12 Women’s Day gift ideas for your best friend who loves books

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For your best friend who loves books, the best Women’s Day gifts make reading cosier: an audiobook subscription, a cookbook, a reading blanket, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with a final level set in Almaty.

12 Women’s Day gift ideas for your best friend who loves books

  1. A pixel trip that ends in Almaty Our product

    oin turns your friendship 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 the places you have shared 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 →

  2. An audiobook subscription

    Three months of Audible or Storytel for commutes and walks. Around $45-60.

  3. A cookbook

    A book from Ottolenghi or Samin Nosrat. Around $25-45.

  4. A reading blanket

    A soft throw for the reading chair. Around $30-90.

  5. A book subscription box

    A curated book delivered monthly. Around $20-40.

  6. A reading lamp

    Warm light for their corner. Around $25-60.

  7. A leather wallet or cardholder

    A slim wallet in good leather, with initials stamped. Around $30-120.

  8. A Dior fragrance

    A Dior fragrance, only if you know it is their scent. Around $90-180.

  9. A round of mini golf or bowling

    A silly afternoon out. Around $15-40.

  10. A book by a woman {subj} admires

    A new release or a classic with a note inside. Around $15-30.

  11. A long lunch

    A table booked at a place with a view or a garden. Around $40-120.

  12. A reading afternoon

    A cafe, a stack of books and nothing else on the plan. It costs little.

Buying for a reader

Reading is private, so personal gifts suit it: a book you have both read, a hand-written dedication or a shelf for the piles.

Skip anything that sets a reading target.

Buying for your best friend

A best friend knows you well enough to spot a generic gift. Aim for something that refers to a joke, a trip or a rule only the two of you understand.

The more specific, the better, and it does not need to be expensive.

If Women’s Day is tomorrow

Flowers and sweet things arrive fast, and an oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Audiobook subscriptions, table bookings and a personalized game are quick to arrange.

It is celebrated at home and at work, so decide whether this is a private gift or a shared one before you buy.

What should I get my best friend who loves books for International Women’s Day?

An audiobook subscription, a cookbook or a reading blanket. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with a final level in Almaty.

What is a unique Women’s Day gift for my best friend 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 that says what you admire. It gives them a memory instead of another object. A story about the two of you makes a good companion to a shelf of novels.

Can I send my best friend 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 best friend?

oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your best friend, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a best friend who loves a joke. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz built from your shared memories, and plays in a browser with no install.

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