Back to school essentials all bookworms need (even if you're not in school)

You don’t have to be heading back to class to enjoy the magic of back-to-school season. If you’re a bookworm, this time of year is basically your Super Bowl: fresh notebooks, cozy accessories, and the perfect excuse to revamp your reading setup. Whether you're stocking your dorm or just romanticizing autumn from your reading nook, these 5 products will have you feeling like the main character.

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1. Embroidered Corduroy Tote Bag

From The Bean Workshop.

For library runs, bookstore hauls, or carrying your annotated paperbacks to a cozy café.

I found this corduroy one adorable but they also have some amazing licensed merch for ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Pride & Prejudice, and more!

2. Sticky Tabs & Annotation Kit

If annotating your reads is your love language, a color-coded tab system is essential.

Perfect for students, BookTok lovers, or anyone who needs to remember where the morally gray love interest made them swoon.

This is the kit that I personally use and so far I've enjoyed it!

3. Book Light or Clip-On Reading Lamp

For late-night reading when you should be asleep or midnight study sessions you definitely should have done earlier.

Look for one that’s rechargeable and has adjustable light settings for eye comfort. I love this one that I found on Amazon!

 4. Cozy Throw Blanket for Your Reading Corner

Your reading nook isn’t complete without a soft blanket that makes you want to stay curled up with your current read for hours.

Channel dark academia vibes with a plaid fleece, or go full fantasy cottagecore with something knitted and cream-colored.

I have this one and its SO comfy!

5. Reading Journal

Whether you’re a bullet journal girly or a Notion dashboard lover, a reading tracker helps you stay organized and reflect on what you’ve read.

Track your monthly reads, favorite quotes, and five-star moments with your fictional crush.

Here is a great physical one to try out!

Light a candle. Make a TBR. Download a dark academia playlist.

You don’t need to be a student to channel main-character energy this fall. These essentials will help you start the “school year” right—no homework required.

What is your favorite thing about "back to school"? Have any back to school essentials of your own? Tell me in the comments!