I absolutely adore so many of these brands and decided I should make a list of a lot of small businesses that deserve some love, especially during the holiday season!
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Bookish Merch That I Absolutely Love!
Bags & Kindle/Book Sleeves
Candles
Book Accessories
BOOK GIFTS
Drinkware for when you read
Bookish Merch That I Absolutely Love!
I started reading about a year ago & since then I haven’t been able to stop since! A lot of these are businesses I love & have ordered from in the past! Some others are ones I’m going to order from in the near future!
Bookish Crewnecks & Apparel, everything is so unique! Handmade and so many different authors & books Sabrina has!
Threaded By Sabrina
So many bookish goods, from shirts, hats, stickers, anything! I have 2 crewnecks, a t shirt and a mug that I use daily! The crewnecks are my favorite! I get a large in everything just so it’s comfortable & oversized.
The Bean Workshop
Cutest bookish tees! A lot of Taylor swift inspired clothing, along with Jellycat! The designs are so fun & trendy, I absolutely adore it & the entire shop!
The Common Room
One of my fav bookish brands ever!!! Hats, sweaters, shirts, you name it. The book lover sweatshirt is my favorite, along with the rebel blue bear that she came out with not too long ago!
Rebel and Fleur
More fun crewnecks that always are so cute! A lot of these are simple, but definitely staples in a closet. Nothing too over the top whatsoever!
Enlightened Soul Co.
The CUTEST shop! The artist is phenomenal & there’s so many books to choose from! She also has phone cases, wall art, crewnecks, etc! The quality is so so good as well!
CREE book based art and merch🧚♀️
More bookish merch! Crewnecks, tees, etc! A lot of my friends have recommended this brand & she even did some on soul searching by Lyla Sage, which is my favorite collection so far by her!
Next Chapter - Next Chapter
So many fun designs, the new winter drop is too cute! The perfect cozy apparel for staying home or going out!
Winter Collection
SO MANY GOOD OPTIONS! I really loved the alchemised line! Everything is of course licensed & the customer service & quality is so so good.
Out of Print: Book Shirts, Totes, Socks, And More For Book Lovers
Bags & Kindle/Book Sleeves
I have a handful of these! The book sleeves are so nice so when you’re traveling you don’t need to worry about bent edges, especially the waterproof ones. I’ve been using kindle sleeves a lot lately as well since I put it in my gym bag for safe keepi...
The OG Kindle bag! Perfect for on the go, there’s so many styles and colors
Hello Clio
They have tote bags, beach bags, sling bags, so many options.
The Bookish Goods
Different arrays & sizes of bags!
Moon Nude
All of these book sleeves are so fun! Different sizes to fit small and large books as well.
Grace by Shan
The snoopy print is so cute - there’s also cheetah, strawberry & ballet 🩰+ a few more!
Puffy Tablet Sleeve
Another popular spot for kindle/book sleeves!
Book/Kindle Sleeves
The gingerbread!!!!! The pattern is so so fun and perfect for the season!
Gingerbread Cookies Book Sleeve (Paperback)
Water resistant book sleeves with so many fun designs and colors.
BOOK SLEEVES
Plain book tote that can fit so many things!
The Book Tote in Black
So many different book totes with fun themes!
Book Totes
Candles
Candles + reading = one of the best duos. I always have a candle lit when I’m reading, it just sets the mood honestly! Amber and Oak is one of my favorite small businesses, and she has seasonal scents that come out every so often!
I buy from this small business multiple times a year! My go to for candle recs.
Amber & Oak - Storytelling Natural Soy Wax Candles
So popular on book-Instagram! They also have fun room sprays!
Well Read Candle Company
Fun , cozy candles! The titles are so different & enticing.
In the Wick of Time
Smells delicious! Another popular brand, they also have different places around the US :-)
Book Club Candle - Cozy Library Scented Candle
The way I wish I could buy all of these
C & E Craft Co
Some of the best smelling candles! Crushed peppermint & gingerbread is my favorite!
