#BookTag Saturday: The Reading Habits Book Tag

This "Book Tag" Saturday I'm giving you insight into my personal reading habits with...

1. Do you have a certain place at home for reading?

I either read in bed or sitting in my chair in the living room.

2. Bookmark or a random piece of paper?

Bookmarks... usually 😜

3. Can you stop reading at any point in time or do you have to stop at a certain point, page, chapter, etc.

I usually try to stop at the beginning of a new chapter unless I'm absolutely interrupted and need to put the book down.

4. Do you eat or drink while reading?

Not usually. I usually get so into the story that the food sits there for a looooong time.

5. Can you read while listening to music or watching TV?

Sometimes I can read with the TV in the background, but only if whatever is on tv is something I'm not interested in.

6. One book at a time, or several at once?

I'm a one book at a time kind of girl!

7. Reading at home or everywhere?

At home mostly. Unless I'm waiting for someone while they're at an appointment or something.

8. Reading out loud or silently in your head?

Silently in my head.

9. Do you read ahead or skip pages?

I sometimes flip ahead to see what's going to happen. Usually, this happens when I'm bored with a book and wanting to see if it picks up.

10. Breaking the spine or keeping it like new?

I only break the spine if it's one of those pocket paperbacks and I'm having trouble keeping the book open.

Last Minute Bookish Gift Ideas for The Bookworm In Your Life

With only 8 and a half shopping days left until Christmas, hopefully, you've already started your Christmas shopping. In case you haven't here are some last minute bookish gift ideas for the book lover in your life...

Book Themed Candles from A Court of Candles $16.00

I just ordered myself some of these awesome candles and I can't wait to get them! With inspiration from Harry Potter, the ACOTAR series, the Throne of Glass Series, Percy Jackson, Gilmore Girls, Six of Crows and Once Upon A Time these 100% Soy Candles are a perfect gift choice!

Bonus: Get 30% off your order all through the month of December using coupon code: DECEMBER30 

Book Inspired Soaps, Bookmarks, and Lip Balms from BehindthePagesStore.com

I've seen these book inspired lip balms a lot on Instagram and they look so awesome. They're fairly inexpensive and would make great stocking stuffers! The downside? The shop/owner is located in Australia, so I'm not sure you would get your order by Christmas. It's worth a try, though!

Book Inspired Items from Evie Seo's Society6 Shop

I love Evie Seo's designs, inspired by many popular books and the range of products you can get each design on is large - from laptop cases to shower curtains to clocks and bedding, there's a gift for everyone. 

Bonus: Today there is a sitewide sale - 15% off plus free worldwide shipping. Order today to receive your items by Christmas! 

T-Shirts, Totes, and Scarves Printed With Entire Books from Lithographs

These awesome designs are printed with the entire text of the novels they're inspired by. From classic to more modern literature, there's something for everyone! Downside: These items take time to make, so you probably won't get your item by Christmas.

A Gift Subscription from OwlCrate

Does someone in your life love YA books? Then give them the gift of an OwlCrate subscription! Every month they'll receive a themed box with a new YA hardcover novel and 3-5 bookish items to tie into the theme. 
Bonus: Get 10% using the code: CITY10 (someone I follow on Instagram is an OwlCrate Rep, this is her code for anyone to use!)

The Old Standbys: Gift Cards or Books 

Can't decide what to get your book lover for Christmas? Bookstore gift cards and books always make great gifts! Feel out your book lover, see what new books they're excited to read. Afraid you'll buy them something they won't like or have already purchased? Go for the gift card and put a smile on your book lover's face! 

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So there you have it, a few different ideas for what to get your book love for Christmas! What are some of your favorite bookish gifts?