Reversible Bookstop ($28)

This is one of those handy things you never wind up buying for yourself, but that you certainly should buy for a book nerd you love. Think of all the times you've found yourself trying to keep a book open with odd things at hand—a stapler, a remote control, a (saddest of all) 'nother book. From Levenger, home of all kinds of accessories for le nerderie.

Happy Tape! ($5.50)

Oh, Windowshoppistes, Shoppista has sorely neglected you. But Shoppista is in her last semester of coursework and is soooooooo busy. Soon the blog will be back to its former regular-updating ways. In the meantime, please admire this beautiful packing tape from, of course, Japan, where they know about the pretty. From Happy Tape.

10X Office Tool ($22)

Scissors, stapler, hole punch, tape measure, and a bunch of other office-handy functions in one tiny tool. Why do we love things that can do more than one thing so much? But seriously, you always need a stapler when you don't have one... From Tiny Living.

BITS Magnetic Bulletin Board ($10)

Whiteboard and bulletin board all in one. Plus, you'll never lose and then step on a thumbtack ever again. From Ikea.

Dry Erase Liquid Chalk Markers ($10)

These play nice with white boards and black boards—handy if you're a teacher—and the lack of chalk dust is also pretty appealing if you're a parent with a kid who wants to chalk it up. From Jet Pens.

Sale Calendars ($5-$7)

There are a million calendars in this sale of various pet breeds (corgis, irish setters, siamese cats), places (Africa, Australia), and nature thingies (tigers, trees, oceans). Also, a lot of sudoku calendars and puppies and kittens in regrettable hats and sweaters. You can find those yourself.

For a more specialty audience, though, I thought I would point out (with great pleasure) that there is also a calendar on Mexican professional wrestling, one on Sneakers (yes: it is all sneakers, and only sneakers), and my personal favorite, a calendar entitled Toilets Of The World.

Eco-Chic Illustrated Desk Calendar ($23)

100% recycled material (and you can send them back at the end of the year to be re-recycled, in return for which you'll receive a coupon for next year's calendar pages). Each month has its own gorgeously illustrated theme. From See Jane Work.

Cast Iron Rabbit Paperweight ($18)

This severe-looking little rabbit from Japan will keep your papers in good order. Nice boss or co-worker gift, or for someone who likes rabbits. From Canoe.

See Me Work Tape Dispenser ($32)

You probably had no idea dispensing tape was so complicated. Now you feel really bad for taking your tape dispenser's hard work for granted all these years, don't you? Think of it, laboring sadly in obscurity, living a life of quiet desperation, moving all those hidden cogs and wheels.

From Urban Outfitters.

Paperweight Clock ($20)

Reg $29. Great stocking stuffer, or a pretty, useful, innocuous present for a boss or co-worker. The turquoise is my favorite. From Pottery Barn.

Desktop Drink Warmer ($3.75)

Look, you can get one that plugs into your USB port and it'll cost you $20, or you could just get this one, which plugs into the wall, for under four buckaroos. In any case, winter's coming, so be sure you have something to keep your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate warm while you type away, Bob Cratchit style, in your freezing office / apartment / garret. From American Science & Surplus.

Moleskine Notebook With Handpainted Cover ($11)

A tiny, original painting on each one. Plus, they come with free stickers!

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From The Blackbird Sings.

Nikki McClure Calendar 2009 ($17)

Mad talented artist Nikki McClure has her 2009 calendar out. If you want one, buy early—I've seen them get hard to find. From Rare Device.

Brother Vintage Manual Typewriter ($65)

In working condition, with a black ribbon and a red ribbon, made in Japan. It looks a little eighties to me, and also a little Mondrian-esque. Would also look fab in a house with a white Scandinavian design thing going on.

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From A Touch Of Vintage.

Alessi Stila Letter Opener ($34)

Opens your letters like nobody's business. Also good for menacing intruders or houseguests that overstay their welcome. From All Modern.

Rhodia Mousepad Paper Pad ($6.50)

Cut out crowding on your desk by making your mousepad double up as a pad of paper. Graph paper, in this case, so suitable for everything from grocery lists to floor plans. From Vickerey.

Bubble Wrap Calendar ($30-$50)

For serious bubble wrap addicts, this calendar is either perfect or else an exercise in torture (how do you pop just one bubble per day?!?). Get yours here.

Via CubeMe.

Magazine Holder & Magnetic Bulletin Board ($18)

Designed by Three By Three Seattle, these come in three colors and strike me as a great way to organize more than magazines. Add tiny mighties magnets and it's also an instant surface for postcards, notes, and all the other stuff you usually stick on a bulletin board. From Velocity.

Suede Pencil Holder ($20)

Of course you could hold lots of different things in one of these. Lime green and other colors are available too, but predictably, the blue one is my favorite. From Little Black Duck.

Bedford Smart Wall Cabinet ($150)

Reg $399. Ribbons, cell phones, scotch tape, whatever. It all fits in this smart little cabinet, and the pushpin-friendly cabinet doors can hold your schedule and photos, too. From Pottery Barn.