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It’s that time of the year again – summer is soon over and schools are starting. Wasn’t it just Easter yesterday? For us bookworms, this might mean less time to focus on reading what we want instead of reading what we’re told, but these items might make the transition easier. Find out what are the best back to school gifts for bookworms and other people who love books and reading.
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Book bags for bookworms
People who love reading usually like to carry books with them wherever they go and they might not say no to a book store shopping spree. (Especially if someone else is paying.) A good backpack is a vital part of your back to school shopping list, especially if you have a whole host of other stuff to carry around, too.
This High Sierra Loop Backpack is available in multiple colour options (it was really difficult to choose which one to show here) and it has numerous pockets and compartments to keep all your knick-knacks safe as well as your books. It should be comfortable to carry even when it’s heavy, so it’s ideal for carrying everything that a bookworm could possibly need.
If you would prefer a backpack that looks a little less sporty, Ecosusi has a lot of beautiful options. They don’t seem to offer the one I’ve got anymore, but it’s similar to this laptop backpack and I’ve been really pleased with how roomy it is. (It’s also fits with my aesthetic, which is difficult with backpacks!)
A trip to the library might not warrant carrying a full backpack with you, in which case a tote bag might just be what you need. This Raven tote bag is just one of the literature-inspired options offered by Universal Zone. (Obviously I chose this one because I’m ever so slightly obsessed with ravens.)
Book accessories for readers
If you want to keep your books safe while they tumble about in your book bag, you might want to get a book sleeve. There are dozens and dozens of different prints available, but I think this celestial book sleeve by LParkin is particularly cute.
If you’re more likely to use a receipt or perhaps a gum wrapper to mark your page, you might not have thought that a bookmark can look pretty. This metal feather bookmark is a really elegant option for any reader who really wants to add some glamour to their “currently reading” pile.
If, on the other hand, you would prefer something more practical or you’d like a bookmark for all the multiple books you’re reading right now, this 12-pack of magnetic bookmarks might just be the thing you’re looking for. (I definitely need a handful of bookmarks to keep track of my currently-reading pile.)
Do you know a book lover who likes to read well into the night? If so, this clip-on reading light by Glocusent with three different light options would make a nice and useful gift for them. Reading a physical book before bed is always better than scrolling through stuff on your phone but using a bright light to read might still disturb your sleep. This reading light comes with an amber option that filters out blue light, which should make your eyes a lot happier, whether you’re reading fiction or textbooks.
Why not gift an ebook reader to the bookworm in your life?
I’m not one to usually shout about a product I’m supposedly obsessed with, and I’d especially hate to love anything that Amazon specifically puts out, but I have to admit that I adore my Kindle Scribe. I use it every single day and take it with me to any and all trips I go on. (I still carry a regular paperback in my handbag, though, because the Kindle is WAY too big for regular coffeeshop dates and running errands.)
As a writer and as someone who educates other people, the note-taking functions are extremely important to me, and I love how easily I can refer to my notes. You don’t have to be doing any kind of research, though – maybe you’re doing a book review and you want your highlights and thoughts to be collected in one place. It can also 100% help take better notes for your classes.
My very favourite thing about the Scribe, however, is the backlight and the ability to change the font size. I can’t read lying on my back, but because I wear glasses, I can’t easily read lying on my side either, except thanks to Scribe I CAN because I can make the font big enough so I can actually see what I’m reading without glasses. I use the lowest light setting so I can read in bed in the dark without affecting my sleep.
If you’ve got the cash, this ebook reader would make such a nice gift for any bookworm in your life, though you can also find the refurbished with a lower price. (That’s how I got mine from German Amazon.) There are other brands, of course, but I wanted to include something here that I have personal experience on and use every day.
You can also check out other types of Kindles, but most importantly, a bookworm needs something to read. If Kindle Unlimited is available in your country, it’s a good way to explore new books with practically just the price of one. And yes, you can gift the subscription to someone else! Of course, make sure first that you would enjoy the kind of books that are available.
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