Well, the obvious answer here is a gift card for a bookstore, because that is all a booklover EVER wants, really. But there are book-adjacent things that we are also pretty fond of!
- Blankets
There is really nothing better than curling up under a soft, fuzzy, warm blanket to read your book. We need lots of them, preferably at least one in every reading spot in the house!
- Tea/hot chocolate
We love a warm drink, particularly on a cold day. It’s lovely to be cosy and sipping on a delicious warm drink while reading, especially if it’s a yucky day outside!
- Cosy socks
I don’t know about you guys, but my feet are ALWAYS cold. I am never without my slippers these days, but warm socks are also a must!
- Chocolate
Because yum.
- Candles
I don’t use these much myself because I’m sensitive to scents, but I have had a few throughout the years that I really enjoyed!
- Bookmarks
Inevitably I’ll lose or misplace the nice ones and use a random granola bar wrapper/receipt/old post-it note/my cat’s tail, but I still do appreciate great bookmarks for the one or two books I know where they are!
- Cosy pyjamas
I love wearing clothes that make me feel like I’m being cuddled. I have a few sweaters with really soft linings that I adore, and fleece pyjama bottoms are a major theme here during the winter!
What about you guys? What are some of your favourite non-book presents that you can use while reading?
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Blankets and cozy clothes–they’re the best for reading!
Agreed! So important.
Ah yes, definitely a blanket. Can’t enjoy a book if I’m freezing.
Mind you, that is me pretty much all the time, reading or not!
I love the cozy blankets and socks idea while reading, especially if it’s a book that I can’t put down. I also go for the pupper in the blanket with me as an added heating element. 🙂
Hahaha! You really can’t go wrong with that plan!
Lovely list! Cozy clothing is a great idea, and of course tea is always a good answer.
My list is here.
You’re so right. Comfort is so key to a great reading experience!
Comfy and cozy is perfect. An afterthought for my list would include bubble bath products! 😉
Ooooh, good one!
LOL…yep, give me a blanket, some comfy clothes and a good book and I’m set!
That describes everything I ask for from life, really!
Great list. Tea seems to be really popular.
I actually rarely sit down with a book and a cup of tea, because I’m always worried about spilling it, or I end up forgetting the tea until it is stone cold! It feels like the perfect book companion, though.
Tea and bookmarks were on my list, too!
Cozy pyjamas are another great idea.
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/wednesday-weekly-blogging-challenge-best-non-book-gifts-for-readers/
Yes! I feel like my list was fairly obvious, but it’s also obvious for a reason!