Hi, everyone! It’s Ely back again for my monthly post for you all. This month I thought I would share with you all some beautiful books you might like to get someone as a birthday gift. This is completely inspired by the fact my birthday is coming up in October, and then Angel’s in November.

So I have five here to tell you about and without further ado.

The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking
I actually received this one as a gift myself, so I can tell you just how beautiful it really is. If the person you’re buying for is bookish and loves feeling cosy (I mean, who doesn’t?) then this is the perfect gift for them. Hygge refers to the Danish idea that translates into something like cosiness and this book teaches you all about how to get a little hygge into your life. It’s perfect for Christmas as well, especially if you live in the Northern hemisphere when it’s that perfect time of year to sit by the fire with a book.

Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
This book isn’t going to be for everyone, but there’s a reason it’s one of the book communities darlings, isn’t there? We’ve all been having a pretty shitty year again this year, haven’t we? Well, if your friend or a family member hasn’t read this yet then this is such a perfect pick-me-up book for them. It’s sweet, it’s fun. I’m sure I don’t have to sell you too much on this one.

Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt by Rhiannon Williams
This is my absolute favourite book to gift to people. I think I’ve given it to three or four people now, but it’s just a really lovely book. This is middle grade and fantasy so perfect for your friends who need something like that, it’s also Australian and therefore seriously underrated so the chances they’ve already got this on their shelves is pretty slim. This is such a great gift for both the kids and adults in your life.

Am I There Yet? by Mari Andrew
Along with the shitty time we’ve all been having, I know a lot of us are feeling a little lost right now. This is the perfect book for that—this is filled with adorable illustrations and wonderful short essays by Mari Andrew that deal with feeling lost, grief, love and hope. It makes a beautiful gift and is well worth a read.

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
This is another one I personally received as a gift, this time from Angel herself. And again this is another book community darling. I honestly don’t know anyone who hasn’t loved this so I feel like it’s a pretty safe gift to give to someone. There are so many great books you could pair this with if you’re looking to give a few books—Miller’s second book, Circe, any of Stephen Fry’s myth retellings, Jennifer Saint’s Ariadne, the list goes on!

And there it is! What books do you love giving to people? What’s the best book you’ve ever received as a gift?