Bargainist Gift Guide: Read a Book Day

While your high school English teacher would probably prefer that you spend some time reading books every day that may not fit into your busy schedule. But September 6 happens to be Read a Book Day, the perfect time to curl up and relax with a good book. Besides passing on your favorite novel or non-fiction work, these gifts are sure to be bestsellers for Read a Book Day.

Book Stamp Don’t lend out books without putting your stamp on them—literally. The self-inking Library Stamp, $14.99 from fineststationery.com, features the words “From the Library of” and “Please Return.” Friends will never forget who loaned them that great book.

The Reading Family Car Window Decal Collection
Does your family love to read all the time—not just on Read a Book Day? Proclaim their literary love with The Reading Family Car Window Decal Collection from gonereading.com. Each decal is $4.75 and can be customized for each member of your family.

LightWedge Rechargeable Book Light
Read into the wee hours of the night on Read a Book Day with the LightWedge Rechargeable Book Light, $49.99. It focuses LEDs onto your reading material without disturbing anyone else. The battery is rechargeable, providing 15 hours of bright light every time it’s charged up.

Little Librarian Kit
Help the littlest readers in your life transform their book collection into a functional library with the Little Librarian Kit, $20 at UncommonGoods.com. The kit comes with library cards, checkout cards and even overdue notices, so don’t be upset if you get a fine.

The End Bookend
Corral your collection of reading material with a pop of color. This bookend from CB2.com features the words “The End” in a bright shade of pollen yellow. For just $14.95 you’ll have a smart way to display your Read a Book Day material until the holiday comes around again next year.

By Alison Storm

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