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The Library Collection by Chase and Wonder

Gifts for Book Lovers

Luxury literary presents, handmade in Britain. The Library collection combines timeless fragrance with elegant design to enhance their reading ritual and complement any home.

The Gift Every Book Lover Wants

A scented candle that transforms their reading corner into a world of leather-bound books, amber and mahogany. Handmade in Britain from fine bone china, finished with 22ct gold, and designed to be refilled and treasured for years. That is what makes our Library collection the perfect present for book lovers.

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Literary Gifts Inspired by a Love of Books

Finding the perfect gift for a book lover can be as challenging as picking their favourite novel.

The Library collection solves that, offering a range of presents for readers at every price point.

Each product is infused with rich, evocative fragrances - mahogany shelves, well-loved leather-bound volumes, and the warm glow of amber, pink pepper and pomegranate.

Not just a gift, but an invitation to slow down, light a candle, and lose yourself in a good book.

How to Choose the Perfect Gift for a Book Lover

For the Cosy Reader

Some readers build entire rituals around their books. The blanket comes out, the tea is brewed, and the world outside disappears. For them, our Library Ceramic Candle is the missing piece. With a 90-hour burn time and a fragrance of leather, amber and mahogany, it transforms any reading corner into a sanctuary. Light it, open a book, and the evening is set.

For the One Who Has Everything

When their shelves are full and their wish list is a mystery, a gift set takes the pressure off. Our Literary Lover's Gift Set brings together a ceramic candle, ceramic diffuser, room fragrance and luxury matches, all in The Library fragrance, presented in a gold-foiled gift box. It is the kind of present that feels considered without you having to guess their taste in fiction.

Gifts for Book Lovers Under £50

A thoughtful gift does not need to be an extravagant one. Our Library Scented Glass Candle is £40 with a 45-hour burn time, and our Library Luxury Matches make a charming standalone gift at just £10. Pair the two together for a beautifully bookish present that still comes in well under budget.

A Gift That Lasts Beyond the Last Page

Every ceramic candle and diffuser in our collection is designed to be refilled, so the gift you give today becomes a companion to hundreds of books to come. When the wax is finished, they simply order a refill and start the next chapter. It is a present for book lovers that never really ends.

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What Our Customers Say About Our Book Lover Gifts

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"Beautiful design: Bought as gift for a book lover. She loves it."

GILL B

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"Fabulous fragrance, one of my favourites, lovely this time of year to snuggle down with a good book"

ANONYMOUS

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"My brother bought me this gorgeous candle for Christmas.
It’s just perfect for when I’m reading.
It really helps me slow down, set an cosy scene and enjoy my book"

SUSHMA V

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Why We Make Gifts for Book Lovers

We are David and Faye, founders of Chase and Wonder, and we have been making luxury home fragrance in Britain since 2010. The Library was one of our very first fragrances, and it remains our most loved. We created it for readers, for the people who build their evenings around a good book and want the room to feel as rich as the story.

Every candle and diffuser is handmade in Stoke-on-Trent from fine bone china, hand-decorated with an original illustration and finished with 22ct gold. A companion for reading on a quiet evening, for unwinding after a long day, and for creating a moment of calm whenever they need one. And when the wax is finished, they simply refill and begin again. A candle for life, in every sense.

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Gifts for Book Lovers - Your Questions Answered

Everything you need to know about finding the perfect present for the reader in your life.

What are the best gifts for book lovers who have everything?
A scented candle or reed diffuser designed around the ritual of reading. Our Library collection is inspired by the atmosphere of a private library, with notes of leather-bound books, amber and mahogany. It is the kind of gift they would never think to buy themselves, which is exactly what makes it perfect.
What gift do you give someone who loves reading?
Something that enhances the experience of reading rather than adding to their bookshelf. Our Library Ceramic Candle has a 90-hour burn time and is handmade from fine bone china with 22ct gold, making it a gift that feels truly special. For smaller budgets, our Library Scented Glass Candle or Luxury Matches are equally thoughtful.
Are scented candles good gifts for book lovers?
They are one of the most popular gifts for readers because they set the mood for a quiet evening with a book. The key is choosing a fragrance that complements the reading experience rather than overpowering it. Our Library fragrance was designed specifically with this in mind, using warm, rich notes that create atmosphere without being distracting.
What scent goes well with reading?
Warm, woody and amber-based fragrances work beautifully alongside reading. They create a cosy, enveloping atmosphere without competing for attention. Our Library fragrance blends mahogany, leather, amber, pink pepper and pomegranate to evoke the feeling of a well-stocked private library. Try our Scent Sample Pack if you would like to explore the fragrance before committing.
What is a unique gift for a bibliophile?
Our Literary Lover's Gift Set is designed specifically for bibliophiles. It includes a ceramic candle, ceramic reed diffuser, room fragrance and luxury matches, all in our Library fragrance and presented in a gold-foiled gift box illustrated with books. Everything is handmade in Britain from fine bone china and finished with 22ct gold.
Do you offer gift wrapping for book lover presents?
Yes, we do. Every product in the Library collection also arrives in its own luxury gift box, and we offer gift wrapping at checkout for a beautifully finished presentation. We never include prices in our packaging, making every order gift-ready. We also offer free UK delivery on orders over £75.

SEE HOW OUR CERAMIC CANDLES AND DIFFUSERS ARE MADE

Watch our short film to find out how our British made home fragrance is crafted.