BookTokers Are Shopping, and This Is What They're Buying
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Whether you're an avid reader or haven't picked up a novel since high school English class, surely you've noticed that BookTok is having a major moment. People are tearing through tomes and falling in love with new genres like their lives depend on it...then taking to social media to share their thoughts with fellow literature lovers. Some might say we're having a Readaissance, and I sure as hell ain't mad about it.
This boost in reading has also led to an increase in book gadgets, accessories, and even decor designed to make reading easier, more relaxing, and far more chic. And BookTokers are buying at record rates. (No really, Etsy recently shared that nearly 20,000 book-related purchases are made every single day on their site.)
Curious what products the biggest bibliophiles around the world are purchasing to feed their passion? Scroll down for 22 must-have items that will somehow make your daily reading time even more magnificent than before—we're talking remote control page turners, annotation kits, library-scented candles, custom embossers, and all the book-nook furnishings in between. Believe me, this is the good stuff (I scoured TikTok, Reddit, and the internet at large for hours to make sure of it). Read on and prepare for your screen time to hit record lows!
Add one or both straps to the back of your Kindle, then slide your hand in for easy holding. The smooth silicone also protects your device if you're a little clumsy (guilty as charged).
If the library is your happy place, this custom embosser will let you turn your personal book collection into a legitimate library of your own. Chances are you might end up embossing every damn thing in sight, and that's okay.
Pop your thumb in the circle and your whole life will change, dear reader. If you think this is silly, you clearly don't read enough.
When your "to-be-read" pile starts becoming a little overwhelming, these cards will help you choose your next novel. Plus, who doesn't love the satisfaction of a good scratch-off?!
Pick a genre and a color, and you'll get set up on a blind date with a book wrapped in generic brown paper. Each package comes decorated with stickers and ribbons in your color of choice, and includes a book (obv), a hot chocolate sachet, a tea bag, a set of under-eye patches, two bookmarks, and a variety of pens, highlighters, and sticky tabs for annotating. Pretty much all you need for an ideal night in!
Have a favorite reading nook? I found the perfect art for you to hang in it.
My Type A bibliophiles, this one's for you. This baby lets you record and review your recent reads as well as answer prompts that'll make you think even harder about how you connected with the story. It's like a personal book club in journal form!
Slap one on your laptop, notebook, locker, or even car to show the world you're literate and you don't care who knows it! Also 50 stickers for $5? It simply doesn't get better.
The most sophisticated and thoughtful gift for any book lover out there, just saying. I want one in every color (and there are eight).
If you've ever popped a book in your bag and pulled it out looking like it went through a tornado, it might be time to invest in a protective cover (especially if you like to borrow from your friends). This one's water-resistant and has plenty of pockets for your annotation materials.
We love making use of vertical space, and this six-tier bookshelf provides plenty of slots for you to neatly display your favorite novels—or the next ones on your agenda. A must for any comfy reading nook!
BookTokers recommend bringing this tote to book signings—ask the author for their autograph under "borrower's name" for a cute memento you can show off to your book club.
Designed to smell like you just opened an old book in a deliciously cozy library, this candle will amp up any reading experience.
Plant moms 🤝 book girlies. You know what to do.
It's not lazy if it helps you be efficient!!! Bring this on the treadmill and thank me later.
You don't have a bedtime anymore! Stay up all night reading if you want to! This rechargeable book light has three color temperatures, 80 hours of battery life, and five brightness levels.
Perfect for when you need to snack (or, you know, do anything else with your hands) but still want to finish your chapter!
You deserve the latest and greatest e-reader, and the ultra-thin, waterproof Kindle Paperwhite is the brand's fastest model ever. One charge lasts 12 weeks, so you never have to worry about being stranded without a good book.
Smooth pens! Colorful stickies! Transparent tabs! This annotation kit comes with everything you need to make notes in your books—and make them cute.
Also adorable for your favorite reading spot, this neon sign will keep your pages aglow long into the night.
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