20 Christmas gift ideas for a fiancée who loves books
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For a fiancée who loves books, the best Christmas gifts are a candle for reading evenings, a Kindle, a special edition or an audiobook subscription, plus a story only you can give: a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) that turns your memories into playable levels.
20 Christmas gift ideas for a fiancée who loves books
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oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with your fiancée as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your years together 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 reading candle
A soy candle with notes of paper, cedar or leather. Around $20-45.
A Kindle
The Paperwhite is light and lasts weeks on a charge. Around $140-200.
A special edition of a favourite
A hardcover edition of a book she already loves. Around $20-60.
An audiobook subscription
A year of Audible for commutes and chores. Around $90-180.
Pajamas
A flannel or cotton set for reading evenings. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
Codenames: Duet or Patchwork. Around $15-35.
Flowers
A bouquet tucked inside a favourite book. Around $25-60.
A leather bookmark
With her initials embossed. Around $10-25.
A bookshop gift card
With a promise to go together. From around $30.
A reading blanket
A soft throw for the sofa. Around $30-70.
A book stand
Wooden, for reading hands-free. Around $20-50.
A notebook
A quality notebook for quotes. Around $15-35.
A two-person book club
Pick one book and read it together in January. Costs nothing.
A literary tote
A canvas bag with a quote she loves. Around $15-30.
A bookshop crawl day
An afternoon visiting independent shops with a budget each. Around $40-100.
A reading lamp
A warm clip-on light for night reading. Around $20-50.
A book subscription box
Three months of curated books. Around $50-120.
A bookplate set
Custom stickers for her library. Around $15-30.
A handwritten note
Write the book you would take on a long trip together. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a reader
Heavy readers have more books than time, so avoid guessing titles. A nice edition of something she already loves is safer than a new release.
Order dates
Special editions and e-readers are best ordered by early December. Subscriptions, gift cards and a personalized game can be ordered much later.
What should I get my fiancée who loves books for Christmas?
A special edition, an audiobook subscription, a candle or a Kindle, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my fiancée that is not just another object?
A two-person book club or a pixel game in which she is the main character and the levels are your memories.
Can I send my fiancée a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Audiobook subscriptions and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my fiancée?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your fiancée as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Turn your memories into levels
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com