Gifts for book lovers

The simplest good e-reader for someone who reads mostly novels.

A compact reader for a student or commuter who wants something better than a phone for long reads.

Works well when grandkids live in another city and phone calls tend to be short.

It can be given by email at the last minute, and it turns a parent's answers into a family keepsake.

Good for a retiree with time on their hands and stories the grandchildren have never heard.

A good fit for someone planning a trip or a move who wants daily practice.

A fit for a Bluey fan who already has a Toniebox.

An easy, low-cost first book for a baby's shelf.

A fitting gift for a teacher or book lover that stays in Canada.

A picture book that doubles as a note from the giver, good for showers and first birthdays.

Adjustable text size and free library borrowing make it a good fit for a heavy reader on a fixed income.

Suits a partner who reads in the bath or packs too many books for trips.

A good fit for a heavy reader who also reads comics or cookbooks, or likes to annotate.

A good pick for a middle-grade reader who likes big fantasy worlds.

A cheap stocking stuffer for a lifelong Leafs fan.

Suits a book-club parent who wants to remember what they read and what they thought of it.

A team gift to a teacher or principal that funds a whole classroom.

Fits a parent who does the cooking at the family cottage every summer.

A strong listening pick for a middle-grade reader who likes animal adventures.

Suits a young child who wants to choose their own stories without a tablet.

A good gift for a preschooler who asks for the same story on repeat.

For the parent who still cooks dinner every night and would welcome shortcuts.

Good for car trips and bedtime for a child aged about 3 to 8.

A bedside player that a child can use for years.