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Rad bookish items that will make your reading life a little better.

12 Gifts for You and Your Book Club Buddies

Whether you're ready to dive back into book club or you never left, here are some book club-themed gifts for you and your fellow club kids.

Inspiring Music Journals to Get In Your Hands

From practice journals to notebooks for songwriters, these music journals look great on your shelf and show off your love of music.

10 of the Best Bookish Items for Punk-Ass Book Jockeys

Celebrate of all things bad and bookish like the punk-ass book jockey you are with some edgy bookish merch.

Let’s Get Retro-Active: ’80s & ’90s Anime Goodies

Revel in the hand-drawn art and creative stylings of '80s and '90s anime with these retro goodies — which range from stickers to lamps.

Bookish Gifts for Lovers of Fantasy Maps

From cutting boards to custom maps, treasure the journey on and off the page with these bookish gifts for fantasy lovers.

Gay and Lesbian Pulp Fiction Goodies for Kitschy Queers

If you, like me, are a kitschy queer, I recommend adding to your kitschy queer decor by getting really into gay and lesbian pulp fiction.

Pride in the Library: Gifts for Readers Celebrating LGBTQ+ People and Books

Libraries are places of democracy and thus, places to celebrate all things Pride.

BookDragons Unite: 10 Bookish Items For Dragon-Loving Readers

Whether you’re a fan of dragons from folklore, mythology, kid lit, or fantasy, here are some great bookish gifts for dragon lovers.

9 of the Best Bookish Tote Bags for Beach Reads on the Go

Be practical while making a statement with these 9 bookish tote bags, perfect for library runs, indie bookstores, and even making friends.

Moody Bookish Art Prints

From reproductions of Victorian art to dark academia gallery wall sets, these arts prints will bring the dark and moody vibes to your space.