One small reader, one big hardback, and a whole morning to finish the chapter.

This bookworm mug puts Bookish Buddy on your desk: a round-cheeked little reader with its nose deep in a story, surrounded by tiny hearts. Fill it with the coffee, tea or cocoa that keeps a good book open long after you meant to stop.

The Bookish Buddy design on this bookworm mug

Bookish Buddy is a chubby white cartoon pet sitting upright with an open hardback held in both paws. Big glossy eyes catch little white highlights, pink blush warms each cheek, a tuft of fur pokes up between two pointed ears, and a small open smile says the story is going well. The book itself is a warm orange-red with teal bands on the spine and a tiny teal-and-yellow flower on its cover.

Small hearts in mustard, coral and teal float around the reader, with four-point sparkles scattered in between and a soft peach shadow underneath. Below the picture, the single word Bookworm is set in rounded, bold black letters, the only text on the mug. Black outlines give the kawaii drawing clean edges against the white ceramic.

It is a picture of reading the way it ought to feel: curled up, completely absorbed and a little smitten with the plot. Anyone who has promised themselves one more page and then turned twenty will recognize the look on that face.

Glossy ceramic that keeps up with long reading sessions

• Glossy white ceramic gives the bright hearts and the orange book a clean, shiny backdrop
• Two matching prints, one on each side, so lefties and righties both get the full picture
• Safe in the dishwasher and the microwave, so reheating a cup you forgot mid-chapter takes seconds
• Printed on demand once your order comes in

Who it's for

Made for readers of every kind: library regulars, book club hosts, students working through assigned novels, teachers, librarians and anyone whose nightstand holds more books than it should. It suits a reading nook, a home office shelf or the break room at work. Give it for a reader's birthday, a book club gift swap, a teacher thank-you or a new library card celebration.

Quick answers

What kind of animal is the reader?

A cute cartoon critter drawn in a soft kawaii style, with pointed ears, a curled tail and a button nose. It is drawn loosely enough to suit any animal-loving reader.

Does the mug say anything besides Bookworm?

No. That one word sits under the picture, and there is no name, quote or logo anywhere else, so the art stays simple and easy to read from across a desk.

Why does the 20 oz stand shorter than the 15 oz?

The 20 oz is wider, so it holds more while standing a little lower. Check the height and diameter in the size guide on this page if shelf space or a coffee-maker spout matters.

Is it fine for iced drinks?

Yes. Cold brew, iced tea and lemonade are all at home in ceramic, so the little reader can keep you company in summer too.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

Size guide