Tips and Tricks!
When it comes to books, there are a lot of things that are essential, and even more that we love to claim are essential. But really, who WOULDN'T want pens and highlighters of every color and size to annotate their books, but only end up using a regular ballpoint pen? Or that one very specific bookmark you begged your parents to buy you...only to lose it in a week. What about these super cute decorations for your bookshelves? Surely these can't go unused! With all that said, below you can find almost everything book related and more! Things every reader should know about, and most of us should definitely take some time to look at!
Bookstores
Nowadays, many people buy most of their things from online websites. I, and several other readers tend to do the same with buying our books. Whether it is to save a trip after a tiring day, or because we might not have one close to home. Though it is always a special feeling when visiting a regular bookstore! Being able to just walk through seemingly non-ending shelves stacked to the brim with books of everykind, right at your fingertips! Below are some of the bookstores I visit in my free time!
Barnes and Noble
Barnes and Noble is a common bookstore a lot of people are famliar with! A lot of times, there is cafe inside too, and serves as a great way to relax with your favorite book, and quick snack or beverage at hand!
Half Priced Books
Going to new bookstores is great, but visiting second hand bookstores such as this one is truely an experience I recommend to all. Whenever I am reading a used book, its makes me wonder what emotions and journeys the readers before me went through within the same set of pages! Especially when there are little notes in the margins, which make me feel like I am in that previous reader's shoes!
Online Bookstores
Like I mentioned earlier, some days we simply don't have the time, or access to a regular bookstore, so there is no shame in going online book shopping every once in a while!
Amazon
I know Amazon is not really a bookstore, but you can still buy all your favorite stories just the same!
Book Depository
Similar to Amazon, Book Depository offers several options for readers, as well as different editions of books that you might not find on Amazon or in regular bookstores!
Collector's Editions
Everyone knows the saying not to judge a book by it's cover, but I know a little part of all of us secretly do. We all see the regular editions of books while shopping for a specific read, but did you know there are many books with gorgeous collector's or special edition?! Although a little pricey, they are beyond beautiful, and a great addition to your bookshelves!
Here are some examples of my favorites, click on the links to see where you can purchase these gorgeous editions!:
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo: Henry Holt and Co. Deluxe Edition and Orion 1st Edition(GrishaVerse)
Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo(GrishaVerse)
Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Circe by Madeline Miller
Annotating Supplies
Some of us readers like to annotate our books. Whether it is to jot down thoughts or predictions in the margins, or just highlighting ur favorite quotes, we are going to need supplies! Personally, I do not usually annotate some fo my books, and try to keep them looking just like the day I bought them (although we all know thats almost an impossible task!). However, whenever I do choose to annotate my books, I prefer to use a regular, black, ballpoint pen, but that is wholly my choice. Some of us love to go all out with colors, symbols, and hundreds of stickynotes and notecards! All are valid methods, and we must all find the way that works best for us! Below you'll find some annotating essentials!
Click on the links to see where you can buy these products!
Pens
Uniball Signo Micro 207
As I mentioned earlier, I like to annotate with a regular black pen, and this is the one I usually go with! The tip is skinny enough to write in between lines, and it doesn't bleed through the pages!
PILOT G2 Premium Rolling Ball Gel Pens
For those who are into color coding your annotations, these are perfect! They are super long lasting, don't bleed through, and come in a variety of different colors to meet all your needs!
Highlighters
An obvious essential for most are highlighters! Whether it's a simple yellow, or 10 different colors, highlighters will come in very handy!
Zebra Mildliner Double Ended Pens
Not only do these highlighters come in several pretty colors, they are double ended, and perfect for annotating you favorite books without worrying about ink bleeding through!
Stick Tabs
Sticky notes and tabs can come especially helpful when trying to remember a certian page you want to refer back to. Here are some fo the best you can use!
Lysas Neon Page Markers Colored Index Tabs
Here are some classic sticky tabs that are perfect to use for annotating! They are translucent so they don't cover any text, and have a great hold on the page!
Bookish Accessories
There are tons of bookish accessories to add to your collection! Whether it has to do with your favorite characters, or to keep your books safe, its all here! These can also serve as great gifts for your booklover friends!
Click on the links to find out where you can purchase these products!
Book Sleeves
Book sleeves are perfect for any book lover to keep you books safe and looking brand new! Buy yours here!
Book Nooks
These are my absolute favorite types of decoration for my bookshelves, aside from fairy lights! They are like little doors or portals to a fictional world, right there between your books! Buy yours here!
Floating Shelves
These shelves make your books appear to be floating, and are great for saving space, especially if you might not have enough space for a book case! (and they're cheaper!)
Themed Candles
Are you a candle and book lover? Don't you every wish you could merge the two? Well, then themed candles are for you! Find your next favorite candle here or simply click the link in the title!
Bookmarks
Bookmarks are probably some people's first thought when it comes to books in general. There are so many different kinds of bookmarks it can sometimes be hard to pick! Here are some of my favorites!
The Classic
These types of bookmarks are definetly the most common. They are easy to find in any bookstore, and even easier to make! I recommend this if you do not have much prefrence to a bookmark so long as you have something to mark you page!
Origami Corner Bookmarks
In the video above, learn how to make your first origami corner book mark in only a few, short, easy steps!
Sword Bookmarks
For all us fantasy lovers, who wouldn't want cute, mini sword bookmarks to mark you pages?!
Sprout Bookmarks
Lastly, for all those plant lovers, these adorable little bookmarks are going to be come your new favorite book accessory!
Hope you found something special to add to your shopping list!