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12 Literary School Supplies for Book Lovers

It's finally back-to-school shopping season!
Claire Fallon
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Books and Culture Writer, HuffPost

Whether you're still in school or not, there's nothing like the advent of fall to make you itch for a stack of new notebooks and pens. Back-to-school season, with its ads for markdowns on backpacks and bargains on spiral-bound notebooks, may annually fill the hearts of children with dread, but for lovers of stationery and the smell of new paper, school shopping season is a yearly celebration.

Why settle for a plain spiral-bound notebook or ballpoint pen, however, when the Internet abounds with back-to-school supplies perfect for English majors and bookworms alike? Here are 12 must-have school supplies for literature lovers, whether in school or out:

Shakespeare Pencil Set
The only downside of these poetic pencils is that the more you write, the more of the Bard's words you'll be forced to shave off. (Via Etsy.)
Library Card Notebooks
Libraries and notebooks, two of our favorite things about school. (Via Etsy.)
Poe-ka Dots Pouch
Store your pencils and erasers (or makeup, or action figures, or snacks) in this dotty Poe-themed pouch. (Via Out of Print.)
'Moby Dick' Tote
Step 1: Acquire tote with entire text of Moby Dick on it. Step 2: Read your tote during every spare moment until finished. Step 3: Be very well-read. (Via Litographs.)
'Use Your Words' Pencil Set
Excellent advice for any current, or future, writer. (Via Etsy.)
'I Like Big Words' Notebook
Indulge your predilection for gargantuan words with this journal. (Via Etsy.)
'There Their They're' Art Print
Whether it's taped in your locker, tacked to your dorm room wall, or hung in your apartment, don't forget your daily reminder about the perils of homophones. (Via Etsy.)
Book Stack Tote Bag
Forget tracking down a tote bag with one of your favorite authors or books emblazoned on it to carry around your current reads or textbooks. Why not just get a custom tote that depicts all of your favorites in one stack? (Via Etsy.)
Dr. Seuss Planner
It's a Dr. Seuss book! No, it's a daily planner! Wait, it's actually both -- a repurposed book containing all the original pages, plus pages to plan your homework schedule or social calendar. (Via Etsy.)
'Pride and Prejudice' Canvas Bag
For when a tote just won't cut it, try a literary backpack! (Via Etsy.)
Seven-Year Punctuation Pen
These long-lasting pens will keep you in the writing game for years -- and this adorable punctuation-themed design will remind you to spice up your prose. (Via Seltzer.)
'Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' Coffee Mug
If you're old enough to stay up all night writing a paper (or old enough to be up at the crack of dawn to get ready for work), you're probably measuring out your life in coffee spoons. (Via Etsy.)

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Personalized Vintage Blue Bird Bookplates
Just straight up adorable. From Etsy seller Oiseaux.
Villain in Pillory Letterpress Bookplates
If you really love your books, it's tempting to resort to scare tactics. From Etsy seller RxLetterpress.
Vintage Butterflies Bookplates
If you're a lepidopterist, or just a fan of Vladimir Nabokov, these lovely butterflies might suit you. From Cavallini, via Barnes and Noble.
Vintage-Inspired Peacock Bookplates
If it's drama you crave, try these ornate purple and blue peacocks. From Etsy seller SunshineandRavioli2.
Vintage-Inspired Girl in Tree Bookplates
Love nature? Love reading? Love reading in nature? From Etsy seller SunshineandRavioli2.
Modern Personalized Bookplates
Enough with all the vintage -- why not try a clean and modern plate with a pop of color? From Etsy seller KindlyReply.
Perched Owl Bookplates
Oh, to be as learned as this owl. From Etsy seller BookplateInk.
Letterpress Flower Bookplates
There's nothing wrong with being a little girly, especially when it looks this cool. From Etsy seller Typothecary Press.
Highly Recommended Bookplates
If you only keep books you deeply admire, these bookplates might be right for you. From Etsy seller Racing Snail Press.
Elephant Bookplates
We're not the only ones who find toy elephants unspeakably adorable, right? From Etsy seller PreppyProdigy.
Sleeping Dachshunds Bookplates
For those brave couples who wish to merge not only their futures, but their book collections, try a joint bookplate, preferably with dachshunds. From Etsy seller VintageBookplates.
Vintage Dachshunds in Love Bookplates
Awww. From Etsy seller VintageBookplates.
Book Lover Kittens Bookplates
And let's not leave cat lovers out. From Etsy seller VintageBookplates.
Jane Austen Bookplates
Fans of Emma Wodehouse, rejoice. (Don't worry, Pride and Prejudice devotees; there's also an Elizabeth Bennet plate.) From Etsy seller CastleOnTheHill.
Owl Bookplates
Oops, we all just fainted from the cuteness. These are a set of varying owl illustrations, each more adorable than the last. From Etsy seller whimsywhimsical.
Watermarks Personalized Bookplates
If you want that edgy "I use my books as coasters" aesthetic, look no further. From Etsy seller PaperCrabb.
Art Nouveau - Belle Bookplates
In lieu of papering every room in your house with this lovely print, you could simply paper every book you own with it. From Etsy seller cricicis.
Library Card Bookplates
For the library junkie -- now all you need is an adjustable date stamp and ink pad! From Etsy seller LittlebeaneBoutique.
Modern Monogram Bookplates
Don't be afraid to be bold. From Etsy seller nancynikkodesign.
Bookplate Single Monogram Custom Stamp
For those of us with overflowing bookshelves, a custom bookplate stamp may be a bit more efficient -- without sacrificing style. From Paper Source.
Vintage Anchor Bookplate Stamp
Stamp away! From Etsy seller tinoiseau.
Please Return My Book Bookplate Stamp
Sometimes it's best to be very specific about your expectations. From Etsy seller ahueofduckeggblue.
This Book Belongs To Hand-lettered Bookplate
Or keep it simple and sweet. From Etsy seller papersushi.
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