Looking for the perfect gift for a book lover, or a fresh new read to dive into this spring? You’re in the right place. This updated book lovers gift guide highlights exciting new releases alongside some fun bookish finds that make great gifts. Find a sunny spot, pour a cup of something good, and let’s get reading!
Table of Contents
Fiction
The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave
A gripping, rich, and deeply moving novel about the power of forgiveness, The First Time I Saw Him picks up right where the epilogue for the “genuinely moving” (The New York Times) The Last Thing He Told Me left off, giving readers the eagerly awaited and absolutely exhilarating sequel to Dave’s global blockbuster.
Five years after her husband, Owen, disappeared, Hannah Hall and her stepdaughter, Bailey, have settled into a new life in Southern California. Together, they’ve forged a relationship with Bailey’s grandfather Nicholas and are putting the past behind them. As a thrilling drama unfolds, Hannah risks everything to get Bailey to safety—and finds there just might be a way back to Owen and their long-awaited second chance.
Austen At Sea by Natalie Jenner
Two pairs of siblings, devotees of Jane Austen, find their lives transformed by a visit to England and Sir Francis Austen, her last surviving brother and keeper of a long-suppressed, secret legacy.
It’s a voyage and trip that will dramatically change each of their lives in ways that are unforeseen, with the transformative spirit of the love of literature and that of Jane Austen herself.
Non-Fiction
Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture by AJ Wolfe
Disney Adults dives deep into a misunderstood subculture, exploring the lives and experiences of a fascinating community to better understand its devotees’ unwavering passion for all things Disney, why it offends, and why it matters.
Mystery
Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies by Jenny Elder Moke
Hobnobbing with Seattle’s elite on a super-yacht, Juliette Winters is about to land the deal of the century – if she doesn’t get arrested first. She Doesn’t Have A Clue author Jenny Elder Moke returns with another riotous mystery rom-com that delights in rich people behaving badly.
Wreck Your Heart by Lori Rader-Day
From award-winning author Lori Rader-Day, Wreck Your Heart is an engaging, “wisecracking and wonderful” crime novel with a big heart, about a country and midwestern singer out to catch her big break before family—or murder—wrecks everything.
Written in Stone by Paige Shelton
Written in Stone, the tenth installment in the Scottish Bookshop series by Paige Shelton, set in a specialty bookstore in Edinburgh called The Cracked Spine.
A Charming Touch of Tarot by Melissa Holtz
Alyssa, Nina, Lanie, and Corinne’s friendship is being put to the test. With Nina’s marriage falling apart, Lanie acting distant, Alyssa’s new romance, and no one quite trusting Corinne, this may be more than their bond can take. But when Nina appears at Alyssa’s door, and confesses not just a decades-old secret, but a newfound magical power, the friends know that the only way to face this is together.
Romance
The Halifax Hellions by Alexandra Vasti
From USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Vasti comes The Halifax Hellions: a pair of sexy, hilarious romps in which the most scandalous ladies in London finally meet their match.
The Love Haters by Katherine Center
It’s a thin line between love and love-hating in the newest laugh out loud, all the feels rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center.
Katie Vaughn has been burned by love in the past—now she may be lighting her career on fire. She has two choices: wait to get laid off from her job as a video producer or, at her coworker Cole’s request, take a career-making gig profiling Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in Key West. The catch? Katie’s not exactly qualified. She can’t swim—but pretends that she can.
Thrillers
You Belong Here by Megan Miranda
Beckett Bowery never thought she’d return to Wyatt Valley, a picturesque college town in the Virginia mountains steeped in tradition. Her roots there were strong: Beckett’s parents taught at the college, and she never even imagined studying anywhere else—until a tragedy her senior year ended with two local men dead, and her roommate on the run, never to be seen again.
For the last two decades, Beckett has done her best to keep her distance. Then her daughter, Delilah, secretly applies to Wyatt College and earns a full scholarship, and Beckett can only hope that her lingering fears are unfounded. But deep down she knows that Wyatt Valley has a long memory, and that the past isn’t the only dangerous thing in town.
