Here at Utility Gift Store, we think books are one of the greatest gifts you can give! Providing hours and hours of entertainment on an endless range of topics, there are so many reasons why books make brilliant presents. Read on to discover why books make great gifts that your loved ones will treasure for years to come.

Our Top Ten Reasons Why Books Are Great Gifts

1. Books are thoughtful

One of the reasons why books make excellent gifts is because they are personal, They show you care enough to pick something specific. They are a way of sharing something that moved you, made you laugh or something you know they love. Books make wonderful gifts because they say "this made me think of you".

2. Books help people to learn more about the topics they are passionate about

From photography to cooking, interior design to sport, help your loved ones to learn more about the things they love with a topical book. Books are a wonderful way to delve deeper into a subject and learn new things about their favourite interests.

3. There is a book for every interest

Whoever you're buying a gift for, whatever their hobbies are, there is always going to be a book to peak their interests. Perhaps your loved one is into romantic fiction, or they enjoy cycling in the mountains. Maybe they adore learning about science, or they would love an aesthetic photo book for the coffee table. There is a wonderful book for every passion.

4. Books are easy to wrap and post!

Because presentation is everything! Thanks to their handy shape books are really easy to wrap. If you need to post the gift then this is especially important. On top of this, books are not fragile so you don't have to worry about them getting damaged in the post. Winner winner.

5. You can open a book again and again

The gift that keeps on giving, books provide hours and hours of entertainment that can be revisited again and again over the years.

6. Books can be handed down

Another reason books make great gifts is because with a little love and care they can last a lifetime. Books are often passed on between family or friends, in this way the book you gift today can bring joy to many people for years to come.

7. Reading is good for our health and wellbeing

Research suggests that reading for 30 minutes a week increases health and wellbeing. According to the BCC, reading for pleasure has been found to improve our confidence and self-esteem, providing the grounding we need to pursue our goals and make life decisions. It can also aid our sleep and reduce feelings of loneliness. This all sounds like a pretty good gift to us!

8. No assembly or batteries required

A book is a ready to go present! No batteries or assembly required. Pick up a book, open the pages and instantly get lost in another world.

9. No small pieces

Books make wonderful presents for kids and adults alike. If you're gifting a book to a child, or even an adult that has small children, there is no need to worry. These child-friendly presents don't have any small pieces for them to get their little hands on!

10. The gift of time away from the screen!

In the modern world, it's easy to a spend little too much time looking at our screens. Between work, social media and TV we rack up some serious hours! Books are a great way to give your eyes a rest from the harsh screen lights. Getting lost in a good book provides hours of entertainment, it's a fantastic analogue activity that's good for the mind and the soul. Now...is there a better gift than that?

We are proud to stock a wonderful selection of fascinating books and guides. Shop the range here.

Time for more? Saving the world one gift at a time | Our best plants and planters | 10 coffee table books you can't live without