At A Glance: Our Top 5 Picks for T-shirts for Book Lovers:
- Bookmarks are for Quitters T-shirt – Our Top Pick
- So Many Books, So Little Time! T-shirt
- Camp Half-Blood T-shirt
- Life Essentials T-shirt
- My Weekend is All Booked! T-shirt
Readers are a very special group of people. Reading isn’t a hobby to be taken lightly, and over the years, a very strong reader’s community has been formed online.
Anyone who takes reading seriously wants to be part of the reader’s community, but first, you’ve got to know exactly how to fit in and what better way to show your love for the community than with some book t-shirts
That is why we are sharing 20 of the best t-shirts for book lovers!
Whether you’re buying them for yourself or for a book-obsessed friend, these t-shirts are the key to becoming a true bookworm.
Check out some of our favorite t-shirts for book lovers and see if you can find one that suits you to a tee(shirt!)
The Best T-Shirts for Book Lovers
| IMAGE | PRODUCT | FEATURES | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bookmarks are for Quitters T-shirt | • Materials: 60% combed ringspun cotton/40% polyester • Available in 7 different colors | |
 | So Many Books, So Little Time! T-shirt | • Materials: Cotton/Poly • Available in many colors | |
 | I Solemnly Swear I’m Up to No Good T-shirt | • Material: Cotton Blend • Color: White | |
 | Camp Half-Blood T-shirt | • Material: Cotton • Available in 9 different colors | |
 | Life Essentials T-shirt | • Material: Cotton • Super soft | |
 | My Weekend is All Booked! T-shirt | • Materials: Cotton, Polyester, and Rayon • Color: Vintage Red | |
 | My Retirement Plan T-shirt | • Materials: Cotton, Polyester, and Rayon • Color: Vintage Grey | |
 | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer T-shirt | • Materials: Cotton, Polyester, and Rayon • Color: Retro Grey | |
 | Happiness is Coffee and a Good Book T-shirt | • Material: Pre-shrunk cotton • Color: White | |
 | The Definition of Book-ish T-shirt | • Material: Cotton • Color: White |
1. Bookmarks are for Quitters T-shirt
Do you agree with this iconic quote? We all know the feeling of settling down with a good book and wanting to read it in one sitting. This cute gray t-shirt is perfect for catching up on your reading while staying comfy and on-brand as a bookworm.
2. So Many Books, So Little Time! T-shirt
Ever feel like your to-be-read pile is always getting bigger no matter how many books you tick off your reading list?
We can all relate, even the pigeon on this t-shirt! If you always feel like you’re trying to fit reading into the smallest of time frames each and every day, then this t-shirt is perfect for you and your chaotic bookish life!
3. I Solemnly Swear I’m Up to No Good T-shirt
This wouldn’t be the best t-shirts for book lovers list without a Harry Potter quote t-shirt.
This black t-shirt is perfect for any occasion and easy to pair with any outfit. Plus, you never know when you’re going to come across a fellow Potterhead and find time to have a chat about your favorite books.
4. Camp Half-Blood T-shirt
Are you a life-long fan of Percy Jackson? Prove it with this cute orange t-shirt that will stand out a mile off to other mythological story fans. Throw it on with a pair of jeans and you’ll be known to all your friends as the ultimate Rick Riordan fan (even if the Percy Jackson film DID suck…)
5. Life Essentials T-shirt
Tea, books, and cats…what more could you possibly need?
This delightful gray t-shirt is easy to wear with any outfit, though it’s most perfect for a day of reading on the sofa, curled up with a hot drink, and a furry friend!
6. My Weekend is All Booked! T-shirt
If you’re a bookworm then it’s more than likely that your plans for the weekend revolve around reading, so what better t-shirt to wear than this one for when you’re settling down for a reading session?
7. My Retirement Plan T-shirt
If your retirement plan isn’t to make your own library and spend all day everyday reading, then you’re doing it wrong!
This cute gray t-shirt with a book on it is great for young people already planning their bookish retirement, or as a gift for someone about to retire for real. It’s very wearable and would look great with a pair of jeans on any casual outing!
8. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer T-shirt
This gray t-shirt with striking red writing is perfect for anyone who is a fan of Mark Twain’s best-known work. It’s artistic and cute, offering an original t-shirt that shows off one of your favorite things at the same time.
9. Happiness is Coffee and a Good Book T-shirt
There’s definitely nothing better than a hot coffee and a paperback on your lap. It’s easy to get lost in the middle of a book, but in the real world, you want to look good. Invest in this cute white t-shirt for days when you want to let everyone know that you’re a committed bookworm with a caffeine addiction to match.
10. Mockingjay T-shirt
There was a time when you couldn’t find good Hunger Games merchandise, but if you still love the series as much as we do at Hooked to Books, this is the shirt for you.
Proudly wear the emblem of the rebellion in Panem and show the world that while the Hunger Games franchise might be finished, your love for it isn’t!
11. The Definition of Book-ish T-shirt
Book-ish…what does it really mean? According to this t-shirt for book lovers, it means “Of a person or way of life. Devoted to reading and studying rather than worldly interests.” Does that sound like the definition of you? If so then it’s the perfect shirt for you.
12. I’m Not a Bookworm I’m a Book Dragon T-shirt
The only thing better than a bookworm is a book dragon t-shirt. This cute white t-shirt with a purple dragon on it is fun, whimsical, and perfect for any fantasy reader. The dragon alone makes it one of our favorite T-shirts for book lovers.
13. Hodor T-shirt
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, the word Hodor means so much more than any normal person will ever know.
Wear this shirt with pride in honor of this gentle giant from the Game of Thrones universe.
Or, alternatively, declare yourself as the Mother of Dragons with this white t-shirt in honor of Daenerys Targaryen.
If Tyrion is more your taste in the Game of Thrones books, this fun quote t-shirt is perfect for you. There are plenty of awesome characters in the book series so shop around, you might find one that’s perfect for you and shows your love for one of the coolest book series of all time!
14. I’m Too Emotionally Attached to Fictional Characters T-shirt
Still getting over what happened to Finnick Odair? Will you ever forgive George R.R Martin for all of his crimes against your favorite characters?
Falling for a fictional character is a pain like no other, and getting emotionally attached is nothing new for bookworms.
If you can relate, this cute black t-shirt is a gateway to finding other bookworms with unhealthy attachments to characters in books.
15. Easily Distracted by Shelves of Books T-shirt
Do you feel the need to enter every single bookstore you pass when you feel the pull of a good bookshelf? Do you always look at a person’s bookshelf first when you enter their house? Of course, you do, you’re a bookworm. White with red sleeves this is a perfect shirt for you.
16. Read More Books T-shirt
If you had all the time in the world, what would you do with it? Read more, of course.
This black t-shirt with an adorable green dinosaur image is bound to have you diving into books like a Readasourus rex, making the most of your free time as you’re wearing this t-shirt.
17. Retro Bookish T-shirt
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. This simple black T-shirt for book lovers has a picture of a book on a rainbow background. It’s a simple but effective t-shirt for declaring to the world how much you love books. It’s unisex too so it can be worn by anyone, and is also available in kids sizes.
18. And into the Book Store I Go T-shirt
Do you ever feel like you’ve read so many books that your head is like your own personal library?
This t-shirt with a picture of a girl with books inside her head is artsy and cute for any female book lover. The quote on it, “And into the Book Store I Go to Lose My Mind and Find my Soul,” rings true for any woman who leaves her heart in the bookstore each time she leaves.
19. Book Nerd T-shirt
This simple and effective gray t-shirt states exactly who the wearer is; a book nerd!
This is perfect for a man or a woman and is available in various styles which you can pick at the checkout!
20. Unsociable Book Nerd T-shirt
“If I’m wearing this shirt, I had to put down my books and interact with ‘normal people’”. Now, we can all relate to that feeling, can’t we?
This navy t-shirt is perfect for that one introvert we all know who would rather be stuck with their nose in a book than talking to people in the real world.
There you have it! The best t-shirts for book lovers to go with your other book-loving merchandise, perhaps a mug to match? There are even some t-shirts for book lovers on this list that match up with the mugs we’ve picked out for all the readers out there! Now you can curl up in your favorite new t-shirt with a perfect mug and get down to the business of reading a good book.
