Not really essentials since all you need to read is a book but these are all the things that make me enjoy reading ever more.
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I wanted an ereader with buttons and color to make cute annotations and highlights! Plus I love that I can get library books right from the device and kobo plus ($7.99 a month) has a pretty good selection of books!
Kobo Libra Colour
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I tried several off brand stylus and I think getting the kobo one is worth the money!
Kobo Stylus 2
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Their prices are great and so are the options! You can skip a month pause your subscription very easily.
Book of the Month Club Subscription
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This has been my favorite style reading light, I’ve had it since 2023 and it’s still going strong. Love that it has 3 different color modes and 5 brightness levels
Glocusent USB Rechargeable Book Light for Reading in Bed, Portable Clip-on LED Reading Light, 3 Amber Colors & 5 Brightness Dimmable, Compact & Long Lasting, Perfect Gift for Book Lovers, Kids - Walmart.com
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Made for laptops but I love to use it for reading in bed since it’s very comfy to read with the book propped up.
Bed tray for laptop (and reading).
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Great selection of colors for tabbing your books. Although I barely use them because I still don’t have a tabbing method I love.
Wekvgz 3600pcs Sticky Tabs 180 Color Book Tabs Transparent Sticky Note Tabs Writable and Repositionable Book Flags Strip Index Tabs Colorful Page Markers Annotation Tabs Post Tabs
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So necessary for creating the perfect ambiance while reading around others (like next to my partner while watching his sci-fi shows in bed)!
Classic bookshelf you can modify to look like a built in one! Last photo is my bookshelf made from 3 billy ones from ikea.
BILLY Bookcase - white 31 1/2x11x79 1/2 "
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For cozy reading days outside
MaxKare 50" x 60" Electric Throw Blanket with 6 Heating Levels & 1-5H Auto-off, Machine Washable Flannel & Sherpa, Gray & White
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To create the perfect ambiance. If I’m reading alone in a room wood wick candles are my go-to for the perfect reading environment.
3-Wick Amber Glass Wooden Wick Coconut and Honey Jar Candle 20oz - Thresholdâ„¢
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A need for book shopping days or days at the library. Most of my tote bags are from local small artist!
Libraries Save Democracy Tote
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I can fit a hardcover book, my kobo libra and pen.
National Park Book Sleeve - Small
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My favorite app for tracking what I’m reading!
StoryGraph App
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Etsy has by far the best kobo libra color cases!!
Yellow Stripe Sun Kindle or Kobo Case
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I’m still looking for the perfect lounge type chair but for now I’m using this one and I love it, it’s comfy and pretty spacious.
Better Homes and Gardens Lilah Boho Outdoor Stationary Wicker Egg Chair; White Color Cushion
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I absolutely love this device more then the kobo because it's easier to annotate and doodle because of their palm rejection. Its also open system which is a big selling point for many people.