Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Avid Reader
It's not easy to find the perfect book for an avid reader. You have to know which authors they do and don't prefer, which books they already own, which they've read. And it's not a surprise if you ask them which book to buy.
Gift cards are convenient, but even a gift card from their favorite bookstore is a bit impersonal, and it's certainly taking the easy way out. So, sometimes the perfect gift for the avid reader on your holiday list isn't a book at all.
Contents at a Glance
Kindle
Wireless Reading Device
Kindle: Amazon's Original Wireless Reading Device (1st generation)
Amazon Price: (as of 01/08/2010)
The Kindle Store sells over 200,000 books as well as newspapers, magazines, and blogs. With this one device the reader's choices are endless. Shop directly from a Kindle or through Amazon.com. All titles are delivered wirelessly for free.
Included in the box: Kindle Electronic Reader, Book cover, Power adapter, and USB 2.0 cable.
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Kindle Accessories
Kroo Reversible Sleeve for Amazon Kindle (Blue/Green)
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List Price: $24.95
Kingston 2 GB SD Flash Memory Card SD/2GB
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Amazon Price: $3.65 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $26.99
Amazon Kindle Replacement Battery (for 1st Generation Kindle)
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Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $19.99
Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Clip-On Light (Black, Kindle Version)
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List Price: $19.99
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Reading Light
LightWedge Book Light
LightWedge Paperback Book Light, Black
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $24.95
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The LightWedge combines LED illumination with an acrylic lens that's bright, and unobtrusive to those near you. Light shines through the acrylic to illuminate the page. Perfect for traveling at night or reading in bed.
Release Date: 12/05/2007
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Fulcrum Multi Flex LED Task Light, Silver
Release Date: 09/18/2006
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Amazon Price: $10.49 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $14.99
Zelco 11214 "itty bitty" Slim LED Booklight
Release Date: 11/15/2005
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Amazon Price: $32.99 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $40.00
The World's Lightest Book Stand / Music Stand Light - Just 1 Oz! High-Efficiency LED
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Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $11.99
NATURAL LAMP Book Light, Silver
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List Price: $19.99
Beautiful & Functional Bookends
Fierce Dragon Bookends - Style 37978
Amazon Price: $12.74 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $24.99
Pair of dragon guardians
10 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 7" high
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Kikkerland Leaning Men Bookends, Set of 2
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Amazon Price: $32.34 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $35.00
Peacock Bookends-Set of 2
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Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $24.95
Elements Large Chrome Bookends by Spectrum
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Amazon Price: $9.79 (as of 01/08/2010)
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Spirit Of The Sea Lighthouse Bookends Nautical Decor Home Decor
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Book Holder
Umbra Aquala Bathtub Caddy
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $44.00
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Paperbax: The Ultimate All in One Bookholder, Bookstand and Bookmark
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List Price: $9.95
Bed Desk (Antique Walnut) (8.50H x 25.98W x 15.16D)
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Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 01/08/2010)
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Paperback Caddy (Translucent Blueberry)
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Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $12.95
FlipKlip Treadmill Book Holder 1-Pak
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Amazon Price: $13.23 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $8.95
Reading Pillow
Make reading more comfortable with a new reading pillow.
Bedlounge (Natural Twill) (22"H x 25"W x 21"D)
Amazon Price: $128.95 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $129.99
The Bedlounge moves, bends, flexes and contours to you for the best possible, most supportive, near pressure-free support.
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Bedlounge (Black Fleece) (22"H x 25"W x 21"D)
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Amazon Price: $138.00 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $184.98
Bed Rest Pillow - Tan
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Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $15.99
DogBones DinosaurBones Pillow, Celestial
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Amazon Price: $34.69 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $50.00
Book Storage
Exotic Retreat Bookcase/Room Divider
Amazon Price: $279.99 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $349.99
A versatile option that can be used vertically or horizontally with spaces for various sized books.
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Spine Media Tower/Bookshelf - Silver
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Amazon Price: $109.99 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $99.99
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Winsome 92348 Espresso Beechwood Shelf Bookcase 3-tier Toscana
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Amazon Price: $179.99 (as of 01/08/2010)
List Price: $251.99
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Which are you most likely to give as a gift?
Even More Great Gift Ideas
- Bookplates.com
- Each custom bookplate is coordinated by a graphic designer with the numerous typesetting possibilities. A new printing plate is made with your artwork and bookplates are printed and trimmed to size by a professional pressman.
- Bookjewelry.com
- Book Jewelry makes elegant, handmade book marks. Choose a ready to by item or design your own from their charm, bead, and color choices.
- BasBleu.com
- Your source for inspired gifts and accessories for readers.
- Booksfree.com
- World's largest online book rental service. Rent unlimited paperback or audio books. Keep them as long as you want, no late fees or due dates.
- Nuddleblanket.com
- The nuddle is an ultra-plush blanket that has open slats for your arms, along with an outer hand pocket to keep hands warm while still being accessible so you can read, write, knit, nap, eat etc.
If you Really want to get them a book...
Signed by their favorite author
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I'll leave you with the Word of the Day
Impress that Bookworm friend of yours.
- gesticulate: Dictionary.com Word of the Day
- gesticulate: to make gestures or motions.
What do you think is the perfect gift for an avid reader?
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- Rajays Rajays Nov 3, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
- Excellent gift ideas for any avid reader. i could you some of the items listed here. :) Blessed by a Squid Angel.
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- CherylK CherylK Nov 3, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
- Very, very nice ideas, here. The little World's Lightest Book Light looks great - might have to check that out I think I'm going to ask Santa for one of the reading pillows ;-)
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- California_Dreamin California_Dreamin Mar 14, 2009 @ 7:34 am
- These are great gift ideas. My mother is not just an avid, but a voracious reader, so it's hard to find a book she hasn't read. I'm definitely favoriting this lens to come back to the next her birthday is rolling around.
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- Superwife Superwife Jan 29, 2009 @ 6:59 am
- Great lens! My sister is the most well-read person I know, and I love your gift ideas- definately will have to fav this :o)
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- LordoftheFlies LordoftheFlies Jan 15, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
- Looks like a lot of great gift ideas. Big fan of book shelves. You can never have too many books!!!
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- Christene Christene Jan 4, 2009 @ 11:50 am
- Good luck with this lens...hope it brings you many sales! :)
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- RickBasset RickBasset Jan 3, 2009 @ 4:17 pm
- My Birthday is coming up...I'll send you my mailing address! Nice lens!
Peace! :~)
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- TheGreenerMe TheGreenerMe Dec 30, 2008 @ 7:51 pm
- Great ideas, I think the top for me would be the Kindle. I've been eyeballing that for a while.
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- mulberry mulberry Dec 29, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
- All of them sound like great gifts. Not sure which one I would give but certainly I would like to receive the book of the month membership!
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