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 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 - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
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.
Magic Bookshelf - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Book lovers all agree that books are magical, and in this case, they're flying in front of a classic American staple - hardcover Readers Digest books!
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!
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.
Harry Potter Book Cover Collage - 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
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!
Best Sellers 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Featuring just over 50 bestselling books, this White Mountain puzzle can double as a reading list!
Great American Novels Jigsaw Puzzle
This listing also includes an option for British Classic Novels!
Children's Book Covers 1000 Piece Puzzle
How many of your favorite children's books are shown on this puzzle? From Dr. Seuss to llama llama, multiple generations are represented!
Dog Tales - 1000 Piece 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
BetterCo. - Bookshelf Library Jigsaw Puzzle 1000 Pieces - Difficult Jigsaw Puzzles 1000 Pieces - Challenge Yourself with 1000 Piece Book Puzzles for Adults and Teens
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?
A Day at The Bookstore 1000 Piece Puzzle
Peek into THREE levels of a charming bookshop in this creative streetview scene.
New York Public Library 1000 Pc 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 1000 Piece Puzzle
This 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!
Peek into a Book Shop Puzzle
Don't you feel drawn right into this magical peek into a neighborhood bookshop?
Reading Puzzles
Book Club Puzzle - 1000 Pieces
This modern jigsaw puzzle design is colorful and fun. If you zoom in, you can see all the humourous plays on popular book titles!
Frenchies Reading - 1000 Pieces Box Set
Our dogs are normally curled up nearby while we read, too!
Famous Authors Postage Stamp Collage 1000 Piece 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.
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Rory Coverton
Wednesday 7th of October 2020
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