Discover the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for book lovers! Check out these thoughtful and unique gifts for moms who love reading.
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With Mother’s Day right around the corner, you may be struggling to find the perfect gift to express your love and appreciation for her. Sure, flowers and brunch are nice ways to celebrate. But why not switch it up and surprise her with a gift that reflects her interests and passions?
This Mother’s Day, get your mom, who loves to read, a gift that will delight the book lover in her. These Mother’s Day gifts for book lovers will help her feel loved and appreciated.
And if you’re a mom who considers reading self-care (I totally agree!), treat yourself to one of these gift ideas. You deserve it!
Happy Mother’s Day, book lovers!
Book Journals for Moms That Are Avid Readers
Help your mom keep track of her reading life! A beautiful book journal can help her record the books she’s read and provide a space to list her reading goals, want-to-read lists, and notes on what she’s read. Plus, she’ll be reminded of your thoughtful gift whenever she opens her journal.
Book Lover’s Journal
Help Mom create lasting bookish memories! She can jot down her thoughts on books she’s read, rate them with the help of some fun prompts, and be inspired by some fantastic bookish quotes. Plus, this journal will help her keep track of all the books she wants to dive into next.
All-in-One Book Journal for Book Lovers
With space for recording 104 books, this elegant journal provides prompts and space for your mom make an entry and share her thoughts on each book she’s read. Plus, it has the following additional pages.
- Reading Tracker
- Books to Read
- Books Finished, Borrowed, and Lent
- Books Did Not Finish
Retro Floral Daisy Notebook
This pretty reading journal gives your mom space to record 100 books! Plus, it has inspiring literary quotes from Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Virginia Woolf, and more. The back pages of the journal feature two fun reading trackers and extra areas for notes and thoughts.
E-Readers and Tablets for Read-on-the-Go Moms
What is lightweight, portable, and can store thousands of books? E-readers! They’re the perfect gift for moms who love having their books with them—and a lot easier than lugging around a bookshelf.
NOOK 9″ Lenovo Tablet
For a fabulous gift idea for Mother’s Day, the Nook Lenovo reading tablet comes with a generous 64 GB of storage, so Mom can store all her favorite books and magazines without worrying about running out of space. The 9” display is fingerprint resistant, and the pre-loaded NOOK app lets her enjoy reading in vibrant colors. With no pesky ads and in-app purchasing enabled, she can enjoy a long uninterrupted reading time – with up to 13 hours of battery life!
Kindle Scribe
The Kindle Scribe is the first Kindle for reading and writing! Plus, it’s on sale for a limited time! One of the coolest features allows you to handwrite notes using the Basic Pen on “sticky notes” in the book you’re reading. The notes become saved for easy access and sharing. Pair it with Kindle Unlimited (free 30-day trial) for the perfect gift!
Kindle Paperwhite
The Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon’s best-selling and most popular tablet for a reason – beautiful warm display and easy access to thousands of books. Your mom, the avid reader, will thank you whenever she reaches for it! Get her the free 30-day Kindle Unlimited for unlimited reading bliss.
For Moms Who Love to Read Here, There, and Everywhere
Help your mom get more comfortable no matter where she loves reading, from her bed to bath to her favorite chair!
Rechargeable Booklight Blue
For a thoughtful and practical gift that your mom will love, this booklight has an adjustable gooseneck and 2 brightness levels, making it perfect for late-night reading sessions. Just pull the neck from the clamp to reveal the USB tip, which can be easily plugged into a standard USB charging block. This booklight features an energy-efficient COB LED light that provides superior brightness and long-lasting power.
Wedge Pillow for Reading in Bed
If your mom loves to read in bed, she’ll appreciate this wedge-shaped pillow! It solves the hassle of piling up pillows to be propped up to read. It also has a handy side pocket for storing her Kindle or reading glasses.
Book Light for Reading in Bed
Pair the wedge pillow with this clever book light for the perfect reading-in-bed experience. It wraps around your neck to cast the perfect amount of light without getting in the way!
Bathtub Caddy with Book Holder
For moms who love to read in the bathtub (preferably with the door locked to hide away for a few moments of bliss), this caddy is for you! It comes with a book, Reader, or tablet holder and a spot to place your glass with a clever slot to secure wine glasses.
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Bookish Gifts for Bookish Moms
For moms who love to read, get her fun book-themed gifts. They’re fun and great conversation starters!
Raising Readers Tote
This beautiful tote is made from 100% cotton canvas. It has soft woven cotton handles and a handy internal pocket to keep all of Mom’s things safe. The design is screen-printed using water-based inks. It’s a perfect gift for her special day, and she can use it for years ahead!
Set of 3 Book Lovers Gifts
Don’t you just love a gift that’s ready to go? Fill the adorable tote bag with the cute matching book-themed tumbler and journal. The insulated tumbler is great for cold or hot drinks and has a straw cleaner. Mom can record her favorite books in the blank journal. If you really want to be the favorite, go to Bookshop.org and add a book from your mom’s favorite genre to this tote!
“So many books, so little time” Socks
Get a laugh from Mom with these funny socks! She’ll love wearing them while propping up her feet, reading her book, and sipping tea. One-size-fits-all, and they’re super comfy!
Surprise Mom with a Book Subscription Box
Get your mom a Mother’s Day gift that keeps on giving! Book subscription boxes are an excellent way to introduce your mom to new authors, genres, and books she may not have otherwise found. Plus, many subscriptions come with fun book-related items, such as bookmarks, candles, and snacks.
Well Read Books’ Box of Books
Fill in the survey to receive the type of books your mom loves to devour and what kind of extras will most delight her! Each box contains two custom-selected paperbacks or hardback books and surprises tailored to her preferences. How fun!
Check out my round-up of the Best Book Subscription Boxes that are great for gifting to your mom!
Lessons in Chemistry Special Edition by Bonnie Garmus
How about surprising Mom with a special treat this Mother’s Day? Why not consider giving her the deluxe edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Lessons in Chemistry? This special edition, celebrating its 2nd anniversary, is the perfect gift to show Mom some love and appreciation. She’ll love curling up with this elegant book and getting lost in its captivating story.
Find Mother’s Day Gifts for Book Lovers
- Get titles for Mom from my curated shop on Bookshop.org. Give Mom a Bookshop.org gift card!
- Give Mom a subscription to Audible Plus – thousands of titles, FREE 30-day trial!
- Find books for Mom via Kindle Unlimited – start your FREE 30-day trial!
- Sign Mom up to be a member of Amazon Prime. She’ll get Amazon First Reads which will give her early access to Kindle books.
- Moms get FREE Shipping when you sign her up to join the Millionaire’s Club at Books-A-Million.
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