It should come as little surprise that booksellers love books. Do you know what else many booksellers love? Jellycats! Jellycats are a brand of utterly charming stuffed animals, and luckily for us, Powell’s sells both books and Jellycats. Jellycats make for excellent reading companions; one may even say that books and Jellycats are *besties*! The world is a scary place, so treat yourself to a book and a Jellycat. (And if you need a reminder that sometimes the internet is in fact good, read a couple of the reviews on Jellycat’s website.) Here are a few of my personal favorite book and Jellycat besties.
by Sarah Rose Etter
is besties with
Fabulous Fruit Pomegranate
These besties may play the part of corporate cool girl, but the reality is so much more dystopian. They can be found fighting the void of all-consuming sadness that follows sacrificing yourself at the altar of capitalism.
by Rebecca Yarros
is besties with
Little Dragon &
Onyx Dragon
This trio of besties isn’t afraid to root for the underdog, and if you tell them they can’t do something, you’ve just ensured they’ll succeed in doing it or die trying.
by Anna Hezel
is besties with
Sensational Seafood Mussel &
Sensational Seafood Sardine
These besties resent the assumption that the rise in tinned-fish popularity is giving Recession-core, especially when they make cocktail hour so chic... who can resist a slice of Romesco Mackerel Toast with Fried Capers on their charcuterie board? (pg. 78)
by Melissa Broder
is besties with
Irresistible Ice Cream Strawberry
These besties can be found unlearning toxic habits and embracing their strangest desires. They’re learning to treat themselves and they think you deserve a little treat too!
by Lidia Yuknavitch
is besties with
Timmy Turtle
Timmy doesn’t remember signing up to explore America across time, or why they couldn’t take an Uber to do so, but these besties are in agreement that the American dream relies on exploitation of the people.
by Marcy Cottrell Houle
is besties with
Amuseable Pine Cone
These besties are the best adventure buddies: they’ve brought plenty of snacks, they’ll let you set the pace, and they know all the cool things to be explored in Forest Park. They can be found enthusiastically chatting about an interesting rock they saw on their nature walk.
by Emily Henry
is besties with
Love-Me Lobster
These besties just want to love and be loved, but clear communication isn’t either of their strengths. Can they both find happiness when going from friends-to-lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers?
by by Travis Baldree
is besties with
Amuseable Coffee-To-Go
These besties are all about coziness and iced oat milk lavender lattes. They can be found having wholesome late-night chats and curating a welcoming space for their community.
by Sabrina Imbler
is besties with
Wavelly Whale
These besties are more than happy to share stories of how they’ve adapted to survive in harsh environments, but they ask that you please stop DIY-ing adventure vessels and just appreciate their awe-inspiring ocean home from afar.
by Kiera Wright Ruiz and Claudia Lam
is besties with
Amuseable Happy Boiled Egg
These besties are practicing self-love and acceptance together. Happy Boiled Egg just wishes that Ramen could see themselves the way he does.
by Claire Dederer
is besties with
Herbie Highland Cow
These besties can be found binge-watching the animated Barbie movies and discussing the social ramifications of Barbie of Swan Lake’s anti-feminist portrayal of villainhood.
by Mona Awad
is besties with
Bashful Hot Pink Bunny
These besties aren’t like other girls, or maybe they’re exactly like other girls... either way they’re hosting a very exclusive dinner party that’s like, totally to die for, and you’re of course invited, Bunny!
by Sarah J. Maas
is besties with
Wrapabat
These besties want you to know that A Court of Mist and Fury is book two in the series, but book two is where you really get to know BookTok’s beloved bat boys so.... They can be found brooding and beautiful in book two!
by Zach Zimmerman
is besties with
Amuseables Rainbow Medium
These besties are a total grumpy-sunshine combo, but you can find both of them with Dunkin cold brew in hand, ready to celebrate their queerness at Pride!