I love getting literary themed presents for Christmas.

There’s nothing like the feeling of getting to Christmas day evening where dinner is done, presents have been given and I can rest in the quiet of the night with a book or a book themed item that I’ve luckily been gifted.

If, like my family, you have a bibliophile in your life and are struggling on what to get them, here are five of my recommendations. The best part, they are all under £20 (I am not getting paid to promote these, I just love them).

A Literary Cat For Every Day Of The Year by Tara Richardson. (RRP 14.99)

This is my kind of present.. Cats and books. I don’t think it gets better. This book by Tara Richardson brings together quotes and passages from some of the best cats in literature. It includes generalised quotes about cats to more famous sayings from T.S Elliot to the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.

I am a proper cat lady, and I am not ashamed to say that I may purchase this for myself if I don’t get it for Christmas. I have been dropping hints to Mr. Novel Kicks. Haha.

There is an entry for every day of the year so it’s the gift that keeps on giving all the way through 2026.

It can be purchased at Waterstones.

50 Must-Read Books Of The World Bucket List 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. (£18.00)

OK, I know this isn’t technically a book but it’s a puzzle with books on it so I feel it counts…right? I know I would love this. I have gained an appreciation for jigsaw puzzles as I’ve grown older.

This puzzle is made up of 1000 pieces and would be a perfect way to spend a couple of hours in that strange time between Christmas and New Year. Does anyone keep up with the days during that weird passage of time? This puzzle will also potentially give the reader in your life a chance to discover new book titles to add to the TBR pile.

The website also suggests that, once you’re done putting it together, you could frame it which I think is a lovely idea.

This item can be purchased at The Literary Gift Company.

Beyond & Within – Then There Were More Crime Anthology – edited by Martin Edwards. (£16.99)