<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Long before I was a paper nerd, I was a book nerd. I cannot actually remember my Montessori teacher, Mrs. Hissong, teaching me to read at age four — ;but I remember her taking me into the room where it all happened, and then leaving with this incredible power. The first thing I saw was a shelf of books, and I promised myself I would read every one (and I did!). Growing up, all my books had water damage alongside their bottom edge, since the bathtub was my evening library. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These days, seeing all things literary absolutely blooming in the gift world — the same domain that brought us e-cards and Beanie Babies — ;feels rewarding and hopeful. Here, makers transport us to all sorts of brilliant places, with lots of love being lavished on libraries and independent bookstores as well. With the exception of two items, everything I&#8217;m sharing below was assembled from extra spring and summer <a href="https://stationerytrends.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stationery Trends</a> submissions — ;and they are too riveting to not compile here! </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gumball-poodleBOOKWORMJPG-800-100-512x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021481"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.gumballpoodle.com/products/bookworm-vintage-rainbow-repeat-gym-crew-socks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vintage Rainbow Repeat Bookworm Socks from Gumball Poodle</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CC10-FST-The-Great-Catsby-Packaging-Photo-Jan-2026-1-copy-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021520"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://flypaperproducts.com/collections/meowsterpieces-of-kiterature-by-artist-carrie-cantwell/products/the-great-catsby-vinyl-sticker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Great Catsby Sticker by Fly Paper Products</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BOOKMARK-BOX_Dangerous-Women-Read-1-679x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021530"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.rizzolibookstore.com/product/dangerous-women-read-bookmark-box?srsltid=AfmBOoqsFWKoF8T5is7TCzYZMB_0cLfSBRTZUflSeHsJVX_H7vq-vkuH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dangerous Women Read Bookmark Box from Gibbs Smith (at Rizzoli)</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CW-HG-CC0001_Ceramic_Library_lit_CMYK.jpg-copy-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021525"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.chaseandwonder.com/en-us/products/the-library-scented-ceramic-candle?srsltid=AfmBOoqPfhiNCRDQIEUjBry2zJxDej_4v4-kelNwWzxjNvfUNxa2HJRN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Library Luxury Scented Candle from Chase and Wonder</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/7thPalm-ST0116-In-Books-Freedom-Sticker-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021477"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://7thandpalm.com/products/in-books-freedom-sticker?_pos=11&;_sid=d139ca068&;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">In Books There is Freedom Vinyl Sticker from 7th + Palm</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RT011-664x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021478"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.ellembeegift.com/products/neutral-books-double-sided-waffle-kitchen-tea-towels?srsltid=AfmBOooMJcDurp6eChF7vsBpR7SEe_aadtPkFWaHi8rLWnNfcHsh7xDM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Double-Sided Books Waffle Tea Towel — made from recycled plastic bottles! — ;from ellembee gift</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Library-Minis_White_Kiss-and-Punch-ST-copy-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021523"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.kissandpunch.com/products/60-white-library-minis-flat-notecard-set-junk-journal-fun-love-or-lunch-notes-pocket-reminders-enclosure-cards?_pos=1&;_sid=6f1e85989&;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mini Notecards from Kiss and Punch</a> (also available in several colors)</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5_books_STK094_ilootpaperie_readmorebooks-copy-2-1-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021484"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://ilootpaperie.patternbyetsy.com/listing/4334898245/retro-read-more-books-single-sticker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Retro Read More Books Sticker from ILOOTPAPERIE</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/True-Classic-Birthday-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021485"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://kimdettmer.com/products/true-classic-birthday-card" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">True Classic Birthday Card from Kim Dettmer Art</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lanas-Shop-GW95-Book-Lovers-Gift-Wrap.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021486"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://lanasshop.com/products/bookshelf-gift-wrap-roll?srsltid=AfmBOooIst6NzShiWl0aApB54C-NpYlOhPxw2DbvY4SR7B6cfli3ieDR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookshop Giftwrap from Lana&#8217;s Shop</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ECG50094101-898x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021487"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://leanintree.com/?utm_source=Google&;utm_medium=cpc&;utm_campaign=PMax-Shopping&;utm_term=&;utm_campaign=GLM+-+PMax+Product+Feed&;utm_source=adwords&;utm_medium=ppc&;hsa_acc=1397382072&;hsa_cam=22449497197&;hsa_grp=&;hsa_ad=&;hsa_src=x&;hsa_tgt=&;hsa_kw=&;hsa_mt=&;hsa_net=adwords&;hsa_ver=3&;gad_source=1&;gad_campaignid=22449521470&;gbraid=0AAAAADr0QUuKgrPbUTtKDZcB4ve0gpfaZ&;gclid=Cj0KCQjw_b_QBhCSARIsAP6hR4c1TrLI-ZSE2IkaMWczfpVNvNMWDT7C0D6RerfvrnKZqvIQDb3W_J0aAj6eEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leanin&#8217; Tree Cards </a>— link is on way!