Bookish Gift Ideas For The Person That Has Everything (that aren't books!)

Searching for the perfect gifts for book lovers in our lives is notoriously difficult. It’s made even harder as we get older, because most avid readers pre-order and buy their favorite author's newest releases long before the next holiday or birthday arrives. If you're struggling to find unique gifts for bookworms and terrified of doubling up on a book they already own then this list might be for you. From one bibliophile to another, here are some of our best non-book gifts for readers.

1. Premium Bookish Jigsaw Puzzles

So, we might be a little biased on this suggestion, but high quality jigsaw puzzles and reading often appeal to the exact same parts of the brain! Both activities offer a cozy, immersive escape, a mental challenge and a dopamine release on completion similar to finishing a great book!

If you are looking for luxury bookish gifts, our favorite brand for gifting is Reverie Puzzles. They are an Australian jigsaw puzzle company based in Geelong, Victoria, that creates beautiful bookish themed puzzles.

If you're worried that a 1,000 piece puzzle might sound a bit too daunting for someone new to the hobby, Reverie also creates gorgeous mini puzzle sets. These come packaged in beautifully illustrated boxes that look stunning on a bookshelf and make a lovely gift.

Mushroom Library, 1000 Piece Puzzle $54.95


Unicorn Utopia, Mini Puzzle Set $44.95


Another wonderful choice for a library themed puzzle is The Vintage Bookstore of My Aspiration Livraria Lello by Perma. It comes in a luxury box with a magnetic closure and an elegant slipcover, making it a lovely present. We have this specific puzzle available to try in our sustainable puzzle rental library or you can purchase it to keep from Mystery Matrix.

The Vintage Bookstore of My Aspiration Livraria Lello, 1000 Pieces $59.95

2. Puzzelly Rental Gift Card

Do you know a reader who is proudly anti-clutter, minimalist, or trying to live a low-waste lifestyle? Books and puzzles can accumulate fast and take up a lot of shelf space. 

Our pre-set gift card amounts are perfectly tailored to cover 1 to 3 rental boxes, giving them access to over a hundred premium puzzles without the clutter. Plus, if they prefer to own, they can choose to use it on any retail item in our Shop.


3. Book Themed Puzzles To Rent

Inside our rental library you will find a range of bookish themed and 'spot the book' puzzles. We are constantly adding new inventory to this collection, making it the perfect ongoing treat for Australian bookworms and dissectologists.