BOOK ACCESSORIES I CAN’T BE WITHOUT

Mabuhay, friends!

Let’s talk book accessories! I wish I could boast a huge collection of book-related merchandise like mugs, enamel pins, necklaces, or really, any other book-related trinkets. If there is anything I’d love to have, it would be a book sleeve! But sadly, all I have is a little pouch of stationaries that I carry along with my book.

Today, I’m going to share with you the little essential accessories that I always keep with me when reading a book!

BOOKMARKS

With the number of books I flit between I almost always have trouble remembering the specific page I’m at! Funnily enough, I don’t actually collect bookmarks. Though that is something to consider. Sadly, I lost my favourite bookmark a few months ago. It was a chain bookmark with a little cat on the end; it was gifted to me by my sister on my birthday. Ever since then I’ve been hoping to find a new one! So, if you have any bookmark shops to suggest whether on Etsy or in Australia, please let me know!

HIGHLIGHTERS & STICKY NOTES

I love annotating my books! I love marking scenes that I love or believe might play importance later in the story. I also mark worldbuilding or quotes that I want to remember. Annotating books is one way I study the book I’m reading. As a writer, I tend to analyze how an author planned out the plot, the character arcs or how they plotted the novel’s foreshadowing.

🌺 RELATED POST: THE STRUGGLE OF ANNOTATING MY BOOKS 

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THE FOREST APP

My phone is my biggest vice. Not only do I use it to manage my blog and my social media platforms but it is also my communication tool with my family. When reading, I make it a point to switch on the Forest app as it would keep me from accessing chats or anything else on my phone.

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BOOK STAMP

Considering how much I love annotating my books, I don’t think anyone should be surprised that I finally got myself a book stamp! After years of writing my name in books – which I found unflattering! – I made the decision to gift myself a little book stamp! Look at how pretty it is. I purchased the stamp from Crea8tiveRubberStamp through Etsy. 

Photo by Camillea for Camillea Reads

LAMP

I actually don’t use my lamp all that much since I prefer reading on my Kindle if I’m in bed and can’t sleep. But having a lamp is essential during dreary days or for evenings when you just don’t want to switch on the lights.

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PLANNER

As a blogger, having my planner on hand is non-negotiable. Although I don’t stick to a strict TBR I do make it a point to get to my review copies as soon as I can. The way I deal with my review copies has changed since my first year as a blogger but that’s something to talk about in another post! In my planner, I keep track of review copies and their publication dates. Being able to see that helps me plan when I should start reading the ARC.

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📚 Which book accessory do you always keep close when reading?

📚 Is there a reading accessory you’d like to purchase?

📚 What helps you stay away from distractions when reading?

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