
Any bibliophile knows that there’s something magical about creating your perfect lazy-day reading nook — from finding your ideal reading chair and cozy read combo to decking out the walls with bookish Etsy finds. Now that our space is almost complete, we’re on the hunt for the one item that will surely take our room to Beauty and the Beast library levels. Yep, here are 11 must-buy bookends that perfectly coordinate with our all-time favorite reads.
1. Maple Shade Kids Cloud Bookends ($59): It’s okay to admit that you totally bawled your eyes out during John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars (we did too!). Find inspiration from Hazel and Augustus’s once-in-a-lifetime relationship every time you look at your bookshelves with this adorable handmade set. Okay? Okay.
2. Urban Outfitters Oval Bookend Lamp ($20): The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau is a read of a lifetime, and this chic double-duty bookend will definitely inspire you to re-read it again and again.
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Tall Bookends ($40): Every proud bibliophile has dreamed of reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle to their kiddos, cousins… or pups. This sweet bookend set works great in a reading-friendly nursery or colorful reading oasis.
4. Gifts & Décor Fierce Dragon Bookends ($19): The books we read as young adults shape our understanding of literature for the rest of our lives, and anyone who has fallen in love with Eragon by Christopher Paolini knows exactly that. Celebrate your love for all things dragons with this cute and affordable bookend set.
5. Jonathan Adler Ceramic Whale Bookends ($150): Call me, Ishmael? More like call me purchased. This epic bookend set has all the adventure of Melville’s Moby Dick and more.
6. Moku Shop AT-AT Star Wars Bookends ($59+): The Star Wars franchise has a huuuuge fandom — so huge, in fact, that it even has their own novel series (including the newest addition, Star Wars Bloodlines by Claudia Gray). Keep your Force-filled books in line with this adorable bookend set by Moku Shop.
7. Light Reading London Painted Brick Heart of Darkness ($44): Whether you read Joseph Conrad’s classic Heart of Darkness in school or fell in love with the tale all on your own, this beautiful hand-painted brick book will definitely be a welcome addition for any fan.
8. Mignon Fox Bookends ($46): Roald Dahl can do no wrong in our books (pun intended… and encouraged!). Celebrate one of his most adored works with this Fantastic Mr. Fox inspired bookend piece.
9. Knob Creek Metal Arts Wizard School Bookends ($65): We’re still a little upset that our Hogwarts letter hasn’t arrived in the mail yet, but I guess we can settle for this Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone inspired bookend set… for now.
10. Rustic Farmhouse Collection Terra Cotta Pig Bookends ($33): Never forget the iconic friendship portrayed in E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web by placing this stunning terra cotta bookend by Rustic Farmhouse Collection on your bookshelf.
11. Charlton Home Whitewood Bookends ($44): If you love the cult classic film, you’ve probably already read and re-read Luigi Bartolini’s original novel Bicycle Thieves. Celebrate both the film and the movie with these too-cute-for-words bookends by Charlton Home.
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Back in January, we introduced you to a feel-good cause to inspire your New Year's resolution: a walking challenge to help raise funds for the amazing cancer fighters at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I took part in the challenge with the Brit + Co team and ended up walking 105+ miles in January — it was awesome.
This spring, there's a new challenge on the horizon, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. The ask: On May 15, 2021, you can step up to take cancer down by committing to climb 1,311 steps, walking 3.2 miles, or doing 440 chair step-ups at home as part of the Big Climb. If you need some motivation to bring movement back into your daily routine — look no further!
As always, it's free to sign up, but climbers are encouraged to set a fundraising goal to help beat cancer. We'll be organizing another Brit + Co team to step up, and I hope you'll join us too! Keep scrolling for a peek at where I'll be completing the challenge in my Los Angeles neighborhood around the hidden Silver Lake Stairs. Happy climbing!
Never underestimate the power of an accountability buddy! I asked my in-laws, my partner, and a few friends to join me so we can keep each other motivated and accountable in completing the challenge — virtual high-fives all around! Also, my dog Fox is a great climber, too.
An aesthetically pleasing backdrop is a huge motivator for me! I'm fortunate to have all sorts of painted steps around my neighborhood to keep the challenge interesting, but you can also keep cool inside with at-home chair step-ups.
Don't forget to share your progress on social — #BigClimb!
Feel free to break the challenge up if you need to by tackling half the distance in the AM and half at sunset. Here's me 1,311 steps later and ready for a break — but, think I earned this one!
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