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Read a BoOOok: Cute Reading Ghosts on Bookmarks, Art Prints, and More

These cute and cozy reading ghosts add the perfect touch of Halloween to your wardrobe, decor, and reading life.

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Danika Ellis

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Danika spends most of her time talking about queer women books at the Lesbrary. Blog: The Lesbrary Twitter: @DanikaEllis

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Happy Halloween month! Recently, I bought a cute cross-stitch pattern of a ghost in a library, and I soon realized that Etsy is full of bookish ghosts. There is a huge abundance of shirts and art prints especially, but there are also bookmarks, decor, book embossers, and more.

I know there are a lot of Halloween-all-year readers, so I wanted to share some of my favorites from my Etsy deep dive. These are all cute ghosts — nothing too scary here. I’ve started with the small, inexpensive items like stickers and bookmarks, and I’ve finished with a real showstopper.

If you’re looking for more ghosts between the pages, check out these Book Riot posts:

Now, let’s get into the goodies!

Haunted Library Card sticker
image from TurtlesSoup on Etsy

Haunted Library Card Sticker ($3): This sticker is a perfect addition to your water bottle, laptop, or ereader.

magnetic bookmark of a reading hosts in a jack-o-lantern mug
image from LittleTurkeyShoppe on Etsy

Bookish Ghost Magnetic Bookmark ($4): How cozy and autumnal is this magnetic bookmark?

an embosser of a ghost carrying a stack of books with the text From the library of Emily Johnson
image from SaraJaneUS on Etsy

Ghost Custom Book Embosser ($14): If you are a reading ghost at heart, pick up this custom book embosser to stamp your collection with.

a cross stitch of a ghost holding a candle in front of bookshelves
image from LivingOnTheRainbow on Etsy

Library Ghost Cross Stitch Pattern ($6): This is the pattern I just started! Cross stitch is a perfect bookish hobby to pick up this fall, and this is a small pattern that will be quick to complete.

a black sweatshirt with an embroidered reading ghost wearing a beanie and surrounded by falling leaves
image from betazstore on Etsy

Reading Ghost Embroidered Sweatshirt ($23+): This embroidered reading ghost is available as a T-shirt, sweatshirt, or hoodie, up to 3XL.

a 3d printed ghost reading a glowing book
image from LayeredPlastics on Etsy

3D Printed Reader Ghost ($10): A 3D printed ghost would be so charming on your bookshelf. The pages glow in the dark, and you can add a tea light to make the ghost glow!

an illustration of a ghost reading in the bathtub
image from EmilyBlueBean on Etsy

Ghost Reading Book in Bathtub Poster ($17+): This would be such a charming and silly addition to your bathroom.

an illustrations of witches and ghosts in a cafe with books
image from ArtofStephanieMarie on Etsy

Ghost Café Illustration Art Print ($15+): How cozy does this bookstore and café full of witches and ghosts look?

a neon sign of a ghost reading
image from CraftNameSign on Etsy

Ghost Reading Book Neon Sign ($165): And finally, the showstopper — a neon sign of a reading ghost!

Looking for more bookish Halloween goodies? Check out these BOOkish Halloween Sweatshirts, Stickers, Bookmarks, and More.