It can be challenging to shop for Mother's Day, but if she loves books, the possibilities are as endless as her to-read list. She’ll be thrilled to receive a title from her wish list or a personalized recommendation you think she’ll enjoy from a genre you both love.
Consider gifts that help her enjoy not just the book, but reading itself. A book light can help her wind down and read in bed without disrupting a partner. A reading pillow, throw pillow or club chair help create a comfortable space to read. Literary-inspired teas or candles add an extra layer of sensory enjoyment to a reading session.
For an especially meaningful gift, treat her to an e-reader or new furniture for her beloved books. Fresh bookshelves or bookends help keep things organized while also providing beautiful display opportunities for her books. An e-reader, such as a Kindle or Kobo, can help expand her library beyond what bookshelves can hold, with the added advantage of portability. Some e-readers are waterproof and feature screens that can be read outdoors at the park or the beach.
In this article: SunnyPoint 3-Tier Compact Rolling Metal Storage Cart, Kindle Paperwhite, Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light
If she misses the good ol’ days of watching the librarian stamp your check-out card, these nostalgic coasters are the perfect gift. They’ll look great in a reading nook, living room or on a bedside table.
This vase is simple but stunning and can be used as a bookend. Made from acrylic material, it’s perfect for bringing color into the home, even when you’re short on space. Use it for real or artificial flowers on a bookshelf, entryway table or even a desk.
How cute is this tote bag? It’s made from durable canvas, has an interior pocket, and is the right size for everything from running errands to lugging groceries and bringing home books, of course! The chic design features classic literature, so it’s perfect for a book-loving mom.
Her to-read pile will feel like a librarian’s trove with this vintage-inspired metal cart. Each of its three tiers can hold up to 33 pounds and the wheels lock for stability. The cart comes in five color choices.
A universe of books is at her fingertips with a Kindle e-reader. The newest Paperwhite comes with 16 GB of storage, is 20% faster and it’s waterproof. Its glare-free display works equally well outside in the sun or at home in bed, thanks to multiple brightness and warmth settings.
Build mom the ultimate in cozy spaces with a chunky knit blanket worthy of lounging. It comes in 30 colors, is 100% hand-knitted and doesn’t shed, so she can snuggle under it immediately.
If you’ve ever been so caught up in a storyline that you forget to drink your warm beverage, then you know a smart mug is the way to go. This mug allows mom to relax and savor her coffee or tea; it keeps liquid warm for up to 80 minutes off-charger and all day on the charger.
Filled with shredded memory foam and covered in soft velour, this cozy pillow will provide her with comfortable support while she reads. It comes in three color choices and features a carrying handle and a removable, machine-washable cover.
The details on this DIY miniature book nook are incredible. It has a working LED-light chandelier and globe, a telescope and even a dinosaur fossil. Inspired by a private home library, it showcases rare books, artwork, maps and artifacts. It also folds up, so mom can tuck it between two real books to create a stunning conversation piece.
If mom loves audiobooks (they still count!), you can surprise her with a pair of these bestselling earbuds for Mother’s Day. They sync easily with Apple devices, and with noise cancellation, she can listen to the latest hit romantasy series in peace.
This stylish yet budget-friendly bookshelf fits lots of books into a compact footprint. Six angled shelves, each capable of holding five to 10 books, form a geometric tree shape, while a roomy storage area at the base holds heavier books.
This three-sided tablet stand positions a tablet or e-reader at three different angles for optimum viewing. It comes in four colors and patterns and features an inner storage cubby with a drawstring toggle closure.
Does she love the smell of old books? She’ll get a laugh out of this mug, which is available in 11-ounce and 15-ounce sizes. It’s dishwasher- and microwave-safe and the design is printed on both sides of the mug.
It’s the ultimate book nook lounging chair. Not only is it made of velvet, but it comes in six rich colors, swivels and has an accompanying ottoman. Just beware, once mom gets in, don’t expect her to get out for some time.
This flexible, hands-free book light features three color temperature modes and six brightness levels. Its flexible arms help the users position lighting for reading, knitting and more. Depending on the task, it can provide up to 80 hours of illumination.
A gift as unique as her literary choices, this personalized bookmark is handmade in four finishes and allows you to read with just one hand, which, for any mom, is a game-changer.
This adorable ceramic vase looks like a stack of books, and it’s just big enough for a small house plant or bouquet. You can buy mom more than one, so she has a collection!
This is a unique lamp that’s perfect for book lovers. It folds up like an old tome, is portable, so mom can move it around with her, has three colors: white light, warm light and warm white, and it doubles as a night light!
Choose between brass, pewter, stainless steel or yellow gold when you pick a pair of these unique earrings for your book-loving mom. They open like a locket, so she can store pictures of her loved ones, and they’re small enough for everyday wear.
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