Enhance Their Favorite Activity With These Book Lover—and Oprah—Approved Gifts
Ten items required (and items desired) by those who love to read.
Oprah names reading as her absolute favorite way to spend time. “I love being surrounded by books,” she says. “For me they’re like art, little pieces of sculpture placed all over the house, reminding me, always, of the power of the written word. Just looking at them brings me the purest kind of joy.”
With that in mind, we’ve curated the presents from this year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things list that will bring joyful indulgence to the book lover in your life, whether they prefer to read on a porch, a beach, a blanket on the lawn, in a hammock, or on a bed. (Btw, all of the above are Oprah’s favorite spots for escaping with a good book.)
For instance, we’ve got a dreamy lounge set and a comfy throw that together provide the perfect way for any reader to get comfortable for a long spell of sitting. We also have a selection of teas, honey, and mugs that will ensure a steaming hot cup can always be at the ready for sipping. We’ve also found fascinating books to share with the kids in your life—not only full of facts about our galaxy, our oceans, and our Earth, but cleverly designed to open into sphere-like shapes that will intrigue readers of all ages.
And that’s only a bit of the list—happy reading to all!
These are wonderful to read with kids—the series explores our globe, the undersea, and the galaxy above. Adults will likely pick up a thing or two as well.
Ayesha Curry, the founder of Sweet July, designed these 16-ounce hand-thrown ceramic mugs. They happen to be ideal for keeping a cup of tea within arm’s reach while turning pages.
Speaking of tea…this sleek set features six varieties, from English Breakfast to Peppermint Devotion. Which means you’ll never have a problem finding just the right one for settling in with a good book.
Designed for anyone who’s feeling a little—or a lot—stuck, this guided journal is full of exercises, prompts, and inspiring quotes to help folks re-engage.
This fabric is so light, so comfy, so perfect for relaxing with a good book, that the reader in your life will be hard-pressed to get up (perhaps even after turning the final page).
These oversize chunky readers in tortoise, clear, or pink come at a price point where you could get more than one for the on-trend book lover in your life.
When the bookmark has to go in because the door needs to be answered, the dinner needs to be cooked, and emails need to be responded to, this knit slipper with a faux-fur lining and a memory-foam insole will make the transition from the couch back to real life easier.
This book by Mellody Hobson is great to read with those on the receiving end of allowances and birthday cash from grandparents. It’s filled with advice and fun facts to teach kids what it means to make the most of their money from the start.
Readers will snuggle under this double-sided throw, which is beyond soft and looks great draped over a sofa or an armchair when not in use.
Having both sea salt and caramel to choose from will help any reader power through to the very last chapter.
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