The Best Handmade Bookish Mugs
On a cold, rainy day, there is nothing better than a hot drink and a good book. The best bookish mugs make the reading experience warmer, cozier, and all together more satisfying.
As an avid reader and ceramicist, I have a high standard for how I like my bookish mugs. After all, I can make them to my specifications with a longer handle or the perfect angles to make mugs just for me. I even have made mugs with my favorite quotes from books I love. Every time I pick them up, I remember why I love reading—sometimes, when a sentence or book hits you at just the right moment, it can reorient your world. That is why every reader needs a small collection of bookish mugs.
Ideally, a good mug perfectly fits in your hand, insulates a warm drink, and offers a bookish aesthetic cute enough to melt my worries away. While hand fit is difficult to judge online, I am relying on my personal experience to offer you the best bookish mugs available right now. These mugs fit my specifications and a wide selection of bookish aesthetics. I promise, at least one of these handmade bookish mugs is sure to offer you an excellent gift for yourself or a friend.
Mug with tiny book inside ($32): This green ceramic mug has a tiny book to let you know when you are at The End of your cup and need a refill.
The Fragile Threads of Power Mug ($54): Fans of V. E. Schwab’s The Fragile Threads of Power can now have a book quote mug to remind them of their favorite book: “For the ones who still believe in Magic.”
Library Bookshelf Mug ($105+): If you want to read a good book while sipping tea from a ceramic library, there is no better option.
Hand Thrown Book Lovers Mug ($40): A green-glazed mug for any bookish person looking for something to warm their day.
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Handmade Ceramic Book Mug ($75): Readers will absolutely adore this handmade ceramic mug large enough to get you through at least a few chapters.
Dragons Mug ($70): Fantasy lovers can now have a dragon mug ready and waiting for their next great read.
Hobbit Mug ($111): Speaking of fantasy books, this hobbit house mug will be a Tolkien fan’s new favorite.
Book Cat Mug ($70): This mug really hits the three essentials in a reader’s life: books, tea and/or coffee, and cats.
“My Weekend Is Booked” Mug ($59): I love this hand-painted ceramic mug. It will also let everyone know your weekend is all booked, giving you all the time you need to read.
A steaming warm cup of tea is the perfect companion for any good book, so I hope this collection of the best bookish mugs makes the experience even better. If you are looking for other bookish goodies, try checking out Bookish Purses, Belt Bags, Backpacks, and More, Bookish Goods with a Social Justice Flair, or The Best Bookish Crochet and Knitting Patterns.
