I’ve rounded up some of my favorite book essentials that I love to have on hand every time I open a new book, or an old favorite. I hope you love them and happy reading.
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Reading Journals
I was gifted an amazing reading journal for my 32 birthday last year and I have loved it so much. As someone who now regularly writes reviews on a blog it is an absolute must. Even if you don’t write for a blog, having a reading journal helps you retain the story and have a more interactive reading experience. It is a must for book lovers!
If you are of the digital persuasion (I’m working on it) this digital reading journal looks like a must buy! There are so many pages to customize and make your own! I love that you can input your covers for a visual library. It can hold up to 240 books and has top notch categories for reviewing, cataloging, and notes!
Annotating Tools
I am new to annotating and my love of beautiful stationary, pens, and tabs is rejoicing that I have finally joined the write in your books club. Annotation helps me keep track of moments that I want to come back to for reviews or things like plot progression, world building, favorite quotes, and so much more. If you are new to annotating I have also linked a annotating kit that I wish I had bought when I first started.
Bookmarks
I don’t often use bookmarks as I’m reading a lot on my kindle and audiobooks, but when I do they must be this beautiful and witty. I love this trend of art coming out of victorian women reading. These are gorgeous and will be sure to make you smile every time you pick up your book.
Page Spreaders
I was also gifted one of these for a birthday a few years ago and it have been a thumb saver! I will read all day long if time allows and my thumb will be cramping by the time I am a few hours in. This page spreader helps so much and takes all the pressure off your fingers when holding a book for a long time. Not only practical, but these are so beautiful and give off those perfect cozy bookish vibes.
Book Lights
Every late night reader needs a good book light and you might as well make sure they’re cute too. As These little lamps will round out your book essentials perfectly and add to the reading ambiance. For those that like a brighter light I also found one that is cute, rechargeable, and has multiple light settings. A perfect addition to your book essentials bag.
