12 Long distance gift ideas for your crush who loves books
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Looking for long distance gifts for your crush who loves books? Start with a book subscription box, bookends or a shelf or an audiobook subscription, then add a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) you can open together over a call. The list below has 11 more ideas with rough prices.
12 Long distance gift ideas for your crush who loves books
A pixel game you can play together over a call Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with them as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your life apart and 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 with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A book subscription box
A curated book delivered monthly. Around $20-40.
Bookends or a shelf
A set that finally gives the pile a home. Around $25-90.
An audiobook subscription
Three months of Audible or Storytel for commutes and walks. Around $45-60.
A reading blanket
A soft throw for the reading chair. Around $30-90.
A reading lamp
Warm light for their corner. Around $25-60.
A photography book
A collection from a photographer in their feed. Around $30-70.
An instant camera
A Fujifilm Instax Mini or Polaroid Now for photos they can hold. Around $70-110.
Letters by post
A real letter with a stamp, arriving on an ordinary day. Around $5-15.
A call-night box
The same snacks sent to both homes for a shared dinner on a video call. Around $20-60.
A comedy or theatre night
Tickets for a show, with dinner before. Around $40-150.
A dance lesson
A beginner class in salsa, swing or ballroom. Around $30-80.
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 your crush
A gift for a crush should be low-pressure. Keep it light and small, and pick something that matches what you already know about them.
Avoid anything expensive or intimate, which can make a first move feel heavy.
If you want it to arrive tonight
Audiobook subscriptions, digital tickets and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day, wherever they are. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment and plays in a browser, so there is no postage.
Long distance gifts work when they create a shared moment: something to open on a call, a playlist, the same snack at both ends.
What should I get my crush who loves books when you are long distance?
A book subscription box, bookends or a shelf or an audiobook subscription. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game you can play together over a call.
What is a unique long distance gift for my crush 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, delivered by link wherever they are. It gives them a memory instead of another parcel. A story about the two of you makes a good companion to a shelf of novels.
Can I send my crush 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 crush?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your crush, generated from an authorized photo. It can be a good low-pressure gift for a crush, because it is playful and does not have to say everything at once. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
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