41 Housewarming Gifts Your Bookish Friends Will Love More Than a Finicky Houseplant

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Book-lovers have their priorities straight — the first thing you unpack after moving has to be your beloved books. How else can you really settle in to a new place? Setting up the ideal reading nook, however, may take a little time. If you have a friend who A. has recently moved; and B. would rather be reading than, well, pretty much anything, help them create a cozy oasis for losing themselves in the latest bestseller with these bookworm-approved gifts. From book cover art prints to author coasters, bookends to candles that smell like libraries, these housewarming presents are way better than a boring bottle of wine or a houseplant they can't keep alive. Shop these bookish gifts ahead!

Additional reporting by India Yaffe

Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Booked For the Weekend Decor Pillow
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Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Booked For the Weekend Decor Pillow

Book-lovers will love to use this Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Booked For the Weekend Decor Pillow ($20) in their favorite reading nook. It reads "Booked" on one side and "for the weekend" on the other.

Out of Print Pop Poe Coaster Set
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Out of Print Pop Poe Coaster Set

They can add a pop of color to their decor with this Out of Print Pop Poe Coaster Set ($14, originally $18).

Bibliophile Bookshelf Keychain
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Bibliophile Bookshelf Keychain

They can use this Bibliophile Bookshelf Keychain ($15) to hold their new keys!

Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Beach Towel
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Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Beach Towel

Lose yourself in a gripping beach read on this striped Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Beach Towel ($20) that reads "Booked and Busy."

Book-Lover Pencil Set
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Book-Lover Pencil Set

This pastel Book-Lover Pencil Set ($9) features cute sayings like "so many books, so little time," "just one more chapter," and "read books and spread kindness."

Out of Print Book Nerd Pride Mug
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Out of Print Book Nerd Pride Mug

Not only is this Out of Print Book Nerd Pride Mug ($12) super cute, 10 perfect of the purchase price will support The Trevor Project during Pride Month.

First Edition Book Cover Art Print
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First Edition Book Cover Art Print

This First Edition Book Cover Art Print ($65) is such a gorgeous addition to their space.

Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Chenille Throw and Eye Mask
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Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Chenille Throw and Eye Mask

The Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Chenille Throw and Eye Mask ($30) is a cozy set for lounging with a good book.

Book Socks
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Book Socks

These Book Socks ($12) are cozy and say what we're all thinking.

Eat, Sleep, Read, Repeat Print
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Eat, Sleep, Read, Repeat Print

The motto. Anyone will be so excited to hang this Eat, Sleep, Read, Repeat Print ($5).

Jane Austen Tea Gift Box
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Jane Austen Tea Gift Box

Books and tea go together perfectly, and this Jane Austen Tea Gift Box ($27) is a gift they'll obsess over.

Bookworm Wall Clock
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Bookworm Wall Clock

We wish our walls were stocked with books, but we'll have to settle for the picture in this Bookworm Wall Clock ($32).

Book-Lover Box
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Book-Lover Box

This eco-friendly Book-Lover Box ($24) comes with a candle, green tea, a soap bar, a cotton bag, and a bookmark. Just add a book!

Shakespeare Literary Art Print
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Shakespeare Literary Art Print

This Shakespeare Literary Art Print ($28) is such a cool piece of art for a reading nook.

Stylish Bookends
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Stylish Bookends

If there was ever any doubt in anyone's mind what these Stylish Bookends ($35) were for, they pretty much spell it out for you.

Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Floor Pillow
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Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Floor Pillow

Just add your favorite page-turner and a cup of tea to this Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Floor Pillow ($30) for a self-care Sunday.

Royal Craft Wood Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray
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Royal Craft Wood Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray

I mean, how cool is this? Now you can read in the tub without worrying about drowning your reading material, thanks to this Royal Craft Wood Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray ($38).

Bookworm Birdhouse
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Bookworm Birdhouse

They can invite all the birds to the yard with this Bookworm Birdhouse ($50).

Ampersand Cheese and Crackers Board
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Ampersand Cheese and Crackers Board

This Ampersand Cheese and Crackers Board ($48) combines two of our favorite things: literature and snacks.

Banned Books Pouch
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Banned Books Pouch

If anyone asks about this Banned Books Pouch ($12), it's a really fun story to tell and might even inspire you to read a few of the titles.

Face Bookend Vase by Justina Blakeney
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Face Bookend Vase by Justina Blakeney

This Face Bookend Vase by Justina Blakeney ($98 each) is the ultimate housewarming gift for a book-lover.

Homesick Book Club Candle
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Homesick Book Club Candle

Your friend can light this Homesick Book Club Candle ($34) when they host book club at their new place!

Cocktails With a Literary Twist Book
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Cocktails With a Literary Twist Book

Anyone will smile upon receiving this Cocktails With a Literary Twist Book ($7, originally $15).

Solid Oak Personalised Bookend
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Solid Oak Personalised Bookend

We love everything about this Solid Oak Personalised Bookend ($41).

Library Card Coasters
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Library Card Coasters

These Library Card Coasters ($30) are perfect for bookworms.

Hist. Black Newspapers L'Étudiant noir | Etsy
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Hist. Black Newspapers L'Étudiant noir | Etsy

This Historic Black Newspapers L'Étudiant Noir Mug ($32) features L'Étudiant noir (The Black Student), a Black-owned and operated newspaper journal created in 1935 in Paris.

According to Etsy seller DontSleepInteriors, "L'Étudiant noir was created for the founding of the Negritude movement a pro-Black, literary and philosophical movement inspired by the Harlem Renaissance. The Negritude movement focused on uniting Black people across the world to fight against white oppression and colonialism."

Blind Date With a Book
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Blind Date With a Book

Surprise them with a Blind Date With a Book ($11) — you can pick the genre or have it be a mystery!

Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Candle
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Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Candle

Housed in a chic indigo-blue frosted glass vessel, this Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Belle Candle ($13) has a berry rose scent that will create a relaxing reading ambiance.

The Library Soy Candle
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The Library Soy Candle

The Library Soy Candle ($20) smells like old books, eucalyptus, and lavender. What a dream!

Framed Shakespeare Quote Print
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Framed Shakespeare Quote Print

This Shakespeare Quote Print ($50) is actually worth framing.

Novel Teas With Literary Quotes
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Novel Teas With Literary Quotes

I mean, how cute is this? The Novel Teas With Literary Quotes ($14) tea bags will go perfectly with your newest book.

New York Times Custom Birthday Book
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New York Times Custom Birthday Book

One of our favorite presents ever, the New York Times Custom Birthday Book ($145) starts with the front page on the exact date you were born and continues with every single birthday in your lifetime.

Book Lover Magnetic Poetry Kit
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Book Lover Magnetic Poetry Kit

This Book Lover Magnetic Poetry Kit ($13) is going to give their fridge some flair, and they'll never get bored of rearranging the words.

Umbra Conceal Book Shelf
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Umbra Conceal Book Shelf

This Umbra Conceal Book Shelf ($15) is a great design addition and also a necessity if they've got a lot of books.

You've Got This! A Creative Guide to Powering Your Happy
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You've Got This! A Creative Guide to Powering Your Happy

POPSUGAR's You've Got This! A Creative Guide to Powering Your Happy ($11) is an inspiring creativity workbook that includes 128 pages full of writing prompts, feel-good quotes, de-stressing methods, and more!