The ultimate holiday gift list for writers: 32 ideas to delight any author!
Looking for gift ideas for the author in your world? You'll love this ultimate holiday gift list for writers! There's so much here.
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Looking for the absolute best gifts for authors and writers?
You’re in the right place!
As with the past eight Build Book Buzz guides to the best holiday gifts for authors and writers, I’ve used several sources to offer a wide range of product types and price points.
This year I expanded my reach through queries shared on Help a Reporter Out and Source of Sources. My goal was to identify gifts I probably wouldn’t find on my own, and it worked.
The result is a wonderful collection of practical, magical, clever, and affordable gifts that will support and nurture any writer or author – including you.
How to shop the list
Grab a hot beverage, get comfortable, and start shopping. And be sure to forward this list to people who’d like to buy you a gift you’re certain to enjoy, too.
Click on each purple product name to get more information.
Note that prices are subject to change, especially since many items feature Black Friday pricing that expires. My final price check was noon ET on Tuesday, November 25.
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Your favorite gifts for writers and authors are listed in a totally random order. There is absolutely no rhyme or reason to this, but they’re all excellent options. Have fun shopping!
1. Artistic Book Stack Glass Coffee Mug, 11 oz.
$22.86
I saved this for the gift guide months ago when it showed up in my Instagram feed. Isn’t it beautiful?
2. “This Is My Book Reading Blanket”
$16.96
Nothing says, “Don’t bother me; I’m reading,” like a blanket that declares, “This is my book-reading blanket.”
3. Floating Bookshelves, pair of 2
$24.47
This takes “bookshelf” to a whole new level. (See what I did there? 😉)
4. ERGOMAKER Electric Standing Desk
$103.99
Some believe that using a standing desk is better for your health than going the traditional sit-down route. Here’s one well-reviewed desk option.
5. Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB (newest model)
$169.99 minus 10% off with code GETKINDLE10 at checkout
Read in color – even add color to your pages on the latest Kindle that lasts up to 8 weeks on a single charge. The 10% discount code applies to all three Colorsoft models. To redeem: Click checkout, then click “Use a gift card, voucher, or promo code” under payment method. Enter GETKINDLE10, then click apply.
6. Strapsicle Silicone Kindle Hand Strap
$16.99
This “As seen on Shark Tank” Kindle accessory is available in several colors.
7. Santa Catarina Bookmark
$8
What a lovely, hand-embroidered upgrade from the usual bookstore paper bookmark. Every product on that site (there are two more bookmark designs) is made by a Guatemalan artisan woman working to support her family.
8. Vintage Genuine Leather Book Marks (set of 3)
$10.13
Continuing with bookmarks, I like these so much, I just bought them for stocking stuffers.
9. Libro Audiobooks
Individual book prices vary; 2-book bundles are $30; 3-book bundles are $45, etc.
I buy audiobooks from Libro because the company shares profits with indie bookstores. Just link your account to your favorite indie store and start buying. I purchase credit bundles or individual titles, but you can get a monthly membership, too. Be sure to check out the books on sale right now, too — this is the best time to buy. (Ask me how I know!)
10. Customized/Personalized Tote Bag
$10.39
Promote your book (or help a friend promote theirs) by printing your book cover on both sides of this bag.
11. Author Social Assistant
$77
Struggling to know what to post on social media? This web-based tool does it all for you except pot it. It gives you author and book social media images and videos, provides recommended captions, and drops all of it into a calendar. Price includes lifetime access.
12. Still Analog at Heart Journal
$14.39
Actress Emma Thompson recently told Stephen Colbert that she writes longhand. Whether you do, too, or you like to record ideas, thoughts, or notes, on paper, this journal might be just the analog tool you need.
13. Rocketbook Reusable Spiral Notebook
$22.74
Here’s a way to combine that analog approach to writing with the digital age – and in a sustainable way, too. This one’s going on my wish list.
14. Handmade Wood-free Journal
$59
Here’s just one more from the journal category. A handmade journal at this price point is a splurge, but what a special way to go for it.
