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Updated November 2026 · Prices are typical, so check them in the shop.

Readers are some of the easiest people to delight, as long as you pick the right kind of story. Start with what they read already, then add something that makes reading even cosier.

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A romance novel to fall for about £10

A swoony, feel-good story they can curl up with and get lost in.

See it at Bookshop.org

Also at Amazon

A gripping thriller about £10

A page-turner with twists they won’t see coming, perfect for a long weekend.

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Also at Amazon

A romantasy novel about £12

Romance and magic in one, for someone who loves getting swept into another world.

See it at Bookshop.org

Also at Amazon

A book chosen for them about £15

A book picked for what they love, bought in a way that supports independent bookshops.

See it at Bookshop.org

Also at Amazon

E-reader for book lovers about £110

Hundreds of books in their bag, with a glare-free screen they can read in bed or on the beach.

See it at Amazon

Also at Currys, Argos

Hand-bound leather journal about £42

It gives their ideas and sketches somewhere beautiful to live.

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Also at Etsy

Hand-poured candle trio about £26

Calming scents for the evenings they want to slow down.

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Also at Etsy

Our tip

Not sure what they have already read? Pick a newer release in their favourite genre, or include a gift receipt.

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