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Fantastic Gifts For Book Lovers On Amazon In 2023

November 15, 2023 - Updated November 16, 2023 // 10 Comments

Tis the season — 2023 gift guide season that is! Today’s gift guide is all about gifts for book lovers on Amazon!

I’ve done some book lover gift guides before but I always get requests for more presents that you can get last minute and quickly so I thought I’d do a whole post on book lover gifts on Amazon!

I know sometimes I need to utilize that Prime subscription I have, to justify its ever growing cost, and I love how quickly I can get gifts when I’m running a bit behind or I thought of something else I wanted to add to my gift!

So let’s explore some gift ideas for book lovers on Amazon that I found and think would make great gifts:

[Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links which means that if you click on a link and purchase something I’ve talked about or recommended, I’ll receive a very small percentage of the sale. Please see my disclosure policy for more info.

GIFTS FOR BOOK LOVERS ON AMAZON

I realized a couple years ago that there a quite a bit of literary gifts on Amazon when I was looking for some extra things for the bookish Secret Santa I run every year.

I’ve broken them up by type to make it easier to peruse what you thing your resident bibliophile might be into. I’m always updating this guide to be sure to save it for any time of the year!

The range is wide — I’ve got SO MANY inexpensive gift ideas for readers & book lovers (talking under $15 or $10), plenty of mid-priced and a smattering of more pricey gifts.

Sort Of Obvious (But Maybe Not) Gifts For Books Lovers On Amazon

Okay so maybe these are the most obvious gifts for readers on Amazon but I would feel remiss not reminding you of what good gifts they make.

And maybe you are like REALLY lost on the ways of readers and these things ARE new to you. That’s what I’m here for…to help you and to make your bookworm happy.

A new Kindle:

Woman holding in the hand eReader Kindle Paperwhite

Is your bookworm an e-book lover and in need of an upgrade to their Kindle? The new Kindle is fantastic!

Check out Kindle selection

A Kindle Unlimited subscription:

If your bookworm loves to read on their Kindle, why not gift them a subscription to Kindle Unlimited? I think it depends on what your giftee likes to read but I always have found enough to justify having a subscription. You can check out my review of Kindle Unlimited and who I think would enjoy it!

For the audiobook lover — an Audible Subscription:

I love listening to audiobooks so much and these services can be pricey. I feel like it’s TOTALLY something I would LOVE to be gifted because it’s a luxury to me. Audiobooks have been perfect for the gym, long commutes and even when I’m just doing easy tasks like folding laundry.

Plus you get two free audiobooks when you try it! I LIKE FREE! Audible is just one of my favorite gifts for readers on Amazon because it they can still pick out the books they want to read with their credits from their membership.  If your bookworm would read all day if they could, gift them the ability to be able to (almost) do that.

Check out Audible

(Full disclosure: My audiobook service of choice these days is personally Libro.Fm (I love their mission and what they stand for) but I loved when I was first gifted and had Audible for years — gave me so much more of a selection than my library app and it’s more well known for most people)

For little ones — Prime Book Box:

Prime book box is a great gift for young readers!
Click for more info

Have little bookworms on your list? The Prime Book Box will be such fun mail for them to get! Good age ranges for the box and a few ways to customize it if you are looking for a gift for a kid who loves books! I am adding this to Riley’s Christmas list for this year again because nobody got my hint last year! Check out my guide to the best book subscription boxes for little kids.

You May Also Like: Best Books For 1 Year Olds (would make great gifts!!)

MORE UNIQUE GIFTS FOR READERS ON AMAZON

Gift Idea: A Literary Tote Bag

Tote bag with yellow handle and bookshelf illustrated design on it
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One of the many great gifts for book lovers on Amazon that I don’t think any bookworm would pass up are literary totes! Great for carrying all those books after you buy them/borrow them/bring them to a gathering to share (what…. you don’t do that??).

 
I LOVE the Out of Print totes so much! They have so many other great ones here but this one is my favorite. They are nice and sturdy which I appreciate for lugging my books back and forth from the library.
 

  Other ideas:

As I said above, my favorite totes are the Out of Print literary totes (and the Kate Spade one!!) and I’ve added a bunch of them in here! Great designs, great quality.

