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Gifts for book lovers under $25

A gift guide · updated October 2026 · Leer en español

Twenty-five dollars is the sweet spot for a reader: enough for something well made, not so much that it has to be a gamble on which book they want next. Everything below is a thing around reading — what they read by, hold the page with, or keep count in — and none of it depends on knowing their taste.

Prices are in US dollars and already include shipping.

Under $15

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  Color the Classics — Literary Coloring Book (Printable PDF)

  $6.99

  27 classic illustrations from Oz, Alice and Austen to color — a printable PDF, delivered the minute you pay.

  Instant PDF download

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  The Wanderer's Reading Passport — Printable Reading Journal

  $8.99

  A reading journal disguised as a passport, to print at home — with 24 visa stamps. Instant download.

  Instant PDF download

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  Christmas Magnetic Bookmarks

  $13.99

  Two magnetic markers that fold over the page and never slide out; gingerbread, snowman and Santa.

  Standard US shipping included · other destinations quoted

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  Book Tree Christmas Ornament

  $13.99

  A Christmas tree made of stacked books, on a flat acrylic ornament. Doubles as a gift tag.

  Standard US shipping included · other destinations quoted

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  Heart Book Page Holder

  $13.99

  For the friend who still dog-ears pages: slips over the page and keeps the place.

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  Palace Kitten Bookmark Set

  $14.99

  Thirty paper bookmarks of palace cats among plum blossom — one for every book on the pile.

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  Wooden Finger Book Holder

  from $14.99

  Holds a paperback open with one hand — coffee in the other. Beech or walnut.

  Standard US shipping included · other destinations quoted

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  Erasable Highlighters for Annotating Books

  $14.99

  Highlighters that rub out — mark a line now, change your mind later, leave no trace on the page.

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  Pearlescent Index Tabs for Books

  $14.99

  Pearl-sheen sticky tabs that mark a page without folding it; write a word on one and find it again.

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  Kindle Page Turner Remote

  $14.99

  A clip on the screen and a small remote: they turn the page so their hands can stay under the blanket. No Bluetooth or app.

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$15 to $25

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  Butterfly Metal Bookmark

  $15.99

  Painted metal with a tassel: the bookmark people still use ten years later.

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  Reading Log Bookmarks

  $15.99

  Library-card bookmarks with lines for title, dates and a star rating — for the reader who keeps count.

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  Washable Kraft Book Cover

  $16.99

  Kraft paper that looks like leather and wipes clean, in A5 or a larger size: the paperback they carry everywhere stays in one piece.

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  Kindle Magnetic Sleeve

  $17.99

  A suede-feel sleeve with a magnetic flap; keeps the screen safe in a bag. Sizes for every Kindle.

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  Wooden Reading Tracker

  $18.99

  A mini wooden shelf that counts the books they finish this year.

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  Bookshelf Lantern Light

  $19.99

  A little iron street lamp that leans out over the spines; battery-powered warm glow.

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  Color the Classics — Literary Coloring Book (Printed Paperback)

  $19.99

  The same 27 illustrations as a printed 8.5 × 11 book, each on its own page so markers never bleed through.

  Printed to order · delivery quoted for your destination

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  The Wanderer's Reading Passport — Printed A5 Reading Journal

  $19.99

  Every finished book gets a numbered boarding pass and a visa stamp. A5 paperback, printed for them.

  Printed to order · delivery quoted for your destination

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  The Book Lover's Advent Calendar

  $22.99

  Twenty-five pockets of small bookish things for December. Order early — it has to arrive by the 1st.

  Standard US shipping included · other destinations quoted

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  Neck Reading Light

  $23.99

  Worn around the neck, it lights the page and not the person asleep next to them. Three light colors, rechargeable.

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At a glance

A reading gift that costs nothing

A thoughtful gift can be an invitation to read together. Choose a prompt from our free 2027 reading challenge with 52 book prompts, pick your books independently, and compare notes. The complete list is free to read online; an optional printable PDF is sent by email.

Common questions

What is a good gift for a reader under $25?

Something around the book rather than a book: a reading journal like the Reading Passport, a metal bookmark that lasts for years, a wooden finger book holder, or a small shelf light. They suit any reader, whatever they are reading.

Do these prices include shipping?

Yes. Prices are in US dollars and shipping is included; there is nothing to add at checkout.

What can I give if I have left it too late?

The printable Reading Passport ($8.99) or Color the Classics ($6.99): both are PDFs that arrive by email the minute you pay.

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