Need a Mother’s Day Gift? 8 Ideas for the Momma Who Reads
It’s May, which means Mother’s Day is right around the corner!
Feeling at a loss for what to get Mom? Well, if your mother is a reader or writer, check out these 8 gift ideas for every bookish mood or whim! She won’t be disappointed!
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Practical Gifts for a Reader
Is your Mother practical minded and looking for bookish gifts that she can use regularly in her reading routine? If so, here are two awesome ideas.
Book Light
Is your mom a night reader? Make sure her page is always illuminated with a book light like this one.
This adjustable book lamp from Mighty Bright has received good reviews!
Page Holder Thumb Ring
Nothing’s more annoying than pinky cramps from trying to hold your book open one-handed! Save Mom the discomfort with one of these awesome page-holding rings.
Etsy shop Les2AParAlexandra makes little resin sets with two thumb page holders and a bookmark.
Gifts for Writers
Is your mother a weaver of words? If so, here are a couple gift ideas that would make her mother’s day a wonderful one for writing!
Craft Books
Writing might be isolating, but it isn’t solitary! Books like Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, Stephen King’s On Writing, or even Karen Eber’s The Perfect Story are valuable resources for many writers. Help Mom out with a book that can help her improve her craft!
Author Merch
Don’t underestimate the boost that a little bit of author-themed merchandise can give Mom! Go ahead and recognize her efforts with a themed mug or shirt!
This themed mug from AvaJamesDesign on Etsy will quickly become Mom’s favorite!
A cozy sweatshirt Mom can proudly wear, like this one from Etsy shop, FableBound, is an awesome Mother’s Day gift!
Bookish Gifts for the Moms who Love to Be Pampered
Want something that speaks to your mother’s love of reading while still spoiling here? Check out these recommendations!
Fragrance Sets
If Mom’s a fan of perfumes, scented candles, or other fragrances, check out collections like these that make bath and home works with bookish themes!
This is an example of a pamper box from Fiction Bath Co.
The company also sells fragrances separately and with different themes!
Comfy Blankets
Who doesn’t love snuggling beneath a blanket while they read? Make sure Mom is cozy with a reading blanket like this one!
Rifle Paper, Co. has this book blanket that would make the perfect gift for Mom!
Gifts for Crafty and Hands-On Readers
If your mom enjoys creating her own art as much as she enjoys reading, go ahead and get her a gift that indulges both hobbies!
Book Nooks
These are some of the cutest, hands-on projects that make a wonderful display hidden among books on Mom’s shelf!
Isn’t this artistic book nook from Book Nook World the cutest?
For the Mommas with Lengthy TBR Lists
Does your mother collect books to read with abandon but never seems to get to them? Help her out with a fun gift like the one below!
Reading Dice
When Mom’s in doubt, she can simply roll these dice to help her decide what book to finally pull off of her “to be read” list!
This is just one example of the type of dice you can get customized from Etsy shops like DharBearPrints!