100+ Holiday Gifts for English Majors

Looking for a holiday gift for your favorite English major? We rounded up a few gift ideas for writers/book lovers/word nerds that won't disappoint! (You'll definitely want to keep this guide on-hand for graduations, birthdays, etc. too!)

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GOOD MORNING

First Lines of Literature Mug

$15.95

Mr. Coffee MWBLK Mug Warmer

$9.99

Mr. Coffee

Cheshire Cat Mug - Add Hot Liquid, The Cat Disappears

$15.95

The Unemployed Philosophers Guild

Shakespeare Insults Mug

$14.95

Disney Alice in Wonderland 6 Pack Tea Sampler Pak

$22.88

Disney Theme Park Merchandise

CafePress Mug - Sylvia Plath Quote Mug - S White

$9.95 $12.99

CafePress

Jane Austen Novel Books Coffee or Tea Mug

$13.50

Banned Book Mug

$14.95

Bag Ladies Tea presents Novel Tea - Each pouch contains 5 teabags individually tagged with literary quotes, made with fine English breakfast tea.

$17.99

kate spade new york Insulated Tumbler,Newspaper

$18.00

Novel Teas contains 25 teabags individually tagged with literary quotes from the world over, made with the finest English Breakfast tea.

$14.95 $17.50

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Marauder's Map Ceramic Mug

$34.99

BEAUTIFY YOUR WORDS

Windsor Prose - Writing Set - Features Wooden Box in French Finish and Solid Bronze Hardware - Authentic Models MG029

$58.00

Botanicals Notebook Collection

$11.05

Stabilo Point 88 Pen Sets rollerset set of 25

$21.86

From the Desk of Jane Austen: 100 Postcards

$16.07

By Potter Style

Staedtler Calligraphy Pen Set, 33 Pieces

$16.96

Cell Distributors

Lamy Calligraphy Set Pen Sets - Black L15S

$51.32

Lamy

Snail Mail: Rediscovering the Art and Craft of Handmade Correspondence

$12.95

By Michelle Mackintosh

Creative Lettering and Beyond: Inspiring tips, techniques, and ideas for hand lettering your way to beautiful works of art (Creative...and Beyond)

$13.22

Moleskine Classic Notebook, Large, Ruled, Black, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25) (Classic Notebooks)

$17.62

The World Needs More Love Letters All-in-One Stationery and Envelopes

$8.31

By Hannah Brencher

Moleskine Moleskine Gift Box - Writing

$27.50

By Moleskine

Sheaffer Calligraphy Maxi Kit, 3 Viewpoint Fountain Pens with 3 Nib Grades, Assortment of Ink Cartridges, Tracing Pad (73404)

$20.27

HAMPTON-HADDON MARKETING CORPORATION

Bibliophilia: 100 Literary Postcards

$17.16

By Obvious State Studio

Botanicals Stationery Collection

$12.90

Samyo Stamp Seal Sealing Wax Vintage Classic Old-Fashioned Antique Alphabet Initial Letter Set Brass Color Creative Romantic Stamp Maker (M)

$19.99

STD334SB20A6 - Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens

$19.97

Staedtler

Postcards from Penguin: One Hundred Book Covers in One Box

$22.06

By none

Doodling for Bookworms: 50 inspiring doodle prompts and creative exercises for literature buffs

$12.54

By Gemma Correll

Original stamp cute Alice in Wonderland 16 piece set (japan import)

$23.43

Lifework Concierge

Cavallini Rubber Stamps Par Avion, Assorted with Ink Pad

$24.20

Cavallini Papers & Co., Inc.

Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens 10 color Pack (334SB10)

$11.12

Postcards from the New Yorker: One Hundred Covers from Ten Decades

$19.73

Penguin Books

Moleskine Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Limited Edition Notebook, Large, Ruled, White, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25)

$18.10

By Moleskine

Moleskine The Hobbit Limited Edition Notebook, Large, Ruled, Black, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25) (Limited Editions)

$19.15

By Moleskine

TIME TO PLAY

Accoutrements Shakespearean Insult Bandages

$6.58

Flat River Group

Nancy Drew & Her Friends Paper Dolls

$12.00

By Darlene Jones, Jennifer Fisher, Paper Dolls

Sherlock Holmes Little Thinker Doll

$17.50

The Unemployed Philosophers Guild

Marrying Mr. Darcy Board Game

$30.00 $35.00

Lion Rampant Imports Ltd

Ernest Hemingway Magnetic Finger Puppet

$8.99

The Unemployed Philosophers Guild

The Lego Movie William Shakespeare Minifigure Series 71004

$19.00

LEGO

Lost in Austen: Create Your Own Jane Austen Adventure

$12.75

By Emma Campbell Webster

OUR FASHION FAVES

"Banned Books" and "Library Card" Literary Socks - Purchase Donates a Book (Large 10-13, Banned Books)

$13.74

"Slaughter House 5" Men's/Unisex T-Shirt by Out Of Print Clothing (Medium/Cream)

$28.95

Out of Print Women's Nancy Drew Fleece Small True Pacific Blue

$34.95 $50.00

Infinity book scarf with a quote from the "Romeo and Juliet"

$44.99

I Like To Party ...And By Party I Mean Read Books T-Shirt - Female XL - Black

$17.99

I Read Past My Bedtime

CafePress Lord of the Flies Light T-Shirt - L Natural

$19.99

CafePress

"Banned Books" and "Library Card" Literary Socks - Purchase Donates a Book (Small 9-11, Library Card)

$13.39

Infinity book scarf with a quote from the "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley

$43.98

Miniature Book Necklace- Stack of 3 Mini Books with Mini Heart Charm

$24.00

chelseachicNYC Handmade Once Upon A Time Book Necklace Matte Silver

$12.99

Out Of Print Women's Library Stamp T-Shirt Medium Heather Gray

$28.00

Yizzam- William Shakespeare Literature - "Ro... -New Ladies Womens Leggings 2201-Large

$48.00

Yizzam- William Shakespeare Literature - "The Tra...-Tagless- Womens Shirt 2182-Large

$29.99

FOR YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY

From Graduation to Career Ready in 21 Days: A Guide for English Majors

$13.99

Forest Friends Bookplate Book of Labels

$5.74

Jane Austen: The Complete Works: Classics hardcover boxed set (Hardcover Classics)

$90.58

By Jane Austen

Puffin Classics 16 Book Set

$50.62

By Penguin Random House

Romeo and Juliet Unfolded: Retold in pictures by Yelena Brysenskova - See the world's greatest stories unfold in 14 scenes (Classics Unfolded)

$9.99

By Yelena Bryksenkova

Wuthering Heights: A BabyLit® Weather Primer

$8.49

By Jennifer Adams

The Literature Book (Big Ideas Simply Explained)

By James Canton

Antiquarian Bookplates

$10.64

The Puffin in Bloom Collection

$39.68

By Various

Molly Hatch Owl Bookplates

$5.99

By Galison

Pride and Prejudice Unfolded: Retold in pictures by Becca Stadtlander - See the world's greatest stories unfold in 14 scenes (Classics Unfolded)

$9.18

By Becca Stadtlander

Sherlock Holmes in the Hound of the Baskervilles: A BabyLit® Sounds Primer

$9.99

By Jennifer Adams

Alice in Wonderland: A BabyLit® Colors Primer

$7.28

By Jennifer Adams

My Bibliofile: A Reading Journal for Book Lovers

$11.07

Forest Friends Magnetic Bookmark

$5.99

By Galison

Puffin Hardcover Classics Box Set

$66.66

By Various

This Book Belongs To: Grady McFerrin: Bookplates, Stickers, and Labels for the Book Lover

By Grady McFerrin

Pride and Prejudice (Marvel Illustrated)

$14.48

By Jane Austen

Pride & Prejudice: A BabyLit® Counting Primer

$6.08

By Jennifer Adams

SneakyBooks Recycled Hollow Book Hidden Flask Diversion Safe (Flask Included)

