12 Going-away gift ideas for a coworker who loves books
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For a coworker who loves books, the best going-away gifts make reading cosier: a special edition, a Kindle, a leather bookmark, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with an appreciation letter in your own words.
12 Going-away gift ideas for a coworker who loves books
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A special edition
A hardcover, signed or illustrated edition of a book already on their shelf. Around $20-60.
A Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks on a charge; a Kobo is the alternative. Around $140-200.
A leather bookmark
With initials stamped. Around $10-30.
A reading blanket
A soft throw for the reading chair. Around $30-90.
A book subscription box
A curated book delivered monthly. Around $20-40.
A map of the places
A framed map with pins on the places you shared. Around $25-70.
A home pizza kit
Dough, sauce and a pizza stone for a night in. Around $30-80.
Matching bracelets
Matching bracelets or keychains for the group. Around $10-40.
A good bottle
A bottle of wine or whisky chosen with a little research, and a card. Around $25-90.
A book you read together
A new copy with a note on the first page. It costs little.
A phone-free day
A day with no screens, planned in advance. It costs nothing.
Buying for a reader
Readers are easy to please and hard to surprise. A special edition of a favourite, a good reading light or a bookshop card works because it supports a habit they already have.
Check what is on the shelf before you buy a title, to avoid doubles.
Buying for a coworker
If you are not close, choose something universal: a good coffee, a plant, a small desk item. If you are close, a shared joke can make a gift feel warm without being too much.
Check whether your workplace has a gift policy.
If the goodbye is this week
Gift cards, flowers and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment, and it travels as a link, which suits someone moving away.
A going-away gift should be light enough to pack. Think small, personal and easy to keep.
What should I get a coworker who loves books as a goodbye?
A special edition, a Kindle or a leather bookmark. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with an appreciation letter.
What is a unique going-away gift for a coworker that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end, small enough to carry as a link. It gives them a memory instead of more luggage. A story about the two of you makes a good companion to a shelf of novels.
Can I send a coworker a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Gift cards and digital gifts arrive the same day. 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 a coworker?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring a coworker, generated from an authorized photo. It is only a good fit for a coworker you know well, because it is personal and playful. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
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