It's official. Christmas is on the way and, with only one more payday between us and the big day, maybe you are still on the lookout for a few ideal gifts and stocking fillers for the booklovers in your life. Or maybe you deserve a little something for yourself. Whoever you have in mind, I hope that this little list of eight ideas sparks something for some of you . . .
1. Team Asthers - https://teamasthers.co.uk/
Team Asthers are dedicated to bookish gifts for booklovers. It's a one stop shop for bibliophile gifts! There are journals, mugs, tote bags, bookmarks . . . The list goes on! And the booklovers will appreciate the bookish references that adorn many of their perfect gifts.
I challenge you to NOT find a satisfying stocking filler here!
2. A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings by Charles Dickens
The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's journey towards salvation and the Christmas spirits that guide him along the way has become so much a part of our cultural landscape that it's hard to imagine Christmas without this ghost story. This tale reminds us that Christmas is not about wealth and gifts, but the people we share our lives with.
If you've the chance, on what can be a hectic day, I can't think of many better ways to grab a bit of peace on the twenty-fifth of December than to take oneself off with some hot mulled wine, settle in somewhere comfortable, and open up this book.
You can purchase A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens here.
3. F*ck off, I'm Reading mug
Do you ever tire of people interrupting your reading time? Well, when you settle down with a good book, be sure to make this the mug in which you have your tea or coffee, make sure it's well in view of any potential interrupters, and see who still dares approach!
You can purchase the mug here - https://www.etsy.com
4. Village Christmas and Other Notes on the English Year by Laurie Lee
The author of Cider With Rosie provides readers with a portrait of England through the changing seasons and years.
The book begins with winter, starting with the English village Christmas, and moves through the seasons as Lee writes powerfully and lyrically. Another read that ought to be enjoyed with a glass of something warming.
You can purchase Village Christmas by Laurie Lee here.
5. 221b Baker Street: The Sherlock Holmes Master Detective Game
Ever fancied yourself a bit of a sleuth? Maybe you could even give Victorian London's most famous detective a run for his money?
Well, this game gives you the perfect opportunity to prove it!
Christmas is a great time for playing games with your friends and family, and this is a great gift for the crime novel lover!
You can purchase the game from www.waterstones.com
6. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson (Author), and Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
In recent years, an adaptation of this book for BBC television has become something of a staple of Christmas time viewing. But why not take the younger readers back to the book from which the animation was sourced?
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.
A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.
You can purchase The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler here.
7. Classic Paperbacks 1000 Piece Puzzle
Is there a book lover in your life that also loves the challenge of a jigsaw puzzle? If so, this is like the beautiful coming together of two of their favourite things to create the perfect gift!
This puzzle is £14.99 from www.waterstones.com
8. Your local and independent bookshops
Don't forget your local and independent bookshops this Christmas. And, if you are short of time and need to make your purchases online, check out https://uk.bookshop.org/ - they support local and independent bookshops!
Thank you for reading. I hope you got some good ideas! You can support me by buying me a coffee on ko-fi.com - the caffeine keeps me searching the internet for bookish gift ideas and bringing them here to you! Thank you!
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