12 Book Advent Calendars for Readers!

I love a good holiday countdown and I REALLY love books and reading, so the idea of a book advent calendar?

Well, count me in!

This list has two kinds of bookish advent calendars: there are advent calendars for book lovers where the theme is books and reading and then books that function as an advent calendar where you read a chapter or section per day.

Check out all these fun ways to count down to Christmas!

12 Book Advent Calendars for Book Lovers to Countdown to Christmas

A Heart for Christmas: Romance Advent Book by Sophie Jomain
A cozy romance set in the French Alps – and the best part? Each chapter is sealed, so no accidental spoilers! It’s such a fun idea and perfect for a Christmas countdown. I love that it feels like opening a little surprise every day as you break the seal on each chapter. (You can see them in action here!) I couldn’t resist ordering one for myself to start on December 1st! Check out her other romance advent book, Secret Santa, here.

The Christmas Contest: Kid’s Advent Book by Maxime Gillio
I love a good Christmas countdown, and this book captures that same excitement – each chapter is sealed, so it feels like opening a little surprise every day! The story follows Santa as he searches for an apprentice to help deliver gifts, and I know my 8-year-old is going to be thrilled with this one. I already ordered it for her for December 1st! (You can see it in action here).

Yoto Advent Calendar
There are a million ways you could do a Yoto advent calendar at all ranges of costs. I’ve rounded up 10 ideas for a Yoto advent calendar and think this would be such a fun way to bring in the season for all book and audiobook lovers. Grab some blankets, a cup of hot cocoa, your Yoto and enjoy listening to some festive content!

How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T. Smith
I ordered this one to read aloud with my girls several years ago and it was a hit! It has a chapter for every day in December before Christmas that follows a little mouse who finds a lost letter and is determined to get it to Santa. There are also activities and crafts that go along with each day, if you want to do them.

Merry Murdle by G. T Karber
Could I really leave out a Murdle advent book!? Nope. With 25 daily festive mysteries, it’s the perfect gift for puzzle lovers and cozy mystery fans. Our Murdle-obsessed household would be delighted to receive one of these Dec. 1st!

Countdown to Christmas
If you’re looking for a beautiful advent book to treasure year after year (or a heartfelt gift for the whole family) this is it! Each day leading up to Christmas features a classic holiday story, poem, or song to make the season feel extra magical.

Murder Mystery Advent Calendar –
Each day from December 1st to Christmas Eve, you’ll uncover a new clue, puzzle, and suspect as you help solve a chilling case aboard a snowbound train. It’s the perfect advent calendar for mystery lovers who want a festive countdown with a thrilling twist!

12 Days of Bookmas –
This 12 Day bookish advent calendar is a cozy mix of books, bookish goodies, and festive treats! Each box includes 4 surprise books (in a genre you choose), 8 holiday gifts (like socks, bookmarks, or cocoa), and fun extras, all beautifully wrapped for 12 days of reading joy. Every box is made to order, supports a small business, and ships free!

Wrap a book each day –
I used to do this when my girls were younger, and my favorite part was that it could be completely free! All you need are 24 Christmas books and a roll of wrapping paper. To keep it budget-friendly, I always checked our books out from the library. Each day, the kids get to unwrap one book, and together you enjoy a new holiday story every night leading up to Christmas.

Mini Brand Book Advent –
Have you seen these Mini Brand tiny collectibles – they are super popular among the kids these days. Each day for 24 days, open a little door and inside will be a mini little book. This one would be great for teens and tweens!

Christmas is Coming –
This festive advent book is such a fun way for the whole family to count down to Christmas! Each day has a lift-the-flap surprise with a holiday activity inside – like writing a letter to Santa, singing a Christmas carol with the included sheet music, or making a cozy mug of hot cocoa together.

Book Lover’s Advent Calendar –
A bookish twist on the classic advent calendar! This advent calendar has 25 days of literary surprises – think cozy reading goodies like bookmarks, stickers, ornaments, and even a Winter Reading Bingo card. It’s the perfect way to count down to Christmas for anyone who’d rather be curled up with a good book.

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