Novel Kicks Gift Guide For Readers

The tree is up and decorated, Christmas lights have taken over my house and the Christmas novels and mugs have come out.

As my favourite time of year approaches, I, like everyone else am Christmas shopping. I want to continue my tradition of doing a ‘book lovers’ gift guide (a writing themed one will come later in the week.)

If you’re still looking for a gift for the bookworm in your life, I hope the suggestions below may prove to be the perfect present.

First of all, for anyone you know (or for yourself as it is Christmas gift buying law that you should buy a present for yourself,) that is a fan of Twilight. It’s been ten years since the first film was released and to mark this occasion, a 11 DVD box set has been released (or 6 discs if you prefer Bluray.)

The Twilight Complete Collection 10th Anniversary Special edition includes the four movies and their bonus content. It also includes an additional three hours of bonus content including ‘Twilight Tour: Ten years on’ which is a tour around the filming locations with a cast member. As well as this, there are cast interviews, a red carpet feature and a talk with Stephanie Meyer.

It is the perfect Christmas present for any Twilight fan.

(The Twilight Complete Collection 10th Anniversary Special edition is out now on DVD and Bluray.)

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I had a chance to briefly visit the British Library recently. Having never been before, I absolutely fell in love with the building. Having a look at their shop online, they have many things that would make perfect gifts for readers.

One thing I did pick up on my visit was The Christmas Card Crime. It is a collection of stories that explores the darker side of the festive season (I love this cover too.)

Other products include homeware and stationery. Letters To My Future Self caught my eye. This is a great idea and would make a lovely stocking filler.

One of my favourite things for this time of year is the opportunity to wear my Christmas jumpers. Exclusive to the British Library, how about this festive, literary Christmas jumper? I know I want it. It looks very cozy.

(Visit www.bl.uk/shop.)

Novel Beginnings looks is a quiz that is up my street. This is a deck of first lines from novels. With forty eight cards in total, the first line is on one side of the card.

The title is on the other side with a brief explanation to why it and its author are noteworthy.

This looks fantastic and is available from The Literary Gift Company.

I love the idea of book subscriptions. The Willoughby Book Cub has this kids book subscription available. It’s perfect for children between 4-12 years of age. You can choose between a three, six or twelve month subscription and it is personalised to the recipients tastes whether it’s action, mystery, adventure.

Experts will hand pick a title each month to fit the requirements.

As well as this one, they offer subscriptions for young adult novels, classics, gardening and cooking. They also have a subscription for books suitable for babies.

The book club also donate a book to Book Aid International for every subscription sold.

(www.notonthehighstreet.co.uk)

The final thing in my little gift guide is this watercolour quote print which features one of my favourite quotes by C.S Lewis; ‘you can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.’

You can buy it framed or unframed from Bookishly. It can also be personalised.
See this item at www.bookishly.co.uk

Which out of these would you like to get? Let me know in the comments below.

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Laura

I'm Laura. I started Novel Kicks back in 2009 as I wanted a place to discuss books and writing - two loves of my life. As someone who has anxiety, these two things give me, and I am sure countless others, a much needed escape.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.