The Emma M. Lion Gift Guide

Shakespeare’s Plays
A collected volume of Shakespeare’s plays – rich, wry, and endlessly re-readable. The sort of book Emma might keep close at hand for moments when only a perfectly turned phrase (or a dramatic soliloquy) will do. A gift for readers who love language that has shaped centuries. If only we could find a copy illustrated by Declan Lion, but I’m afraid that is truly one of a kind.

Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë’s classic is exactly the kind of novel Emma would recommend when one needs courage, principle, and a heroine whose quiet resilience refuses to be overlooked. A perfect gift for anyone who loves stories with depth, romance, and moral steadiness. I can almost guarantee this one was not stolen under any of Jack’s trickery.

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Stevenson’s Treasure Island is pure adventure – brisk, bright, and full of daring. The sort of tale Emma might read aloud on a windswept evening, delighting in every twist. A wonderful choice for readers who long for maps, mysteries, and a bit of swashbuckling spirit.

A quill and ink set
A quill and ink set fit for anyone who longs to write with a touch of ceremony. Exactly the sort of writing implement Emma might keep on her desk for letters requiring thoughtfulness, flourish, or a bit of old-fashioned romance.

Reading Journal
These reading journals are so fun and have quotes from the books on the back cover. This is a gift that would delight any fellow bibliophile.

Lion Wax Seal Stamp
A regal lion wax seal is both practical and delightfully dramatic. Emma would certainly approve of sealing important correspondence with something that conveys dignity, courage, and just a hint of mystery.

Boxed Journal Set
A beautifully boxed journal set, ideal for recording everyday reflections, observations, and the occasional extraordinary moment. The sort of gift Emma would press into a friend’s hands with the gentle encouragement to write things down before they slip away. These beautiful journal covers reminded me of the book covers!

“Well” Ball cap
A soft, understated ball cap embroidered with the single word Islington uses to say a lot. Perfect for readers who appreciate a quiet nod to the books they love – and who enjoy an accessory with just the right amount of wry understatement.

St Crispian’s Sweatshirt
How cute is this St. Crispian’s sweatshirt? The subtitle says “where things wander to be found”. It comes in fourteen different colors so it would be easy to find the favorite of the Emma M Lion fan on your Christmas list. (I got this for my 13 year old’s birthday this weekend!)

The Reed and Rite Long Sleeve Shirt
I love a cozy long sleeve tee shirt and this one with the Reed and Rite logo on it is so perfect. With seventeen colors to choose from you just might have to pick two!

The Alchemy Zippered Tote
A charming zippered pouch bearing the names Islington, Hawkes, Pearce, and Lion would be ideal for pens, notes, or small necessities. It’s the sort of practical little item Emma would tuck into her bag, pleased each time she caught sight of its quiet nod to her circle of friends.

Emma M Lion Canvas Tote
This bag is sold on Beth Brower’s website and it is so fun. Jen on my team brings this bag to church every week and it’s a fun nod to all the Emma M Lion fans in our neighborhood.

Afternoon Tea at Home Cookbook
This cookbook would be perfect to help host a tea party that Agnes could be proud of. If you read one of the journals for your book club it would be so fun to then host a tea party to discuss the books.

Emma M. Lion Bracelet Stack
For my birthday, one of my friends (who is a fellow Emma M Lion lover!) gave me a stack of beaded bracelets with one for Emma, one for Islington, one for Pierce, and one for Hawkes. I knew we were kindred spirits when she said “obviously the beige one is for Islington.” Ha!

Lion Head Bookends
It’s hard to believe that after reading the series multiple times and listening to every audiobook, I still don’t own the physical books! I’m determined to change that – and these bookends would be the perfect finishing touch. They’d look stunning on any Emma M. Lion lover’s shelf.