The TOP 5 Gifts for Readers this Holiday, 2022
By #1 Bestselling Author Matt Miksa
Did you know: bookworms automatically make Santa’s “Nice” list? Here are my top five picks for gifts to give the book lover in your life in 2022.
#5
Keurig K-Cafe Single-Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker, Latte Maker and Cappuccino Maker
You’ll need a jolt of caffeine to stay up long enough to finish that next chapter. I recently set up my new K-Cafe, and now I may never spend $6 on a coffee house latte again. The machine makes regular drip coffee, but if you’re feeling fancy, use the latte or cappuccino button to brew a perfectly portioned shot. Then use the built-in milk frother (which is dishwasher safe!) to add that foamy layer. Pro tip: add a half teaspoon of vanilla extract to your milk and top with a dash of cinnamon. It’s practically art.
#4
Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus
This is Amazon’s newest tablet, and it’s got some great new features, like wireless charging, a 12-hour battery, and 4 GB RAM. As a fellow book nerd, I do love the feel of holding a real book, but this tablet’s soft-touch finish is pretty lux.
The Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus is way more than an e-reader, and comes with tons of bells and whistles. If that nail-biting thriller gets too intense, you can use this tablet to access your favorite smart home app and flip on the lights, lock the front door, and arm the security system without even getting up.
#3
Quility Weighted Blanket
I’m over six feet tall, so don’t really “curl up” anywhere, even when reading a good book. However, this stylish blanket comes in thirteen different sizes and weights, so I’m covered (ha!) Weighted blankets are believed to promote relaxation, regulate body temperature, and help you sleep better. That all sounds good to me. And who doesn’t love the feeling of being hugged by high-quality cotton?
#2
LectroFan Evo White Noise Sound Machine
Nothing rips you right out of the story like the sound of a door slamming shut, kiddos racing down the hall, or that ominous “dum-dum” from Law & Order playing on the downstairs TV. Use this sound machine to block out the distractions with one of 22 unique white noise sounds. Try one of the (many) fan sounds or crack open that beach read and pretend you’re stretched out on the sand with the help of this machine’s ocean sound options. And don’t let the name fool you; relaxing background noise actually comes in many colors, not just white. Apparently there is even such a thing as “brown noise,” and it has nothing to do with getting stuck in the airplane seat closest to the lavatory.
#1
Leatherology Weighted Bookmark
When I’m on the road for a book tour, I’m that guy sitting at the table-for-one with a glass of Cabernet and fat Stephen King novel. (Sorry servers everywhere. I’m not leaving for another hour, at minimum.) Since I need both hands to cut my steak, this full grain leather bookweight keeps my pages flat. It comes in three colors and arrives in a bronze paper gift box so beautiful there’s no need to mess with wrapping paper.
Did I miss anything? You can create your own holiday gift list on Amazon and share it with friends and family. It’s a great way to stay organized and keep track of where to send those thank you notes!
Happy Holidays everyone and Happy Reading!
MATT MIKSA
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