Essentials for Every Bookworm

Sure, sometimes all you really need is a good book, but no bookworm can live without some accessories that make the reading experience that much better. From bookmarks to book sleeves and even dedicated book bags, here are five cute essentials book lovers can't live without.

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1. Bookmarks

No book lover can do without a bookmark, unless you're the type of person to dog-ear a book (shame on you). And yet, even then, with all the creative and cute designs out there, as well as all the different formats, bookmarks are always a must if you're carrying around physical copies.

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2. Book Sleeves

No book lover wants to see their precious novels get torn and tattered, so book sleeves, covers, and pouches are another must. Plus, these especially come in handy when you need to throw your books into a bag for travel.

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3. Reading Lights

Speaking of travel, if you need to read on the plane during lights-out, you definitely need to bring a reading light along. The great thing is that these little lamps often come in a warm yellow glow that makes it less harsh on the eyes, and they're usually not so bright that they'll make your seatmates glare at you.

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4. Post-It Notes

Do you like annotating the books you read? Well, then, Post-it notes are another accessory you probably can't live without. After all, how else are you going to record your thoughts about a scene or string of dialogue without writing directly on the page?

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5. Book Bags

Sometimes, book sleeves and pouches aren't enough—you need to double the security to make sure your book doesn't get damaged. And that's where cute book bags come in! They also come in handy when you're making your weekly trip to the library.

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