100 Something You Can Read Monito Monita Gift Ideas Philippines 2024

The "something you can read" monito monita theme celebrates one of humanity's oldest joys — the simple act of losing yourself in a book, a journal, a comic, or a page of beautiful writing. Filipinos are storytellers at heart: the tradition of awit, balagtasan, Wattpad novels, and the beloved Bob Ong book passed around the barkada shows a deep love of the written word. Whether your monito is a bookworm, a journal keeper, a manga fan, or just someone who needs a beautiful notebook to write their thoughts in, here are 100 something you can read monito monita gift ideas.

Fiction Books (1–10)

1. Atomic Habits by James Clear — the most gifted self-improvement book in the Philippines in recent years, ₱400–₱700.
2. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho — a timeless story of following your dreams, always a meaningful gift, ₱300–₱600.
3. Tala by Eros Atalia — a critically acclaimed Filipino novel available at National Bookstore, ₱300–₱500.
4. Bob Ong novel — pick any: Stainless Longganisa, Macarthur, Abnkkbsnplako — beloved by Filipino millennials, ₱200–₱400.
5. A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara — the intense literary fiction novel everyone in the Philippines is talking about, ₱700–₱1,000.
6. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin — gaming + friendship novel with Filipino reader appeal, ₱700–₱1,000.
7. Alamat ng Gubat by Bob Ong — fable-style illustrated Philippine folklore retelling, ₱200–₱400.
8. Beach Read by Emily Henry — a light romantic novel perfect for PH beach vacations, ₱400–₱700.
9. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig — a gentle mental health-positive novel, ₱400–₱700.
10. Mga Ibong Mandaragit by Amado V. Hernandez — a Philippine literary classic about society and justice, ₱300–₱600.

Non-Fiction & Self-Help (11–20)

11. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson — brutally honest self-help with Filipino reader cult following, ₱400–₱700.
12. Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles — Japanese philosophy of purpose, popular in PH productivity circles, ₱400–₱700.
13. You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero — upbeat motivational non-fiction loved by Filipino women, ₱400–₱700.
14. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel — personal finance through behavioral lens, great for Filipino professionals, ₱400–₱700.
15. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman — classic behavioral economics gift for the thinker, ₱500–₱900.
16. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki — perennial bestseller in Philippine bookstores for financial literacy, ₱300–₱600.
17. Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman — emotionally intelligent Filipino workplaces start with this book, ₱400–₱700.
18. Born a Crime by Trevor Noah — gripping memoir of resilience that resonates with Filipino readers, ₱400–₱700.
19. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb — therapy memoir that normalizes mental health care, ₱500–₱800.
20. Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari — sweeping history of humankind loved by curious readers, ₱500–₱900.

Children's & Picture Books (21–30)

21. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle — classic board book for the tiniest monito or child in the family, ₱400–₱700.
22. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (any volume) — reliably hilarious book gift for kids 8–14, ₱400–₱700.
23. Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce — graphic novel-style middle-grade series beloved by Filipino tweens, ₱400–₱600.
24. Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey — graphic chapter book for reluctant readers and kids who love comics, ₱400–₱700.
25. Gabby's Dollhouse: The Big Collection — tie-in book for the popular Philippine Netflix favorite, ₱400–₱700.
26. Si Hector at ang Kanyang Puso by Diandra Slagle — Filipino picture book in Tagalog for language learning, ₱200–₱400.
27. Philippine Myths and Legends illustrated collection — beautifully illustrated mythology for children, ₱300–₱600.
28. Mga Kwentong Pambata — classic Filipino children's storybook collection at National Bookstore, ₱200–₱400.
29. Tumble Leaf or nature picture book — sensory exploration picture book for toddlers, ₱400–₱700.
30. I Love You to the Moon and Back — classic bedtime read for parents gifting to little ones, ₱300–₱600.

