Because nothing says “soulmate” like fueling their next reading binge
Ah, Valentine’s Day, the season of love, romance, and the sheer panic of trying to find the perfect gift for that special someone. You could go the classic route with chocolates (gone in a day), flowers (dead in a week), or a stuffed bear (destined for the back of a closet). But if your Valentine is a certified bookworm, there’s only one way to truly win their heart: books.
Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up the best literary gifts—from swoon-worthy romances to spine-chilling thrillers and even unlimited book access (because let’s be honest, their TBR pile isn’t shrinking anytime soon). Whether they crave heart-stopping fantasy, dark academia vibes, or audiobooks they can binge while ignoring the world, we’ve got you covered.
So skip the predictable gifts and give them something they’ll actually love—because nothing says “I adore you” like fueling their next book obsession.
For the Book Lover Who Secretly Loves a Villain 
Deviant King: Special Edition Print by Rina Kent is here to set your TBR (and your emotions) on fire. If your bookish valentine swoons over morally gray heroes who have no business being this irresistible, Aiden King is about to wreck them—in the best way possible. This dark, obsessive, and deliciously twisted romance is #BookTok-approved, meaning it’s already stolen thousands of hearts. Why not gift it to the one you haven’t destroyed yet?
Perfect for: Fans of enemies-to-lovers, ruthless book boyfriends, and stories that make you question your sanity.
For the Valentine Who Loves Their Romance Dark and Dangerous 
If sweet and fluffy isn’t in their vocabulary, Carnage by Shantel Tessier is the Valentine’s gift they won’t see coming—but absolutely won’t put down. Secret societies, dangerous men, and a heroine trapped in a nightmare she once thought was a dream? Yeah, this one’s not for the faint of heart. With a possessive, over-the-top hero and enough tension to snap your e-reader in half, this book is practically begging to be devoured.
Perfect for: Fans of dark romance, morally bankrupt book boyfriends, and a little bit of sin with their love story.
For the Valentine Who Can’t Pick Just One Book Boyfriend
Why settle for one swoon-worthy hockey player when you can have three? Pucking Around by Emily Rath is a why choose romance that brings the heat—on and off the ice. With a badass heroine, a second-chance twist, and enough tension to fog up the rink, this book is basically a power play of spice and swoon. If your book-loving valentine dreams of NHL-grade abs and locker-room banter, this is the gift that’ll have them yelling, goal!
Perfect for: Fans of steamy sports romance, polyamorous love stories, and hockey players who aren’t afraid to fight for what (or who) they want.
For the Valentine Who Loves a Plot Twist More Than Roses 
If your book-loving valentine prefers their romance with a side of murderous intrigue, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is the ultimate page-turner. A wife who won’t speak. A husband who took five bullets to the face. A therapist who really needs to mind his own business. This psychological thriller will have them guessing until the very last page—and then gasping because they did not see that coming. Forget chocolates; give them shock and obsession instead.
Perfect for: Fans of twisty thrillers, unreliable narrators, and books that make you question everything.
For the Valentine Who Loves Their Thrillers with a Side of WTF 
If your book-loving valentine enjoys psychological thrillers that make them double-check their locks at night, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is the perfect gift. A seemingly perfect family. A too-good-to-be-true job. And a housemaid with secrets of her own? Yeah, nothing could possibly go wrong here. This book is filled with so many twists, it’ll leave them questioning everything—including their own taste in home decor.
Perfect for: Fans of The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us, and absolutely bonkers endings. Give them this book and watch them stay up all night—just maybe not in your house.
For the Valentine Who Thinks ‘Go Big or Go Home’ Applies to Books Too 
If your bookish valentine loves massive, world-shattering fantasy epics with magic, war, and just a little existential crisis, The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson is the ultimate gift. A thousand-page doorstopper filled with legendary battles, ancient orders, and characters who will emotionally wreck them? What’s more romantic than that? (Answer: nothing. Except maybe a Shardblade.)
Perfect for: Fans of intricate world-building, reluctant heroes, and books so heavy they double as workout equipment. Give them this, and they’ll think of you every time they lose sleep over just one more chapter.
