If you’re looking for the best bookish gift card around, you’re in the right place! You may be wondering whether giving a gift card is too impersonal and whether you should perhaps go the more traditional route.

Take a breath, gift cards are wonderful for a host of reasons! Our gift cards open the doors to the magical world of all things bookish, and we totally understand your concerns. Relax, we’re here to give you the inside scoop on how to personalize the whole experience.

Trust us, a bookish gift card is every bookworm’s secret favorite gift. We love the freedom of choice it gives us, and browsing bookish websites is one of our best pastimes!

Why a bookish gift card is more thoughtful than you think

Bookworms can be challenging to buy for if all you know is that they permanently have their nose buried in a book. You have probably found yourself wondering which genre they prefer, if they have a favorite author, or if they have already read a particular book.

Then you catch yourself browsing our incredible book-inspired phone case covers and can’t decide whether they would prefer the classics, horror, fairytales, or romance. Tough decision! And let’s not even get into our apparel & accessories collection; your head will be spinning. Although on the upside, you will probably find something cute you never knew you needed! Self-love is a thing, and you may as well add it to your basket!

As we mentioned before, a bookish gift card is a fantastic gift for any book lover. It gives us the freedom to choose from a host of bookish wonders, from books to book boxes, reading accessories to home decor; the options are endless. And let’s be honest, half the fun is in choosing!

Our gift cards can be applied to any order, so they can even add a bit of their own cash and splurge on something that may just have been out of their budget. We all have those items on our wishlist just waiting for a bit of budget breathing space!

How much to put on a gift card for a reader?

We completely understand budgets, and that’s why we have made sure our shop is set up to suit everyone with our special “Shop By Price” option, which includes $15 & Under, $25 & Under, and $50 & Under categories. 

Whether you’re looking to spend $15 or $50, we have wonderful bookish products in each price range! For $15 and under, you can pick up discounted books, bookmarks, book-inspired mousepads, through to a cute rabbit stationery set and art prints! 

Our $25 and under selection has some wonderful mini book boxes ready to ship and also features our popular OUABC Lite (which incorporates all your senses for an immersive experience like never before). There is also a great selection of books, home decor, and some very cute trinkets!

The $50 and under category also features some incredible book boxes like The Self Love Box, beautiful reading journals, exciting book-only options, and bookish home decor every bookworm deserves!

What each gift card amount unlocks!

How to make a gift card feel personal

Purchasing one of our gift cards is as simple as 1,2,3! All you need to do is choose your gift card amount, check out, and within minutes it will arrive in your email inbox! A gift card never has to feel last-minute or impersonal. With a few special touches, it can feel just as thoughtful as a hand-picked gift! 

Making a gift card feel personal is all down to the details! And nothing shows more thought than a personal note! If you want to take it to the next level, making your own card or envelope to go with it is Pulitzer Prize-worthy. Decorate your card with personal quotes, fun photos, doodles, or a few touches that will resonate with them. We are big fans of colorful pens, especially when it comes to creating the perfect handwritten message.

We also provide extras you can add on to your order at checkout! That’s right, you can choose a bookish item and add the gift of choice! We love pairing gift cards with a little bookish surprise. Choose a bookish item they will love, giving them the best of both worlds. Something personal to open now and something exciting to choose later.

Remember, the most meaningful gifts are the ones that show you thought of them, you know them, and want them to have something they will truly enjoy!

Bookish gift cards turn bookish dreams into reality!

We love spoiling our fellow bookworms with a bookish gift card, and it’s so much fun when they reveal their treasure—it’s like having a personal unboxing! 

Will they spend it on a beautiful book box, a literary-inspired accessory, a reading journal, a little home decor magic, or something they have had their eye on for ages? Gift cards give them the joy of choosing their next bookish treasure, and that’s what makes it so special.

A bookish gift card gives freedom, excitement, and a little adventure all wrapped into one. Yes, scrolling through bookish products is every bookworm’s online adventure. (You won’t believe how many times that cart changes!) Add a handwritten note, pair it with a small bookish surprise, or pop it into a homemade card, and you have a gift that feels thoughtful and personal.

So, if you are still wondering whether a gift card can feel personal, the answer is a very enthusiastic yes! With a few extra touches and a whole world of bookish goodies waiting to be discovered, an OUABC gift card may just be the easiest way to give a gift they will truly love.

Now all that’s left to do is choose the amount, add your personal touch, and wait for the bookish appreciation! Happy gifting from all of us at OUABC!

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