Related: The BEST  Harry Potter themed gift ideas

A reading journal to keep track of all their reads

I love my reading journal and the layout is similar to this one (mine isn’t from Amazon so doesn’t fit the “gifts for book lovers from” Amazon theme).

I love being able to keep track of what I’m reading and my feelings. Always fun to look back at them and readers always geek out about stuff like this.

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Other book journal gift ideas:

Check out my list of favorite reading journals in general (not just from Amazon).

This nifty little thing to hold your book in the bath

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Give your bookworm the gift of relaxation and no fear of dropping their book in the bath with this great bamboo bath tray! Book, glass of wine and some bubbles…you won’t see them for a while!

I promise you, add these Ouai “Chill Pill” bath bombs with this gift and this is THE perfect gift for a reader. Seriously, relaxing with a book is the most crucial part of de-stressing for me.

This cute bibliophile puzzle

 I bought a similar one from this brand in 2020 when we were at home and I’d recommend it but the white spaces were KILLER on that one. I have purchased this one but haven’t done it yet but I’d likely recommend this one over the one I bought if you don’t want to pull your hair out.

But there is nothing more that I enjoy than listening to an audiobook, sipping some tea and working on a puzzle on a cold winter day and I highly recommend this as a cute and different gift for a bibliophile.

a photo of the front of a puzzle box that has book spines on it.
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Other great options:

A practical & useful gift — The Book Seat

This was one of those things I saw for the first time and thought “immediately no, who really needs one of these?” Then I had a friend start raving about it and naturally it piqued my interest and now I can’t tell you how much this is a great gift idea for the reader in your life.

I got it after hurting my back and needed to be better about my reading positions and I love being able to get more comfortable positions for reading sessions plus a little hands free action with this pillow and the page holder feature. It even holds some of my bigger fantasy tomes comfortably which has been a huge game-changer.

A great, practical gift idea for a book lover that will give them the gift of even more comfortable and cozy reading time!

a photo of The Book Seat holding a book open
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A cute book lover ornament

Add a bibliophile touch to their Christmas celebration — a great gift for a reader/book lover!

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Other Ideas:

A super unique bookmark

Amazon has some really unique bookmarks that the bibliophile in your life probably doesn’t have and will become their go-to bookmark.

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Other options:

A cute book lover charm necklace

silver book charm necklace
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OTHER IDEAS:

This adorable Jane Mount book vase

I am in love with these vases but most of them are no longer sold — scoop this one up while it is still available! I hope she will produce more of these because they are adorable and make great unique gifts for readers!

BUY NOW

Or one of these new vases inspired by classics

These are new-to-me this year in my quest to find more of these types of vases! The Pride and Prejudice one is my favorite but I also love The Great Gatsby one, too!

BUY NOW

You May Also Like: Literary Inspired Christmas Decorations

A book sleeve to keep their books protected

If the reader in your life is one to throw their books in their purse haphazardly and go (me, it’s me) get them this book sleeve to help protect their book and keep it pristine!

Just make sure you check out the dimensions as most brands have different sizes –ie some smaller ones to fit mass market paperbacks all the way up to larger ones for big hardcover fantasy tomes — and will often say which sizes fit what types of books.

I always try to think about what they read a lot of when I gift these but a safe bet is always the medium type size because they will generally fit your typical sized book.

BUY NOW

Other options to check out:

The best book light known to man so they can read in bed:

pink neck reading light

I had the same book light style for years (honestly the same actual one that kept going for the longest time) but I am a convert to these neck ones recently!!! This is such a useful gift and goes pared great as a gift with a few other bookworm essential items like — cute bookmarks, a new book, etc.

BUY NOW

A literary candle to set the mood while they read:

Nothing like setting the (reading) mood with a literary candle!

I have bought and used this company’s candles for years (first found them on Etsy and where I purchase them so I can’t speak to buying them directly off Amazon!) and I highly recommend these candles!

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Some bookish socks:

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Honestly Amazon has so many options when it comes to literary-themed socks so definitely peruse through them.

Other literary socks:

 

This Jane Mount wall calendar

I love this Jane Mount wall calendar for 2024 especially as this one in collaboration with a bookstagrammer I love!

 


 

These bookish cute notecards to send some snail mail:

Another Jane Mount hit in these gorgeous notecards! I went through a lot of these over the year sending book mail to friends putting a little note in each package.

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This cute personalized book stamp set for your books

Super cute and customizable — a really unique gift for a reader and book lover!

