How to Create the Perfect Fall Reading Nook
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Fellow readers out there, you know that fall is one of the best times of year to cozy up with a good book for a couple of hours. Reading just hits different when the air is cool, the leaves are changing color, and you have your favorite fuzzy blanket on your lap.
Now imagine all of that, but in a cozy little reading nook. That you created yourself, for optimal self-care time with a good book. A reading nook doesn’t need to be an entire room (in my dreams maybe!). Just a small space in your home that you’ve carved out just for the simple pleasure of feeling cozy while you enjoy a good book this fall.
In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps of turning a small space into your reading sanctuary this fall. Form inspiration and vibe checks, to recommendations on some much have reading nook items. The end of the year can be an especially stressful time, which calls for extra self-care time. A cozy reading nook can provide the escape into your favorite book that you really need after a long day.
The Essentials: Cozy Reading Nook Starter Pack
So you’ve picked out the spot in your home that will soon be your reading nook for many days to come this seasons. Maybe you’ve picked a corner of one of the rooms in your house that’s next to a window, so you can enjoy the fall foliage while reading. Or a small space on the “quieter end” of your home, where you can read undisturbed for as long as your heart desires.
Now it’s time to furnish and decorate your reading nook, to make it a place that you don’t want to ever leave. You find yourself thinking about your reading nook through out your work day, looking forward to finally getting home and curling up with your book.
A Comfy Place to Sit:
- The internet-famous 50 inch chaise lounger. If you have the space, this chaise lounger is the way to go!
- For smaller spaces and a higher budget, this lazy chair with a matching ottoman for endless cozy reading time.
- Or if you prefer some movement rather than sitting still, this oversized papasan rocking chair might be the one for you.
Good Lighting:
- This floor lamp with 3 color temperatures in its LED bulb might fit the cozy vibe that you’re looking for.
- Incase you prefer a dim, quiet reading environment, this cute, rechargeable book light will be perfect!
- For something alittle more elegant and modern, this wall sconce has a removable and rechargeable light mount.
Noise Canceling Headphones:
- Beats noise canceling headphones, for the vibe as well as the quality of the product.
- Soundcore noise canceling headphones by Anker, a more affordable option for over the head headphones.
- If you prefer in the ear headphones, these noise canceling earbuds by JBL are both affordable and high quality.
Soft and Cozy Textures:
- a soft, checkered throw blanket might be the perfect addition to your cozy reading nook.
- This insanely cozy blanket with sleeves and foot pockets will make it impossible for you to leave your reading nook
- This pair of fuzzy throw pillows, with inserts included, will be the final touch to your reading nook.
Your Favorite Scent:
- This stylish candle warming lamp, with dimmer and a timer will help you add some cozy scents to your space.
- Give your self some options, with this multifunctional campfire wax melt warmer that warms wax cubes, small jar candles, and even essential oils.
- For a more natural vibe, this essential oil diffuser that doubles as a Himalayan salt lamp will be the perfect fit.
A Place to Put Your Drink:
- A swivel lift top nightstand to keep your drink always within arms reach
- This side table with a cute fabric basket on the bottom, perfect for pillow and book storage
- This floor lamp with a table and charging station, to keep your E-reader powered up
Book Storage:
- A small, 3-tier tree bookshelf to add some decor to your space while holding your TBR stack
- This narrow, LED lined 8-tier bookshelf for smaller reading nooks
- Floating, upside down book shelves are just what you need, to add a little unique flair to your space
Book Suggestions to Keep Your Reading Nook Stocked
Is your fall reading vibe the kind where you like to jump into what feels like a LifeTime movie playing in your head? Complete with cozy small town, coffee shop, and meet cute moments, all wrapped up with “the kiss” at the end? Or maybe you prefer a good mystery or thriller that keeps you on the edge of your cozy seat the entire time.
The kind of book you just can’t put down once you’ve started it. Or maybe you’re just looking for a little hocus pocus and witch craft to get you into that spooky vibe! Below are a few books from my fall TBR list that will make the perfect addition to your cozy fall reading nook this season.
cozy fall reads
Mysteries & Thrillers
- First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
- All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
- The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
A Little Hocus Pocus
- TheThirteenth Witch by Jodi Moran
- A Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
- The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
Creating a cozy reading nook is a small act of self-love that can have a big impact on your well-being this season. We all know that going into the holiday season means an incoming wave of stressful moments. It’s important to have a place where you can go to relax and unwind after a long day.
What’s one thing you’d add to your perfect reading nook? Let me know in the comments below!
