Candles to Read Books By
The Liberty Bookstore is open! Find the perfect book and candle pairing to enhance your favourite reading nook this winter
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Candles to Read Books By
The Liberty Bookstore is open! Find the perfect book and candle pairing to enhance your favourite reading nook this winter
Shop candlesHave you discovered the Liberty Bookshop yet? Nestled on the third floor, it's home to a unique curated collection of five hundred titles across categories including arts and culture, food and drink, fiction, non-fiction, fashion and children's books. In other words, there's a book to suit every reader, but before you settle down to read, take the time to first set the scene. How? With a space-transforming candle. Evoking a mood or harnessing a memory, a scented candle adds an extra sensory dimension to the story all through the magic of imagination. So curl up and read on, to discover the best candles to light beside your favourite reading nook this season.
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By the Fire
The cosiest spot of all, a place by the fire is bookworm heaven. To perfect your reading experience, opt for a warm and welcoming fragrance like Hera, the Best Interior Fragrance of the Year, according to the prestigious Fragrance Foundation Awards. Inspired by the elegance of the Aesthetic movement, it combines velvety rose, woodland moss and golden amber – a dreamy atmosphere for reading poetry or classic novels by.
Recommended reading:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Combining razor-sharp wit with intuitive subtlety – a devourable work of quintessential Austen brilliance
Find it in the Liberty Bookshop
BY THE FIRE
At the Breakfast Table
Who says candles are only for after-dark? Bring lightness and warmth to your morning with a fresh, floral fragrance, the candle equivalent of a bunch of posies on the breakfast table. With its notes of wild rose, jasmine and earthy cedarwood, Wild Flowers brings a sunnily optimistic mood to set you up for the day – the ideal companion for reflecting, conscious journaling, or plotting out your next grand plan.
Recommended reading:
A House Party in Tuscany by Amber Guiness
Part-memoir, part-cookbook, and filled with an array of appealing dishes which are rich yet achievable
Find it in the Liberty Bookshop
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AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE
Bookspeed
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
3.
In the Bath
When it comes to soothing home rituals: bath, book and candle are the holy trinity. Whether you opt to practice mindfulness or seek adventure in print, give your bathtime reading an extra atmospheric boost with the addition of a carefully-chosen candle. With comforting notes of lush fig, lily-of-the-valley and sweet pea, Aloha Bestsy will blanket your room in a fresh, fruitful aroma perfect for a revitalising and refreshing evening in the tub.
Recommended reading:
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
A coming-of-age murder mystery novel guaranteed to add some excitement to your evening
Find it in the Liberty Bookshop
IN THE BATH
Aromatherapy Associates
Deep Relax Bath and Shower Oil 55ml
Bedside
Escape the day’s cares and wind down into a state for dreaming, with a candle that evokes escapism. Danuna’s notes of sandalwood and violet leaf will fill your room with a botanical aroma of natural musk and warm romance – the perfect complement to fantastical adventures on the page.
Recommended reading:
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
A Classic Christmas tale perfect for a winter evening tucked up in bed
Find it in the Liberty Bookshop
