The Organized Book Nerd: Gifts for all Your Readers & Writers

Did you hear that? The sleigh bells are less than two months away, friend. That kind of talk would normally sound overwhelming to me, but today it makes me feel like I want to get organized with my presents so I can be a tad more present the week of Christmas.

I have a bunch of writer and reader friends in my life, and I’m guessing you do too. These gift ideas will make your shopping much faster and easier!

FOR THE READERS:

Candles

The Shire Bookish Reading Candle – The perfectly cozy and clever gift for men and women alike.

Winter in Narnia Bookish Reading Candle – Let this beautifully white candle take your loved ones through the wardrobe and back in time.

Bookstore Scent Candle – Mahogany, Leather, Coffee – Perfect for a man’s office… or a woman’s side table while she reads.

Bookmarks

Vegan Faux Leather Scripture Bookmarks – Dozens of colors, dozens of designs, dozens of verses! These bookmarks are the ideal stocking stuffers for all the readers in your life. Don’t forget yourself!

Coffee & Books Beaded Bookmark – Made of sturdy cardstock, this is thinner than the leather one above. Your coffee-loving friends and family will definitely appreciate the coffee/book connection!

Book Lights

Gritin 9 LED Rechargeable Book Light – Almost 48,000 people can’t be wrong; that many reviewers gave this book light 4.8 stars! Comes in clutch when the person next to you would rather sleep and has slightly aggressive things to say about your light pollution. And there are 11 colors and 3 color temperatures to choose from: natural, white, and warm.

Glocusent Bendable Neck Book Light – For those who don’t want to clip something to their book, this bendable neck light is rechargeable, and comes with 3 colors of lights and 6 brightness levels. Amazon says it’s perfect for camping, reading in bed, knitting, repairing, etc. I say even if you can’t do all 4 at the same time, at least you’ll be lit.

Pens

Mr. Pen Bible Pens – The older we get, the more certain impressive pens have a place in our lives. Sure, it ages us, but we do not care. And even though we writers pretty much only ever write on computers, we still get excited about finding an amazing pen. These bad boys don’t bleed and have been high-fived by approximately 21,000 people. Kinda makes you wanna write a letter, huh?

Mr. Pen 8-pack Aesthetic Highlighters – Almost 19,000 people have voted for these fantastic highlighters. They come in dozens of color combos, but my favorite right now is Autumn Earth. Because, ya know… fall.

Mr. Pen Aesthetic No-Smear No-Bleed Boho Colors – I can’t think of one woman who wouldn’t love these. From teenagers to grandmas, they’re going to adore these beautiful colors! Perfect for stockings, or combine it with a beautiful leather journal for a thoughtful gift.

Bookends

Mind Reader Contemporary Planter Bookends – If you’re not a bookend fan because you think they look boring, you’re in for a treat. These help you decorate your shelf with some greenery too!

Cork & Mill Marble Bookends – If you have a bougie girl/woman in your life, these mid-century modern white bookends with brass inlay will do the trick.

TILISMA Walnut Wood Bookends – Handmade, and with a cool shape, these will elevate even the most basic bookshelf. I love me some walnut wood!

Creative Co-op Pinecone-shaped Bookends – And for those of us from the forest, adding in a touch of pinecone brings us right back home.

FOR THE WRITERS:

Book-themed Candles

CE Craft Book Themed Scented Candle – Clicking keys and smelling these? Yes please.

Smells like she’s writing a bestseller Candle – I love the hope in this message. And the subtitle is even better! Such a great gift for an aspiring writer.

Books

Storyworthy, by Matthew Dicks – Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling. It’s a great motivator for writers who need to tell their stories but might not know how.

The Christian Writers Market Guide – “It’s the most comprehensive and recommended resource on the market for finding an agent, an editor, a publisher, a writing coach, a podcast, or a writing course. Curated by professionals, it is designed to help you find the best help for your work.”

Adorning the Dark, by Andrew Peterson – This was a great read! The Amazon description: “From the bestselling author of The Wingfeather Saga and award-winning musician and storyteller, Andrew Peterson. Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, WORLD Magazine each named Adorning the Dark as one of their books of the year.”

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott – Funny, informative, memorable, and hands down one of my top five favorite books I’ve ever read. If I had to move internationally again and could only bring a few books, this would definitely make the cut. Entertaining if you have a pulse; fascinating and motivating if you’re a writer.

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King – I’m so glad I didn’t shy away from the fact that this was written by a horror writer. He’s obviously talented, but horror is not exactly my style, so I avoided it for years. Finally read it last year and loved it. Pretty intriguing to learn about his writing process and how far he came from his beginnings as a no-name author.

Editing Secrets of Best-Selling Authors, by Kathy Ide – Perfect for the writer who needs help in the editing department. Spoiler—that’s all of us!

A Writers’ Conference

I returned home from a writers’ conference last week, and my mind is swirling with ideas, inspiration, and hope.

Do you know a writer who would love to go to a conference? Maybe they don’t know about them, or maybe they can’t afford them. Either way, a gift certificate to next year’s conference would be a huge boost for their (or your) writing journey and career!

Here are two of my favorites:

West Coast Christian Writers’ Conference – takes place every fall in California.

Vision Christian Writers’ Conference – happens every spring in California.

The number of connections I’ve made and the fun I’ve had over the past couple of decades at writers’ conferences is priceless. Highly recommended—five stars!

That list should keep you busy for a while. Have fun Christmas shopping, knowing you’re leaps and bounds ahead of everyone around you. We’re going to be so prepared, and I’m so proud of us. Go team!

Until next time… happy reading, happy writing, and happy gifting!