For readers who lose themselves in literary classics, these wax melts are the perfect gifts for book lovers. Each bar is inspired by beloved novels...from Jane Eyre to Wuthering Heights, and brings atmospheric scents to reading nooks. Looking for a book lover gift outside of the classics? Check out our bookish gift guide!
1. Jane Eyre “I Am No Bird” Wax Melt Bar
Price: £7.99
Know a Jane Eyre fan? A rich blend of spicy cinnamon and fierce determination, featuring the iconic quote “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me.” .(shelfaware.co.uk)
What Lottie says:
This melt is fierce and comforting and the bronze shimmers instantly make me feel cosy. Jane Eyre is one of my favourite literary heroines and this quote stands the test of time.
2. Anne of Green Gables “October’s” Wax Melt Bar
Price: £7.99
Captures the stunning autumnal scent of freshly baked cinnamon buns. This pumpkin coloured wax melt is adorned with everything we love about cosy season. For lovers of Lucy Maud Montgomery Anne of Green Gables, this wax melt bar is a sensory delight designed to elevate a book-lovrs reading ritual. (shelfaware.co.uk)
What Lottie says:
This one transports me to Avonlea every time I light it. I adore everything about Anne of Green Gables and the way in which Anne romanticises all aspects of her life. This wax melt helps me slow down, relax and enjoy a quiet moment with my book.
3. Dracula “There Are Darknesses” Wax Melt Bar
Price: £7.99
Made for lovers of gothic classics. This wax melt bar, designed to celebrate the friendship within the novel, embodies the mystery and allure of Bram Stoker's Dracula. It makes a great book-gift for spooky season, looks amazing on a shelf on one of our display stands and smells utterly magical in a wax burner.(shelfaware.co.uk)
What Lottie says:
I loved designing this one. This scent is haunting and elegant—I feel chills and thrills reading Bram Stoker with this glowing beside me.
4. Frankenstein “Beware For I Am Fearless” Wax Melt Bar
Price: £7.99
Calling all Frankenstein fans! With a bold design and even bolder fragrance, this wax melt is for lovers of gothic classics. Molded with lightning bolt motifs and a striking heart, this wax melt bar is a unique gift for a reader.(shelfaware.co.uk)
What Lottie says:
This melt reminds me of lightning flashing across a dark sky—it embodies science terror and triumph in one fiery scent.
5. Classic Autumn Reads: “Life Starts Crisp in the Fall” Bar
Price: £7.99
Know someone who loves The Great Gatsby? Or perhaps they just wait all year for cosy season? With coppery shimmers and fresh, crisp scent notes, this wax melt bar transports you to an autumnal woodland walk. (shelfaware.co.uk)
What Lottie says:
Smells like daydreaming in October—leaf crunch, warm tea, and literary nostalgia. A perfect pairing for seasonal classics.
6. Poe’s The Raven: “Once Upon a Midnight Dreary” Wax Melt Bar
Price: £7.99
We all know someone who adores Edgar Allan Poe. The wax melt bar features a raven silhouette and gothic motifs with a stunning font and scent, making it a magical, atmospheric gift for a book lover.(shelfaware.co.uk)
What Lottie says:
If you want to experience the atmosphere of The Raven, this is it—the kind of scent that makes your heart beat to the rhythm of “Nevermore.” It's comforting and cosy, the perfect companion for a night in reading a spooky book.
7. Great Expectations “Pip” Wax Melt Bar
Price: £7.99
Know a Charles Dickens fan? This charming bar represents Pip's undying love for Estella, flourshed with hearts, whimsical writing and a sweet, floral fragrance—evoking young Pip’s journey through longing and expectation.(shelfaware.co.uk)
What Lottie says:
I feel Pip's hopeful restlessness every time I light this. The scent is uplifting and bright and is perfect to lighten a dark blustery day.
8. Pride and Prejudice “Mr Darcy” Wax Melt Bar
Price: £7.99
The OG romantic words. We simply had to honour Mr Darcy in our collection. Scented with midnight blooming jasmine, this bar is a sensory delight to behold and melt, the perfect gift for lovers of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. (shelfaware.co.uk)
What Lottie says:
This bar is an all time favourite of mine. The words, the shimmer, the scent- it smells great on our display stand and in the burner. I gifted this wax melt to one of my uni friends and she absolutely loved it as an avid classic reader.
9. Wuthering Heights “Catherine” Wax Melt Bar
Price: £7.99
This wax melt bar encapsulates the wild nature of Cathy and Heathcliffe's love. Its vibrant shimmers, bold fragrance and fiery embellishments transport you to the moors. If you know a Wuthering Heights fan, they will know and love this quote!(shelfaware.co.uk)
What Lottie says:
Crashing winds and wild hearts in wax form. This is the perfect companion to Wuthering Heights—haunting, intense, unforgettable.
Bonus Entry: Gothic Genre Divider
Price: £11.99
A richly detailed divider etched with gothic ornamentation and 3D lettering. Ideal for lovers of Victorian and gothic shelf themes. Adjustable to display at preferred angle. (shelfaware.co.uk)
What Lottie says:
It’s dramatic and atmospheric—my shelves always look instantly more mysterious and moody with this added. And I LOVE an organised shelf.
Why These Make Perfect Literary Gifts
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Literary Ambience at Home: These melts bring classic novels to life through scent and design.
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Beautiful for Bookish Shelves: Each bar is embellished with well loved classic quotes and etched with thematic detail.
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Thoughtful Gift Options: Ideal for readers who appreciate brilliant stories—these are truly unique book gifts.
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Curated Themes: From gothic mystery to tender romance, there’s a wax melt here for every reader’s heart.
How to Gift & Use the Collection
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Create a Classics Bundle: Pair a wax melt with a matching novel and a pressed flower bookmark for a polished literary kit.
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Seasonal Reading Rituals: Light autumn‑themed melts during cosy reading sessions with classics.
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Display as Decor: These bookish wax melts look stunning on bookshelves or bedside tables when unlit.
Final Thoughts
These wax melts are curated to delight readers who cherish classic literature and atmospheric décor. They serve both as sensory gifts and objects of literary admiration. From the moors of Wuthering Heights to the drawing rooms of Pride and Prejudice, each melt captures the spirit of timeless tales and makes an elegant present for book lovers everywhere.
Bonus: A Note to Autumn Book Girlies
Imagine lining your shelf with genre dividers and then lighting “Booked Up” or Anne melts while settling into chilly nights filled with classics. It’s bookish comfort at its finest...complete with leaf crunch, candlelight, and the slow joy of reading. Want to get in the autumn spirit? Explore our collection of blog posts discussing Anne of Green Gables.