Voluspa® | Handcrafted Scented Candles, Oil Diffusers & More
Seasonal melts, some bookish scents but mainly Disney inspired scents that smell so good! They also have room sprays & candles!
Magic Melt Co | Disney Inspired Home Fragrances
Cozy smelling candles, they even have Christmas scents out!
Baguette - 8 oz Candle - Paddywax
This scent is so fresh smelling! I’ve bought it multiple times, and also have a room diffuser in my daughter’s room!
Capri Blue Volcano Capiz Jar Candle
You had me at hinoki 🙂↕️
Bow Scented Candle
I’ve heard amazing things about this candle, it’s on my list!
Baies (Berries) - Classic Candle
Even more bookish candles!
Bookish Candles
Book Accessories
I use a lot of these daily, especially my book light! I wake up early and sometimes stay up late to read, so anything that makes life easier for me I do it!
stamped bookmark kits and so many other bookish things!
Uncommon Goods
Small business embosser!
Best Book Of Library Embossers Stamps
Some cute bookmarks & book charms, kindle charms!
Bookmarked by Frya
Handmade corner bookmarks!
EVERYBLE
my favorite book light!!! I use it every day!
Gritin 9 LED Rechargeable Book Light - Eye Care
annotation kits, rather than buying everything separate!
bookshopbykendra
Thin pens for annotating!
Quintet Fineliners
A fun book stand to level up reading!
Book Stand
Thumb book holder in case the books spine is stiff!
Real Birth Flower Book Page Holder, Floral Resin Thumb Page Holder, Page Spreader, Book Accessories, Book Lover Gift, Birthday Gift
Reading tray for drinks, books, snacks etc
Rossie Home Bamboo Media Bed Tray, Natural, Medium
BOOK GIFTS
I’ve been shopping small a lot this year & have found so many hidden gems by doing so! I didn’t know that local bookshops also had online stores, and some you can even purchase their merch to support!
you can order signed books, and you’re supporting indie booksellers
The Ripped Bodice
book subscriptions!
Aardvark Book Club
special editions
FairyLoot
boxed sets of their favorite series or books!
Throne of Glass Paperback Box Set by Maas
UK edition books!!
Waterstones
Signed books on their website & in stores!
Barnes & Noble
Another book subscription site that also has special offers!
Book of the Month
Barnes Membership Program, it also comes with a free book tote & other perks!
Barnes & Noble Membership and Rewards Programs
Shopping small, usually local book stores have online stores with merch to purchase from!
Magers & Quinn Booksellers
More special edition hardcovers with sprayed edges!
Books & Exclusive Covers | OwlCrate
More UK edition books, I’ve ordered from here a few times!
Blackwell's
Drinkware for when you read
A lot of these are handmade ceramics which i absolutely adore!!! I always try to purchase at least a couple good quality ceramics every year or two, just so I’m supporting local & it’s so unique that no one else will have! It makes it so much mor...
One of the best water bottles that don’t spill and are sturdy!
FreeSip® Water Bottle
Kindle Accessories
Little did I know becoming a kindle owner would have so many gadgets that go along with it?! The clicker is one of my absolute favorites for when I’m eating, laying down, or even walking on the treadmill!
I put this on my side table when I'm reading & it's such a game changer!
Tablet Stand Kindle Holder Flexible Gooseneck
I use this every time I use my Kindle, especially when I'm feeding my four month old, or even at the gym walking on the treadmill!
Remote Control Page Turner for Kindle RF
kindle charms and stickers! The stickers have so many options & themes which I adore!
BookLoversCollective
Kindle cases, merch, hats! I have 5 of these cases & feel like I need more. She partners with local artists so no two designs are alike!
Page the Shop
Kindle cases with stands! Another sweet small business that has so many options!!
Elyse Breanne Design
it has a magnetic flap, which connects to the back, a stand, and also a strap!