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đź“š Reading Nook Essentials I Actually Use
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By
Mikey Stark
The e-readers, book lights, annotation supplies, and cozy extras that turned my corner chair into the spot where I finally finish my TBR pile.
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My everyday e-reader, and the glare-free screen means I can read by the pool or in bed without squinting.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB 7" Glare-Free Jade
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The upgrade pick if you want the light to adjust itself and wireless charging on your nightstand.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature 32GB 2024 Jade
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The lighter, cheaper Kindle I toss in my bag for commutes and flights.
Amazon Kindle 16GB 2024 Model - Matcha
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I use this for PDFs and margin notes, since writing right on the page feels like real paper.
Amazon Kindle Scribe 64GB 11” Display Pen
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My pick for borrowing library ebooks, because it connects straight to my library card.
Kobo Clara BW 6” eReader w/ ComfortLight PRO
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It wakes my Kindle when I open it and keeps the screen safe in a crowded tote.
Kindle Paperwhite & Colorsoft Case, Water-Safe
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I can read paperbacks in bed without keeping my partner awake, and one charge lasts for weeks.
Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light - Upgraded
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It arches right over my reading chair and puts bright, even light exactly on the page.
Brightech Litespan LED Floor Reading Lamp Black
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Holds heavy hardcovers open at the kitchen table so I can read while I eat.
Camelmother Adjustable Metal Book Holder Stand
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It sits on my lap on the couch and props the book up so my neck doesn't ache after a long session.
ERGONOV Lap Beanbag Book Stand Gray
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Turns my bed into a proper reading chair, and the side pockets hold my glasses and tabs.
Reading Pillow for Bed with Large Pockets
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The softest blanket I own, and it lives draped over my reading chair all fall and winter.
Barefoot Dreams® CozyChic® Throw, Agate, 54"x72"
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Slip it on your thumb and a paperback stays open with one hand, which is perfect for the subway.
Kaluofan 2PCS Handmade Dried Flower Book Page Holder
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Soft colors that don't bleed through thin book pages, so I can mark favorite lines guilt-free.
Zebra Pen MILDLINER Dual Tip Highlighters, 10-Pack
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I color-code quotes, plot twists, and favorite scenes with these, and the pack lasts for dozens of books.
ELII 1200pcs Morandi Colored Sticky Tabs
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My go-to pens for margin notes because they write smoothly and dry fast.
PILOT G2 Premium Gel Ink Pens, 0.7mm, 36ct
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I log every book I finish here with a quick rating, and it's fun to flip back through at the end of the year.
JUBTIC Reading & Book Journal, 75 Reviews
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Where I keep my running list of quotes and future reads, and the numbered pages make it easy to find things.
LEUCHTTURM1917 A5 Hardcover Notebook Dotted
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Keeps paperbacks from getting bent corners in my bag, and the front pocket holds my bookmark.
Just One More Chapter Waterproof Book Sleeve
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Heavy enough that my hardcover stacks actually stay upright instead of sliding over.
Officemate Heavy Weighted Metal Bookends, 10-Inch, Black
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My favorite way to show off books on the wall, since the bottom book hides the shelf so the stack looks like it's floating.
xympo Floating Invisible Bookshelf Wall Mount
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It keeps my tea hot for a whole reading session and won't spill if I knock it off the side table.
Contigo West Loop 24oz Stainless Travel Mug