15. Crystal Essential Oil Roller Blends
$22
Use these essential oil rollers that combine pure, all-natural oils with real crystals to bring calm or focus to your writing practice.
16. Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal, and Become a Published Author
$15.51 paperback, $10.99 Kindle
Planning to pursue a traditional publishing contract? You need an agent. Here’s how to make it happen.
17. Rooms of Their Own: Where Great Writers Write
$16.15 hardcover, $10.99 Kindle
Become inspired by this illustrated compilation of writing spaces that uses illustrations and text to showcase how 50 great writers created their famous texts and the routines and habits they perfected.
18. Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration
$12.60 hardcover, $4.99 Kindle
Even the most successful writers I know suffer from imposter syndrome. Author Amy Bernstein illustrates how doubt isn’t an adversary to be vanquished but a companion to be managed.
19. Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland
$18.49 hardcover, $3.99 Kindle
Described as “the word nerd gift book of the year,” Martha Barnette, co-host of the popular “A Way with Words,” explores language in the most creative and fun way possible.
20. Lost for Words: A Game of Untranslatable Feelings
$19.52
While we’re talking about words, this award-winning game uses more than 300 of them from more than 70 different languages to explore those that capture emotions and nuanced experiences – and spark fun discussions.
21. Harney & Sons Agatha Christie Trio Gift Set
$33.66 with code HOLIDAY25
Are you a tea drinker like me? Or do you know a writer who is? They’ll love this three-tea Agatha Christie set from Harney & Sons, one of my favorite tea brands.
22. One-on-One Book Marketing Coaching
$150 for one hour plus recording
Let’s work through your book marketing issues in a one-hour recorded video session. Book marketing isn’t one-size-fits-all, so we’ll focus on your situation and what you need.
23. Aqua Notes Waterproof Notepad
$10.99
Do you get your best ideas in the shower? So do most of us. It’s called “the shower effect.” Capture them with this waterproof notepad that’s making a repeat appearance on this list because it’s a genius idea that’s popular with all kinds of creators, not just writers and authors.
24. Stories in Bloom Dangle Earrings
$60
These artisan-crafted drop earrings featuring miniature novels are a lovely splurge.
25. Words Words Words Earrings
$28.50
Continuing with handmade earrings, these Hamlet-inspired wood earrings are engraved 1/4-inch-thick maple plywood dangling from stainless steel wires.
26. Book Wreath Christmas Ornament
$14.39
The tag on the book wreath reads, “Dear Santa, Bring Books & Coffee.” What else does any book-loving author need this holiday season?
27. Writing from Wonder: The Creating Curiosity Box
$64
Described as “a retreat in a box,” this inspired collection from a writing and project coaching team gives you writing prompts, tactile objects, and creative exercises designed to spark curiosity and bring joy back to your writing.
28. Adjustable Foot Rest for Under Desk
$19.99
Ergonomically designed footrests like this one can improve posture while reducing back stress and pain. I sit at a desk all day. I need this.
29. Leather Mousepad
$6.39
I use an autographed promotional “The All-American Rejects” band mousepad from the Verizon Wireless Campus Tour, a hand-me-down from my daughter. It’s time for an upgrade, isn’t it? I just dropped this one into my cart. It’s beautiful, and the price is right.
30. Women’s Book Christmas Tree French Terry Long Sleeve Tee
$12.74 with code GET15
How cute (and practical) is this? Because the fabric is French terry, this is a cross between a t-shirt and a sweatshirt. There are a few other bookish apparel designs on the site, too. And, if you’re a Rakuten user, you can get cash back, too.
31. Do Not Disturb, I’m Reading Socks
$9.99
Of all the socks for book lovers on Amazon, these are my favorites. You might want to search around for others before deciding which pair makes the perfect gift.
32. Wise Writer Within Oracle Deck
$35
Use the 54 beautifully illustrated cards containing powerful statements, prayers, and archetypes along with the guidebook to open your mind and tap into your innate creativity.
What gifts for writers and authors would you like to receive this holiday season? Please tell us in a comment!
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