Reading Assistance

• Gifts that make reading easier and more enjoyable are an excellent option. Readers like to lounge on furniture or sit outside to read, but might be uncomfortable holding a book eye-level. A lap pillow allows readers to rest the book at an appropriate angle so it is possible to read without eye strain. Lap pillows come in fun shapes and designs including pyramids and models of books.
  
  Protecting books is important, especially for expensive, hardcover books. Covers offer protection and consistency on the bookshelf. Covers are available in fun, wacky or wild designs.
  
  Book lights also come in handy when reading in bed or in a dark room. The light attaches to the book and provides direct illumination onto the pages without brightening the entire room or requiring you to hold a flashlight.
  
  

Clothing and Accessories

• If someone you know loves reading or has an opinion concerning a specific book, literary-themed clothing makes it possible to share her opinion with everyone. Hats and t-shirts feature quotes from books, pictures of characters or sayings about the act of reading. Accessories such as tote bags, purses and jewelry also feature literary quotations or images of characters. The Library of Congress gift shop features a variety of gift options including the "I Read Banned Books" bracelet. The bracelet features charms with images of the covers of several previously banned books including "Go Ask Alice," "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Huckleberry Finn."
  
  

Dolls and Action Figures

• Though stuffed dolls and action figures might seem more suited to a young child, many adults enjoy having the comic reminders of favorite book characters in their homes and offices. Some of the most popular fictional characters are available in doll form including the monsters from "Where the Wild Things Are," Sherlock Holmes and Pinocchio. Several classic authors are available in doll form, too, including Jane Austen, Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Dickens.
  
  

Home Decor

• If wearing a passion for literature is not the right option for the gift recipient, consider adding it to your home décor. Items such as garden ornaments, wall art and figurines enable homeowners to display their literary passion throughout their homes. There are even decorative pillows featuring the covers of favorite classics such as "The Raven," "Romeo and Juliet," "War and Peace" and "Little Women."