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Book Riot Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is a writer and former bookseller from San Diego, CA whose Spanish is even faster than her English. When not reading or writing, she enjoys dreaming up travel itineraries and drinking entirely too much tea. She is a regular co-host on the All the Books podcast who especially loves mysteries, gothic lit, mythology/folklore, and all things witchy. Vanessa can be found on Instagram at @BuenosDiazSD or taking pictures of pretty trees in Portland, OR, where she now resides.
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The weather is getting cooler, which means it’s time to cozy up with something warm—and why not make it bookish while you’re at it? These bookish holiday sweatshirts are the perfect apparel to don while drinking a hot chocolate and tackling your TBR. For those of you still missing Halloween, don’t worry, we have some choices that bring some spooky season flair to the winter holidays, too.
A note on the flavor of holiday sweatshirts you’ll find here: it leans heavy into Christmas, and that was not by design. I was able to find a couple of Thanksgiving sweatshirts but could not in 2+ hours of searching find any bookish sweatshirts for other holidays. There are plenty of awesome Hanukkah and Kwanzaa sweatshirts out there, don’t get me wrong! But none (that I could find) were of of a bookish variety.
Finally, some notes on pricing: almost every item on this list is heavily discounted at the time of this writing, anywhere from 30-75%. To get the sale price, click on each listing—I included the original price just in case any of these sale prices expire. Many of these designs are offered in crewneck, hoodie, and tee shirt varieties; I listed the starting price for each as the lowest price for a crewneck sweater so as not to mislead you with tee shirt pricing. For colorways, click on each listing. I will break down the size offerings so you know from jump what might work for you.
Go forth and get cozy!
Thankful for Books Sweatshirt: This is true all year, but the reading turkey makes it especially Thanksgiving-appropriate. Sizes S-5XL, $34+
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Snow Much to Read Sweatshirt: It’s time to put away the reading ghost sweatshirts and don our reading snowmen apparel. Sizes S-3XL, $27
Merry Bookmas Sweatshirt: This one is perfect for romance and romantasy readers. Sizes S-4XL plus youth sizes, $18
Seasons Reading Sweatshirt: This Christmas tree plus books design is available on a tee shirt or sweatshirt. Sizes S-5XL, $27+
All Booked for Christmas Sweatshirt: Curled up in front of a Christmas tree with a stack of books and a cute cat: this sweatshirt is really channeling the dream. Sizes S-5XL, $39+
Ghost Reading Christmas Sweatshirt: I lied: you don’t have to put away the reading ghosts! This sweatshirt is perfect for the Halloween girlies (etc.) who also have a soft spot for Christmas. Sizes S-3XL plus youth sizes, $24+
Bookish Christmas Tree Sweatshirt: The Christmas tree bookshelf is a popular choice for bookish holiday sweatshirts. Here’s one cute version! Sizes S-3XL, $29+
Fourth Wing Christmas Sweatshirt: Fourth Wing fans, this one is for you! It’s available as a tee shirt and hoodie as well. Sizes S-4XL, $40+
Books and Gingerbread Holiday Sweatshirt: Books + a gingerbread latte + red ribbons = the cutest bookish holiday sweatshirt! You can also get this design on a tee shirt and even a baby romper! Sizes S-2XL, plus youth sizes, $20.99+
Gingerbread Library Sweatshirt: I don’t know if I want to make this gingerbread library or visit it. I’ll have to settle for wearing it! Sizes S-5XL, $39+
Ghosts and Cats Holiday Bookshelf Sweatshirt: More holiday reading ghosts! You can also get this as a tank top, tee shirt, long-sleeve shirt, baby romper, and toddler shirt. Sizes S-3XL plus youth sizes, $24
Reindeer Reading Sweatshirt: These reindeer may not exactly understand how reading works, but they’ve got the spirit. Sizes S-4XL, $29+
Merry & Bookish Sweatshirt: If you’re looking for something a little more minimalist, pick up this merry & bookish embroidered sweatshirt! You can also get it as a tee shirt and hoodie. Sizes S-4XL, $37+
In My Bookish Era Sweatshirt: This should send a pretty clear message about what you’re hoping for under the Christmas tree. Sizes S-3XL plus youth sizes, $36+
Santa, I Can Explain Ghost Sweatshirt: Let’s finish on one last reading ghost. I can only assume this ghosty also has Santa erotica, and that’s what he’s trying to explain. Sizes S-5XL, $36+
But wait! There’s more! Here are some fall sweaters to get cozy with if you’re still hanging onto those autumnal vibes, plus hats, accessories, and more.
25 of the Best Bookish Holiday Sweatshirts to Cozy Up With
Vanessa Diaz
These bookish holiday sweatshirts are the perfect apparel to don while drinking a hot chocolate and tackling your TBR.
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