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4950-1031x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021490"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.shesaiditcards.com/product-page/book-tracker-card" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Book Tracker Card (with included LePen!) from She Said It. </a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/OOMF-CREATIVE-CARD-GCLF-BOOK-1079-Once-Upon-A-Time-Book-862x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021492"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://oomfcreative.com/products/once-upon-a-time-book-love-friendship-card?srsltid=AfmBOop6px7OmSkLoRhbmelX5MWqM1KU1QHgRD4Zo_F5DngTxaCNs_ow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Once Upon a Time Card from O.O.M.F. Creative</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dont-talk-to-me-Im-reading-sticker-copy.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021529"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://mangoillustrated.com/products/dont-talk-to-me-im-reading-sticker-35971?srsltid=AfmBOoo8WL5Rooc7E8vmUk9nUAVxvdtQQx9LTgLwcws8ZFHtHo0XH5i6&;variant=49099110318397" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Don&#8217;t Talk to Me Sticker from Mango Illustrated</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BS-IB01-copy.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021547"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://and-hereweare.com/products/i-brake-for-independent-bookstores-bumper-sticker?_pos=11&;_sid=81ca55063&;_ss=r&;variant=43673657606388" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">And Here We Are Bumper Sticker (on sale!)</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KD071-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021508"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://bielyshoaf.com/collections/katie-daisy/products/storybook-enchanted-birthday-card" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Katie Daisy for Biely &; Shoaf — Storybook Enchanted Birthday Card</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KD071ins-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021509"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://bielyshoaf.com/collections/katie-daisy/products/storybook-enchanted-birthday-card" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Katie Daisy for Biely &; Shoaf — Storybook Enchanted Birthday Card</a> (interior)</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/maison-chanamon_093-library-card.png" alt="" class="wp-image-10021527"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://chanamon.com/products/library-card-sticker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Library Card Sticker from Maison Chanamon</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AHWA_SS2026_Stickers_0015.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021496"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://and-hereweare.com/products/cool-people-love-libraries-sticker?_pos=1&;_sid=9bb8c9fbe&;_ss=r&;variant=47222349005044" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Your Gal Kiwi for And Here We Are Library Vinyl Sticker</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NBBOOK_MINI-945x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021502"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://twohandspaperie.com/products/copy-of-cavallini-co-library-books-mini-notebook-set" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cavallini &; Co. Library Books Mini Notebook Set of Three (at Two Hands Paperie)</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NBBOOK_MINI_2-781x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021500"/></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NBBOOK_MINI_1-781x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021499"/></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NBBOOK_MINI_3-781x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021501"/></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2-KD068-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021511"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://bielyshoaf.com/products/a-year-of-wishes-luxe-birthday-card-1?_pos=1&;_sid=58425f1b5&;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Katie Daisy for Biely &; Shoaf — A Year of Wishes Luxe Birthday Card (smaller in size, no greeting inside)</a></figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Marigold-Press_Library-Card-Yellow_2-copy.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021522"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://marigoldpress.co/products/library-card-notepad" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marigold Press Library Card Notepad</a></figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As you can see, this trend is in full flower — ;with no sign of slowing down. Since we are going into planner season (!), I am closing with an ultra-luxe, embroidered gem from <a href="https://riflepaperco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rifle Paper Co.</a> — ;and great news, it is currently on sale (along with a lot else during their Memorial Day Sale). Hopefully this long weekend affords you some time not just for happy reading, but for spreading some stationery love for this pasttime as well!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2027-Ladies-Night-Book-Club-17-Month-Academic-Covered-Spiral-Planner-38-939x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10021506"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://riflepaperco.com/products/2026-2027-17-month-academic-covered-spiral-planner-ladies-night-book-club" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2026-2027 Academic Covered Spiral Planner from Rifle Paper Co. </a></figcaption></figure>