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Gifts for the reader.

Never gift a specific book — they’ve read it, or they’re judging it. Gift around the habit instead: the things that make reading more of what it already is.

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Blackwing Pencil Set

Blackwing Pencil Set

$30

The pencil of Steinbeck and Sondheim. Writers know. Now they'll know you know. Blackwing pencils feature a timeless matte black, red, and green finish, iconic square Blackwing ferrule, and our softest graphite core. Comes in packs of 12.

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MoMA 1000-Piece Art Puzzle

MoMA 1000-Piece Art Puzzle

$35

A museum piece for the coffee table — and three weekends of quiet obsession. MoMA Exclusive: This 1000-piece Van Gogh Jigsaw Puzzle features a reproduction of his artwork The Starry Night (1889), a work in MoMA’s collection.

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Field Notes Kraft 3-Pack

Field Notes Kraft 3-Pack

$13

Pocket memo books that turn 'I'll remember it' people into people who actually do. Our original 48-page memo books are small, pocket-sized notebooks with graph, ruled, or plain paper styles – and a mixed 3-pack featuring one of each type.

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Leuchtturm1917 A5 Dotted Notebook

Leuchtturm1917 A5 Dotted Notebook

$27

Numbered pages, an index, and the quiet conviction that this year will be organized. Our signature notebooks are offered in six different formats, with options in hardcover or softcover, four types of rulings, and a wide array of colors....

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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

$17

Murakami's running memoir, for the friend who treats miles and novels as long quiet conversations.

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NYT Monday Crosswords Book

NYT Monday Crosswords Book

$14

Fifty Monday-easy puzzles, because confidence is also a gift.

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DIY Dream Library Bookend Kit

DIY Dream Library Bookend Kit

$40

A 196-piece miniature library you build yourself, lamp included. Stacks of books, curios, and even a light-up lamp fill this super detailed DIY mini dream library. 196 pieces. Three-hour build time. No glue required.

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Blackwing 602 Pencils, Set of 12

Blackwing 602 Pencils, Set of 12

$25

The legendary graphite writers and artists hoard. A small, perfect indulgence at a desk. The Blackwing 602 features a firm and smooth graphite core that helps it deliver on its promise of “Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed,”. Shop the fan-favorite.

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Field Notes Original Kraft 3-Pack

Field Notes Original Kraft 3-Pack

$13

Pocket notebooks that make jotting feel a little cooler. A stocking-stuffer with a fan club. Our original 48-page memo books are small, pocket-sized notebooks with graph, ruled, or plain paper styles – and a mixed 3-pack featuring one of each type.

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Exploding Kittens Card Game

Exploding Kittens Card Game

$20

Russian roulette with kittens and a lot of cackling. The game that derails game night, happily. The game that started it all! Exploding Kittens is an award-winning card game from Matthew Inman (The Oatmeal) and Elan Lee (XBox).

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Leather Journal with Fountain Pen

Leather Journal with Fountain Pen

$45

Full-grain leather, refillable pages, and a smooth-writing starter fountain pen.

Penguin Clothbound Classic

Penguin Clothbound Classic

$24

Their favorite novel, dressed for the shelf it'll never leave.

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