The holiday season involves a lot of gifting and also spending a lot of time in our homes. Whether you are looking for a super special gift for someone, or just hoping to make your own home more cozy and comfortable for wintertime, I have some bookish ideas to share!
Juniper Custom is where you can commission something truly one-of-a-kind. Even though it’s already December, we have stock of the materials to make the book sets and collections below and there is still time to get these items below delivered to you in time for Christmas.
From pop culture phenomena, classic literature, to contemporary fiction, there is truly a set for every kind of book lover. If you’re shopping for a reader this holiday season, I’ve created a list of my top gift recommendations, because there’s no better way to spread holiday joy than by sharing a good book!
Are you shopping for an aspiring young hero who daydreams about adventure and mythological monsters? If so, we have the perfect gift for them! Our Percy Jackson and the Olympians Six Book Set is stunning on its own, symbols and colors reflecting Percy’s connections to water, but you can make this gift even more special at Juniper Custom. Add customized flap text to include a personal message or even request a color change so that the design matches your loved one’s aesthetic. Your little hero in training will also appreciate that this set includes not only the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series but also a novella titled Chalice of the Gods.
One of our newest releases this year is our Holly Black Novels of Elfhame Book Set. This book set is already a showstopper on its own, but we took it a step further by collaborating with Holly Black herself. EVERY book in this set is signed by Holly Black, making it a truly once in a lifetime gift. With rave reviews and a major fandom on social media, this set is perfect for either a Holly Black super fan or anyone who adores Fantasy. Fun fact: this set comes with all the Elfhame novels, including The Stolen Heir duology as well as an additional novella.
Calling all Potterheads! Many of us here at Juniper Custom are major fans of Harry Potter, which probably explains why we’ve created so many wonderful Harry Potter jacket designs. From sets that represent your Hogwarts House mascot (go Ravenclaw!) to designs featuring a snowy owl, the magical train, and yes, the infamous bus which carried Harry away from the dreaded Dursleys. I find our Bus Set particularly fun to display on the shelf, it really pushes the boundaries of how we can use books as a canvas.
If you’re looking for a grand gesture gift this year, we worked with a skilled book binder to create a Genuine Leather-Bound Harry Potter Book Set. It is one of our most stunning sets, and will surely be cherished by your loved one throughout every era of their life.
Christmas shopping for children can be challenging, should you give toys or books? One great thing about books is that they are absolutely timeless. Why not give a gift that can be displayed in their rooms through every era of their lives? This bundle of book sets have been specially curated for young readers. Including Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, and Anne of Green Gables, this bundle is sure to bring an extra spark of magic into any young reader’s life.
Long since out of print, this collection of James Bond novels by Ian Fleming is an absolutely life changing gift. Whether your loved one is an appreciator of the films, the novels, or both, this set will quickly become the pride of their bookshelves. Created with extreme care, each book jacket is reproduced in faithful detail, with immense respect toward the original novels. Reading these books is nothing short of an adventure, and as Fleming once wrote, “Never say 'no' to adventures. Always say 'yes,' otherwise you'll lead a very dull life.”
Just as the title says, this meticulously curated selection of books consists of arguably the 100 greatest books ever written, as deemed by Easton Press. Curated by our team here at Juniper Custom, every novel in this collection is made of genuine leather adored with 22K gold accents, gilded page ends, and a silk reading ribbon. As a book collector myself, this is truly every collector's dream! With an eclectic group of authors from Shakespeare and Cervantes to Austen and Dickens, this set will no doubt be the pride of every bibliophile’s library.
Cookbooks never go out of style, especially when they are adorned with stylish jackets! This collection of books written by the iconic Ina Garten is exactly what every cook wants. With jackets that perfectly convey the essence of simplicity and charm in all of Garten’s culinary masterpieces, your kitchen will truly take on a new life with these adorable strawberry jackets as its centerpiece. This really is the gift that keeps on giving, as your loved one will not only learn some amazing culinary techniques, but you might just get some fantastic meals out of it too!
Who doesn’t love a pop of color in their library? These iconic and recognizable cloth covered Penguin Classics books are adorned with the most eye-catching patterns. With each pattern paying homage to the stories inside, these novels are perfect for any interior design obsessed bibliophile. Including renowned titles such as Great Expectations, Far from the Madding Crowd, and Wuthering Heights, this gift epitomizes the idea of a grand gesture gift!
I hope you find something in my gift guide or on junipercustom.com that surprises and delights you. Whether you are shopping for yourself or for a friend or loved one, there’s nothing more inviting than cozying up with a warm drink, a soft blanket, and a new book to read this season.
