Hi pals! Today’s post is one that so many of you have asked for—and I finally pulled it together! We’re diving into all of my favorite bookish essentials: from my go-to book journal tools, to the supplies I use for making bookmarks, to the corner covers that keep my paperbacks looking fresh.
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Also, I want to be super transparent: everything I’ve listed here is something I personally own, use, and love. The only item I received for free is one of the bookmark-making tools—and I’ll mark that clearly. I never recommend anything I wouldn’t happily buy myself, so you’re getting my honest opinions across the board.
Book Journal Tools
If you’ve seen my book journal spreads on Instagram or YouTube, you know how much I love keeping track of my reading life. These are the pens, tapes, notebooks, and extras I use to build spreads I’ll actually want to come back to. Nothing too fancy, just things that work and make journaling fun.
I have a whole video on my book journal plan and my newest video (posted 4/25) with an update for 2025 here too, so if you want to check that out it has more details on the items I use too!
Physical Reading Accessories
Reading a physical book? These are my absolute essentials. From page holders to cozy lights to those corner protectors that save your paperbacks from getting beat up in your bag, these items make reading feel like a whole experience.
- Book Light (small clip on)
- Book Light (large clip on)
- Bookmarks (supplies also listed below)
- Bookshelf
- Paperback corner protectors
Kindle Paperwhite Essentials
My Kindle Paperwhite goes with me everywhere, and these accessories make it even better. These are the things I rely on to keep my Kindle in top shape and easy to use.
Kindle Scribe Accessories
If you’re a Kindle Scribe user like me, you probably love the combo of reading and annotating. Here are my favorite accessories that make the Scribe feel a little more “mine”, from stylus tips to screen protectors and cute covers.
Bookmark Making Supplies
I love making my own bookmarks—it’s such a fun little craft project and a great way to personalize your reading. Here’s a full list of what I use, from basic materials to the extra touches that make them feel special (plus one tool I got for free, flagged below!).
- Laminator
- Laminator sheets
- Paper
- Stickers
- Flower bookmarks* Got these for free, and they are SO cute, but the flowers have to be like nickel size or smaller, so keep that in mind. Or petals, or clovers, those would work too!
Audiobook Reading Accessories
Listening to audiobooks counts as reading—full stop. These are the accessories that help me get the most out of my listening time, whether I’m cleaning, crafting, or out for a walk. Think comfort, portability, and sound quality.
- Kindle Scribe
- Phone (I’m not linking a phone, but I have an iPhone 15 plus if you’re interested)
- Wireless noise-canceling headphones