Gifts for Book Lovers & Writers

Gifts for book lovers and writers at Venice Press are original-art tees for readers: two typewriter designs, Cozy In My Reading Era, Booktrovert, Bookworm Introvert, Tea Loving Librarian, Professional Homebody and a house-cat anatomy chart. Each tee is $32, unisex S to 2XL, pressed to order in 1-3 business days, and ships to the US and Canada.

For the person whose to-be-read pile has its own furniture. These are shirts for readers, writers, and the librarians who quietly run the world: vintage typewriters, reading-era tees, and a booktrovert joke or two for anyone who has cancelled plans to finish a chapter.

The artwork is original, from our crew, and printed on 4.5 oz ring-spun cotton that's comfortable enough for a full Sunday on the couch. Unisex sizing, S to 2XL. If you're gifting, the typewriter designs are the safe bet; the humor ones land best with someone who'd laugh at themselves. Free shipping over $75.

If your reader leans moody and candlelit, dark academia is next door.

Guides: Gifts for Book Lovers and Writers · Gifts for Teachers · Dark Academia Shirts

Reader and writer gift questions

What is a good shirt gift for a book lover or writer?

For writers, the Typewriter and Monkey on a Typewriter tees. For readers, Cozy In My Reading Era, Booktrovert or Bookworm Introvert. Tea Loving Librarian suits librarians and tea drinkers, and Professional Homebody suits anyone who would rather stay in with a book. Our gifts for book lovers and writers guide has more ideas.

What sizes do the book lover shirts come in?

Every design here comes in unisex S to 2XL with a slightly relaxed fit. If you are between sizes, size up. Measurements are in our size guide.

What are the shirts made of?

4.5 oz ring-spun cotton. Heather colours are a cotton-polyester blend. Wash cold, inside out, and don't iron the print. See our t-shirts page for fabric, fit and care.

How soon will my order arrive?

Each shirt is pressed to order in 1-3 business days, then ships within the US or Canada with tracking emailed. Made-to-order shirts can't be returned or exchanged, but damaged or misprinted shirts are replaced free.