Last Minute “Budget-Friendly” Christmas Gift Ideas

If you’re anything like me, you leave your Christmas shopping until the last minute. Every year I tell myself that I’m going to be more organized and start my shopping early, but it never happens. If you’re in the same boat and are now scrambling to find gift ideas, don’t worry — I’ve got you covered!

In this blog post, I’ve compiled a list of last-minute gift ideas that are sure to please even the pickiest person on your list. From romance and thrillers to young adults, there’s something for everyone.

So, if you’re looking for some last-minute inspiration, read on!

Gift ideas for the avid reader

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the reader in your life, look no further! Here is a list of some ideas to kick off shopping for your avid book reader!

A Kindle: For the person who loves to read, a Kindle is a perfect gift. It’s lightweight and portable, so they can take their books with them wherever they go. Plus, with Amazon’s huge selection of books, they’re sure to find something they’ll love.

2. A Good Book: Sometimes the best gift is a good book. Whether it’s a classic they’ve been meaning to read or the latest bestseller, a book is a gift that will keep on giving.

3. A Bookworm Membership: For the person who wants to read more, a bookworm membership is a perfect gift. They’ll get access to a huge selection of books, both new and old, and will be able to try out different genres to find what they like. Plus, they’ll get access to exclusive deals and discounts on books!

4. A Membership to the Book of the Month club. Honestly, if I hadn’t just tried this out (because it’s only $5 right now) this wouldn’t have made the list. But being as I’m an author AND an avid book reader myself, I tried it. I got my first book a few days ago and the feeling I got knowing a new book was coming (for way less than the price for a new release) I could hardly contain my excitement. I’d suggest this if you have $49.99 as an option. Right now the price for new members is $5 for their first month. However, gifting options don’t include the $5. The lowest option is $49.99 (which I believe is 3 months for the giftee). If you know someone who likes books and loves book mail, then I recommend this option.

5. I took the liberty to scour the internet and a bunch of my book groups for some recommendations for the book reader in some select categories. I hope this helps you find something perfect!

Thriller:

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo — Taylor Jenkins Reid

Frost Falls

Local Woman Missing

The Wife Upstairs — Freida McFadden

Behind Closed Doors — B. A. Paris

The Guest List — Lucy Foley

Verity — Colleen Hoover

Beneath The Water

The Family Upstairs — Lisa Jewell

The Silent Patient — Alex Michaelides

Horror:

Sundial — Catriona Ward

Shiver — Allie Reynolds

The Watchers — A. M Shine

The Haunting of Lila Lamm

Ararat — Christopher Golden

Playground — Aron Beauregard

Stolen Tongues — Felix Blackwell -

The Cabin At The End of the World — Paul Tremblay

Tender is the Flesh — Agustina Bazterrica

50 Real Ghost Stories of First Responders

Romance:

It Ends With Us — Colleen Hoover

Resting Scrooge Face — Meghan Quinn

Untying The Knot — Meghan Quinn

Ugly Love — Colleen Hoover

Tangled in Tinsel — Trilina Pucci

Let it Snow — Beth Moran

Sincerely, Up Yours — Penelope Bloom

Things We Never Got Over — Lucy Score

Fantasy:

The Dragon’s Flute — Rylo Kinn

FairyTale — Stephen King

The Dragon King — Leia Stone

Taken By Fate — Shannon Meyer

The Choice — Nora Roberts

A Court of Thorns and Roses — Sarah J Maas

Keeper of Enchanted Rooms — Charlie N Holmberg

Sci-Fi:

The Institute — Stephen King

Project Hail Mary — Andy Weir

Failure Mode — Craig Alanson

Primitives — Erich-Krauss

Children of Time — Adrian Tchaikovsky

Quantum-Radio-Multiverse — A G Riddle

1984 — George Orwell

Lost In Time — A G Riddle

Portals — Douglas Richards

Big Dark Sky — Dean Koontz

Collapsing Empire — John Scalzi

The Extinction Trials — A G Riddle

The Edge of Collapse — Kyla Stone

Mystery:

We All Lie Here — Rachel Howzell Hall

Frost Falls — Eve Evans

World of Curiosities — Louise Penny

The Crossing — Matt Brolly

Hidden In Snow -Viveca Sten

The Hive — Gregg Olsen

The Quarry Girls — Jess Lourey

Going Rogue — Janet Evanovich

All Good People Here — Ashley Flowers

The Thursday Murder Club — Richard Osman

The Man Who Died Twice — Richard Osman

The Late Show — Michael Connelly

The Asset — Saul Herzog

Young Adult (YA):

The Inheritance Games — Jennifer-Lynn-Barnes

The Girl In The Castle — James Patterson

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder — Holly Jackson

Five Survive — Holly Jackson

LightLark — Alex Aster

One of Us Is Lying — Karen McManus

Crave — Tracy Wolff

Shatter Me Series

Shadow & Bone Trilogy

Zodiac Academy Series

Island Games — Caleb Boyer

The best gifts are the ones that come from the heart. If you have an avid reader in your life, any of these gifts will be sure to please. A gift card to a bookstore or an e-reader will let them choose their own books. A journal or notebook is perfect for the reader who loves to write. A book-themed mug or bookmark will be appreciated by any reader.

These were some great gift ideas for the avid reader in your life. If you found this guide helpful, please like, comment, and share it with your friends. Happy holidays!