For the Valentine Who’d Trade Chocolate for Spice 
If your book-loving valentine dreams of political intrigue, messianic prophecies, and sandworms the size of skyscrapers, Dune by Frank Herbert is the gift that keeps on spicing. This sci-fi epic has it all—betrayal, rebellion, desert power, and enough philosophical one-liners to make you question reality. Plus, with Dune: Part Two hitting the big screen, now’s the perfect time to dive into the book that started it all. Just don’t blame me if they start whispering fear is the mind-killer in their sleep.
Perfect for: Sci-fi fans, future desert rulers, and anyone who secretly wonders if they’d survive on Arrakis (spoiler: they wouldn’t).
For the Valentine Who Loves Their Romance with a Side of Superpowers 
If your bookish valentine swoons over tortured heroines, dystopian chaos, and morally questionable love interests, then this Shatter Me Collector’s Deluxe Limited Edition is the ultimate gift. Juliette’s touch is lethal, the government wants to use her as a weapon, and there’s a brooding love triangle brewing—so, yeah, things are intense. Plus, this edition is all kinds of gorgeous, featuring metallic details and exclusive content. It’s basically the book equivalent of a limited-edition Valentine’s Day chocolate box—except way more dangerous.
Perfect for: Fans of dystopian romance, swoony villains, and books so pretty they belong on display.
For the Valentine Who Loves Their Romance Dark, Gothic, and Just a Little Doomed 
If your bookish valentine is obsessed with eerie mansions, academic rivals, and fairy tale nightmares that might be real, A Study in Drowning Collector’s Deluxe Limited Edition is the perfect gift. This book drips with dark academia vibes, misty coastal settings, and a heroine unraveling secrets that probably should have stayed buried. Plus, this edition is an absolute stunner, with intricate foil designs and bonus content that makes it even more magical.
Perfect for: Fans of The Secret History, dark academia romances, and books that make you question if the walls are actually whispering.
For the Valentine Who Thinks Love Should Be Grand, Tragic, and Drenched in Champagne 
If your book-loving valentine enjoys the finer things—like doomed romance, lavish parties, and men who stare longingly at green lights—then The Great Gatsby is a must-have addition to their collection. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic Jazz Age classic is equal parts dazzling and devastating, proving that no amount of wealth (or reckless pining) can buy a happy ending. But hey, at least there are tuxedos and gin fizzes along the way.
Perfect for: Lovers of classic literature, melancholic romantics, and anyone who secretly wishes they could time-travel to the Roaring Twenties (minus the Prohibition part).
For the Valentine Who Knows Romance Is Dead (and Probably Monitored by Big Brother)
If your book-loving valentine prefers their love stories forbidden, dangerous, and completely at the mercy of an all-seeing dystopian regime, then 1984 Deluxe Edition is the perfect gift. This beautifully bound edition might make it look like a charming classic, but inside, it’s pure existential dread, political paranoia, and a reminder that love is definitely not enough to escape an oppressive surveillance state. How romantic.
Perfect for: Dystopian lovers, conspiracy theorists, and anyone who side-eyes their Alexa a little too often.
For the Valentine Who Can’t Be Tamed by Just One Book
Why settle for gifting one book when you can give unlimited books? A Kindle Unlimited subscription is the ultimate present for the reader who devours stories faster than you can say “just one more chapter.” Whether they’re into swoony romances, pulse-pounding thrillers, or epic fantasies, this gift lets them explore millions of books without maxing out their TBR—or your credit card.
Perfect for: Voracious readers, genre-hopping book lovers, and anyone who treats their Kindle like a lifeline.
For the Valentine Who Reads with Their Ears
If your book-loving valentine swears they would read more if only they had the time, an Audible Membership is the perfect loophole. With access to thousands of audiobooks, exclusive podcasts, and original audio content, they can devour their TBR while commuting, working out, or pretending to listen to that Zoom meeting. Plus, monthly credits mean they’ll always have something new to binge—because let’s be honest, one book a month is never enough.
Perfect for: Multitaskers, audiobook addicts, and anyone who loves being dramatically narrated to while folding laundry.
The Perfect Valentine’s Gift: One They’ll Actually Remember
No matter what kind of reader your Valentine is—whether they love epic fantasies, dark thrillers, or swoon-worthy romances—there’s a bookish gift out there that will make their heart skip a beat (or at least their TBR pile a little taller). Forget the flowers and chocolates; this year, give them something they’ll cherish long after February 14th: a story they can escape into.
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