25 Things Book Lovers Will Absolutely Drool Over This Fall

How badly do you need a notebook to record all the books you've read in 2020?

1. Blind Date With a Book, aka a blind date that you will actually be excited to go on since it's with a surprise novel in the genre of your choice.

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These books come packaged in brown paper and twine, with a postcard detailing the general themes you'll find inside. It's the perfect surprise gift for friends or even yourself!

Promising review: "Not only did this arrive a lot sooner than I expected, but it was wrapped so nicely and the book is so up my alley, I'm thrilled with it! The hand-written card is a beautiful touch and I keep it with my book!" —Kim

Get it from sixthingsshop on Etsy for $11.17.

2. A purse in the shape of a best-selling novel that will make your style the talk of the town. Yes, you read that correctly. A book that can actually carry the books for you.

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This purse is perfect for someone who loves books so much, they want everyone to know it. Not only does it spark some interesting conversation, but it is certainly the perfect piece for someone who is as daring with their fashion statements as their reading list.

Promising review: "I bought this purse as a gift and it was very well received. The box and drawstring packaging make it excellent for gifting. It's perfect for book lovers as a conversation starter, and spacious enough to fit the basics inside." —Ailie

Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in sizes small and large and in nine books).

3. A calligraphy pen set for those daring readers who want to work on their own Shakespearean play (or at least try their hand at drawing up some fancy letters).

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This set, which includes a pen, two inks, and ten nibs, is perfect for book lovers who want to explore their artsy side. It also comes with an instruction booklet and is for beginners, so you don't need any experience to start drafting up some gorgeous lettering.

Promising review: "This set is adorable! I bought it as a gift and was so impressed! Every part of the packaging is beautiful, and the products are comprehensive and well thought-out. I couldn’t recommend this product enough to someone who is interested in calligraphy!" — Anneke Stern

Get it from Tribely on Etsy for $24.16.

4. A set of gorgeous polished agate bookends because your bookshelf deserves to look as beautiful as your books do.

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These stones are perfect for keeping your books in place and looking great while doing so! You are guaranteed to get some compliments on them, but be sure to check the size that you are purchasing as the smaller sizes are best for paperbacks, and the larger sizes can hold up thicker textbooks.

Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend, and he loved them! I was worried they would crack in transit, but they were very well packaged and did not stain my hands when touched. I followed one reviewer's advice and bought the biggest ones and they're the proper side for hefty book ends." —Caitlin

Get it from Amazon for 24.89+ (available in four sizes and six colors).

5. A stylish and modern print that will let the world know how much you love reading while still showing off your awesome eye for decor.

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This handmade print is perfect for adding a unique touch to your room that will show off your personality in a stylish way. Made on durable matte paper, it's perfect for framing on a wall on its own, or spicing up a gallery wall. It comes unframed so you can pick out the perfect frame for your space.

Get it from ApocalypseGift on Etsy for $21.99+ (available in three sizes).

6. An awesome RBG literary T-shirt because the only thing better than supporting books is supporting strong women.

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This shirt has a powerful Ruth Bader Ginsberg quote, "Never underestimate the power of a girl with a book," which is perfect for any reader. Made from entirely soft cotton, these shirts are ultra comfy and fit great. It comes in unisex sizes, so people with smaller builds may want to order a size down!

Promising review: "I love the fit and fabric of this shirt! The printing is also great quality so the quote looks perfect!" —mghnhrnr85

Get it from ptba1776 on Etsy for $15.98+ (originally 19.98+; available in nine colors and sizes XS -2XL).

7. A set of Jane Austen coasters so you can look prim and proper while drinking your morning tea (even if it's iced tea).

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This set of six coasters depict the book covers of six popular Jane Austen novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. They are perfect for that English major in your life who obsesses over classic European literature. The coasters have a waterproof top and preventative backing that won't scratch your furniture, and they are made out of malleable foam-cloth like fabric.

Promising review: "The coasters are wonderful! They are very well made, and the classic book theme and colors are perfect. These make a unique gift for the book lovers in your life!" —Patricia Barbati

Get it from NeuronsNotIncluded on Etsy for $22.50.

8. A perfect book titled I'd Rather Be Reading, for people who love to read, and love to read about reading even more. It features essays for readers who believe books are more than just a hobby, but a lifestyle.

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This collection of essays is perfect for readers of all genres who are looking to find solace in a literary community. The book cover is gorgeous enough to display on your bookshelves, and is the perfect size for holding. An avid reader of any genre will be able to see themselves in this novel and enjoy flipping through it, no matter if you are used to reading fantasy, biographies, sci-fi, or historical fiction. If you are looking for your book-loving people, look no further.

Get it from Amazon for $9.39 or Bookshop (to support local booksellers) for $13.79 (originally $14.99), or check your local library.

9. A unique pressed flower bookmark because you want the inside of your pages to look just as beautiful as the worlds the words take you to.

