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Literary Lovables: Mugs

What is a nook of books with just books? It also needs a good reading chair, a case to hold books, sometimes some good music, but most of all: a lovely cup of tea in a bookish mug.

1. Roald Dahl's Matilda I'm wondering what to read next
This one is stored in my cupboard and used a lot :)



3. My book smells better than your tablet
So true!

4. Go away! I'm reading
This mug is available in all variations of rudeness, from 'kindly go away' to 'fuck off'

5. Just one more chapter
Who hasn't been here? Unfortunately, when reading in bed, my boyfriend puts out the light at a certain point...



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