Festive Christmas Gifts for Book Lovers

From elaborate 3D art to deluxe editions, these pretty books are the perfect gifts for book lovers this festive season. 

By Felicia Chua

With the festive season approaching, few gifts feel as timeless or thoughtful as a beautifully designed book. From cover art and sprayed edges to detailed illustrations within the pages, pretty books blend art and literature to serve visual appeal like no other. In the spirit of gifting, here are some artful titles to consider; and with over 30 stunning editions going up to 50% off, there’s no better time to check out the full range at POPULAR’s year-end extravaganza — BookFest@Singapore 2025!


MinaLima 3D Art 

With pages teeming with rich illustrations, interactive paper-engineered elements, and intricate details, MinaLima books are literal works of art coveted by book lovers everywhere. For Wicked fans, we recommend MinaLima Classic: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. With the global hype surrounding Wicked: For Good, which premieres this November, it’s the perfect time to revisit the original that inspired it all before the magic plays out on the silver screen. For the forever young at heart, chart their course to Neverland in MinaLima Classic: Peter Pan. Follow the second star to the right and straight on till morning, where Peter Pan and Tinker Bell await in this lavish adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s classic adventure. 

MinaLima 3D Art

Collectible Box Sets

For the voracious readers, the complete collection of a series encased in a beautiful slipcase or box set not only makes for a great gift, but also a practical one. This Christmas, share with your loved ones a cosy tale of extraordinary friendship in Big Panda and Tiny Dragon Book Collection. To impress the kids, The Minecraft Collection is the perfect present under the tree, with eight official guides loaded with exclusive tips and tricks from the developers at Mojang to thrive in the Overworld.

Collectible Box Sets

Special Edition Sprayed Edges

 

Exquisite sprayed-edge titles are also charming additions to any bookshelf, with thematic colours and motifs that blend beautifully with the cover art. If you’re unsure what your giftee may like, go for evergreen titles, such as the phenomenal detective fiction, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Or perhaps, experiment with something darker, like the gothic tale of Frankenstein, to explore the intersectionality of humanity, morality, and knowledge. 

Special Edition Sprayed Edges

Brimming with beloved characters and charming scenes, these deluxe editions will become a treasured keepsake on any bookshelf. With such good deals, snag these stunning editions and discover more gems at BookFest@Singapore 2025!