Journals & Diaries (31–40)

31. Dotted journal (Moleskine or equivalent) — blank dot-grid journal for bullet journaling and note-taking, ₱300–₱900.
32. Gratitude journal — guided daily reflection journal with prompts for morning positivity, ₱150–₱450.
33. Diary or daily planner — dated daily diary for tracking appointments, tasks, and reflections, ₱150–₱400.
34. Travel journal — blank journal for capturing trip memories, drawings, and ticket stubs, ₱150–₱400.
35. Bullet journal starter kit — blank notebook + pens + ruler + stencils for BuJo beginners, ₱300–₱700.
36. Prayer journal — daily devotional journal with Bible verse prompts for the faith-based monito, ₱150–₱400.
37. Five-year journal — one page per day, five years of entries per page, for the long-term reflector, ₱400–₱800.
38. Art journal — mixed-media blank book for sketching, watercolor, and creative expression, ₱200–₱500.
39. Wellness journal — mental health tracking journal with mood, sleep, and habit log pages, ₱200–₱500.
40. Recipe journal — blank book for writing down and illustrating personal recipes and food memories, ₱150–₱400.

Magazines & Periodicals (41–50)

41. Preview Magazine Philippines — premier Philippine fashion and beauty magazine, ₱200–₱300 per issue.
42. YES! Magazine Philippines — entertainment and celebrity gossip Philippine magazine beloved by Filipinos, ₱80–₱150.
43. Cosmopolitan Philippines — lifestyle and relationships magazine for Filipino women, ₱150–₱300.
44. Summit Media magazine gift subscription — 3-month or 6-month subscription to a favorite PH title, ₱500–₱900.
45. National Geographic Philippines edition — science and nature storytelling for the curious mind, ₱250–₱400.
46. Spot.ph dining and lifestyle guide book — annual guide to the best restaurants and places in Manila, ₱200–₱400.
47. Time Magazine Philippines — news and analysis for the globally informed monito, ₱200–₱400.
48. Esquire Philippines — men's lifestyle and culture magazine, ₱200–₱350.
49. Philippine Daily Inquirer lifestyle magazine insert — Sunday magazine section with cultural features, ₱50–₱80.
50. Hana Magazine Philippines — beautifully photographed local travel and culture, ₱200–₱400.

Comics & Graphic Novels (51–60)

51. Demon Slayer manga volume (Kimetsu no Yaiba) — available at Fully Booked PH and National Bookstore, ₱300–₱500.
52. Jujutsu Kaisen manga volume — one of the most popular manga series among Filipino youth, ₱300–₱500.
53. Naruto or One Piece classic volume — enduring favorites for nostalgic Filipino manga readers, ₱300–₱500.
54. Spy × Family manga — lighthearted family spy manga with broad Filipino reader appeal, ₱300–₱500.
55. Filipino indie komiks volume — support local Philippine komiks artists at indie book fairs or Shopee, ₱150–₱400.
56. Watchmen by Alan Moore — classic DC graphic novel for the literary comics reader, ₱700–₱1,100.
57. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi — autobiographical graphic novel of Iran, a cross-cultural Filipino gift, ₱500–₱900.
58. Fun Home by Alison Bechdel — Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic memoir, thoughtful literary gift, ₱500–₱900.
59. A Contract with God by Will Eisner — one of the first graphic novels, timeless and accessible, ₱500–₱900.
60. DC Universe: Batman Year One — classic superhero arc for the comics-curious beginner, ₱500–₱900.

Recipe & Lifestyle Books (61–70)

61. Claude Tayag's Linamnam — definitive guide to regional Philippine cuisine by a celebrated chef, ₱700–₱1,200.
62. Kulinarya: A Guidebook to Philippine Cuisine — classic Filipino cookbook for aspiring cooks, ₱700–₱1,200.
63. Nora Daza's Let's Cook with Nora — vintage Philippine cookbook from the iconic TV chef, ₱300–₱600.
64. Wok Wednesdays or Chinese-Filipino recipe book — recipes for everyday Filipino-Chinese home cooking, ₱300–₱600.
65. Japanese or Korean cooking for Filipinos cookbook — Asian-fusion recipes using PH accessible ingredients, ₱350–₱700.
66. The Minimalist Baker's Everyday Cooking — simple 30-minute recipes loved by Filipino home cooks, ₱500–₱900.
67. Ottolenghi Simple — beautiful vegetable-forward cooking book that works in a Filipino kitchen, ₱700–₱1,100.
68. Budget Bytes cookbook — smart everyday cooking for budget-conscious Filipino households, ₱500–₱900.
69. KonMari guide to tidying — Marie Kondo's joy-sparking organization book for the orderly Filipino home, ₱400–₱700.
70. Plant care and houseplant guide book — for the Filipino plant parent (halaman) hobbyist, ₱300–₱600.

