Games for Book Lovers

There are tons of great games for book lovers that would make a great gift for any occasion. It can be tough to pick out books as a gift. After all, if someone is an avid reader, it is tough to find something that they haven't already read! But, buying a great game that celebrates reading is a way to bring them some fun and interact with other book lovers.

These games for book lovers are the perfect choice for family get togethers. Many classic board games have made their own "Book Lovers" editions, so you can find fun alternatives that your family is already familiar with, such as Monopoly, Scrabble, and Trivial Pursuit. Or you can try something completely new with a game like Literati or It Was a Dark & Stormy Night. Start holding family game night and celebrate the love of reading in your house!

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The classic board game of Monopoly regularly reinvents itself to fit different niches. In the Bookopoly version, you round a board filled with literary classics, and build bookstores and libraries on the properties you acquire. It's a fun way to combine a traditional board game with the passion of your favorite book lover.

Test your memory with this great game for book lovers. Remember where the cards are and match them to their identical pair. In this book-themed edition, the cards feature pictures, covers, and quotes from many wonderful authors.

Do you love traditional Scrabble? This version allows you to play the game the way you remember, but it also has "plot twist" cards for a new experience. You have more options when you buy a special edition of games like Scrabble, because you can play it two completely different ways.

Trivial Pursuit has always been a fantastic board game for book lovers, and so they came out with an edition specific to books. Categories on this new game include Beloved Children's Books, Popular Classics, Favorite Authors, and Book Bag Surprises. There are over 2000 questions that come with the set, so you can give a gift that will bring fun play for a long time!

There are lots of great video games for book lovers, young and old. Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit are always great choices, since much of the trivia in both these games comes from books. You can also find games featuring popular characters like Waldo, which would be great for a young reader.

Could you come up with a story in 90 seconds, using words you may not know the meaning of? When you play Literati, you are given five words but you don't get to see the definitions first. Use them correctly in a story and earn points. Can you bluff your way through difficult vocabulary?

Can you identify the title or author of books based on just the first line? If you can correctly identify eight different books, you win the game! With so many different categories, most avid readers will be able to find lines that they recognize and enjoy.

Books make wonderful gifts for Christmas, birthdays, graduations, and more. I've even given books as gifts for baby showers (The Lorax and Horton Hears a Who are two favorites). If you are looking for gift ideas for book lovers, check out these pages for more great choices:

Ten Must-Have Books On Writing
I have been a writer for as long as I can remember and I am obsessed with books on writing. Needless to say, I have a large collection of books on writing at home! If you know a book lover who is also a writer, think about getting one of these as a gift.

Writing Down The Bones
To me, the most important thing about reading a book on the craft of writing is that it makes me want to pick up a pen or turn on my computer and write. This book, also featured on the previous page, does just that. It isn't about the technical skills you need to write, but about the passion and the practice.

Five Great Books for Graduates
Books make great graduation gifts. There are so many options available, but this selection is five books that I think really fit the transition from one phase of life to another. They might just be the perfect thing to help your loved one.

Dean Young, Contemporary American Poet
Dean Young's experimental, contemporary poetry is thought provoking and unique. His wide variety of influences makes his work challenging and enjoyable! He is one of my favorite contemporary American poets and this page contains many of his best books, plus some of his poems that are available to read online.

Wicked Witch of the West Books, Toys, and Ornaments
For many years, all we knew about the Wicked Witch of the West was what we saw through the perspective of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. But, now she has her very own books to tell her story. The Wicked books have been made into a popular musical, but they started right here. An Oz lover would adore one of these gifts.

Check out new and older editions of these great games for book lovers by shopping on eBay. Just about any game you could want to buy for the book lover in your life can be found on the site (and many of them are available brand new). Check out these current auctions for ideas.

Are you a fan of board games? Or are there video games that fit the category? Share your favorites here, and help others find the perfect gift for their loved ones!