Looking for the best book candles? If you love books and candles, then these are the bookish candles for you! From scents that evoke reading in the rain, to old bookshops or libraries, and more, these delightful candle scents are the perfect accompaniment to any reading session!
1. Late Night Reading Candle
When looking for book scented candles, this Late Night Reading Candle is one you will certainly want to add to your collection!
Scented like mahogany and teakwood, this reading-inspired candle is a great accompaniment to relaxing and reading late into the night. It comes in a 10 oz. size that burns for 65+ hours, meaning you can enjoy countless hours of reading while burning this captivating candle!
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2. Go Away, I’m Reading Candle
Another of the best bookish candles you need in your collection is this Go Away, I’m Reading Candle!
This is the perfect candle to light whenever you just want to be left alone with your book! It’s a delightful scent blend of orange scones, cinnamon buns, and cranberry muffins and comes in your choice of 4 oz. (30+ hours burn time) or 8 oz. (50+ hours burn time). So whenever you’re tired of interruptions to your reading time, light this candle and place it prominently for all to see and enjoy your uninterrupted reading!
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3. Rainy Day Reading Candle
This Rainy Day Reading Candle is another of the best book themed candles, and if you love reading while it rains then it should definitely be on your list!
Rainy days are the coziest days for cuddling up with a book and reading, and this candle is the perfect accompaniment to a day like that. It offers a fresh marine/rain fragrance with sandalwood, amber, and notes of lemon, lime, bergamot, and juniper. You can get it in your choice of 6 oz. (40+ hours of burn time) or 16 oz., and you’re sure to love using it on rainy or sunny days alike!
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4. New England Bookshop Candle
Are you the type of reader who loves bookshops? If so, then this New England Bookshop Candle is a dream come true!
This candle contains scents of old books, leather, aging papyrus, weathered wood, and antique incense. It’s like having your very own charming antique bookstore in your home! You can get it in your choice of 4 oz. size or 8 oz. size (40-45 hours burn time). If you love the smell of books and bookshops, then you need this candle in your life!
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5. Currently Reading Candle
For readers who love books and tea, this Currently Reading Candle is a fantastic choice for bibliophile candles!
With notes of Jasmine tea and paperback books, this candle is sure to please! It also contains notes of apple, cranberry, and cinnamon (making it a cozy candle any reader would love). It’s hand poured into your choice of a 9 oz. jar, 16 oz. jar, or you could get it as wax melts if you prefer.
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6. Enchanted Library Candle
What reader doesn’t want their very own enchanted library? And now with this Enchanted Library Candle you can get a taste of what having your own enchanted library would be like!
This candle smells like parchment, cedarwood, and leather bindings, making the library come to life in your own home. You can get it in a 4 oz. size (30+ hours) or an 8 oz. size (50+ hours) for maximum reading enchantment!
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7. Old Bookshop Candle
Another of the book lovers candles you’ll likely enjoy is this Old Bookshop Candle!
This candle’s scent is described as “dusty tomes and leather bound books” that evokes the romanticism of aged pages and the old book smell. But it also contains notes of ginger, dark plum, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, amber and more to make for a truly delightful bookshop scent. You can get it in a 6 oz. size (40 hours burn time) for that fantastic old book smell while you read…so this is perfect if you’re looking for candles that smell like books!
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8. Castle Library Candle
Having their own castle library is something many readers would also jump at the chance to have, so this Castle Library Candle is an excellent way to experience it when having an actual castle library isn’t feasible!
This candle smells like mahogany tables, leather bound books, and perfumed velvet, making it a delightful scent that will transport you to the magnificent library of a castle! You can buy it in a 4 oz. or 9 oz. size, and it is sure to become a favorite among all your literary candles!
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9. Autumn Reads Candle
Reading during fall is one of the coziest experiences, and if you want to experience that feeling all year round then you need this Autumn Reads Candle!
This candle is scented like lilac and jellybean and comes in your choice of small (4 oz.) or medium (8 oz.). If you go with the medium size candle, you also get a free matching laminated bookmark! It’s all around a very fun way to bring the Autumn reading experience to your home no matter the season!
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10. Reading by the Fireplace Candle
Speaking of seasonal reading candles, this Reading by the Fireplace Candle is perfect for book and candle lovers who adore reading in winter!
This candle smells like sandalwood and caramel, and comes in your choice of small (4 oz.) or medium (7 oz.). If you’re looking for a cozy reading experience reminiscent of winters spent by the fireplace then this is the candle for you!
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11. The Old Library Candle
The Old Library Candle is another of the book inspired candles you should add to your collection if books and candles are some of your favorite things!
The scent of amber, leather, fresh wood notes, and a touch of warm vanilla is sure to transport you to a cozy library reading nook. You can get it in size small (1.4 oz. with 8-9 hours burn time), medium (3.5 oz. and 25 hour burn time), or large (5 oz. and 35 hours burn time). This is the perfect candle to light while curling up with a good book and a cup of tea!
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12. Book Hangover Candle
Are you someone who reads a really good book and then have trouble leaving the world of the book once it’s over? If so, then this Book Hangover Candle is for you!
It may not be an actual cure for a book hangover, but it’s the next best thing. This 7.5 oz. candle smells like old books, sweet pipe smoke, and whiskey to give you approximately 40 hours of atmospheric reading time. It’s perfect for all those late-night reading sessions, or any other time of day!
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13. Reading and Rain Candle
And lastly, this Reading and Rain Candle is another great choice for those who love rainy day reading!
This candle smells like rain water, soft linen blankets, and white tea to bring you the most comforting of reading experiences! You can buy it in a 4 oz. tin (30+ hours burn time) r in an 8 oz. glass jar (50+ hours burn time). If staying inside and reading is your ideal for rainy days, then this is the candle for you!