14 Christmas gift ideas for your sister who loves books

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For a sister who loves books, the best Christmas gifts make reading cosier without guessing titles: a special edition, a candle or a Kindle, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) starring her with a quiz of your inside jokes.

14 Christmas gift ideas for your sister who loves books

  1. A pixel game with an inside-jokes quiz Our product

    oin turns your sibling bond into a small 2D pixel game with your sister as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your inside jokes 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 →

  2. A Kindle

    The Paperwhite lasts weeks per charge. Around $140-180.

  3. A special edition

    A hardback of a book she loves. Around $20-50.

  4. An audiobook subscription

    Three months of Audible. Around $45-60.

  5. A candle

    A soy candle with notes of paper or cedar. Around $15-40.

  6. Pajamas

    A cozy set for reading days. Around $25-60.

  7. A board game

    Codenames or a book-themed trivia game. Around $20-45.

  8. Jewellery

    A bookish charm or a simple necklace. Around $30-100.

  9. A leather bookmark

    With her initials stamped. Around $10-25.

  10. A bookshop gift card

    Lets her pick her next read. Around $20-50.

  11. A literary tea

    A tea inspired by a classic novel. Around $12-25.

  12. A reading lamp

    A warm light for her nook. Around $25-60.

  13. A book you both read

    A new copy with a dedication on the first page. Around $12-25.

  14. A handwritten note

    Name a book that reminds you of her. Costs nothing.

How to buy for a book-loving sister

Avid readers own more than they can read, so avoid guessing titles. A beautiful edition of something she already loves, 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 until the last minute.

What should I get my sister who loves books for Christmas?

A special edition, a candle or a Kindle. For a sibling gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.

What is a unique Christmas gift for my sister that is not just another object?

A pixel game with a quiz of your inside jokes, or a book with a handwritten dedication.

Can I send my sister 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 my sister?

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 book-loving sister.

Make a game for your sister

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