Written by Chelsea Lena Girard
Who doesn’t love presents?
Personally, book related gifts are simply a must if you love everything literature and honestly, there are so many great gifts for the summer. I took to the land of Instagram to find out what my followers were excited to get their hands on this summer.
Read on to discover 10 bookish gifts for your summer reading endeavours!
1. BOOK RELATED JEWELLERY
One gift I fell in LOVE with was a gift my boyfriend got me for our 2 year anniversary, a bracelet with a Harry Potter sorting hat. And the Harry Potter fans rejoice! This bracelet is absolutely stunning and I wear it everyday to not only remind me of the magic world we dream of but also because well, what girl doesn’t love thoughtful gifts! I love the jewellery by @ohpandaeyes as everything is handmade with love and she has the cutest necklaces and earrings.
2. LIGHT READER
Have you ever sat in your room or outside as the sun starts to set, hello I was trying to read! The solution to your problem are book lights! These lights which clip on your pages are simply a lifesaver when it comes to those warm summer nights where you can just relax outside and read without straining your eyes and can also give you a better reading experience.
3. SUMMER TANK TOPS
What’s to say that your summer vibes need to be full of bikinis and shorts when you can get your own book-related tank tops and t-shirts. I’ve come to love my Beauty and the Beast and Harry Potter inspired summer lovin’ shirts as they are not only fashionable, but nothing feels better than representing your favourite fandoms!
Carly Coombe, who goes by @beautynherbooks on Instagram, has been running her bookstagram account for four years and has been buying book related gifts ever since.
“My favourite book related gift is actually one I bought for myself when I first started bookstagram,” says Coombe. “I bought a long sleeve shirt with a quote from Cassandra Clare stating ‘it was books that made me feel that perhaps I wasn’t completely alone.’ For summer, I love shops that capture the essence of summer that is bright colours, tropical scents and anything that screams I AM ON VACATION WHILE READING.”
4. CANDLES
Now, let’s talk about those sweet smells that we are in dying need of during those long summer nights as if the natural smell of the open pages isn’t enough. So many beautiful smells, from amber and sage to lavender and tropical waves. Candles are never a bad choice and I promise you, the smells will make not only your reading experience much more memorable but you will bask in the smells of your favourite books along the way.
5. HAMMOCK
Speaking of outside, ever think of hanging a hammock? Comfort and relaxation is what my mind dives into when I think of reading and what better way to embrace both while reading? That’s right, a hammock! All you need is two trees and well, a hammock! Trust me, they aren’t as expensive as you think and with an added pillow will make your reading experience one to remember.
6. TUMBLERS + MUGS
Ever think of a tumbler for your iced coffee or sweet tea, there are many bookish shops that produce these beauties such as @enchanted_fandoms_ and @booksandballads on Instagram. For the lovers of ACOTAR, wizards and clever book puns, tumblers and mugs are perfect for every one of your cold drink desires this summer.
7. PILLOWS
Katelin, who goes by @pretty_little_library on Instagram says her favourite book related gifts would be pillows with either characters or bookish quotes on them. “In the summer, I’m drawn to bright colours on either the design or the merchandise,” says Katelin. “If they’re fun or bright, I’m there!”
8. TAPESTRIES
In the light of summer, tapestries are a great way to shield yourself from the gloomy books that may get you down in the dumps of a 2 star books or even if you’re in a reading slump. With quotes from your favourite books, bright coloured designs and the biggest wall towel you can think of, tapestries are the perfect way to hang loose and enjoy a backdrop to your already comfortable reading experience.
9. TOTE BAGS
Now how are you supposed to carry around all these book goodies? With a tote bag of course! Many shops carry tote bags with fun sayings and plenty of room to carry a few books and of course your favourite tumbler with that cute Harry Potter spell has to be filled with your green tea right? Many subscription boxes actually incorporate a small tote bag now because well, with all those bookish goodies, how else will you carry around everything?
10. BOOKMARKS
Who doesn’t love a great bookmark to keep track of their reading while they are out enjoying the summer sun? I personally love the unique bookmarks by @bookartbookmarks and @littlebookbar.
