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Let’s face it: sometimes it’s hard to buy a book for your favorite book nerd. After all, you know you’re supposed to give them a Serious Literary Novel, but they’ve probably read every book you’ve ever heard of, and then some — or at least that’s how it feels sometimes. So for those of you with a book lover who’s read everything under the sun on your holiday list, we’ve put together a gift guide full of art, tools, and trinkets sure to please any literary nerd. Click through to see our list of gifts and help your favorite reader proclaim their love for the written word this year.

Vise Bookends, $69 from Restoration Hardware

Perfect for anyone’s collection of Frankenstein novels. Plus, they are explicitly designed to be sturdy enough for the 2-volume OED. Innovation!