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Stick It To Me: Bookish Planner Supplies To Stick In Your Journal

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Ashlie Swicker

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Ashlie (she/her) is an educator, librarian, and writer. She is committed to diversifying the reading lives of her students and supporting fat acceptance as it intersects with other women’s issues. She's also perpetually striving to learn more about how she can use her many privileges to support marginalized groups. Interests include learning how to roller skate with her local roller derby team, buying more books than she'll ever read, hiking with her husband and sons, and making lists to avoid real work. You can find her on Instagram (@ashlieelizabeth), Twitter (@mygirlsimple) or at her website, www.ashlieswicker.com.

I am a planner person. I really got into the hobby a few years ago, and I find the act of physically organizing my tasks and schedule very soothing. There are so many different formats that planning can take. Some people use blank journals and create their own system. Some people purchase planners with the time blocking and task listing built in. And sure, you can simply use a pen to list out your to dos…but where’s the fun in that? Planning is an industry, complete with YouTube channels, Instagram accounts, Etsy shops, and endless opportunities to acquire new supplies.

Even more fun than just keeping track of the time? Building in the tracking of your reading! The internet is swimming with ideas for organizing your TBR, rating and reviewing titles you’ve read, and celebrating the act of reading itself, all within the pages of your planner. There might be a connection between being a reader and being a planner, but I doubt it. The amazing planning industry has themed kits for every niche under the sun. I have stickers to remind me to take my meds and mark off roller derby practices in my schedule. But my favorite stash of all is my bookish planner supplies.

Below I’ve gathered a bounty of sticky bookish things to make your planner thrive. Whether you’re decorating a spread or tracking your reading, there is something for you! 

Bookish Washi Tape

picture of think washi tape decorated with books and glasses

Tea, glasses, and all the coziness of comfortably arranged shelves. Grab this bookshelf washi tape! $5

picture of black and white washi tape decorated with skulls, candles, and books

This black and white gothic patterned tape would be perfect to embellish a page during spooky season. $6

roll of pink and roll of blue washi tape decorated with cats and books

Cats and books go together like peanut butter and jelly. This reading cats set will get you two rolls! $12

several strips of colorful washi tape on flat sticker backing, decorated with books in jewel tones and black

The premeasured perfection of a washi tape strips set is very satisfying. These colorful book designs come in a variety of thicknesses for your planning pleasure. $3

Bookish Embellishment

collection of black and white cartoon stickers of people reading, stacks of books, and bookish quotes

These simple stickers are perfect for adding a pop of reading pride to a daily or weekly planner spread. $8

set of colorful mini cartoon book stickers with a winking smiley face

Block off reading time in your schedule, spruce up your TBR list, or just decorate the margins with these cute, kawaii-style book stickers. $4

sheet of decorative stickers featuring books and tea cups in dreamy, muted tones

This dreamy, romantic, books-and-tea sticker sheet is another decorative set that will grace several spreads with a touch of cottage core. $4

image of one sticker on a fingertip over a sticker sheet of tiny translucent open books

The translucent design of these small book stickers sets it apart from other minimalistic sticker sheets. Understated and lovely. $4

Bookish Tracking Supplies

Image of two sticker sheets in bright multicolors. On the left, the stickers say Currently Reading with a space for a book title. On the right, the stickers say Finished Reading with a space for a date and five small stars.

A currently and finished reading sticker set that allows you to track when you start a new title, the date you finish, and even has a spot for a star rating. Available in single sheets or as a set. $3 and up

Image of a small sticker that reads "audiobook" in script stuck on a dotted journal page. To the left is a large sticker sheet with several of the audiobook stickers, and others that read "ebook."

Perfectly tiny but packing a punch, these book format stickers offer a chance to track your reading by ebook, audiobook, or physical book. The lovely script is available in different finishes to match your aesthetic. $3 and up

Image of a journal page with a large sticker taking up most of the page. The sticker is stacked with pastel books featuring empty spines.

You could spend a long time trying to draw out a reading tracker bookshelf image, or you could buy this sticker and know it’s going to turn out perfect. This seller even sends a scrap so you can test how your pens will behave before you write your titles on the spines! $5

Image of two large stickers that look like an open book with blank spaces for titles and stars to be filled on. On the left the sticker is stuck to a journal page and is written on. On the right, the sticker is laying on top of the page, unused.

Another tracking image that allows you to design a full page spread without the risk of wobbly lines or underestimating the spacing. This book review tracker offers a space for titles and star ratings. $4

Hopefully you’ve found some bookish planner supplies to excite you! Looking for more? These badass book stickers would look awesome on the cover of your planner. Just saying!