Five Star Gift Ideas

For a book lover like your friend, the gift options are plentiful and exciting. Here are some thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that will surely make their birthday special:

1. Book Subscription Service: Consider getting your friend a subscription to a book box service like Book of the Month or Shelflove Crate. This way, they'll receive a new book every month, along with additional goodies and personalized recommendations.

2. Personalized Bookmark: Have a custom bookmark made for your friend, engraved with their name, initials, or a meaningful quote. They'll appreciate the thoughtfulness every time they use it.

3. Literary-themed Jewelry: Look for jewelry inspired by their favorite books. It could be a necklace with a pendant resembling a significant symbol from a beloved novel or a bracelet engraved with a meaningful quote from an author they admire.

4. Book-inspired Artwork: Purchase a beautiful print or painting of a favorite book cover or a literary quote. This way, your friend can display their love for books as home decor.

5. Reading Accessories: Help enhance their reading experience with practical accessories like a cozy reading blanket, a reading light that clips onto the book, or a bookstand that allows for hands-free reading.

6. Bookstore Gift Card: If you're uncertain about their reading preferences, a gift card to their favorite bookstore will let them choose the books they want. It's a versatile gift that ensures they'll find something they love.

7. Personalized Book Embosser: If your friend enjoys lending their books to others, a personalized book embosser is a unique and useful gift. They can mark their books with a special embossed stamp featuring their name or initials to ensure their books are always returned.

8. Author's Signed Edition: Seek out a signed copy of a book by one of their favorite authors. Whether it's a first edition or a special edition with additional content, a signed book adds a sentimental value that can't be replicated.

9. Literary-themed Candles: Look for candles inspired by the scents mentioned in famous books. For example, scents like old books, parchment, or the cozy atmosphere of a library can transport your friend into the world of their favorite stories.

10. Book Club Membership: If your friend enjoys discussing books and connecting with fellow book lovers, sign them up for a local book club or an online book community where they can engage in literary discussions and discover new reading recommendations.

Remember, the most important aspect of gift-giving is thoughtfulness. Consider your friend's specific interests and preferences when choosing a gift, and you'll find the perfect present that resonates with their love for books.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date when she/he was born.

Cara Alyssa Schafer says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“Beautiful gift idea for your loved ones and/or friends! I purchased one for my loved ones birthday and he loved it! Very special and personal”