Is There Such A Thing As The Best Ugly Bookish Christmas Sweater?

It’s cozy season, so be sure to stock up on those ugly bookish sweaters with the below Etsy shops. Or, just peruse their sites and support small businesses!

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Ugly sweater themed cookies laid out on a piece of wood with the words ugly sweater party.

While you’re settling in to read that cozy holiday romance book for winter, why not make sure you have your ugly bookish sweater on hand? Ugly Christmas sweater contests meet ugly bookish sweater contests! Support small businesses and see below a few Etsy shops you can buy from that meet your specific sweater needs.

RayZeeInspired

Gray crewneck with 'Season's Readings' in red underneath an open book Christmas tree with a gold star on top.
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This shop has the cutest sweaters for your reading season. They’re not ugly, but very adorable indeed. Orders over $35 ship free in the U.S., so grab a few of your favorite ones. Hosting a book club? Try a North Pole book club shirt with these crewnecks! Everyone loves a good theme.

Grey crewneck with 'North Pole Book club hot cocoa served daily' in a red and white Christmas graphic with reindeer, a cup of hot cocoa that says 'read' with marshmallows and a candy cane in it.
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After the holidays, continue enjoying their shop with other sweater and t-shirt combinations for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, funny sayings, and self-love affirmations. With an average seller rating of 4.8 or higher, Rosie at RayZeeInspired is sure to have whatever you need.

Oasis40print

Green, white, and red ugly Christmas sweater that says 'That's What I do. I read books, I drink wine, & I know things.' It features an owl in a red and white hat, with a glass of red wine and a book tucked under his wing.
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The Oasis40print shop has a more traditional style of ugly sweater, decorated in red and green fun prints. Whether you swear you’re not addicted to reading, enjoy a glass of wine with your reading, or prefer books over people, these sweaters convey each thought.

TheDazzleDesignCo

Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses fans will be fighting for the sweaters in this shop. Feel like a part of Basgiath War College as you prepare for the release of Onyx Storm in January. Or, slip on a Velaris sweater and get lost in the world of fairies and fae in ACOTAR.

Girl wearing jeans and a gray sweatshirt with white lettering that has a dragon and says 'Basgiath War college. Fly or Die.'
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Deck your halls with books, holly, and sweaters! Pick from 32 different Christmas themed ones, 13 ACOTAR themes, or the other 173 styles in their shop. They also have a seller rating of 4.8 or higher, so you’re getting exactly what you pay for. Browse away, book nerds.

Girl wearing red crewneck with white and red lettering and snowflake patterns that says 'Deck My Shelves with Books & Holly.'
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OneLastTest

With unique patterns all over, the sweaters from this shop are sure to win your ugly sweater contest. If you have no shelf control or love cats and books, head on over to the shop and look out for any deals. There are currently eight different ugly sweaters to choose from, along with ornaments for next year’s tree and neon signs. They’ve got great reviews, so snag your goodies while you can.

Red, Green, White, and Black ugly christmas sweater that has snowflake and tree patterns and says 'I have no shelf control' on a bookshelf full of books.
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DIY Your Own

Not seeing anything up to your standards? Feel free to DIY your own! Owning a Cricut comes in handy here. Buy a plain colored sweater and print off your favorite bookish saying or funny picture from your Cricut. Head to your local craft store to buy all the gaudy decorations like pom poms, glitter, bells, and whatever else puts you in the festive mood.

Two rolls of wrapping paper: one with red, white, and green stripes and one with blue, green, and white stripes. There are green and red ribbons and colorful bows strewn about with green-handled scissors.
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Now that you are supplied with the perfect amount of ugly sweaters, it’s time to have a get-together and compare the worst and best ones. The coziest season is amongst us, and these Etsy shops can help you get that extra level of coziness you need to stay out of that reading slump.


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