It’s the time of year when young people are transitioning from High School to College or from College into their new lives as adults. It’s a scary and yet exciting time and while I’m pretty much clueless on what to advise as gifts for anyone else—If it is a book lover you’re looking to buy for, well, my friend Alecia and I have you covered!
We have scoured our favorite shops looking for handmade gifts and decided to share our top picks with you!
1.Book Lover! Adjustable Bangle Bracelet
Jewelry is a perfect gift for any occasion! What I love about these bracelets are that they’re adjustable and very sturdy. I have a bracelet made like this and it has taken a beating and still looks great! They’re also very affordable so you could always put this into a gift basket or give with a gift card/money.Price: $10
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2.Home Library or Reading Nook – Four Prints
These prints are nothing short of amazing. They’re really edgy and cool and will look great in a dorm room. The best thing is that they are printed on vintage dictionary pages! How cool is that? Trust me, a book lover will absolutely love these. Shoot, I think I’m going to buy a set for myself.
Price: $23.97
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3. “The Road Not Taken” -Handcrafted Journal
This journal is just lovely. It features a beautiful quote by Robert Frost at the beginning of the book and an image of a forked road. While this gift comes from Canada and US buyers may not get this gift back for graduation this year—this journal was too awesome not to share. Put it on your list for next year! This shop offers customization for your journal such as initial engraving. The best thing is that this shop offers a refill service (at additional cost) for when you’ve filled this beauty up! What could top that?! I just can’t stop gushing about how beautiful this journal is, the leather, the binding, the whole thing is just stunning.
Price: $47
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4.On to the Next Chapter sterling silver necklace
This one is rather self-explanatory and it would go really well with gift #1!
Price: $35.00
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5. Custom Library Stamp
Perfect for any book lover but especially for a young graduate that may be sharing a dorm room or living with roommates. I know that I wouldn’t want to risk losing my books or someone mistaking their book as mine—or someone borrowing it and forgetting who to return to! I’ve no real use for this but I kind of want it anyway (Psst, this is a hint for anyone reading this. You could email me for my address *wink*)
Price: 28+
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6. I Read Pillow
Welcome to adulthood! I wish I could say it gets better but just wait til you have kids! You show me a book lover that hasn’t felt this way during exams or when life gets in the way—you can’t.
Price: $20
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7. The Awkward Book-Lover’s Conversation Starter Pack
Life is hard enough for young people—especially if they’re just heading off to college. Help them out with these conversation starters for book lovers. What I would have given to have had these when I went to school! Heck, I think I might need a set of them now.
Price: $9
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8. Read Books Plaque w/ Alice in Wonderland Quote
Another great choice for a book lover’s home or dorm room! There’s just something about making a space look nice that just makes a person feel all grown up and for book lovers this is the decor of our dreams.
Price: $45
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9. Literary Mug
Almost everyone knows that book lovers tend to love coffee too so…totally just throwing that out there *wink*
Trust me, just buy it. Your book lover will love this and it’s just so fitting as they go off to college or as they’re entering the workforce.
Price: 13+
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10. Story Book Candles: The Sorting Hat
Okay, so this one is a candle but come on—the sorting hat? Choosing the right college or the right job is so difficult that I sure would have loved to have a sorting hat. Now your (hopefully) slightly Harry Potter crazed graduate can burn this while seeking clarity about the mysteries of life. Please be advised that I cannot in any way vouch for the magic or house sorting abilities of this candle but it sure sounds like it’d smell good!
Price: $16
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such a fun list!!! i love that mug!!!