My Reading Essentials

Reading Essentials
I think every book-lover has their own routine for settling down with a good read. Perhaps a quiet nook, or a soft armchair. Curled up in bed or perched on a window seat. I can enjoy a good book anywhere, in any way. Although in an ideal world, I have a hot bath, then cuddle up in comfy clothes in the coziest spot I can find. I also have a couple of items that I generally surround myself with when my nose is in a book, and I thought I'd share them with you here today.
 
(Reading) Glasses - A daily glasses wearer out of necessity, I much prefer wearing contacts when I can. But when I have to focus on reading, glasses win out. Why? My eyes tire much less quickly. When I do wear glasses, I always like to have fun with them. I especially love this pair from one of my frame favourites, Bonlook.
 
Soft Cushion - This gorgeous fluffy pillow is perfect for cuddling up on the couch with a great novel.
  
A Fresh Mug of Tea - I may have a bit of an addiction to teas of all kinds. My go-to? Peppermint. There is truly nothing better to accompany a good read than a steaming hot cuppa. 
 
Scented Candle - I don't love candles with overpowering scents and tend to stick to soft scents in general. That said, I think the librarian in me died and went to heaven when I discovered Byredo Parfum's leathery vanilla scented candle, "Bibliothèque". Heavenly.
 
Cozy Slippers - My sister got me these "foot duvets" from Restoration Hardware as a Christmas gift a few years ago and they. are. incredible. So warm, so toasty. For someone with seemingly chronic cold feet (literally) - these are a godsend, and an absolute requirement for a comfy-cozy reading session.
 
A Good Book - La pièce de resistance! The books on my to-read list are too many to count, but one of the ones I am dying to pick up and dig into is the recently announced winner of the prestigious Giller Prize, "Us Conductors" by Sean Michaels.
 
What are you reading lately?
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7 comments:

Cee said...

Byredo has a Bibliotheque scent? I had no idea - but now I must have it! I'm generally the kind of girl who can happily read anywhere, but I since I got my iPad, I've been favouring reading on the Kindle app while soaking in the tub. It just feels so indulgent!
xox,
Cee

Jennie May said...

Ooh that candle sounds gorgeous! x

PopChampagne said...

that mug of tea looks great! and the fluffly pillow <3

Rebecca R said...

Fluffy pillows = best! ha.

Rebecca R said...

It absolutely is!

Rebecca R said...

As soon as I heard about it I was thrilled. And it absolutely is worth every penny. And I also often read in the tub, it is wonderful! And indulgent, I agree.

Beckerman Girls said...

Lastnight, I finally just downloaded 50 shades of Grey!! hhahaha!!!! LOVVE this post! Looks sooo fluffy and glam! xoBeckerman Girls

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