In this episode of the Unabridged Podcast, we share some recommendations for bookish gifts for the upcoming holidays. After our Bookish Check-in, we offer our recs, covering options from snarky to sweet, with plenty of ways to support independent and local businesses. Then, we each share an item from our own wishlist.
Bookish Check-in
Ashley - Alyssa Cole’s
When No One Is Watching
Jen - Toni Morrison’s
A Mercy
Sara - Rachel Joyce’s
Miss Benson’s Beetle
Our Bookish Gifts Recommendations
Bookshop.org
Free as a Bird Books (
@freeasabirdbooks) (
@jeanellnicolereads) - Jeanell curates books to amplify authors of color.
A Fine Quotation - watercolor items with favorite characters and fandoms - thanks to listener Jody for this recommendation!
Libro.fm
Emily McDowell and Friends - snarky cards, witty bags, plenty of profanity
The Lady Jane - cute gifts for every one with a special section of
literary gifts (local)
Emily Cromwell Designs - Happy, whimsical designs for every booklover
Bookshelf Tees - cute bookish tees (woman-owned)
Inkwell Threads - bookish tees and other bookish items
Other Info
Check out our bookish gifts episodes from previous years,
#100 from 2019 and
#49 from 2018, and be on the lookout for our upcoming annual giveaway with The Mountain Thread Company!
Give Me One - An Item on Your Wishlist
Ashley - bullet journal accessories
Jen - Subscription Box - Book Riot’s TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations
Sara - Libro FM subscription
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