With December well underway already, it’s peak Christmas shopping time. With a couple of weeks to go before the big day, there’s still plenty of time to find everything you need for your loved ones this festive period.

When buying for a book lover, the first thought for many people is to simply buy them another book. But between making sure you’re getting a book they haven’t already read and trying to work out what they might like, this route can be easier said than done. Luckily, there are lots of other options available. Here are the best bookish gifts perfect for any keen reader. 

A book subscription

What’s the only thing better than a new book? A new book delivered to your door every month. 

A book subscription box is the ultimate gift for any reader you’d love to treat this Christmas. Not only does it take the stress out of choosing the book yourself, but you’re also giving them the chance to discover new authors and genres each month.

There are lots of book subscription boxes, but you can’t beat independent bookshop Dead Ink’s offering. For £14 a month, you get a signed paperback a month ahead of publication as well as the eBook and access to live Q&As and exclusive content. You can also opt for an eBook only option for £6 a month.

Book nook kit

For many readers, their bookshelf is their pride and joy. It’s more than a storage solution; a bookshelf is an expression of who they are, with photos, treasured items and quirky trinkets all great accompaniments to the shelves.

But one item they might not have (but will almost definitely love) is a book nook, a themed three-dimensional puzzle with warm LED lights designed to sit perfectly between books or at the end of a shelf. There are all kinds of book nooks to choose from, including a magic house, floral corner and Shakespeare bookstore. 

Bookish phone case

A passion for books doesn’t need to be limited to a bookshelf. Bookish tote bags and Kindle stickers are both great gift ideas, as is Twelve South’s bookish phone case, which is designed to look like a gorgeous antique novel. 

The BookBook is also super practical, with the ‘front cover’ able to house up to four cards in the secure slots and bank notes or receipts and tickets in the sleeve. 

Crochet pattern book

If there’s one thing about keen readers, it’s that they often have multiple hobbies on the go at once. Think knitting, crocheting, embroidery or colouring in. 

This Star Wars: Crochet Your Way Across the Galaxy book is the perfect gift for any fan of the film franchise who enjoys crocheting or wants to get started in 2026.

Featuring 25 patterns, you’ll be able to create everything from amigurumi toys to clothing and even home decor, all inspired by iconic moments and characters from the films. 

Bookish toys

And finally, if you’ve got a young bookworm in your family or want to get your little one more engaged with reading, look no further than education toy brand Edx Educations new The Very Hungry Caterpillar range of Learning Through Play toys.

This classic children’s book is brought to life with activities including stamp art, rainbow pebbles, construction cubes and string art.

It’s not long now until the second season of Amazon’s Fallout TV show hits screens with the first episode set to air on December 17.

Available for Amazon Prime subscribers, the show has risen to such huge success after its first season that a third season has already been commissioned before fans have a chance to see Season 2, and its producers reckon filming could start as early as next summer.

Speaking in an interview with IGN, executive producer Jonathan Nolan said: “We’re hoping to be shooting again next summer. We’ll see if that all comes together, best laid plans and all.”

The renewal for a third season is a show of confidence in the show from Amazon, which is unsurprising given the critical and award response. Fallout Season 1 is currently sitting at a score of 8.3 on IMDB and won two Emmy Awards in 2024.

Nolan went on to explain why he’s so eager to get the show back into production as quickly as possible, taking small shots at other shows that have stayed off the air for years between seasons.“I think what’s happened with television in terms of taking longer and longer from season to season is an unfortunate trend,” he says. “You don’t want the show to lose any of its scope, but we know that we’d like to be back on the air as soon as we can.”

The comments are likely aimed at shows such as Stranger Things and Euphoria, which have recently gone almost four years off the air between seasons. In comparison, it’s only been 18 months since we last saw Fallout on our screens with production for Season 2 starting in November 2024.

Despite revealing that Season 3 is definitely on the way, Nolan didn’t provide any information on where that third season may be set. New Vegas is a tough act to follow, but it’s possible we could see the show swap the west coast for the east and explore the likes of Boston or Washington from Bethesda’s most recent Fallout games.

Amazon is switching things up with the release schedule of Season 2 this time around. Season 1 previously had all its episodes drop on one day, but Amazon is eking out the excitement week by week until the finale airs on February 4, 2026.

While the first eight episodes of the show seemed to be based on an amalgamation of Fallout 3 and 4, Season 2 is taking fans to arguably the most beloved setting in the series – New Vegas. Trailers have already revealed iconic factions such as The Kings, the NCR, and Caesar’s Legion.

The story is set to pick up right where Season 1 left off with Lucy and The Ghoul tracking her father down after his escape from the final battle. All of the major cast members are reprising their roles with Ella Purnell as Lucy, Walton Goggins as The Ghoul, and Aaron Moten as Maximus.

Season 2 will introduce some new faces into the mix too, with Justin Theroux appearing as Mr House. Macaulay Culkin is also set to show his face as an unnamed character as of yet, although he appears to be tied to The Legion faction.

The first episode of Fallout Season 2 airs on Amazon Prime Video on December 17 at 8am GMT.