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These unique book earrings:

 

This stylish and cute book purse (other options, too!):

I’m an Anne girlie so this is my favorite but there are a few more options. A really thoughtful and unique book lover gift on Amazon!

BUY NOW

Any of these bookish mugs:

Books + a hot beverage = one of the coziest reader faves.

 

One of these cute wine glasses

And if we aren’t drinking coffee or tea while reading — it’s probably wine (definitely me, okay).

 

Something to hang on their wall

upcycled dictionary print

I was gifted one of these many years ago and I can’t tell you how many of this type of upcycled prints I’ve bought as gifts over the years for other book lovers! I normally buy them off Etsy but I’m glad to find a great option for book lovers on Amazon!

BUY NOW

Other options:

 


 

A cozy blanket/throw to curl up with while reading

Whether you go with a more book-themed gift option for this or just a REALLY great giftable cozy blanket, it’s up to you! But curling up with a cozy blanket and a good book is a position you’ll find any reader in often. Add a gift card to a bookstore and one of these cute cozy blankets for a really cozy book lover gift!

If you want to just go with a non-book themed cozy blanket, I have a few of these and LOVE them. Honestly one of my primary reading blankets!

throw blanket
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If you want one with bookish flare, this fleece one is a nice option:

Blanket that says "reading is my happy place"
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A book inspired tee

Other options:

 

This useful page holder

If you a reader, YOU KNOW the pains of trying to keep your book open. Maybe you want to have a drink or a snack at the same time? Maybe you have a kid running around who might need you for various things? Have a free hand with this page holder so you can read with one hand!

If you are looking  for Harry Potter Christmas decorations I’ve got you!

These are just a handful of the many literary gifts on Amazon  for 2021 that I found! Use that Prime subscription and spread the cheer to the book lover’s in your life.  You can also find all my selections for the best books of 2020 on Amazon to go along with any of these bibliophile gifts!

Pin these literary gift ideas on Amazon for later!

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  1. Arvenig says

    November 25, 2018 at 4:32 am

    I LOVE this list! I’ll definitely add some of these things on my wish list for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 3, 2018 at 12:13 pm

      That’s literally how I made my christmas list was when I was making this post — the ultimate multi-tasking lol

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    November 25, 2018 at 10:04 am

    Thank you! I just put the vase and the book weight in my cart for a friend. These are great ideas!

    Reply
  3. Erica Robyn says

    November 25, 2018 at 11:04 am

    I LOVE that bookshelf scarf! And I definitely need a bookish christmas ornament!

    Reply
  4. Jamie says

    November 28, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    Ooooh I love books and these are such cute gift ideas! I really love the scarves- never would have thought of that! <3 Jamie

    Reply
  5. Nicole says

    November 28, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    These are great gift suggestions! We have several avid readers in our house, I saw several items that I know would be loved by my crew. Thinking I need the “one more chapter..” pillow for myself 😉

    Reply
  6. Shea says

    November 29, 2018 at 2:50 am

    My sister is such a bookworm so these are super helpful!

    Reply
  7. Emily says

    November 29, 2018 at 9:11 am

    I had no idea about the prime book boxing! Such a fun idea!! Thanks for sharing all of your gift ideas, these are fantastic!

    Reply
  8. Sara | mshealthesteem.com says

    November 29, 2018 at 11:58 am

    As a huge book nerd, I am totally loving this list! All those mugs and t-shirts and socks arw the best. Gotta display your book nerdery hehe. Thanks for sharing! And for thinking outside the box ♡

    Reply

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A book recommendation for all my historical fictio A book recommendation for all my historical fiction readers - The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. My holy grail historical author came through for me again. I can’t express how much I cared for and was pulled into the lives of these women living in a boardinghouse in DC during the McCarthy era just as much as I was racing to find out what happened in this house. The tension mounted as we got to what actually happened?? Masterful. Truly. #historicalfiction #bookrec #bookrecommendation #historicalfictionbooks @williammorrowbooks
Made a fun family day out of Independent Bookstore Made a fun family day out of Independent Bookstore Day and hit up new faves @maveybooks and what used to be my second home when I lived closer @childrensbookworld which was so nice to be back home 🥹🥹

Book shopping is great but I can’t express how incredible building community is and indie bookshops do just that. I always wanted my own version of Cheers and, while not a bar where everybody knows my name, CBW was that place for me for almost a decade when I built community by going to YA book events there and moderating events. And while I am not able to get there as often as I was before I became a mom and we moved further away, It’s been so special to be able to share this beloved space with Riley.