Children’s Books
Need something for young readers? Our book lovers gift guide has picks for them, too!
The Critter Club: Liz Plays Matchmaker by Callie Barkley
When Liz visits her grandma’s senior living community, she notices many of the residents share a love for animals. So, when a nearby shelter starts looking for a place to host an adoption event for their senior animals, Liz knows just the place. With some luck and some art skills, Liz sets out to find the perfect home for these lovable, elderly pets…and maybe even a pet for her grandma.
Lucy Lancaster: It’s Opposite Day
It’s Opposite Day at Brewster Elementary! The whole school is going all in as they talk in opposites and play opposite games. But then Lucy’s magical hiccups take the silly hijinks one step too far. What can she do—or not do—to avoid spoiling the fun?
Ratnip: The Pie-Rat on Seventh Street
It’s raining, it’s pouring, and the city rat is…sailing! But a little rain won’t stop Ratnip from treasure hunting around the City. Ratnip builds himself a pizza pirate ship and takes to the soggy streets on an adventure—meeting some unexpected underwater creatures along the way.
Scrapper: Pup vs. Squirrel
Dogs chase squirrels. It’s just a fact of life…or is it? One afternoon, Scrapper digs up a huge pile of acorns in the middle of the forest. Turns out, he’s accidentally uncovered the forest squirrels’ secret snack stash, and they’re not too happy about it! Can Scrapper make it up to them, or are dogs and squirrels destined to feud forever?
The Met Lost in the Museum by Will Mabbitt
Seven-year-old Stevie is lost in the galleries! She needs to locate a series of artworks to find her way out and back to her family. Can you help her?
Follow Stevie as she explores the most exciting and intriguing galleries and exhibitions inside The Met in this beautifully illustrated seek-and-find adventure!
Hello Broadway! by Emily Hurd and Michael Mitnick
Join Eleanor and Harry as they head to New York City for their first Broadway show. Discover what it’s like to attend a show, enjoy the performance and delight in the magic of musical theater. Beautifully illustrated scenes are accompanied by sound buttons that play iconic musical song clips performed by Broadway stars.
Beyond the Page: Sticker Books & Interactive Picks
Paint by Sticker: Architecture
Discover and decorate stunning architecture from around the world with this exciting addition to the bestselling Paint by Sticker series.
Paint by Sticker: Architecture contains everything you need to create 12 totally unique polygon paintings of famous buildings and structures. Watch your art come to life, sticker by colorful sticker. Plus, the card-stock pages are perforated, so every finished piece can be easily removed for gifting or display.
An Ocean Lover’s Sticker Book
An Ocean Lover’s Sticker Book is truly a love letter to the sea.
This gorgeous bounty of more than 775 stickers, each a lovingly hand-painted work of art, revels in the infinite magic of life under the sea, evoking on every page the sound of waves and smell of salt air. Perfect for decorating a nature journal, diary, or letters to friends, or wherever you want a reminder of the ocean with all its marvels and mysteries.
Travel
100 Things to Do in West Virginia Before You Die was written by yours truly and my longtime classmate and bestie, Angie Richards. Use this as a bucket list to see the beautiful Mountain State and explore lesser-known gems great for road-tripping and first-timers.
Fun Fact: The book actually has 240 items to cross off your list!
Book Lovers Gift Guide Items
I don’t know about you, but there are four things I need when I settle in to read a good book:
- Tumbler for my drink
- Cozy blanket
- Reading pillow
- My favorite magnetic bookmark
Does the person you’re shopping for prefer e-books? Gift them a Kindle!
Do they prefer to read physical books? How about a rechargeable book light or thumb-ring page holder?
Books Make The Best Gifts
Need more gift ideas? Check out our holiday gift guide.
These books were sent to me for the purpose of writing this post.
Opinions and reviews are 100% mine and unbiased.