Few things are as comforting as curling up with a good book. Of course, these days, that often means reading through a screen and amassing a large collection of titles digitally.
According to a recent Statista ebook report, this form of content is the second most popular in the country.
In the US, up to 30% said that they prefer ebooks to audiobooks or traditional printed ones.
The transition to ebooks is so inescapable that the global market is expected to hit a total of 1.2 billion e-readers by 2027.
It’s a convenient way to consume your favorite titles, so it’s no wonder practically everyone’s got an ebook lover in their life.
If you’re trying to figure out what you could possibly gift someone with a penchant for reading in the digital age, there are a few gifts you can’t go wrong with.
Ebook reader
If your budget permits, you can give your recipient the means to consume ebooks as they are intended.
While different devices are capable of displaying ebooks, there are readers built specifically for this function.
These readers are generally lighter, have a longer battery life, and are configured to be easier on the eyes when reading.
There are plenty of great options in the market, but the most popular ones are from Amazon due to their e-ink displays that emulate the visual quality of paper.
The brand recently revealed the first color Kindle e-reader, dubbed the Colorsoft.
This is able to display different colors while still maintaining an eight-week battery life (though the traditional Paperwhite still has a longer three-month period before needing a charge.)
If your giftee likes to write on the margins and make notes, the Kindle Scribe comes with a stylus that can be used to jot on the screen.
Of course, you may want better compatibility with other apps and content types while still sticking to the e-reader market.
In this case, you may instead want to go for the Kobo Clara HD or Kobo Libra Colour, with the latter coming with physical buttons to turn pages and the former integrated with blue light protection.
Ebook library subscription
Whether you are gifting a voracious reader or someone who just likes to dip into a new book or interest every now and then, one wonderful gift you consider is a digital library subscription.
Everand’s selection of award-winning ebooks includes every genre under the sun and features acclaimed classics like Anna Karenina and new revelations like Devil in the Grove.
Everand’s collection is updated regularly, so your ebook-loving recipient will spoiled for choice.
Additionally, there are other diverse genres, like travel, wellness, sports, and much more.
Everand’s monthly subscription cost is comparable to a single physical book and gives subscribers access to millions of ebooks, magazines, sheet music, and even audiobooks and podcasts.
They can be accessed across devices as well as offline.
You just need to purchase the subscription and hand over the account to your recipient, and you’re good to go.
While Everand also offers gift subscriptions if you prefer the romance of a gift card or code, this option is still currently being revised and will be updated in the future.
Reader case
Any ebook lover will want to protect their precious cargo from the elements.
Bare e-readers may be too slippery to hold and are vulnerable to damage in case of falls or contact with external elements.
While some brands offer waterproofing and other protective features, the easiest solution is to get a case or a sleeve.
The good thing about this gift option is that it still works even if the recipient already has a case. You can’t really go wrong with having variety and options.
If you want to go for something particularly durable and stylish, you may want to opt for a leather sleeve.
We’ve discussed the Top Leather Gifts for Your Partner, noting how the material never goes out of fashion and perfectly works for various occasions.
As seen in Anuent’s products, leather is a long-lasting option that feels classy and can legitimately protect the device it is wrapped around.
Since leather gets softer over time, it will just require some additional care, like using soft and dry cotton to polish it, but it can last your recipient for however many years they’ll have their ebook reader.