Education & Reference (71–80)

71. Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary — premium hardcover dictionary for writers and students, ₱700–₱1,200.
72. Oxford English Grammar reference — comprehensive grammar guide for English learners and writers, ₱500–₱900.
73. Philippine History illustrated book — illustrated history of the Philippines for civic pride, ₱400–₱800.
74. Araling Panlipunan reference book — Philippines social studies reference for students, ₱200–₱500.
75. SAT or IELTS prep book — exam prep guide for Filipino students planning to study abroad, ₱500–₱900.
76. Coding for beginners book — introduction to Python or web development for the tech-curious, ₱400–₱800.
77. Financial literacy book for Filipinos — budgeting, saving, and investing for the Philippine market, ₱300–₱600.
78. The Elements of Style by Strunk and White — classic writing guide for every aspiring Filipino writer, ₱300–₱600.
79. Philippine architecture and heritage photo book — beautiful documentation of Philippine built heritage, ₱700–₱1,200.
80. Tagalog-English pocket dictionary — compact reference for vocabulary building and language learners, ₱150–₱350.

Reading Accessories (81–90)

81. Book light — clip-on LED light for reading in bed or on night trips, ₱100–₱300.
82. Magnetic bookmark set — flat magnetic closures that never fall out of the book, ₱80–₱200.
83. Book sleeve or cover — padded fabric sleeve to protect a book in a bag, ₱150–₱400.
84. Bookend set — decorative bookends for organizing a shelf, ₱150–₱500.
85. Sticky note page flag tabs — colored arrow tabs for annotating and marking book pages, ₱50–₱150.
86. Highlighter pastel set — gentle-color highlighters for annotating self-help and academic books, ₱100–₱250.
87. Reading journal log — blank book for recording books read, ratings, and favorite quotes, ₱150–₱400.
88. Book stand for hands-free reading — adjustable reading rest for cookbooks and textbooks, ₱150–₱400.
89. Reading glasses +1.0 to +2.5 — stylish magnifying readers for small-print books, ₱100–₱300.
90. Kindle or e-reader case — protective cover for Kindle Paperwhite with sleep/wake function, ₱200–₱500.

E-Books, Audiobooks & Digital Reads (91–100)

91. National Bookstore gift card — let your monito choose exactly what to read, available ₱200–₱1,000.
92. Fully Booked gift card — premium reading selection gift card for the serious book lover, ₱200–₱1,000.
93. Kindle eBook gift card — Amazon gift card for purchasing Kindle ebooks, ₱300–₱1,000.
94. Audible audiobook gift subscription — 1-month or 3-month Audible membership, ₱300–₱900.
95. Spotify audiobook access gift — Spotify Premium includes audiobook access for Filipino subscribers, ₱200–₱500.
96. Scribd e-library subscription — unlimited ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines digital subscription, ₱300–₱600.
97. Wattpad Premium gift — support the Filipino-founded storytelling platform with a premium gift, ₱200–₱500.
98. Online course in creative writing or literature — Coursera or Udemy course gift certificate, ₱500–₱900.
99. Kobo ebook store gift card — alternative ebook platform with Philippine digital book selection, ₱300–₱900.
100. A handwritten letter — the oldest readable gift in the world costs nothing but your time and means everything to a Filipino who cherishes words, ₱0.

A book is a door. A journal is a mirror. A comic is a world waiting to be explored. Whatever they choose to read, your "something you can read" monito monita gift gives your person the one thing all Filipinos secretly crave: time to sit down, open a page, and just be. From the shelves of National Bookstore to the dog-eared pages of a passed-around Bob Ong book, reading is one of the most personal and enduring gifts you can give. Maligayang Pasko — and may your monito find a book they never want to put down.