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Gift for a book lover: 12 original ideas
At DopaminePrintsVibe, we make bookish gifts for true book lovers — specially designed for the BookTok and Bookstagram community and delivered quickly from the Netherlands. Not standard bookstore gifts, but personal, atmospheric accessories that will delight every reader.
Whether you're looking for a small surprise gift, a larger package for a birthday, or something original for Sinterklaas: these are the 12 gift ideas we send out the most — and they always hit the mark.
1. Blind Date Book — the most original book gift
A Blind Date Book is a beautifully wrapped surprise book where the title and author remain hidden until the recipient opens it. You choose the genre and language; the rest is a surprise. No risk of getting a book she already owns. No doubts about her taste.
Choose the edition that suits:
- Blind Date Book Standard — choose the genre yourself
- Blind Date Book Love Edition — for the romance reader
- Blind Date Book Self Care Edition — for a cozy, emotional reading moment
- Blind Date Book Summer Edition — for the summer reader
🎁 Buy a Blind Date Book now
Fast delivery from the Netherlands. Beautifully wrapped and ready to gift.
→ View all Blind Date Books
2. A beautiful bookmark — small gift, big impact
Our bookmarks are printed on luxurious 300 gsm linen paper with rounded corners. They are available in dozens of themes — from fantasy and romance to coquette, spicy, and sports romance.
Choose based on her favorite genre:
- Fantasy bookmarks for the ACOTAR and Fourth Wing fan
- Romance bookmarks for the hopelessly romantic reader
- Coquette bookmarks for the aesthetic girlie
- Spicy bookmarks for the reader who likes some heat
- Sports romance bookmarks for the Off Campus fan
🔖 Buy a bookmark as a gift
Ideal as a surprise gift or an addition to a Blind Date Book.
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3. Reading Log Book Tracker — for the reader who wants to keep track of her year
Our Reading Log Book Tracker is printed on extra sturdy 300 gsm paper and available in two designs: the Summer Reading Log and the Fantasy Reading Log. Perfect for reading challenges, BookTok goals, and anyone who wants to document their reading year.
Price: €3.99 — ideal as a small extra gift alongside a bookmark or Blind Date Book.
📖 Buy a Reading Log now
Small gift, big impact. Directly in your shopping cart.
→ Order the Reading Log Book Tracker
4. Book Review Notepad — for the reader who likes to record her thoughts
Our Book Review Notepad has 50 pages of 120 gsm paper and is available in two designs: Fantasy and Café. For each book, you can note star ratings, favorite quotes, tropes, spice level, and personal notes.
Price: €7.99 — one of our most personal gifts.
✍️ Buy the Book Review Notepad now
For the reader who wants to remember every book.
→ Order the Book Review Notepad
5. Summer Reading Starter Kit — the complete reading set
The Summer Reading Starter Kit is our most complete gift option: an exclusive summer sticker sheet, a Reading Log, Book Tracker, coloring page, 4 bookmarks of your choice, and 8 die-cut stickers of your choice, plus a free Summer Reading Bingo Card.
Normally €34.99 — now €29.99.
⭐ Buy the Summer Reading Starter Kit now
The complete bookish set that will delight every reader.
→ Order the Summer Reading Starter Kit
6. Glass Can — the daily reading ritual
No reading moment is complete without a good drink. Our atmospheric glass can is perfect for coffee, tea, matcha, or ice-cold lemonade. Practical, beautiful, and usable every day.
🥤 Buy a Glass Can now
The gift that gets used every day.
→ Order the Glass Can
7. Bookish Tote Bag — for the reader who always carries her books
Our cotton tote bags come in several bookish designs, for €14.99 each:
- Enemies to Lovers Tote Bag — for the romance reader
- Romantasy Book Club Tote Bag — for the romantasy fan
- Book Lover Tote Bag — for the all-around book lover
- Briar University Tote Bag — for the Off Campus fan
👜 Buy a Bookish Tote Bag now
Practical, personal, and usable every day.
→ View all tote bags
8. Die-Cut Stickers — for the reader who decorates her Kindle, laptop, or journal
Printed on water-resistant matte vinyl in dozens of bookish themes. Ideal as a small surprise gift or an addition to a bookmark or reading log.
✨ Buy bookish stickers now
From €2.99 per sticker. Fast delivery from the Netherlands.
→ View all die-cut stickers
9. Off Campus Hockey Bundle — for the ultimate fan
The bundle includes 3 bookmarks of your choice, 1 sticker sheet, and 12 die-cut stickers, all inspired by the world of Briar University.
🏒 Buy the Off Campus Hockey Bundle now
The perfect gift package for the Off Campus fan.
→ Order the Off Campus Hockey Bundle
10. Book Mail Club — the gift that returns every month
With a subscription to our Book Mail Club, the book lover receives an envelope full of bookish surprises every month: stickers, bookmarks, and more, delivered directly to their doorstep.
💌 Buy a Book Mail Club subscription now
The gift that keeps on giving all month long.
→ Order the Book Mail Club
Our favorite gift combinations
Do you want to combine multiple products for a complete gift package? These are the combinations we send out most often:
🌙 For the romantasy fan
Blind Date Book (Fantasy) + fantasy bookmark + fantasy stickers
💕 For the romance reader
Blind Date Book Love Edition + romance bookmark + Book Review Notebook
🌶️ For the spicy romance fan
Blind Date Book (Spicy) + spicy bookmark + glass can
🏒 For the Off Campus fan
Off Campus Hockey Bundle + Briar University Tote Bag
☁️ For the cozy reader
Blind Date Book Self Care Edition + Reading Log + glass can
📅 The monthly gift
Book Mail Club — for the reader who deserves a surprise every month
Gifts for book lovers by budget
Small gift up to €10
Reading Log Book Tracker (€3.99) or individual bookmarks or die-cut stickers
Medium gift up to €20
Blind Date Book or Glass Can or Bookish Tote Bag
Larger gift up to €35
Summer Reading Starter Kit or a complete gift combination of your choice
The gift that keeps on giving
Book Mail Club — a surprise delivered to their doorstep every month
Frequently asked questions about gifts for book lovers
What is an original gift for someone who loves reading?
A Blind Date Book is currently the most original gift for readers: a wrapped surprise book where the genre is chosen but the title remains hidden. Alternatives include a thematic bookmark, a Book Review Notebook, or a complete Summer Reading Starter Kit.
What are nice small gifts for a book lover?
A Reading Log (€3.99) or an individual bookmark are ideal small gifts. Looking for something a bit larger but still affordable? The Book Review Notebook (€7.99) is a personal and useful gift for any reader.
How quickly are gifts delivered?
We ship from the Netherlands. Dutch orders typically arrive within 1 to 3 business days, European orders shortly after — without customs fees.
Are gifts beautifully packaged for shipping?
Our Blind Date Books are shipped wrapped to keep the surprise intact. All other products are carefully packaged for shipping.
Is a Book Mail Club subscription a good gift?
Yes, a Book Mail Club subscription is one of the most appreciated gifts for readers. It's personal, surprising, and gives the recipient something to look forward to every month.
🎁 Ready to order?
All gifts are delivered quickly from the Netherlands — no customs fees, no hassle.
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