These indie bookshops are so vital to our communities and I know everyone’s situation is different so this isn’t to shame but That Website can’t replace what can be created in these book spaces. Shop local when you are able! #indiebookshop #bookshop #bookshopping #independentbookstore
Ok technically I’m lying. My last read was technic Ok technically I’m lying. My last read was technically ATMOSPHERE but I feel like between my stories and my dedicated post to it, I’d rather talk about the book I read before it but didn’t update y’all on.

The Trouble With Anna — I enjoyed this delightful little historical romance about a heroine who is carving out her independence only to find out, when her grandfather dies, that he tied her inheritance/future to marrying her best friend’s brother — a not-so-happy surprise for both of them. I could understand why they both had some guardness/walls up and I enjoyed watching them slowly start to lower them.

Mayhem and the Mortal - I’m not too far into this romantic fantasy but it is one of my most anticipated that came out last month and I’m excited to dig in more.

Hamnet — I know, I know. For April I decided not to make a traditional TBR list of books I wanted to read but instead give myself some prompts to guide my reading (bc I’m overwhelmed with all my choices at hand) without feeling rigid. One of the prompts was to read a book I HAD TO BUY but is still unread. So going to finally get to it. Have you read this one or watched the movie?

What are you currently reading?
I had been waiting for the perfect time to read th I had been waiting for the perfect time to read this one after Random House sent me a finished copy as TJR is a longtime auto-buy author.  I found myself caught up in all the space joy and wonder and feeling quite parasocial about the Artemis crew...I decided now was the time.

I had no idea what I was getting into.

I hadn’t really known what it was about but I didn’t really need to given its TJR & the fact it was 1980s NASA & astronauts.

But this book was about love to me - romantic love, platonic love, familial love, love for something bigger than yourself, love for the person you are & are becoming, love in the face of obstacles, love for what lights you up.

Having been invested in real life astronauts & their journey lately really made this book even more vivid to me — seeing the bonds of the crew so deeply, feeling the fragility that exists while they are doing this wondrous & crazy thing that often still boggles my mind that we can do.

And, hardest to put into words, that feeling of awe in the expansive nature & capabilities of love & the universe that I felt when a husband named a crater after his late wife which doubly helped me understand how Joan & Vanessa felt looking back at earth.

It made me sob & feel everything about being a human so deeply basically from that Frances/Joan phone call at 86% of the way through until the final words. Like could not breathe.

*might be a tiny bit spoilery so beware:

I think the way she wrote this was so impactful bc we start out knowing something bad happens &it’s not even that far when we know that some of them def won’t make it back & some are alive in peril.

I was like “oof” when *it* happens early on. But each and every chapter where we learn more about these ppl & their relationships felt agonizing & I was retroactively grieving for them more deeply every turn of the page.

The hurt and grief just compounds from a moment that was sad from the jump to something that had dug in deep to me.

To know what happens right before this mission makes the mission control bits even more excruciating. Makes the peril a character is in hit even harder than just “oh that must be scary!”. 

I loved it. I needed it bad.
The theme of Q1 was “just go with it” — it being m The theme of Q1 was “just go with it” — it being my reading whims, quirks and troubles.

Interesting things:

1. January started out rough. I only read 1 physical book and leaned very heavy into audiobooks only. At first it was distressing that my brain -thanks to current events and their effect on my mind - couldn’t work out how to sit down and read with my eyeballs but I was like…let’s just roll with it and wait for it to pass. So I waited and enjoyed a ton of audiobooks.

2. I don’t think I’ve ever read so many thrillers and mysteries in a quarter. It’s a genre I love but I’m normally quite more balanced. However, it’s what I was craving and what my brain was tolerating so…I just went with it.

3. I have always been a reader led by my moods (both how I feel reading wise and personally). This quarter was FERAL. Like the most feral mood reading ever. I couldn’t even categorize it. I’d decide on one book enthusiastically and suddenly I was like…absolutely not that.

