#Discussion: 5 Favourite Merch Items + Where to Buy Them

Today's post is not sponsored at all but I am telling you all about my favourite merch items (mostly for books) and what stores I generally buy them from. Let me know in the comments some of your favourite merch items - or if you have the same ones as me!

1. Mugs

I own a lot of mugs in general, but mugs that show off my fandoms???? YES PLEASE!! I have so many mugs and I love taking them to work to have "casual" conversations about books I love. They are actual selling points! I usually buy them off of Society6, like the one in the post below!

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A post shared by Jamie @ Books and Ladders (@booksandladders) on Mar 15, 2016 at 2:11pm PDT

2. Prints

I love love love prints, especially the ones on Society6 (this is a recurring theme in this post). However, I really love when authors post their own art on there as well! It's official fan art! I then like to get them plaqued to hang on my walls!

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I love THE SCORPIO RACES by @maggie_stiefvater so much that I buy all the artwork I can find for it so I can show off my love on my walls. The two typographical prints are by @eviebookish (who has the most ah-mazing designs!) and the Sean and Puck print is from Maggie's society6 store. What's one book or series you buy everything for? // It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them. Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn’t given her much of a chance. So she enters the competition — the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen.

A post shared by Jamie @ Books and Ladders (@booksandladders) on Oct 12, 2016 at 5:08am PDT

3. Pins

I wasn't always a fan of pins, but I have fallen in love with enamel pins, especially the ones that Icey Designs creates and sells. I have an order on its way to me with THREE pins in it and I can't wait to show them off to you! In the meantime, check them out on Instagram!

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One of my favorite pins from our new collection is I'd Rather be a Monster. The line, from MUSE OF NIGHTMARES, is so powerful, and I'm so glad the amazing @acupofimagination suggested it to me! 🖤🌙 . I'm also quite partial to the colors and that glassy dab of glitter. A little witchy and celestial 💜😍 . Have you seen our new pin collection? We releases NINE designs last week! . . . . #enamelpins #pingame #pinstagram #iceydesigns #pin #etsy #etsyfinds #bookstagram #bookishmerch #enamelpin #enamelpingame #lainitaylor #museofnightmares #strangethedreamer #idratherbeamonster

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4. Candles

I haven't always been a fan of candles but after I picked up one from Novelly Yours, I have been OBSESSED. I love being able to show off my fandom side mixed with my more feminine side. Plus then I get to smell books themselves while I take a bath! 

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What are some of your favourite #bookish products to buy? I personally love to get candles! It’s swag that is actually useful and makes my home feel that much more cozy. I love @novellyyours line for books and for home and when I saw the new wood wick candles for #HarryPotter, I immediately purchased the #Ravenclaw one! Look how well it matches my trees! // #bookstagram #books #bookshelf #candle #swag #tree #happyholidays #notsponsored #justlovetheproduct

A post shared by Jamie @ Books and Ladders (@booksandladders) on Dec 15, 2018 at 8:11am PST

5. Stickers

I love putting stickers on my laptop, planners, everything! I love that you can see what someone loves based on their stickers! I generally buy my stickers from Redbubble because I love the quality of them.

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I loved this Luna Lovegood vinyl sticker that was part of the July #OwlCrate box, #ocstrange! I can't wait to stick it to my laptop so I can show it off to other people. What subscription boxes do you get?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ //⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #books #bookworm #bibliophile #stacks #bookstacks #pink #tulips #flowers #blogger #bookblogger #floral #shelfie #bookishfeatures #nature #bookishcanadians

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What are some of your favourite merch stores?