Gifts for People Who Have Everything

They buy what they want. Their wishlist says “nothing.” Helpful, thanks. When you're choosing gifts for people who have everything, start with what they enjoy doing rather than finding another object for the shelf. These adult activity books and prompt journals offer puzzles, writing and cheeky entertainment for downtime, provided the humour is their kind of fun.

Pick Their Kind of Downtime

• I've Got Games: for someone who enjoys variety, with puzzles, games, word-based challenges and quizzes.
• I'm on Bail: for an adult who likes word searches alongside puzzles, brain teasers, games and challenges.
• That One Friend: for the mate who recognises every personality in the group. Includes word searches, Sudoku, personality quizzes, roasts and light-hearted challenges.
• I Only Grow Where the Bullshit Doesn't: for someone who enjoys reflective writing, with prompts exploring boundaries, relationships, goals and life changes. Choose it because they like journaling, not because you think they need sorting out.
• Friend From Hell Bundle: for someone who enjoys both activities and reflection. It contains That One Friend, I'm on Bail and the reflective prompt journal: two activity books plus one journal, not three puzzle books.

Still deciding between the activity titles? Use our three-book activity comparison to compare their listed activities and themes.

Make It Personal, Not Just Unexpected

“Hard to buy for” isn't a personality type. Think about whether they actually enjoy solving puzzles, writing privately or laughing at friendship chaos. Check which Ink & Attitude books they already own, especially before choosing a bundle that includes individual titles.

A single well-chosen book and a handwritten note can be enough. A pen or pencil makes a practical extra if you want one. Choose a bundle when its included books suit the person and its current price fits your budget, not simply to make the parcel bigger.

Check the Humour and the Occasion

These books are for grown-ups, with cheeky titles and adult language. Match the joke to the recipient and where they'll open the gift. For a coworker or someone you don't know well, don't assume that your sense of humour is theirs.

Buying for a birthday, Christmas or Secret Santa? Check the current price, delivery costs and production and postage information before ordering for a particular date. Novelty alone doesn't make a good gift; their interests still come first.

Need a Different Starting Point?

Browse Gifts for Puzzle Lovers for someone who enjoys solving, Gifts for Your Best Friend for a close mate, or Funny Gifts for Adults for the wider range. Our Gift Hub brings recipient and interest-based options together.

You don't have to find the one thing they've never seen before. Start with something that feels like them.