What if you want to go beyond buying them just books and get them something that makes reading a bit easier or more comfortable?

A literary tote bag is an excellent way to take all the books you enjoy, and anything else you need to read, along with you wherever you go. Usually, tote bags will contain compartments for your book light, bookmarks, pockets for your books and much more. They are not sold everywhere, but most large book stores carry them.

A book light is a crucial part of any reader's library. With a book light, the reader does not have to worry about disturbing those around him in bed, in the car or on a plane. These book lights are so sophisticated now that they take up very little space, are light-weight and can often double as a bookmark for the reader. They provide just enough light for the book.

A recliner chair is an excellent present for any book lover who enjoys relaxing in their living room with a good book. Give them hours of comfort and joy with a recliner. These are often expensive, but at least you know that they will get a great deal of use out of it.

For many readers, reading glasses are a part of the territory. If you don't need them now as a reader, you will need them later. Get the reader in your family or circle of friend's glasses to ensure headaches and blurriness do not take away from their reading experience.

A gift certificate for a large bookstore is a perfect gift for any reader. This falls into the category of buying them books, but with one difference, you are giving them the choice of any book on the shelf within the price range you set. Make the gift certificate for upwards of $150 to ensure the reader can get at least three to four books out of the gift certificate.

Book lovers are so easy to buy for that everything you need to buy them for a birthday or Christmas is available in one large store, usually filled with books. Always try and go the extra mile with your gifts and buy them those little things that they would never expect.