What are Kindle Girlies? Explaining the trends of the Kindle Girlie era

For Kindle fans, there’s nothing more satisfying than adorning your simple e-reader with cute stickers and memorabilia. Even if you don’t have a physical book with you, you can still make your reading experience even more special by decorating your Kindle the way you like.

With so many beautiful options out there for customizing your Kindle, it’s easy to see why so many BookTokers are having a Kindle Girl moment.

What is Kindle Girly?

First released in 2007, the Kindle, for those of you who don’t know, is Amazon’s e-reader. Even if you have reservations about Amazon itself, there’s a lot to like about the Kindle. Instead of carrying around heavy books, avid readers can download thousands of books onto a compact device. The Kindle also makes it super easy to highlight passages and change reading fonts. Plus, many Kindle fans love how easy the e-ink screen is on the eyes.

As you may have guessed, Kindle Girls are readers who love their Kindle. They’re active on Booksta and BookTok, where they love to engage with fellow bibliophiles about what they’re reading and what they’re about to read. They also often share Kindle tips and tricks on their platforms. For example, did you know that you can extend the duration of your digital library loans by putting your Kindle in airplane mode?

@pixlperfectco I never thought this day would come. But I am now a Kindle girl!!🤗💓📚✨ #kindle #booktok ♬ Devil Doesn’t Bargain – Alec Benjamin

But what’s most distinctive about Kindle Girls is their love of decorating their Kindles. A standard Kindle Girls setup is usually a simple clear case layered with stickers and memorabilia. Charms, pop sockets, and protective pouches are entirely optional, but much welcomed.

TikTok user KCs.BooksNThings (@kcs.booksnthings) has some great tips for those just starting out in their Kindle girl era.

@kcs.booksnthings If you are thinking about buying a Kindle Paperwhite, here are some tips 👀👀 #kindlepaperwhite #kindlegirlie ♬ Original Sound – KCs.BooksNThings

“If you want to be prepared, I recommend ordering your Kindle accessories before you buy your Kindle,” the author says, recommending RedBubble and Etsy as places to buy stickers.

What is the Kindle’s girly aesthetic?

While the concept of decorating your e-reader isn’t new, Kindle Girls are pioneers of the overall aesthetic, and their contributions to online book culture are definitely worth noting. If you spend any time exploring BookTok, you’ll notice a distinct style; think of it as an evolution of the VSCO girl. The average Kindle Girl’s style is decidedly cozy and relaxed, and filled with various shades of millennial and Barbie pink. Stickers of sassy quotes, pop song lyrics, and, of course, book-related memes are also common.

Here’s a pretty standard Kindle Girl example from Savannah Alexander, best known as one half of the TikTok account @joshandsav.

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Of course, the whole point of being a Kindle Girl is to enjoy customizing your e-reader, so don’t be afraid to decorate your Kindle to your own tastes.

Kindle Girly Example

If you’re just getting into the Kindle Girl era, we’ve scoured the internet for the best Kindle Girl inspiration.

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KINDLE TOUR 📚 Don’t say anything about the missing smoke detector

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@taylorkhinojosa Decorate your Kindle with me 📖🎀🍒🧺💗 Inspiration: @Monica 🫶🏽 #kindle #kindlebasic #kindleaccessories #decoratemykindle #kindlestickers #kindlegirlie #booktok #girlyaesthetic ♬ Birds of a feather – 𝖒𝖊𝖌𝖆 𝖊𝖆𝖗𝖙𝖍𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖌

@readbykaleigh has finally decorated her Kindle and there’s no turning back 📖🎀 #booktok #kindle #kindledecorating #decoratemykindlewithme #kindlegirlie #coquette #aesthetic #readbykaleigh ♬ Original Sound – Danni

@literallycatherine_ I’ve turned to the dark side but I love it here 😏 #booktok #blackbooktoker #booklover #kindlepaperwhite #decoratemykindle #kindle #kindledecorating #kindledecor #kindlestickers #kindleskin ♬ Espresso Sabrina – Celebrity Media

@nadismit ASMR kindle refresh 🦋 I felt the pink was a bit too girly and pop 😅 Linking to everything in the “kindle & accessories” section of my blog 🫶🏼 #unboxingasmr #techasmr #kindledecor #kindleaccessories #kindleskin ♬ original sound – •nadia•

@litwaklibrary 🌸Kindle Skin Tutorial 🌸 A little kindle skin tutorial but really just me talking about my process 😅🤪 Does anyone else update their kindle skins often? I like to keep my kindle festive and seasonal 💖 • • • • • 🏷️ #kindleskin #kindleasthetic #cozyreading #decoratemykindle #kindlegirlie #applicationtips #booklover #bookstagram #bookcozy #bookcommunity #kindle ♬ dance the night away sped – ⭐️

@unawallflower Redecorating my Kindle 🌿 Happy to be a Kindle girl 🥹 #prideandprejudice #kindle #asmr #asmrsounds #aesthetic #kindledecorating #decorating #sonnyangel #booktok ♬ sonido original – emiliapfilms

@vickisylvia Lazy hands-free Kindle girls, unite 💆🏼‍♀️ This setup has changed my life lol 🙏 #bookgirlies #ereader #booktokcanada #kindlegirlie #kindleunlimited #kindlesetup #pageturner ♬ Give Me Everything (Stripped Down) – Archer Marsh

@aprillenicole Finally upgraded my Kindle! I had my eye on it for a while and it’s so cute! The accessories arrived a little late so I’m just putting the finishing touches on it. #kindle #kindlepaperwhite #kindledecorating #booktok #bookish #kindlegirlie ♬ origineel geluid – hanna

@gamergirlgale I finally gave in and bought a used Kindle Oasis 🥺 I’m totally obsessed with it and I think I like it better than my Kindle Paperwhite 🙈 Of course I had to decorate it with cute bookish stickers, which I stuck upside down of course 😌 #kindle #kindleoasis #kindledecorating #kindlestickers #kindlerefresh #kindlegirlie #bookishtiktok #kindlepaperwhite ♬ Being a Girl – Jonica

@jayemslibrary Reply to @GirlWithABrokenSmile Kindle Decor 🖤 I was thinking of going for a cottagecore theme but I’m not sure 😊 #kindledecor #kindledecorating #kindlestickers #fyp #booktok #kindlegirlie #bookworm #decoratewithme #kindlepaperwhite #kindle #journalwithme #scrapbookingideas ♬ My Love Mine All Mine – Mitski

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