4. I read way less fantasy than normal which was WEIRD but I felt like I also wasn’t surprised given my brain space.

5. I really started to resent people even more who said “it’s a book account stop talking about politics etc”. Babe, I’m a human who gives a shit but ALSO this has and always been an account of MY reading life. And my reading life was profoundly affected by the things that were going on in this country. Like they have been before - whether it’s been current events or things like having a kid, being depressed, slumps, etc.

6. I return to the fact that, for me, I am happiest when I pay attention to my reading whims. The end of the month I had a very specific reading mood (wanted time travel element but not a heavy time travel book) and I decided to pick up A Rip Through Time at the end of the month and I’m now halfway through book 4. Having the best time ever!!! 

Anyways, tell me how your reading life was in Q1! Fave books? Biggest surprises??
New historical fiction books on my radar for April New historical fiction books on my radar for April and I feel like there is quite a bit of variety. Any of these on your TBR? #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfiction #newbookrelease #newbookreleases
Being someone who reads based on their ever shifti Being someone who reads based on their ever shifting reading moods (sometimes very feral) makes library holds and tbrs very hard. It’s the worst when 5 weeks ago I would have gobbled the library hold up but now when the hold comes in I’m like…I think not. #readersofinstagram #readerproblems #librarylife #librarybooks #moodreader
I love when I just absolutely nail it on the first I love when I just absolutely nail it on the first try when trying to satisfy a super specific reading mood - Kelley Armstrong’s A Rip Through Time definitely nailed what I wanted. Time travel but didn’t really want too time travely…just more of a vibe or catalyst for some fun. If you love a good mystery, some time travel shenanigans and a great cast of characters, I highly recommend this book. #bookrec #bookrecommendation #bookreview #mysterybooks #historicalmystery #kelleyarmstrong
🌸 Some romances on my personal radar for April. 🌸 🌸 Some romances on my personal radar for April. 🌸

Beyond excited for a new Kate Clayborn, Kasie west, rainbow Rowell, Jenn Bennett and Beth O’Leary - I’ve enjoyed these authors in the past.

My historical loving heart is most excited for The Duke and How To Fake It In Society.

I love an emotional romance so The Art of Loving You is high on my list plus I’ve heard great things about this author.

I’m intrigued by Fast Lane especially since it’s being adapted for a tv series. I’m seeing comparisons to Elle Kennedy’s Off Campus series which I did love!

Which new romance books are piquing your interest or are on your TBR? #romancebooks #newbooks #romancebooktok #romancereader
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A book recommendation for all my historical fictio A book recommendation for all my historical fiction readers - The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. My holy grail historical author came through for me again. I can’t express how much I cared for and was pulled into the lives of these women living in a boardinghouse in DC during the McCarthy era just as much as I was racing to find out what happened in this house. The tension mounted as we got to what actually happened?? Masterful. Truly. #historicalfiction #bookrec #bookrecommendation #historicalfictionbooks @williammorrowbooks
Made a fun family day out of Independent Bookstore Made a fun family day out of Independent Bookstore Day and hit up new faves @maveybooks and what used to be my second home when I lived closer @childrensbookworld which was so nice to be back home 🥹🥹

Book shopping is great but I can’t express how incredible building community is and indie bookshops do just that. I always wanted my own version of Cheers and, while not a bar where everybody knows my name, CBW was that place for me for almost a decade when I built community by going to YA book events there and moderating events. And while I am not able to get there as often as I was before I became a mom and we moved further away, It’s been so special to be able to share this beloved space with Riley.

These indie bookshops are so vital to our communities and I know everyone’s situation is different so this isn’t to shame but That Website can’t replace what can be created in these book spaces. Shop local when you are able! #indiebookshop #bookshop #bookshopping #independentbookstore
Ok technically I’m lying. My last read was technic Ok technically I’m lying. My last read was technically ATMOSPHERE but I feel like between my stories and my dedicated post to it, I’d rather talk about the book I read before it but didn’t update y’all on.

The Trouble With Anna — I enjoyed this delightful little historical romance about a heroine who is carving out her independence only to find out, when her grandfather dies, that he tied her inheritance/future to marrying her best friend’s brother — a not-so-happy surprise for both of them. I could understand why they both had some guardness/walls up and I enjoyed watching them slowly start to lower them.

Mayhem and the Mortal - I’m not too far into this romantic fantasy but it is one of my most anticipated that came out last month and I’m excited to dig in more.

