The Amazon Gift Guide for Bookworms, Puzzle Masters, and Game Night Champs

This isn’t your average Rubik’s Cube dupe. Whether you’re practicing at home or taking it to competitions, this cube almost handles like a professional tool. It’s ideal for beginners but can also appeal to serious fans who are on the hunt for a quicker game, as this was designed with speed, control, and accuracy in mind. The magnetic core delivers smooth, stable turning, while the lightweight, stickerless design ensures long-lasting performance. Plus, it’s tension-adjustable for a customized feel that suits your solving style perfectly.

If you’re looking for a puzzle that’s challenging in a good way, this one could be just what you need. With oddly shaped pieces, a vibrant gradient color design, and no clear border, it helps to test patience and focus—but that’s only part of the fun. Featuring 500 pieces with unique shapes and patterns, an edge-free layout that ups the difficulty, and a design perfect for solo sessions or group puzzle nights, it’s a brain-teasing, color-filled experience from start to finish.

Pocket-sized but brain-busting, these clever metal puzzles are perfect for anyone who loves a hands-on challenge. Each one dares you to separate and reassemble two intertwined pieces using logic, spatial smarts, and plenty of patience. With 12 unique designs ranging in difficulty, they’re great for fidgeters, thinkers, or anyone who enjoys a good mental workout. Built from durable metal for repeated use and small enough to toss in a bag, they make an ideal desk distraction or coffee table conversation starter.

Channel your inner sleuth with logic puzzles, pattern recognition, and deductive reasoning challenges inspired by crime-solving scenarios. Brain Games: Criminal Mind Puzzles puts your critical thinking to the test—in a fun, addictive way. It’s not just for entertainment, though: it’s a brain workout disguised as a crime scene investigation. With dozens of mystery-style puzzles to solve, a mix of logic grids, riddles, and visual brain teasers, it’s perfect for solo puzzling or teaming up with friends for a little cooperative detective work.

Whether you owned an Atari personally back in the day or you're craving a dose of old-school gaming with modern convenience, this modern update to the legendary Atari 2600 could be just what the doctor ordered. It brings retro gaming into the now—without losing the charm of the original. Compatible with original 2600 and 7800 game cartridges, it includes Adventure and Missile Command right out of the box. With USB-C power and HDMI for easy plug-and-play setup, plus a sleek woodgrain design that pays homage to the ‘70s classic, it’s a nostalgic treat with a modern twist.

For book lovers who want to carry a whole library without the bulk, the Kindle Paperwhite strikes the perfect balance. Distraction-free and easy on the eyes, it’s made for readers who want to spend more time with a story and less time on their phones. With its crisp, glare-free screen, it reads like real paper—even in bright sunlight—and offers weeks worth of battery life, making it ideal for serious (and casual) readers alike. It features a 6.8-inch display with adjustable warm light, is waterproof with an IPX8 rating for reading at the beach, by the pool, or in the bath, and holds thousands of books with built-in access to the Kindle Store. Plus, with a battery that lasts up to 10 weeks on a single charge, it's always ready when you are.

History buffs, this one’s for you: This official trivia game from The History Channel packs in a wide range of historical topics—from ancient events to modern breakthroughs—with questions that surprise even seasoned trivia players. Bring it to game night or gift it to the trivia lover in your life—either way, it’s a satisfying way to spend an evening with friends. With hundreds of questions across multiple categories, it’s designed for ages 12 and up and ideal for group play. Plus, it sharpens memory, sparks great conversations, and keeps everyone on their toes.

There’s a reason Monopoly has stood the test of time—it’s the perfect mix of strategy, negotiation, and just enough luck to keep things unpredictable. Whether you’re snapping up railroads, stacking hotels on Boardwalk, or crossing your fingers to avoid that “Go to Jail” card, the game delivers hours of competitive, laugh-out-loud fun. Complete with classic tokens, iconic money, and all the familiar cards and properties, it’s more than just a board game—it’s a crash course in budgeting, deal-making, and empire-building. Ideal for players who like their game night with a side of ambition.

If you, like us, love books but struggle to find time to sit down and read, Audible is an easy way to fit more stories into your day. Whether you’re commuting, working out, or just winding down at night, audiobooks let you enjoy great books hands-free. With unlimited access to thousands of audiobooks—including bestsellers and exclusives—you’ll never run out of options. You also get one free credit each month to keep any book you choose, and it syncs across multiple devices, including Alexa. It’s a great alternative to podcasts when you’re in the mood for something new. Plus, with a free 30-day trial, it’s the easiest way to see if audiobooks are your thing.