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This gorgeous bookmark is handmade with resin, pressed flowers, and metallic flakes. Its dreamy fairytale look is perfect to keep your place in everything from fantasy books to biographies.

Promising review: "Absolutely amazed by this product. I would 100% recommend it to anyone, and thank you so much for the little extras, too! Service was above and beyond! It is completely worth the money and shipping." —Natasha Bailey

Get it from JezarelleCreations on Etsy for $9 (available in eight colors and two tassel colors).

10. A literary candle perfect for those who get the chills whenever they hear the fateful phrase, "Once upon a time."

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This soy candle is great for book lovers and candle lovers alike. With a blend of sandalwood, bergamot, and vanilla, it's the perfect scent for curling up with a good book on a chilly night.

Promising review: "I love this candle! It came well-packaged with an amazing design, and the candle itself burns well and smells wonderful. It's strong enough to permeate a room, but not so overpowering that it gives me a headache. I will definitely be buying it again as soon as this one runs out!" — Mikaela Alvarez

Get it from FlyPaperProducts on Etsy for $20.

11. A booked shaped cake pan because your love of reading is only paralleled by your love of cake.

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This aluminum baking pan is perfect for cooking up a cake in the shape of your favorite novel. It fits one cake mix and is great for decorating with paraphernalia from your favorite series, or with plain frosting.

Promising review: "This pan is the perfect size for a book cake. I loved the ease of use and results were amazing! Previously, I purchased a pan that uses three box cakes and hated it because it never baked even. This smaller pan baked perfect!" — Donna B.

Get it from Amazon for $10.88.

12. A floating tree branch bookshelf that helps display your books in a unique and rustic way that will definitely have you stopping to admire your own wall.

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This special bookshelf is more than just a place to store some paperbacks, it's a statement piece that will brighten up the whole room. It's handmade of solid oak and is great for a living room, nursery, or bedroom.

Promising review: "The overall quality of this product is outstanding! The wood quality is superb, and the processing of the order and packaging was without flaws. The boards actually thin out to the end of the leaf, which is a nice feature that adds to the beauty of it." — Peter

Get it from DuckWoodworksHome on Etsy for $271.99 (originally $339.99, available facing left or right).

13. An Alice in Wonderland inspired tea infuser that truly just shouts "Drink me!" for the perfect mug while reading on the couch.

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This tea infuser ball comes with detachable charms that are perfect for switching up and swapping out for other literary charms depending on your mood. It is a great touch of decoration for your daily cup of tea. The charms counterbalance the infuser ball which give you a chance to pull out the loose tea leaves without burning your hands!

Promising review: "This is a lovely infuser! It sits brilliantly in cups and mugs, and works great with all the loose leaf tea that I have tried it with." —Louisa

Get it from LiteraryTeaCompany on Etsy for $12.23.

14. And some punny loose leaf tea to go with it that will put you in the perfect mood for reading all night.

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This loose leaf tea is great for the avid reader who loves classic novels. The adorable packaging is perfect to display, and each bag contains 1 oz. of tea. It's equal parts stylish and delicious.

Promising review: "This tea is absolutely excellent, and the packaging is even better. It's the perfect item for gift giving, or as a treat for yourself! I highly recommend it to anyone." — Sunnyshan5

Get two bags from NovelTeaTins on Etsy for $15.95.

15. A Shakespeare-inspired coloring book that will offer you the chance to relax and color while delving into some gorgeous literary works.

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This coloring book is filled with intricate scenes and quotes from Shakespeare's famous plays and poems, and is great for a de-stressing activity at the end of a long day, or for doodling while sitting in on a long meeting.

Promising review: "This book is fantastic! I press really hard on pens and pencils, and the thick pages handle my aggressive coloring really well. I love the smaller size of this book as well because I don't get bored coloring the pages. If you are a fan of Shakespeare, this book will not disappoint." —BCarter8879

Get it from Amazon for $6.73.

16. A piece of wall art made from book spines for those who want to display their favorite titles, or perhaps for those who want to show off some classic novels for aesthetic purposes that they aren't too interested in actually reading.

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This wall art is made up of an assortment of trimmed book spines, so you can show off books of any genre. It's made from real vintage books, and the seller works with you to determine what book titles you would like to include or exclude. They are also open to making custom pieces!

Promising review: "This item was made exactly as we discussed. I am very pleased with it. The shop is very responsive and awesome to work with. I highly recommend it to anyone." —Shannon Rainey

Get it from Covogoods on Etsy for $21+ (available in 15 colors and 16 sizes).

17. A mini journal perfect for keeping track of all those books you read during quarantine, and recording which are your favorites, and which you would rather not read again.

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This convenient sized notebook will fit in any bag you carry, and the short prompts throughout the journal will help you think deeply about the books that you read.

Promising review: "As a middle-aged lifelong reader, I began using this little journal over two years ago to record the books I've finished and my ratings and thoughts on each one. Two years later, I've almost filled one journal up, and have found it's remarkably edifying to go back and remember not only what I've read, but my thoughts on the different books and authors. It is indeed a 'mini journal,' and is a petite notebook size. I personally really like that, along with its bold red and white design." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.