$35.00 $39.00

Greenfire Products

Personal Library Kit

$12.47

Kate Sutton Bookplates Book of Labels

$5.99

By Galison

Major Works of Charles Dickens (Great Expectations / Hard Times / Oliver Twist / A Christmas Carol / Bleak House / A Tale of Two Cities)

$94.79

By Charles Dickens

Cozy Classics: Pride and Prejudice

$7.75

By Jane Austen

Pride & Prejudice: A BabyLit® Counting Primer Board Book and Playset (BabyLit Playset)

$14.83

By Jennifer Adams

Moby Dick: A BabyLit® Ocean Primer

$8.84

By Jennifer Adams

ON THE GO

"Banned Books" Literary Tote Bag - Made in the USA

$19.95

Out of Print Edgar Allan Poe-Ka Dot Tote Bag, 15 X 17 Inches

$17.99

kate spade new york Canvas Tote, Newsprint

$22.95

kate spade new york

Out of Print Compostion Notebook Pouch

$14.99

Umbrella with a quote from the "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare

$43.98

Out of Print Pride and Prejudice Pouch Navy

$12.00

Out of Print

I Like Big Books Tote (Lovelit)

$16.89

Gibbs Smith

Umbrella with a quote from the "The Raven" by Edgar Poe

$43.98

Out of Print Pride and Prejudice Book Vintage Tote Bag

$19.99

Out of Print

Out of Print Moby-Dick Tote Bag, 15 X 17 Inches

$18.00

"Library Card" Canvas Zipper Pouch - Purchase Sends a Book to a Community in Need (Natural)

$14.28

iPad Case - Classic Book Style Faux Leather Rotating Cover - Compatible with iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2 plus 1 Stylus Pen and 1 ECO-FUSED Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - Style and Protection for Your Device - (Brown/War and Peace)

$34.99

"Banned Books" Canvas Zipper Pouch

$14.28

Out of Print Library Card Tote Bag Grey, 14 X 18 Inches

$20.00

Out of Print

FOR THE HOME

Old Books - Book Lovers' Soy Candle - 8oz Jar

$18.00

Paddywax Candles Library Collection Edgar Allan Poe Soy Wax Candle, 6.5-Ounce (Cardamom, Absinthe, Sandalwood)

$21.20

Trista - [Dextrad Style] Hexagon Leather Wall Shelf / Bookshelf / Floating Shelf (Set of 3)

$89.89 $128.99

Blancho Bedding

No206 My The Great Gatsby minimal movie poster (Giclee Art Print), Chungkong Art

$112.99

Imagekind

Raven on Books halloween vinyl lettering decal sticker art home decor crow

$17.99

Wall Sayings Vinyl Lettering

Olde Book Pillow Classics - Alice in Wonderland

$54.95

Sherlock's Study - Book Lovers' Soy Candle - 8oz Jar

$18.00

Reading at the Cafe - Book Lovers' Soy Candle - 8oz Jar

$18.00

Umbra Aquala Bamboo and Chrome Bathtub Caddy

$50.00

Wooden Vintage Typewriter Sticky Notes Card Holder Cardcase

$5.98

Jolin

SneakyBooks Recycled Hollow Book Hidden Flask Diversion Safe (Flask Included)

$36.00

Greenfire Products

Fred & Friends THE END Dramatic Bookends

$17.30

LifeTime Brands

(13x19) Shakespeare Plays Text Art Print Poster

$6.99

Poster

Scrabble Game Board Dish Towel-100% Cotton

$10.05

Wild and Wolf

Karlsson Table Clock, Colorful Faux Books

$24.72

Prop 'n Go Slim - iPad Pillow with Adjustable Angle Control for iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad Pro, iPhone, Tablets, eReaders, and more (Black)

$36.00

Padded Spaces

Paddywax Library Collection John Steinbeck Scented Travel Wax Candle, Smoked Birch/Amber

$8.00

Paddywax

iBedside: Tidy Bedside Caddy for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch & more (Black & Blue)

$39.99

Padded Spaces

Write Manual Typewriter Black and White Poster - 12x18

$6.98

Robin Hood Merchandise

Drink Tea. Read Books, Be Happy. Hand Stamped Spoon. Handstamped Vintage Tea Spoon. Part of the Martha Stewart American Made Market.

