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Cozy Reading Nook Finds
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items With our phones always within reach, something about having a special space for reading helps you dedicate time to the age-old pursuit. You'll find great picks here, whether your space (and budget!) is large or small. I also love nature and cats, so ...
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Cozy Blanket
Cozy Lay Down
Cozy Feet
Cozy Curl Up
Confidential Reading Journals
Cute Walls & Floors
Cozy Blanket
The number one way to cozy up is with a nice blanket! Here are three options, whether you like something light or to feel like you're being hugged!
This blanket is big, it's cozy, and it's cute! Perfect for people like me, who love to be so hot while reading that we basically sweat! Not big enough? There's a DOUBLE bubble option, too! This product is STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX, but do note that it...
Bubble Cuddle Blanket by Cozy Earth
If a knit blanket is your jam, this is the right one for you! Birds and peace. High quality and clean materials. Cozy. Real artist—Mogu Takahashi.
Peace Knit Blanket by Biquette
I'm pretty sure the best nooks have Pendleton blankets, and this one is made of MERINO wool. Doesn't get better.
Merino Throw by Pendleton
Cozy Lay Down
Have space for a chaise? Nothing says reading nook like this!
This is what reading nook dreams are made of. If you have room for a chaise, this super comfy, vibey chaise is your best friend. 4.5 stars. This is a higher end product, which is reflected in the price.
Galilee Chaise Lounge by Birch Lane
For a slightly more elevated look (literally), consider this lovely lounger! 4.9 stars. This is a higher end product, which is reflected in the price. This also comes in a chair version!
Amber Lewis x Four Hands Kent Chaise Lounge by Birch Lane
If you like something a little more upright, this chaise is great. And I'm loving the pin stripes! 4.8 stars. This is a higher end product, which is reflected in the price.
Walters Chaise Lounge by Birch Lane
Cozy Feet
Bare feet while cozied up reading? I don't think so! These are also great gifts for book lovers.
Handmade in the mountains of Ukraine. Organic. Cute. Several options. And, best of all, cozy! One size fits most.
Handmade Organic Wool Socks by Warm by Luda
These are C-O-Z-Y! Mongolian cashmere. Great for temperature regulation… like when you're under an extra heavy blanket!
Mongolian Cashmere Slouch Sock by Quince
My absolute fave to snuggle up with. And if you need to get up (like when you finish one book and are onto the next!), they're grippy!
Women's Gripper Slipper
Cozy Curl Up
No reading nook is complete without the perfect reading chair. I have collected the best for every vibe!
This cute swivel chair is compact and perfect for cuddling up in a small space. 4.7 stars.
Shell Swivel Chair by Wade Logan
This is a great chair for the corner of a smaller space. Personally, I love to curl up on a chair like this, but I am pretty short! Considered comfy and versatile. 4.6 stars. A few patterns here, and their similar Rifle Paper Co x Cloth & Co Armc...
Allura Armchair by Birch Lane
Yes this oversized swivel fits two people… but let's be real, you're going to want it all to yourself! The perfect, versatile, cute swivel for your reading nook. 4.4 stars.
Oversized Round Swivel Chair by Latitude Run
If “cozy” is the same thing as “nature” to you, as it is to me, this bird & flower chair might be perfect for your nook. Sevearl cool designs, comfortable, and great for a small space. 4.8 stars.
Embroidered Floral Handmade Accent Chair by Corrigan Studio
A bean bag chair is iconic for a reading nook, and this elevates that bean bag to help your reading nook stay chic! 4.7 stars. There are several products out there that look similar to this, but most I found are cheaper and rated poorly. This is a gr...
Cloud-Like Lounge Bean Bag Chair by George Oliver
This feels like an updated version of something you might find in your grandparents' house, and I think that's just perfect for a reading nook. Two pattern choices, which give it very different vibes! Very comfortable and, of course, cozy. 4.8 stars.
Allie Armchair by Birch Lane
Confidential Reading Journals
Since our little nook is mostly a technology-free space, it might be time to ditch Goodreads for a more analogue alternative!
Are you a long-winded reviewer? This is, hands-down, the reading journal for you.
Nose In a Book Reading Journal by Papier
If you like to quickly rate your book and then move on to the next, this is the journal for you!
Book Log Reading Journal by The Curation Station
And what goes with a fancy journal? A fancy pen! Writing is so much more fun with one of these. This is a good quality starter fountain pen, and it comes in different colors!
Coffee Edition Fountain Pen by Sheaffer
Cute Walls & Floors
And, to complete the look, you might want to spruce up the “canvas” — the walls and floor!
Who doesn't love a scratch off? And this one encourages more reading!
100 Essential Novels Scratch Off Chart by Ben Gibson and Patrick Mulligan
Teehee, this is so cute and clever! Comes in a variety of colors.
Consume More Books Print by LuneClub
Cute and clever art over a vintage-style library card that actually covers a very serious topic. Available in various sizes, for various banned books, and in print or via digital download.
Banned Book Poster - The Grapes of Wrath by Revival Creek Books
Super cute for all the nature loving readers out there. This will really cozy up your space!
Wren Tufted Floral Bird Print Rug by Anthropologie
This hand-tufted rug made of New Zealand Wool is super cozy and perfect for lounging in your nook.
Moss Pebble Abstract Wool Rug by Finer Rugs
This rug is super whimsical and says “reading nook” to me. If you read fantasy, this might just be the rug for your nook! I'm also realizing… do I love green rugs?
