13 Christmas gift ideas for a coworker who loves books
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For a coworker who loves books, the best Christmas gifts make reading nicer without guessing titles: a special edition, a candle or an audiobook subscription, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with its final level set in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
13 Christmas gift ideas for a coworker who loves books
A pixel game with a final level in Almaty Our product
oin turns a work friendship into a small 2D pixel game with your coworker as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the books you have recommended each other rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A special edition
A hardback of a book they have mentioned. Around $20-50.
An audiobook subscription
Three months of Audible. Around $45-60.
A candle
A soy candle with notes of paper or cedar. Around $15-40.
A Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks per charge. Around $140-180.
Pajamas
A cozy set, only for a close work friend. Around $25-60.
A board game
Codenames or a book-themed trivia game. Around $20-45.
An instant camera
A Fujifilm Instax Mini with film. Around $70-100.
A leather bookmark
With their initials stamped. Around $10-25.
A bookshop gift card
Lets them pick their next read. Around $20-50.
A literary tea
A tea inspired by a classic novel. Around $12-25.
A desk lamp
A warm reading lamp. Around $25-60.
A handwritten note
Name a book you both love. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a book-loving coworker
Avid readers own more than they can read, so avoid guessing titles. A beautiful edition of something they already love, or a gift card, is safer.
Order dates
Special editions and e-readers should be ordered in early December. Subscriptions, gift cards and a custom oin game can be sorted out up to the last working day.
What should I get a coworker who loves books for Christmas?
A special edition, a candle or a bookshop gift card. For a close work friend, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for a coworker that is not just another object?
A pixel game with a quiz about the books you recommend, or a book swap at the office.
Can I send a coworker a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Audiobook subscriptions and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for a coworker?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a bookish coworker you are close to.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com