$18.00

Pride and Prejudice poster - Typography Art Print - 24W x 30H inches

$13.48 $26.95

LAMINATED Create Retro Typewriter Player Art Poster Print - 13x19

$14.45

Poster Revolution

Crystal Emotion Wall Decal Books Vintage Library Bookworm University Education Vinyl Stickers Art Mural Best Decoration For Room

$22.49

Crystal Emotion

LAMINATED A Room Without Books is Like a Body Without a Soul Art Print Poster - 13x19

$16.75

Poster Revolution

Typewriter Art Print Poster - A Visual Compendium of Typewriters Poster Print, 18 X 24, By Pop Chart Lab - Gift for Writers

$29.00

Pop Chart Lab

OSCAR WILDE, Scented Candle, 8oz Jar

$18.00

JUST PLAIN FUN

The Word Made Flesh: Literary Tattoos from Bookworms Worldwide

$12.47

Book Art: Creative Ideas to Transform Your Books, Decorations, Stationary, Display Scenes and More

$16.01

By Clare Youngs

Shakespeare Insult Generator: Mix and Match More than 150,000 Insults in the Bard's Own Words

$10.77

The Curious History of the Crossword: 100 Puzzles from Then and Now

$14.00

Wreck This Journal (Black) Expanded Ed.

$7.74

Making Mini Books: Big Ideas for 30+ Little Projects

$14.59

By Kathleen McCafferty

Finish This Book

$10.45

Making Handmade Books: 100+ Bindings, Structures & Forms

$12.48

By Alisa Golden

642 Things to Write Journal

$14.46

642 Things to Write About: Young Writer's Edition

$12.57

By 826 Valencia

The Repurposed Library: 33 Craft Projects That Give Old Books New Life

$19.87

By Lisa Occhipinti

KEEP YOUR BRAIN SHARP

Original Edition Magnetic Poetry Kit

$20.72

Magnetic Poetry - Edgar Allan Poet Kit

$11.95

Magnetic Poetry

Magnetic Poetry - Pride & Poetry Kit - Words for Refrigerator - Write Poems and Letters on the Fridge

$11.95

Magnetic Poetry

The Storymatic Classic - 540 Unique Cards - Tell Stories, Play Games, Make Art, and More - Includes Booklet with Prompts, Games, and Activities - Made in USA

$29.95

By The Storymatic Corp.

The Poet Magnetic Poetry Kit - Essential Words For Any Poet

$19.95

By Magnetic Poetry

The Writer's Toolbox: Creative Games and Exercises for Inspiring the 'Write' Side of Your Brain

$20.45

By Jamie Cat Callan

Rory's Story Cube Complete Set - Original - Actions - Voyages

$18.13

Gamewright

The Jane Game: A Jane Austen Trivia Game

$45.00

Laconia

The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary

Book Lover's Scrabble

Scrabble

Writer Emergency Pack

$19.00

Quote-Unquote LLC

Trivial Pursuit Book Lover's Edition

$58.00

Toys

Scrabble Deluxe Wooden Edition with Rotating Game Board

$99.99

Scrabble Folio Edition

$37.99

Aqua Notes - Waterproof Notepad 40 Sheet Mountable Pad

$6.99

Aqua Notes

Bookopoly Board Game

$104.95

Distribution Solutions LLC

STAY CURRENT

Writer's Digest (1-year) [Print +Kindle]

$19.96

The New Yorker All Access + Free Tote Bag

$12.00

Poets & Writers Magazine

$19.95

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Posted on November 24, 2020 by Alyssa W. Christensen and filed under Articles, Gift Guide New, Gift Guides, Gift-Giving Guide.

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