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10 Bookish Planners

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Julia Rittenberg

Senior Contributor

Julia is a professional nerd who can be spotted in the wild lounging with books in the park in Brooklyn, NY. She has a BA in International Studies from the University of Chicago and an MA in Media Studies from Pratt Institute. She loves fandom, theater, cheese, and Edith Piaf. Find her at juliarittenberg.com.

As summer comes to an end, it’s an important time of renewal. In addition to the start of a new academic school year, it’s the end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of all the trees shedding their leaves in preparation to grow again. The beginning of the school year was always exciting to me due in no small part to the acquisition of paper products and stationary. I loved a set of freshly sharpened pencils, a clean planner, and college-ruled notebooks. I also enjoyed arguing about my notebook and folder color-coding system with my friends. Math notebooks were always light blue—I refused to budge on that. As an adult, it’s just as fun to plan the beginning of your fall with bookish planners.

When looking for a planner as an adult, I like one with a bit of personality and cuteness. Writing things down is the best way for me to remember things, and I have to make time to write down my various appointments and tasks. More importantly, I have to want to make time, and I strongly believe that a quirky planner is the perfect way to make that happen. I also think they’re always a useful present for the holidays if you’re planning ahead. It’s the time of year to explore bookish planners, academic planners, and writing planners for all your author and book nerd friends.

Book Nerd Planners

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Image from ALA on Amazon

American Library Association Recommended Reads and Undated Planner

To start, you can track your reading and get recommendations in this planner and reading log. $17

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Image from The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Amazon

New York in Art 12-Month 2025 Engagement Calendar

Check out your favorite moments in art history with this New York-themed planner. $20

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Image from ThistleTulipDesigns on Etsy

Jane Austen Planner Bundle

Organize your life with your favorite Jane Austen heroines with this bundle of daily and weekly planners. $7

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My Little Book Of Spells vintage-like planner

Bring a little magic to your scheduling with this spell book-bound planner. $35

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Image from KristanArt on Etsy

William Morris Daily Planner 2025

Since I’m a fan of A Marvellous Light by Freya Markse, in which William Morris wallpaper plays an important role, I’m highly considering this planner for 2025. $29

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Image from Rizzoli Universe store on Amazon

Cats & Books 12-Month 2025

If you have a cat who enjoys sitting on or by your books to get your attention, these photos will look rather familiar. $17

School Planners

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Image from Adnan Peng on Amazon

The New York Public Library Student Planner for 2024 – 2025

For students who have a love of books and spending time at the library, this planner will remind them of their favorite activity. $8

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Image from Printed Bliss Planners store on Amazon

Librarian Academic Planner Weekly And Monthly: Aug-July Calendar And Organizer

Start to plan out the academic school year with this librarian-positive planner. $10

Planners for Writers

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Personalized Portfolio with Pen + Weekly or Daily Planner

A great idea for a gift for someone who likes to have their desk items personalized. $39

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Novel Writing Workbook Planner for Author

Stay on track with your novel, or give it to a friend who wants to jump-start their writing process. $20


If you want even more book-themed stationary after getting your bookish planners, try looking into bookish puzzles, coloring books, and literary greeting cards.