Gifts for book lovers under $50

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

A handy reference for a designer, painter, knitter or anyone choosing colours for a room.

A small, sturdy first book for new parents to read with a baby, with artwork that holds up to repeat reading.

Combines two hobbies for a reader who likes cats and small craft projects.

For a reader who likes a cozy puzzle for winter evenings.

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

Suits a Montreal student or reader who likes browsing used books.

Suits a reader who would like to support an independent, Native-owned bookstore and choose their own books.

A good-looking gift copy for a horror fan or someone building a shelf of classics.

For a fan of Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing series who likes wearing their fandom.

For a reader who grew up on Frog and Toad and needs a bag for library runs.

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.

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

A cheap stocking stuffer for a lifelong Leafs fan.

A bean-curious cook who wants simple recipes for the pantry they already have.

A small add-on for a reader or teacher who remembers these books from childhood.

A journaller or planner who fills notebooks and likes numbered pages.

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

A lasting gift copy for an Austen fan or a reader starting a classics collection.

Suits a reader in Melbourne or anywhere in Australia who would rather choose their own books.

For a tea drinker who also loves Jane Austen: a small, tidy tin that suits a desk drawer or a book-club gift.

For a reader who likes crime fiction and forgotten mid-century novels; the grey Persephone editions look good on a shelf.

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