9 gift ideas for readers and writers
Now is the perfect time to find a gift for the writer or bibliophile on your holiday shopping list.
Surprise the person in your life who silently corrects your grammar and argues heatedly (and correctly) that “log in” (as a verb) is two words and not one: Give them a present that promotes their linguistic prowess.
Here are eight ideas:
1. “Word Ways: The Journal of Recreational Linguistics”
I subscribed to this journal as a birthday present to myself and have not been disappointed.
Each quarterly issue features word games, puzzles, proofs, cartoons and more. You have to read it to believe it.
2. “Some of my favorite people are fictitious” tote bag
We’ve all thought it—and now it’s on a tote bag. Get the writer in your life one from Zazzle.com.
3. “Go Away I’m Writing” wooden door sign
Help the word nerd in your life carve out time and space to work with this sign from The Little Bookish Gift Co. It’s decorated with pages from classic literature.
4. 2017 Bubble Wrap Calendar
Every deadline-driven writer must have a calendar, and what better than the poster-size offering from Uncommon Goods? Popping might give your brain the break it requires to get past writer’s block.
5. “Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist”
It’s no secret that writers can be very particular in their choice of alcoholic beverage. Help them branch out with a book that features 65 drink recipes and a dose of literary commentary.
My favorite is Vermouth the Bell Tolls.
6. Punctuation jewelry
Looking for something a little more personal? Check out these quotation mark earrings from Jewelsugar or Etsy.
For the male writer in your life, pen nib cufflinks from The Literary Gift Company can make for a nice gift.
7. Bookshelf
Help the writer on your list display his or her favorite books with the invisible bookshelf from Urban Outfitters.
8. Personalized embosser
Every book lover needs an embosser to mark book pages, cards, or stationery. I use mine to mark the books from my library with my initials.
9. Books on USB
For those who want to read and go (without the use of a separate device or internet access), Innovations has created 3000 Classic Books on one USB.
The product description reads: “Just plug it into your computer or laptop and start reading.”
What gift ideas would you add to this list, PR Daily readers?
This post was first published on Ragan Communication’s PR Daily.
