For those of us who love a quiet evening at home, literary puzzles are a great alternative to reading, especially when you’re doing one of these book-themed options!

Puzzles are also a great way to encourage family time away from electronics. They help bridge generations since they can be enjoyed by kids and adults of all ages!
Literary puzzles are perfect when you need a gift for a book lover that isn’t a book! Here are some of our favorites, including everything from Nancy Drew book covers to library scenes.
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Book Themed Jigsaw Puzzles
Book Spine Puzzles
Herringbone Book Spines Puzzle
All the colors and the herringbone pattern in this puzzle would make it great art for the wall when you're done!
I'd Rather Be Reading
The brightly colored book spines on this puzzle are so pretty! If you know a reader obsessed with organization, they'll appreciate these tidy shelves.
Book Club Darlings
How many of these books did your book club read? Grab this puzzle in honor of all the fun you have with your club each month!

Bibliophile Diverse Spines
Although this puzzle is only available for pre-order until February 2023, we couldn't pass it up. The book stacks make up a fabulous reading list of books by diverse authors like The Joy Luck Club, The Kite Runner, and There, There.
Themed Book Cover Puzzles
Nancy Drew Jigsaw Puzzle
Did you devour Nancy Drew novels as you were growing up? Finish this puzzle and then try to remember which ones you've read. Or even better, gift it to someone who loved Nancy Drew as a kid to bring back happy childhood memories.

Harry Potter Book Covers
This is a must-have for the Harry Potter fanatic in your life, and perfect for younger kids to help with as it's 500 pieces instead of 1000 like many on our list!

Harry Potter Hogwarts Jigsaw Puzzle with Keepsake Book Box
Speaking of Harry Potter puzzles, check out this Hogwarts puzzle that comes in a cute book-shaped box. It's perfect for gifting!

Best Sellers Jigsaw Puzzle
Featuring just over 50 bestselling vintage books, this White Mountain puzzle can double as a reading list!
Great American Novels Jigsaw Puzzle
Twenty-four American literary classics make up the cover of this puzzle, but you can also opt for British Classic Novels.
Children's Book Covers Puzzle
How many of your favorite children's books are shown on this White Mountain puzzle? From Dr. Seuss to llama llama, multiple generations are represented!

Dog Tales Jigsaw Puzzle
Need a Christmas gift for a book lover who is also a dog lover? This is sure to be a hit!
There's also an option for cat book covers.
Books Shop & Library Jigsaw Puzzles

In the Bookstore
This Princeton Architectural Press puzzle is full of literary references and hidden literary trivia you'll discover as you put together the pieces.

Michael Storrings Springtime at The Library Double-Sided Puzzle
While this puzzle is only 500 pieces, it's double-sided making it more difficult. You can complete one side and then take it apart to complete it again with the other side facing up!

Bookshelf Library Jigsaw Puzzle
Looking for a challenge? This 1000 piece bookshelf will keep you occupied as you piece together the endless wall of books. Isn't the library ladder dreamy?

Bookstore Puzzle
Peek into THREE levels of a charming bookshop in this creative streetview scene by Galison puzzles.

New York Public Library Puzzle
The classic lions outside the New York Public Library are decorated for Christmas, making this the perfect family puzzle for December. Bonus points if you've read Lions of 5th Avenue!

Readers Paradise Puzzle
This White Mountain puzzle is appropriately named because this scene definitely looks like paradise!

Bizarre Bookshop Ravensburger Puzzle
Looking for something with a bit more detail and whimsy? Try this Ravensburger Bizarre Bookshop puzzle!
Reading Puzzles

Book Club Puzzle
This modern jigsaw puzzle design is colorful and fun. If you zoom in, you can see all the humourous plays on popular book titles!

The Joy of Reading Jigsaw
The vintage reading scenes inspire quiet moments, just like the relaxing peace you'll feel doing this puzzle by Hennessy, a small US family-owned puzzle company.

Famous Authors Postage Stamp Puzzle
While this author puzzle doesn't fit in our other categories, it was too cute not to include on the list. Each stamp represents a different author, with their home countries noted in the stamp design.

First Lines of Literature Jigsaw Puzzle
This 1000 piece puzzle includes intriguing first lines from dozens of writers, ranging from classic works of adventure and science fiction to romance and mystery. This puzzle also comes with a mini poster.
Let us know if you’ve tried any of these in the comments below!
Next up, check out these other great gift ideas for book lovers!

Rory Coverton
Wednesday 7th of October 2020
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