Hamnet — I know, I know. For April I decided not to make a traditional TBR list of books I wanted to read but instead give myself some prompts to guide my reading (bc I’m overwhelmed with all my choices at hand) without feeling rigid. One of the prompts was to read a book I HAD TO BUY but is still unread. So going to finally get to it. Have you read this one or watched the movie?

What are you currently reading?
I had been waiting for the perfect time to read th I had been waiting for the perfect time to read this one after Random House sent me a finished copy as TJR is a longtime auto-buy author.  I found myself caught up in all the space joy and wonder and feeling quite parasocial about the Artemis crew...I decided now was the time.

I had no idea what I was getting into.

I hadn’t really known what it was about but I didn’t really need to given its TJR & the fact it was 1980s NASA & astronauts.

But this book was about love to me - romantic love, platonic love, familial love, love for something bigger than yourself, love for the person you are & are becoming, love in the face of obstacles, love for what lights you up.

Having been invested in real life astronauts & their journey lately really made this book even more vivid to me — seeing the bonds of the crew so deeply, feeling the fragility that exists while they are doing this wondrous & crazy thing that often still boggles my mind that we can do.

And, hardest to put into words, that feeling of awe in the expansive nature & capabilities of love & the universe that I felt when a husband named a crater after his late wife which doubly helped me understand how Joan & Vanessa felt looking back at earth.

It made me sob & feel everything about being a human so deeply basically from that Frances/Joan phone call at 86% of the way through until the final words. Like could not breathe.

*might be a tiny bit spoilery so beware:

I think the way she wrote this was so impactful bc we start out knowing something bad happens &it’s not even that far when we know that some of them def won’t make it back & some are alive in peril.

I was like “oof” when *it* happens early on. But each and every chapter where we learn more about these ppl & their relationships felt agonizing & I was retroactively grieving for them more deeply every turn of the page.

The hurt and grief just compounds from a moment that was sad from the jump to something that had dug in deep to me.

To know what happens right before this mission makes the mission control bits even more excruciating. Makes the peril a character is in hit even harder than just “oh that must be scary!”. 

I loved it. I needed it bad.
The theme of Q1 was “just go with it” — it being m The theme of Q1 was “just go with it” — it being my reading whims, quirks and troubles.

Interesting things:

1. January started out rough. I only read 1 physical book and leaned very heavy into audiobooks only. At first it was distressing that my brain -thanks to current events and their effect on my mind - couldn’t work out how to sit down and read with my eyeballs but I was like…let’s just roll with it and wait for it to pass. So I waited and enjoyed a ton of audiobooks.

2. I don’t think I’ve ever read so many thrillers and mysteries in a quarter. It’s a genre I love but I’m normally quite more balanced. However, it’s what I was craving and what my brain was tolerating so…I just went with it.

3. I have always been a reader led by my moods (both how I feel reading wise and personally). This quarter was FERAL. Like the most feral mood reading ever. I couldn’t even categorize it. I’d decide on one book enthusiastically and suddenly I was like…absolutely not that.

4. I read way less fantasy than normal which was WEIRD but I felt like I also wasn’t surprised given my brain space.

5. I really started to resent people even more who said “it’s a book account stop talking about politics etc”. Babe, I’m a human who gives a shit but ALSO this has and always been an account of MY reading life. And my reading life was profoundly affected by the things that were going on in this country. Like they have been before - whether it’s been current events or things like having a kid, being depressed, slumps, etc.

6. I return to the fact that, for me, I am happiest when I pay attention to my reading whims. The end of the month I had a very specific reading mood (wanted time travel element but not a heavy time travel book) and I decided to pick up A Rip Through Time at the end of the month and I’m now halfway through book 4. Having the best time ever!!! 

Anyways, tell me how your reading life was in Q1! Fave books? Biggest surprises??
New historical fiction books on my radar for April New historical fiction books on my radar for April and I feel like there is quite a bit of variety. Any of these on your TBR? #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfiction #newbookrelease #newbookreleases
Being someone who reads based on their ever shifti Being someone who reads based on their ever shifting reading moods (sometimes very feral) makes library holds and tbrs very hard. It’s the worst when 5 weeks ago I would have gobbled the library hold up but now when the hold comes in I’m like…I think not. #readersofinstagram #readerproblems #librarylife #librarybooks #moodreader

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