Bookish Shirts for Book Lovers

Bookish T-Shirts and Sweatshirts for Readers

Every design here is stitched in thread rather than printed, so the books, flowers and little animals sit slightly raised and keep their texture wash after wash. Most of them are bookish t-shirts, Comfort Colors 1717 tees in a relaxed unisex fit; a growing set also comes as crewneck sweatshirts.

A design for every kind of reader

Classic literature fans can pick literary t-shirts with Pemberley florals and Austen quotes, fantasy readers have dragons on open books, and library defenders have their own slogans. Romance readers, book club regulars and people who read past midnight each have a collection of their own.

Embroidered after you order

Your shirt is stitched in the size and color you choose, then ships with tracking. Production takes 1–3 business days, and Standard Shipping is free on orders of $75 or more.

Easy to give

A reading t-shirt makes a simple gift for a reader's birthday, a book club swap or a librarian thank-you. If the item arrives damaged, defective or wrong, we replace or refund it.

Bookish Shirts FAQ

How does a book lover t-shirt fit?

Our bookish shirts are Comfort Colors 1717 tees in a relaxed unisex fit and run about half a size small because they are garment-dyed. If you are between sizes, size up, and check the Size Guide on each product page.

How should I wash an embroidered shirt?

Turn it inside out, machine wash cold with mild detergent, and tumble dry low or lay flat. Do not bleach, dry clean or iron directly over the embroidery.

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