London, Cosy Art candles offer an array of smells including Book Nerd, Old Bookshop, Rainy Day Reading, Lover's Quill, and Vintage Library.
Price: £16.99
Musaecoin Candles
Also made of soy wax and hand poured, Musaecoin candles don't aim to evoke bookish smells, but instead go for little fun catchphrases that are sure to resonate with any book lover. The perfect gift for those who like a hint of humour.
Price: £14.99
JoyfulCandlesGB Smut Reader Candle
Add a little naughty to your gift list with the Smut Reader candle. Available in two colours, it also allows you to personalise the smell and choose in between four different fragrances.
Price: from £10.55 to £12.95
EuphoricEssencee Book Candle Set
Available in an array of colours, hand poured, made with Pillar soy wax, and sold individually or in sets, these candles are more about aesthetic than smell. But wouldn't they look gorgeous on your bookshelf?
Price: from £8.50 to £26.99
However you decide to spoil your loved one this Valentine's Day, I hope you have an amazing time. And don't forget: the important thing is not the gift. The real tressure is that you're sharing your life with someone special. So make sure to give them your time, love and attention too. The gift will feel empty without these. Yes, I'm a hopeless romantic. But are you really surprised?
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