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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Ashley Macey
Ashley Macey is a lifestyle freelance writer who loves all things fitness, wellness, and creativity. When she's not exploring her home in the Pacific Northwest with her dog Max, you'll probably find her curled up with a good book and some hot tea. Follow her daily jaunts on Twitter.