WIRED's 2026 gift guide for book lovers centers on e-readers and reading accessories, with color displays emerging as a key selling point. The Kobo Libra Colour and Clara Colour are praised for bringing color to the category at prices comparable to Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite, while the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Scribe remain strong picks for those already in Amazon's ecosystem.
The guide also features a range of accessories designed to improve comfort and reading atmosphere, including PopSockets cases with MagSafe rings, Kobo's foldable SleepCover, Strapsicle hand straps, and the Ikea Kajplats smart bulb. WIRED notes that the rise of #BookTok has fueled demand for such items, turning simple reading tools into sought-after gifts.
From a business perspective, the guide reflects broader retail trends: e-readers are competing on color and stylus functionality, and accessories are becoming a meaningful part of the market. Prices span from $5 book tabs to a $400 Kindle Scribe, giving shoppers a wide range of price points and underscoring how the book-lover gift category has expanded beyond just the devices themselves.