18. An adorable dog and book planter that fits a few mini succulents because everyone needs a cute way to brighten up their desk while working from home.

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This planter is great for those who love books, plants, and dogs with a burning passion. It is made of resin and features drainage holes, and every item is hand painted for your enjoyment!

Promising review: "This is a lovely little planter, and I can't wait to put some plants inside! It is very well packaged. I bought three little planters and they couldn't have bumped against each other even if they tried. I'm very happy with my purchase." —Bashey13

Get it from DonaghCo on Esty for $23.27.

19. A set of five pencils with popular Alice in Wonderland quotes to inspire you to follow that white rabbit while doing your own writing.

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These pencils are great for providing a little extra inspiration for the latest novel you are working on, or for simply brightening up your daily homework grind (because let's be real, basically everything I write "sounds like uncommon nonsense.") They are foil stamped with colorful and unique designs. They are great for any type of writing, or for just looking cute on display if you prefer to type away on a computer!

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

20. A custom vintage book page necklace that can be engraved with any quote of your choice. Personally, I would spend unlimited dollars on a necklace with basically any Harry Potter quote.

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This hand-stamped pendant is perfect for that book lover who has a literary quote that means so much to them, they want to wear it everyday. Not only is the quote fully customizable, each item is made to order to look like a vintage book page with vintage page font.

Promising review: "I love my necklace! I appreciated how easy it was to work with the seller. I received fast responses and good advice to help me select the right size and format. I was surprised how quickly it arrived! Again, thank you!" —Barbara Johnson

Get it from Larkandjuniper on Etsy for $55 (available in any quote up to 55 characters).

21. A nature-inspired and relaxing piece of art on a dictionary page featuring bees and lavender that will certainly bring some cottagecore personality to your room.

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This gorgeous print is perfect for any room and is printed on real vintage dictionary pages. All designs are original and will bring some serious spring vibes into even the least sunlight rooms in your house.

Promising review: "This piece is of excellent quality! The colors are very vibrant and the book paper is beautiful." —kimberlycm11

Get it from PRRINT on Etsy for $5.99+ (originally 7.99+, available in five sizes).

22. A scratch-off book poster to make reading those top 100 books that much more enjoyable. I mean seriously, what is better than crossing things off a list?

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This poster is great for readers who love a challenge! Featuring some notable books and series like Great Expectations, Charlotte's Web, and Harry Potter, this poster will challenge you to read something you may have otherwise skipped over. It's an activity and a great piece of wall decoration, what more could you ask for?

Promising review: "This is the best scratch-off book poster I could find. Scratching the foil off of this very attractive, current, high-gloss poster is fairly simple. Not only is the poster beautiful, the book cover images are even better. All it takes to scratch-off the foil is a coin, holding the poster at the proper angle for scratching, and a tiny bit of attention to detail and patience." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.97.

23. A decorative book shaped pencil holder that will look great on your desk and remind you of the ambience of Harry Potter-style libraries and the smell of old books.

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This wooden pencil holder is great for keeping your work-from-home space organized at all times. It is on the smaller size, so it's perfect for any type of desk and won't take up too much room. It also has a drawer that is great for storing odds and ends that usually end up on your floor or scattered about your workspace.

Promising review: "As a bibliophile and future teacher, this could not be more perfect for my desk or end table. I currently have it on the end table by the sofa in my living room, as that is where I have done so much of my reading, studying, and writing this semester. It is attractive enough not to look out of place as a decorative piece in my living room." —K. Cuthbertson

Get it from Amazon for $17.50.

24. A stamped teaspoon, because who said you can't flaunt your love for books on silverware?

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This teaspoon is great for mixing sugar into a hot cup of tea while curling up with your favorite book on the couch. This silver plated spoon is a unique gift for your favorite book lover or a cute accessory for yourself.

Promising review: "I am thrilled with this spoon. Not only is the workmanship perfect, the quality of the spoon itself is wonderful. I couldn't be happier with my purchase." —Teresa Grimes

Get it from FlynnandGrace on Etsy for $21.

25. A mystery book box that contains a vintage tea cup, loose leaf tea, a secondhand book, caramels, a metal bookmark, and a vanilla amber candle. In other words, everything you need for the best night in!

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This box has everything you could possibly need for a cozy night. It has a unique metal bookmark with a charm attached, offers a hot chocolate option for those who dislike tea, and will introduce you to a book you would have otherwise never heard of in a genre of your choice.

Promising review: "I love the contents! The teacup is so lovely and I'm eager to find a place for it when not in use, and to enjoy the Earl Grey with the caramels tonight. The book is very intriguing; I've never heard of it and it looks fascinating. 10/10 would recommend." —HollyGeez

Get it from AuthoredAdornments on Etsy for $49 (available with 17 book genres and two drink choices).

The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.