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A lit white candle in a clear glass jar with a black lid, labeled ’mr. A lit white candle in a clear glass jar with a black lid, labeled ’mr.

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Bookish Candles

Small batch, artisan candles. Capture the soul of your favorite story.

WINTER IN NARNIA Literary Inspired Candle for Book Lovers’ LITERARY INSPIRED CANDLE #1 book inspired candle, academia candle, aesthetic
WINTER IN NARNIA Literary Inspired Candle for Book Lovers’ LITERARY INSPIRED CANDLE #1 book inspired candle, academia candle, aesthetic WINTER IN NARNIA Literary Inspired Candle for Book Lovers’ LITERARY INSPIRED CANDLE #1 book inspired candle, academia candle, aesthetic

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My favorite scent from Smells Like Books!

My favorite scent from Smells Like Books! I buy this candle every Spring and it's the perfect mix of fresh and earthy.

Ellie G.
THE SHIRE Literary Inspired Candle for Book Lovers'
Great selection of fragrances to choose fr...

Great selection of fragrances to choose from

Judith
SASSENACH Literary Inspired Candle for Book Lovers'
It was definitely a stronger scent than I...

It was definitely a stronger scent than I expected so I let it air out on a scarf I had…so much better! A little goes a long way! The only thing is - I wish the sent lasted longer…then again I didn't want to use too much. But this does have the scent described and I still love it! 🤍

Hannah
FEYRE Literary Inspired Fragrance for Book Lovers'
This is the perfect candle to add to my "W...

This is the perfect candle to add to my "Winnie the Pooh" baby announcement. Smells amazing!

Devin
HUNDRED ACRE WOOD Literary Inspired Candle for Book Lovers'
Purchased numerous fragrances and have tri...

Purchased numerous fragrances and have tried several and loved them all. Highly recommended!

Lisa
THE BOOK STORE Literary Inspired Fragrance for Book Lovers'
The candle Rowan smells incredible!

The candle Rowan smells incredible!

Amy
ROWAN Literary Inspired Candle for Book Lovers'
Smells amazing received quickly no problem...

Smells amazing received quickly no problems would recommend

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221B BAKER ST Literary Inspired Fragrance for Book Lovers'
Love the smell of this … shipped quickly n...

Love the smell of this … shipped quickly no problems would recommend

Belinda
WUTHERING HEIGHTS Literary Inspired Fragrance for Book Lovers'
Perfect atmosphere for reading throne of g...

Perfect atmosphere for reading throne of glass

Ainsley
ROWAN Literary Inspired Fragrance for Book Lovers'
I will actually wear this one out and abou...

I will actually wear this one out and about

Ainsley
FIREHEART Literary Inspired Fragrance for Book Lovers'
This one is my favorite!

This one is my favorite!

Ainsley
VIOLET Literary Inspired Fragrance for Book Lovers'
This one's my favorite, had to buy it agai...

This one's my favorite, had to buy it again!

Ainsley
VIOLET Literary Inspired Fragrance for Book Lovers'
Provides the right reading atmosphere

Provides the right reading atmosphere

Ainsley
ROWAN Literary Inspired Fragrance for Book Lovers'
Love it! I recommend this shop!

Love it! I recommend this shop!

Ainsley
FIREHEART Literary Inspired Fragrance for Book Lovers'
Lovely fragrance nice packaging quick ship...

Lovely fragrance nice packaging quick shipment thank you so much. Will order again.

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WUTHERING HEIGHTS Literary Inspired Fragrance for Book Lovers'
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A lit, creamy white scented candle in a clear glass jar with a minimalist label reading ’velaris lemon verbena + sea salt + stars’ and the scent description ’smells like books.’
A lit, creamy white scented candle in a clear glass jar with a minimalist label reading ’velaris lemon verbena + sea salt + stars’ and the scent description ’smells like books.’ A lit, creamy white scented candle in a clear glass jar with a minimalist label reading ’velaris lemon verbena + sea salt + stars’ and the scent description ’smells like books.’

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Clear glass rectangular perfume bottle with a black cap and minimalist label reading ’mr.
Clear glass rectangular perfume bottle with a black cap and minimalist label reading ’mr. Clear glass rectangular perfume bottle with a black cap and minimalist label reading ’mr.

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Three minimalist glass candle jars with black lids, each labeled with a distinct scent name and description.
Three minimalist glass candle jars with black lids, each labeled with a distinct scent name and description. Three minimalist glass candle jars with black lids, each labeled with a distinct scent name and description.

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