Gifts for Readers

Once a reader, always a reader.

If you’re someone who can’t seem to put down a good book, we get it. Or maybe you're more of a one-book-a-year type of person who happens to have a lot of voracious readers as friends. Lucky you! Finding a gift for someone who loves to read is a fun challenge to embark upon. Even if you don’t know the type of books they like, that's okay. My Modern Met Store has fun items that they're sure to enjoy.

For the person that still loves reading from a physical book…

Sloth Bookmark — This is an adorable literary companion that will keep their place, too. When placed between the pages of a novel, it will look as though the sleepy creature is awaiting their return. The sloth is the latest in our collection of quirky bookmarks.

Supergal Bookend — This best-selling bookend is for anyone whose collection of texts is so unwieldy that they need a superhero to organize it. Combining whimsy with minimalism, the bookend uses magnets to make it look as though a Wonder Woman-esque figure is keeping the books upright.

For the person that wants to be inspired by creativity…

Embroidered Life: The Art of Sarah K. Benning — If you know someone that is interested in embroidery and how people run small businesses, gift them Embroidered Life. The book offers a peek into how embroiderer Sarah K. Benning has built a successful artistic practice around her plant-centric hoop art.

For Love — “Dedicated to ordinary people who do extraordinary things,” For Love celebrates the brighter side of humanity. There are 25 inspiring tales that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in the power of love.