Dating a bibliophile involves more than just buying them books every gift-giving season (although no self-respecting book nerd will ever object to that). But if you’re in the market to spice things up, here are a few date night suggestions to make your favorite bookworm love you even more:
#1. Take them to a bookstore and tell them to pick all the books they want.
You’re basically fulfilling every literature nerd’s wet dream. Sit back and watch as your partner goes on the nerdiest, most rabid shopping spree ever.
#2. See a play or theater adaptation of their favorite novel.
At the top of the list of the most romantic things you can do for a bibliomaniac is take them to a night at the theater. Don’t be surprised if they know the exact words to some of the lines.
#3. Dress up as your favorite characters for an entire day.
If Pride and Prejudice is their thing, have afternoon tea and biscuits on a picnic blanket by the river. Really commit to it.
#4. Go museum-hopping.
Nothing delights a literature fan more than great stories, especially if they actually happened to, like, a bard sometime in the 16th century.
#5. Take your date to the library.
To look for good reads, not to make out in the banned books section! Although if it does come to that, we’re sure neither of you would mind.
#6. Attend an arts festival.
Spend the day going to poetry readings or participating in cosplay events. It may sound ultra-geeky at first, probably because it is!
#7. Assemble a “literary nerd” starter pack to surprise them with.
Messenger bag, one or two books, a large coffee mug, a “Don’t talk to me when I’m reading” t-shirt, and Harry Potter specs. This tongue-in-cheek gift idea will surely get some laughs out your partner.
#8. Take them to a wine tasting.
Literature is like medium-rare steak — it pairs best with red wine.
#9. Give them the gift of their own words.
Turn their proudest moment into a tangible ornament: have a local printer publish a book of their poems, or print their very first short story on an oversized wall canvas they can hang over their desk.
#10. Build them a reading nook.
Your S.O. will love having a cozy corner of the house all to themselves. Deck it out with essentials: a bean bag chair, lamp, and warm blanket.
#11. Do nothing all day except read together.
With the busy schedules of today’s modern couple, there is hardly ever any time for peace and quiet. Trust us, your bookworm partner will appreciate this gift more than you know.