Medieval Garden Tapestry Rug by Loom and Maison
Clever Items & Gifts
It's the little stuff that really makes the nook come alive! Also perfect for your literary-loving friends.
A nook needs a clock, but you also don't want to be staring down the time when you're trying to be hanging out. This is subtle and fun, the best of both worlds!
Literary Clock by Uncommon Goods
Personally, I always have a bit of an issue with scented candles. This is a high quality, lovely candle that won't cause your allergies to flare up!
Unscented Soy Candle by MLTD Candle Co.
An absolutely classic reminder of how a lot of us got into reading in the first place!
Arthur Library Card Sticker by ThevalleycoCanada
Sometimes, we have to leave our reading nooks. At those times, it pays to have a nice tote to carry all those books you're currently reading or paging through! Great to get yourself, or as a gift!
Read Banned Books Tote by Ideal Bookshelf
This cute little worm sticker gives back to PEN America with your purchase!
Defend Libraries Book Worm Sticker by Desert Light Co Art
This is great as a gift for your book-loving friends and as an addition to your nook. Because reading curled up in your new lounger hits different with a cup of tea.
Book Lover's Tea Collection Gift Box by Andy Hayes
Crucial Lighting
There's no reading without lighting!
A classic light design for reading, this arc floor lamp has a marble base and comes in two colors. 5 stars.
Astoria Floor Lamp by Adesso
This award-winning clamp light is simply a must-have for any reading nook. Super cute, super sustainable, lots of colors. 4.9 stars. This is a higher end product, which is reflected in the price.
Aim Clamp Light by Gantri / Smart Design
This lamp will be the talk of your reading nook! Gantri has so many cool lights, and this is simply irresistible for the right space! Did I mention it uses a pioneering technique to be super sustainable!? 5 stars. This is a higher end product, which ...
Pavone Floor Light by Gantri / Viviana Degrandi
A table lamp is great for lighting the general area, and this one is so cute! Sustainable, comes in many colors—and a few sizes, too! 4.6 stars. This is a higher end product, which is reflected in the price.
Argizari Large Table Light by Gantri / Muka Design Lab
I know this seems wild, but people rave about the neck reading light! Personally, I can't stand clipping a little light to my book — it always gets in the way and doesn't light evenly. I think this might just be the way to go! 4.7 stars.
Ergonomic LED Neck Reading Light by Glocusent
You might recognize this style from hotel rooms, but it's also perfect for a reading nook! Touch control, three color choices. 4.8 stars. This is a higher end product, which is reflected in the price.
Scope Reading Light by dweLED
Critical Book Accessories
For the books themselves!
These are great because they let you hold your exact location in your book!
Book Darts, 50-count Tin Mixed by Book Darts
These bookmarks are cute cute cute! Each pack highlights one category of nature, so you can choose your fave!
Illustrated Nature Bookmark Packs | Botany, Birds, Pond Life, Snakes, & Insects by Bailey's General
This is a perfect gift for a book lover with a sizable book collection! I got one (an embosser) as a gift and I love it!! 68 design options, stamp & embosser options.
Personalized Book Stamp / Embosser by Pickled Stamps
Classy Classics
Regardless of what type of reader you are, every nook needs some classics.
I love these covers! This bundle conveniently includes 30 classics, in one fell swoop! Select titles include: Gulliver's Travels, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Dracula, Emma, The Odyssey, A Tale of Two Cities, Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudi...
Set of 30 Classic Books, Clothbound by Penguin Classics
Personally, I think every book collection needs this book… in hard cover!
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
These books are stunning! Lots to choose from The Scarlet Letter to, you guessed it, Jane Austen!
Classics by Cranford Collection
This is the Penguin Clothbound Classics collection for shorter books. The style is similar, but you can see these feature a diamond design on each cover. Still many classics in this collection to choose from!
Mini Clothbound Classics, Hardcover by Penguin Classics
Is this rainbow of color more your style? This set of A-Z authored books includes Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Lord of the Flies, Siddhartha, Moby-Dick, Cannery Row, The Joy Luck Club, and many others!
A-Z Drop Caps Complete Set by Penguin
The Puffin in Bloom covers are so cute! They also have a Jane Austen collection.
The Puffin in Bloom Collection by Penguin
I love Juniper Books! What a great little collection of classic fairy tales to make your nook a little more magical.
Fairytales and Fables Book Set by Juniper Books
This is a pretty big collection of some iconic wilderness books. Here I have a link to just one, but you can search Bookshop.org for the rest!
Wilderness Writing Series by
Gibbs Smith
Ebay has a great selection of classic books. And, you get to buy used! Worth checking for your faves.
Classic Book Collection on ebay
Cool Shelves
Last but not least, the most important of all, where to put the books!
I've never seen a bookshelf quite like this! Versatile, cool, and comes in three colors — though I love the wood! 5 stars.
Modern Curved Bookcase by Ebern Designs
This is a very classy shelf that doesn't take up much visual space. Perfect for a smaller reading nook! 4.7 stars. This is a higher end product, which is reflected in the price.
Mishra Oak Bookcase by Birch Lane
What a space-saving godsend is this!? Unique, fun, well made. I think you can remove the wheels if you want, too. I'm about to order this for myself. LOVE! Two color choices and as several tiers options! 5 stars.
Rotating Wooden Bookshelf by 06mkatelier