'Tis the Season for Gift Books
Whether they are naughty or nice, Dover’s Holiday Shop & Gift Guide is bursting with bookish delights for every age, mood, and moment. With our curated collections you’ll find presents to delight the dreamer, reader, and crafter in your life. Browse a vast selection of bestsellers and new releases for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa gifting—from hardcover to paperbacks to stocking stuffers. Here are just a few ideas for your family, friends, colleagues, and others on your list.
Hardcover Gift Books
Love to cook? Are you a gardening and nature enthusiast? Looking for collectible literature classics? These stunning hardcover giftables will score major points with any bibliophile. You’ll find bestsellers, from the Apollo moon expeditions to baking bread, literature classics, and books of spiritual guidance and wisdom for the book lover in your life.
Book-to-Film Classics
For those craving drama, adventure, and timeless tales, wrap up a gift that inspired big-screen magic. Dover Bookshelf presents hardcover classics of film adaptations at an affordable price. Pick up a timeless trio of these collectibles in the Bookshelf in a Box series or individual titles that include generational favorites like the spine-tingling terrors of Dracula and Frankenstein, or the swoony and atmospheric romances of Pride and Prejudice and Wuthering Heights, and the heartwarming Wonderful Wizard of Oz. These iconic stories promise cinematic reading experiences—so you can read, then watch, then debate which version wins.
Adult and Trend-Inspired Coloring Books
Gift the creatives in your life the joy of coloring. From art lovers to mindful dreamers, our beautifully detailed coloring books bring calm, inspiration, and a touch of wonder to every page. Creative Haven® features stunning intricate designs of country landscapes, fashion, nature, and color-by-number formats that offer a rejuvenating escape into a world of artistic sophistication. Trend-inspired coloring books bring pop culture to life through beautifully hand-drawn illustrations highlighting themes from astrology, bookish ephemera, fantasy, and romantasy, to Taylor Swift, whimsical gnomes, and a new format in the Christ Is Born coloring book that includes a streaming playlist. Whether slipped into a stocking or wrapped beneath the tree, these books spark imagination and heartfelt relaxation for all ages.
Craft Gift Books: from Crochet & Knitting to Origami & Quilting
Speaking of literary classics, fans of Jane Austen can add a crafty twist to their holiday gifting as they celebrate her 250th anniversary! The shop features charming needlepoint craft kits inspired by beloved Jane Austen characters and quotes. From cross-stitching bookmarks and Regency-inspired embroidery to crocheting iconic characters, these gifts are perfect for turning classic stories into heirloom treasures. Plus, you’ll find a variety of festive craft books, from creating whimsical holiday decorations and origami boxes to Swifties friendship bracelets, and more—making it easy to personalize every gift with homemade flair.
Cozy Night Reads: Mysteries and Thrillers
Nothing says cozy bliss like a great whodunit in hand. Surprise loved ones with classic mysteries and thrillers that make winter nights sizzle with intrigue. Think Hardy Boys, Hercule Poirot, Lord Peter Wimsey, Lupin, Sherlock Holmes, and other characters from the Golden Age of Mystery. Explore detective trails, haunted house secrets, and edge-of-your-seat suspense—all carefully chosen for readers who love to solve puzzles (we’ve got brainteasers too!).
For Little Artists & Explorers
Forget boring books—this season, it's all about hands-on adventures! Discover all-in-one children's interactive and sensory books that come packed with crayons, paintbrush & paint palette, and even musical playlists—just open and let creativity bloom. Dover's bestselling children's books offer gifts that will keep kids busy far beyond Christmas morning. Explore Super Simple's magical no-mess coloring books with crayons, paintbrush and palette, refillable paint pen, and musical playlists that turn story hour into a singalong dance party. Discover YOYO's cheerful one-minute bedtime stories, pop-up books that spring a penguin and Santa to life and finger puppets combined with board books that turns story time into an action-packed adventure. Each book doubles as a built-in toy, making them the perfect screen-free gifts for curious tots and joyful preschoolers and toddlers alike.
Christmas Coloring, Stories, and More!
For tradition-lovers with festive spirits, generational favorites deliver joy and timeless lessons in kindness. These warm-hearted holiday coloring books, nostalgic reads and merry music—sprinkled with snow, cheer, and hope—make ideal gifts for family and friends looking to start new traditions (like the new Santa Needs A New Butt book) or relive cherished memories. Share the magic of holiday coloring, music, and storytelling and create moments that glow long after the tree comes down.
Wrap-Up: Shop and Celebrate!
Dover’s Holiday Shop & Gift Guide is your festive headquarters for every kind of reader. Why settle for socks when you could gift adventures, memories, and creativity? Shop now, share stories, and make this season legendary, one page at a time.
