Merry Bookmas Vol 4: The Others

Previously, we’ve covered books for Family, Friends, and More Friends. Now we cover bookish gifts that don’t actually require you to buy a book.

 

from The Phanton Moon Etsy shop

Harry Potter themed embroidery. Created by The Phantom Moon on Etsy.  How charming are these?  Any Harry Potter fan on your list can appreciate these simple but sweet embroidered pieces.

 

From *ComputerSherpa on deviantArt

The Periodic Table of Storytelling. Created by ComputerSherpa on deviantArt.  For the writing nerd in your life.  Some genuis compiled all the regular storytelling tropes into one poster-sized print.   Think of any story you love.  It’s all in this chart.

From Vespoe.com

 

Secret Passageway Switch. From Vespoe.com.  This is arguably The Coolest.  This kit helps you turn your favorite book into a secret switch that you can use to open a door or flip on a light.  This is for any one who loved playing Clue or couldn’t read The Westing Game enough times.

from the Brookish Etsy shop

I Am Mr Darcy shirt. From the Brookish Etsy Shop.  We regularly refer to women as football widows, so why not an Austen widower?  Here’s a shirt to announce to eligible women that you are a single man with great fortune and you are in want of a wife. Or perhaps you’re already married to your Elizabeth Bennett and she just wants everyone to know.

 

from Buy Olympia

 

Reading is Sexy mug.  From Buy Olympia.  Book lovers and mugs go together like Edward and Bella. But in a much less co-dependent and creepy way. They’re really more like Darcy and Elizabeth, but I already talked about them once. Anyway, a fun mug for their tea, coffee, or cocoa.

from Barnes & Noble

 

Jonathan Adler iPad cover. From Barnes & Noble.   Though all book lovers initially resist the ebook, we all eventually succumb to the instant gratification of the ebookstore.  There are plenty of adorable iPad covers out there, but I like these bright and preppy ones from Jonathan Adler.

 

from Paddywax

 

Library Candles. From Paddywax. This collection of soy-based scented candles is inspired by authors including Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, and Edgar Allen Poe.  I was some what disappointed by the flowery Austen candle, but the Dickens one is a great Christmasy scent.

from Fred Flare

 

Personal Library Kit. From Fred Flare.  Oh, doesn’t it make you drool? Doesn’t the prospect of sitting down one afternoon and bookplating all of your novels make you kind of giddy? Aren’t you looking forward to one of your friends asking to borrow The Hunger Games so you can stamp a due date card? No?  Okay, then get this for someone else.

 

From Out of Print Clothing

 

Book Cover T-shirt. From Out of Print Clothing. From a collection of out of print covers of beloved books, this online clothing group creates t-shirts, tote bags, and more for the discerning reader. I chose this Nancy Drew shirt, but there are plenty of other options like The Great Gatsby and Lolita.  Bonus:  for every item sold, they donate books to a charity in Africa.

From Pamela Fugate Designs on Etsy.

 

I Like Big Books Tote Bag. From Pamela Fugate Designs on Etsy.  Self-explanatory.