Bookish gifts for the reader in your life
Every parcel is packed by me, by hand, in Ireland. No algorithm picks the book — I do, based on what the reader actually likes.
Blind Date with a Book — from €17.99
A book wrapped in brown paper with three teasing hints on the outside, a handwritten note, a bookmark and a little treat. €17.99 pre-loved, €25.99 brand new. The safest gift for a reader whose shelf you don't know.
Personalised Book Package — from €19.99
They pick a title from my reviewed shelf, or you tell me about them and I choose. Wrapped, noted and posted. €19.99 pre-loved, €29.99 brand new.
Monthly book box — €29.99 a month
A luxury hand-picked book and a curated bundle of bookish gifts every month — large notebook sets, mugs, coffee cups, jewellery, candles, socks and more. Cancel any time. Works well as a three-month gift for someone who reads constantly.
Shipping and timings
Ireland 2–3 working days, Northern Ireland and the UK 3–5, EU 5–8, rest of world 7–14. Order by the 15th of the month if you need it for a birthday at the end of it.
Shipping
| Zone | Transit | Postage |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2–3 working days | €5.50 (free over €60) |
| Northern Ireland & UK | 3–5 working days | €7.50 |
| European Union | 5–8 working days | €12.00 |
| Rest of world | 7–14 working days | €18.00 |
Ordering within Ireland? See delivery times by city.
Frequently asked questions
- What's a good bookish gift for someone who has read everything?
- A blind date parcel. The hints make it fun even if they've read the book, and I'll swap the pick if you tell me a few titles they own.
- Can you post the gift straight to the recipient?
- Yes. Add their address at checkout and leave a note for the card, and I'll write it out by hand.
- Do you ship outside Ireland?
- Yes — Northern Ireland, the UK, the EU and the rest of the world. Postage is calculated by zone at checkout.
- How much are your book gifts?
- Packages start at €17.99 for pre-loved and €25.99 for a brand-new copy. The monthly book box is €29.99 a month.