14 best literary candles

Literary candles are candles inspired by or designed around themes from literature, including specific books, characters, settings, or literary genres. These candles are often created to enhance the reading experience or bring elements of a beloved book into a reader's living space. They are typically sold as home decor items and can be found in various designs, scents, and packaging related to literary works.

Key features and aspects of literary candles include:

  1. Theme-Based Design: Literary candles are crafted with a specific literary theme in mind, such as characters, quotes, or scenes from a book or literary genre.

  2. Inspired Scents: The scents of literary candles are often chosen to evoke the ambiance or mood of the book or character they represent. For instance, a candle inspired by a forest setting might have a woodsy or nature-inspired scent.

  3. Decorative Packaging: These candles often come in packaging that complements the literary theme, featuring book-related illustrations, quotes, or imagery.

  4. Bookish Quotes: Some literary candles have notable quotes from the book they are based on, adding to the theme and providing a meaningful connection to the story.

  5. Collectible Items: Literary candles can become collectible items for book enthusiasts, especially if they are part of a themed collection related to a popular book series or author.

  6. Bookstore or Author Collaborations: Some literary candles are a result of collaborations between candle makers, bookstores, or authors, further connecting them to the literary world.

  7. Enhancing Reading Atmosphere: Lighting a literary candle while reading a corresponding book can enhance the reading experience by immersing the reader in the book's world through scent and ambiance.

  8. Variety of Literary Themes: Literary candles can be themed around a wide range of literary works, from classic literature to contemporary bestsellers, and cover various genres like fantasy, romance, mystery, and more.

These candles are not only functional for providing light but also serve as a decorative piece that reflects a reader's love for literature and adds a touch of personalization to their living space.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best literary candles on the market
  

A Cuckoo in Candle Lane

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Murder by Candlelight: The Gruesome Slayings Behind Our Romance With the Macabre

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The House of a Thousand Candles

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To Light a Candle

Take One Candle Light a Room

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The Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman: A. J. Raffles, the Gentleman Thief 1

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Lark Rise

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The Door to Witchcraft: A New Witch's Guide to History, Traditions, and Modern-Day Spells

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The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More

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Book Candles - The Shire - Literary Gift - 3, 4 ounce Candle Set

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Product description

The Shire Set includes 3, 4oz handmade scented candles for Lord of The Rings' fans who want to experience more of the middle-earth. The Shire is all about the land of the Hobbits.



THE SET INCLUDES



- Longbottom Leaf - The fragrance is a mixture of honey, tobacco leaf, smokiness and cherry wood



- Bag End - A blend of musk, amber, fern and lilly



- The Old Mill - A grassy, floral mixture with a note of damp cedar...love it



FEATURES:



Natural Soy Wax / Lead-free Cotton wicks / Premium Grade (Phthalate free) Fragrance Oils / Handcrafted Made-to-Order (not stocked on shelves) / Net 4 Fluid Ounces (approx 1/2 lb of wax) per candle / Reusable Glass Jars and Lids / Burn-time Approx 30 Hours per candle / Packaged I a nice corrugated white box ready to be gifted



PLEASE NOTE: Some of the fragrance oils used in these candles are naturally dark. Therefore some of the candles will have a very light tan to off-white finish

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Book Candles - Pemberley Estate - Literary Gift - 3, 4 ounce Candle Set

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Product description

Book Candles, The Pemberley set includes 3, 4oz scented candles. Jane Austen - A much celebrated and well respected novelist, posthumously. Jane was never really given much credit for her work while alive, in fact it wasn't until the late 19th century when her books started to become popular, decades after her death. Today, Jane Austen's books have sold millions and several have included movie adaptations. Pride and Prejudice is one of the all-time favorites and this set celebrates that fact.



THE SET INCLUDES:



- Elizabeth Bennet - delicate floral blend of blooming lily, amber, and sandalwood



- Pemberley Estate - A mix of musk, clove, and gardenia



- Mr. Darcy- A victorian era masculine scent made with patchouli, fern, and citrus



FEATURES:



Natural Soy Wax / Lead-free Cotton wicks / Premium Grade (Phthalate free) Fragrance Oils / Handcrafted Made-to-Order (not stocked on shelves) / Net 4 Fluid Ounces (approx 1/2 lb of wax) per candle / Reusable Glass Jars and Lids / Burn-time Approx 30 Hours per candle / Packaged I a nice corrugated white box ready to be gifted



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Middle Earth Book Candles, Literary Gift 3, 4 ounce Candle Set

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Product description

This set includes 3, 4oz candles. Middle-Earth literary gift book candles is themed after the magical and mystical home to Elves, Hobbits, Dwarves, Wizards and Men.



THE SET INCLUDES:



- Rivendell - A combination of orange, peach and sandalwood



- Misty Mountains - A blend of cool mint, spruce and cedar wood



- Lothlorien – amber, sandalwood and violet



FEATURES:



Natural Soy Wax / Lead-free Cotton wicks / Premium Grade (Phthalate free) Fragrance Oils / Handcrafted Made-to-Order (not stocked on shelves) / Net 4 Fluid Ounces (approx 1/2 lb of wax) per candle / Reusable Glass Jars and Lids / Burn-time Approx 30 Hours per candle / Packaged I a nice corrugated white box ready to be gifted



PLEASE NOTE: Some of the fragrance oils used are naturally dark. As a result, some of the candles may have a creamy to ivory finish

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LIBRARY Book Lovers' Candle | Book Scented Candle | Vegan + Cruelty-Free + Phthalte-Free

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Product description

Book Lovers' Premium soy candle. Hand-poured artisan candle, crafted in small batches with all natural, non-GMO, American grown soy. CERTIFIED VEGAN + CRUELTY FREE Top Notes: mandarin, teakwood Middle Notes: mahogany, jasmine, leather Bottom Notes: sandalwood, amber, dark musk

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User questions & answers

Question: Does this smell like Ron Burgundy's apartment
Answer: Hi Maria, You can surely use your sauce pot on this because it comes with 12 inch gas burner. Actually that will fit perfect. Thank you.

Reading On A Rainy Day - 8 oz Glass Jar Literary Soy Candle - Book Candle - Book Lover Gift - Soy Candle Handmade.

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Product description

Reading On A Rainy Day: The best way to enjoy a rainy day is to cozy up with a cup of hot tea and a book. A combination of relaxing fragrances: paper, rain water, green tea and a touch of lavender and redwood. Scents: Paper, Rain Water, Green Tea, Lavender, Redwood Hand poured soy candle in a clear glass straight-sided round jar. Burn time: 60-65 hours. Net weight: 8 oz. Container Height: approx. 3.402" Container Diameter: approx. 2.846" Made in California from soy wax derived from 100% American grown soybeans. Uses a lead free cotton wick, soy wax, essential oil and premium grade fragrance oil, creating a clean, environmentally friendly burn. All scents used are phthalate free and no dyes are added.

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