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Some people read for pleasure, some read for work, some read for school, but no matter what the goal, there are many avid readers who hide out at night with a book. It may seem sensible to give them more books, but it can be difficult to choose something they enjoy. It is better to provide the reader with some of these useful gadgets to make the time spent on his hobby even more enjoyable.
The best tech gifts for readers
Of course, an e-reader is always a great gift – and it’s surprisingly affordable. The new Kindle Paperwhite is currently on sale for $134.99 (regularly $159.99) and even includes three free months of Kindle Unlimited, so your reader has access to all the books they want. It has a larger screen, is super thin and has anti-glare technology, so it’s an upgrade if you already have an older version.
Or – and hear me out – think of the Paperwhite Kids. Sure, it can be for kids – or it can be for adults. It’s a great machine that’s currently for sale. The 16GB Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids is $149.99 (normally $189.99), its lowest price ever Price tracking tools. The kiddie Kindle comes with a free case that saves you about $30, an ad-free experience that saves you $20, a six-month Amazon Kindle Kids+ subscription that normally costs $36, and a two-year subscription Warranty that lasts twice as long as the warranty on the regular version. You can easily turn off Child Safe Mode. However, this will bring the ads back to the home screen.
Of course, there are cool, reader-focused technologies that go beyond e-readers. Book lights, for example, make great Christmas gifts because they are small, useful and a little nostalgic. I’ve always loved using them at night so I don’t overwhelm myself with too much overhead light they are inexpensive enough to justify that you can take anything anywhere for under $15.
I usually recommend that too Scan marker Pal for students as it can translate words on paper into a range of other languages, but it is also useful for anyone who wants to hear their written work read aloud. It costs $149, is lightweight and portable, and your reader can connect Bluetooth headphones to it so it can be used in public.
More cool gifts for book lovers
I admit I don’t own this yet, but it works My Christmas list this year: A reading pillow ($56.99). I love reading in bed or on the couch, but I also love resting my elbows on something. That’s why I think this pillow that sits over your lap and provides stable space for a book (or laptop) and your arms is awesome.
For those who prefer an e-reader, there is also a similar version, a lap desk with an attached tablet holder. It costs $45.98.
For something more personal, I love the idea of book stamps or embossing machines. You can order them individually with the reader’s name so they can stamp or emboss “From the Library of…” on their prized copies. A The stamp costs $19.95 while a Embosser costs $24.99. Personalized gifts are always a hit and this one is really thoughtful.
