There’s nothing quite like cozying up with a highly anticipated read. Whether it came to you at the recommendation of a dear friend or simply called to you from the shelves of a local bookstore, sitting down and flipping through those first few pages is an experience worth savoring. Save your page, stay up late, jot down a moving quote or loan it to a friend with these reading accessories.

These finds from Baton Rouge independent bookstores and boutiques will help you make the most of a new read.

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