There are two kinds of book lovers: those of us who carefully organize every little bookish extra we get…and those of us who put those collectibles somewhere safe. So safe, in fact, that we inevitably can’t remember where. The upside of being that person is that you tend to find surprises all over the place!

We’re sure you’ve noticed that each of our exciting book boxes has that extra little collectible you definitely don’t want disappearing into the mysterious depths of your handbag, desk drawer, or TBR cupboard. Yes, we’re talking about the OUABC stickers!

These aren’t just fun stickers, although they are extremely fun! Each one represents another box, another book, and another wonderful immersive reading experience. If you're new to OUABC and wondering how that immersive experience actually works, our first-timer's guide walks you through everything from choosing your box to opening your gifts at exactly the right moment. 

As the months go by, these little stickers start becoming a collection of their own. That’s where our OUABC Sticker Collector Poster and Sticker Collector Water Bottle come in. One puts your collection on display at home, while the other lets you take it with you, and our Reading Journals even give your stickers another place to live too.

Basically, we’re making sure those stickers never have to disappear into that very safe place again.

 

Your OUABC Sticker Collection Tells a Story

As we said, every Once Upon a Book Club book box (that's from our Adult and YA full book boxes to our OUABC Lite and Mini Book Boxes) comes with an exclusive collectible sticker. 

They're a fun way to remember each box you’ve experienced, and each one was designed exclusively by our designer, Teri! We never say exclusive or collectible unless we mean it, and we love how they tell the story of your OUABC reading life. 

I love looking back and seeing what I have read. Sometimes, I remember how the ending blew me away, or how I cried at that scene while I opened my gift, or how I am still waiting in anticipation for the next book.

Why Tracking Your Reading Is So Much Fun

I am not sure about you, but I always find something surprisingly satisfying about keeping track of the books I’ve read. It’s so easy to forget just how much reading you’ve actually done—and I read a lot! A few books here, another on vacation, that thriller you finished in two days…and suddenly you’ve read far more than you realized.

Tracking makes all of that visible. You can actually see the books adding up, and there’s always a sense of accomplishment that comes along with finishing a book. Adding a sticker is basically the bookish equivalent of checking something off a list, except much more fun!

But don’t take my word for it! Kathy, one of our Sticker Collector Poster customers, said she was terrible at keeping a log of the books she had read, but found the sticker chart a great way to keep track. She described having it on display as “almost like a work of art.”

That’s exactly the appeal. Your reading history becomes something you can actually enjoy looking at.

 

The Sticker Collector Poster: Your Reading Life on Display

If you love displaying your bookish treasures, the Sticker Collector Poster was practically made for your reading space.

Measuring 12 x 18 inches, the poster has room for 52 collectible stickers. Display it in a hanging frame as you fill it, then place it behind glass once it’s complete.

And yes, filling all 52 spaces may become a mission. One of our regular customers hung hers next to her reading challenge poster, which we think is such a cute idea, especially if you have a bookish wall or reading corner. What? You don’t have a bookish wall or reading corner? This must be a sign! Hanging yours next to your bookshelf or reading chair works just as well!

The result is part reading tracker, part decoration, and part very convincing evidence that yes, you really do need another book box. 

 

The Sticker Collector Water Bottle: Put Your Collection on Show

We totally understand that you may want something more practical that serves a dual purpose. Our Sticker Collector Water Bottle gives your stickers somewhere fun to live while turning an everyday water bottle into something completely unique!

The metal insulated bottle holds 32 oz., comes in white or dark blue, includes a black screw-top lid with a rubber handle, and, most importantly, has room for 30 collectible stickers. We love that we can carry our collection everywhere. Ours definitely comes to work, joins us on our errands, or follows us wherever we happen to be reading that day.

But you know what I really love? Because you decide which sticker goes where, no two completed bottles will ever be alike, unless, of course, you and your BFF decide matching is the way to go. The more stickers you add, the more personal it becomes.

And there is something super exciting about having enough stickers to finish your bottle!

Bookclub Tip! Got a BCB (book club bestie) who collects OUABC stickers too? Turn it into a friendly challenge and see who can fill their bottle first. Just be warned: things may get surprisingly competitive. 

 

Prefer to Journal Your Reading?

If you’re the kind of reader who wants to remember more than the title and sticker, we have another option, too.

Our OUABC Reading Journals, designed by our team, include 75 book review pages, with space for characters, favorite quotes, ratings, your thoughts, and OUABC collectible stickers.

Months later, you can flip back and remember exactly why you loved that book…or why you were yelling at a fictional character at 1 a.m. It happens to all of us!

 

OUABC Sticker Collector Poster vs. Water Bottle: Which Is Right for You?

So, where should your stickers go? Here’s the easiest way to decide.

OUABC Sticker Collector Poster vs. Water Bottle

Keep Collecting!

We probably don’t need to convince any of you that collecting bookish things is fun. We seem to manage that part quite successfully on our own. But what makes the Sticker Collector Poster, Sticker Collector Water Bottle, and Reading Journal a little different is that they grow with your OUABC collection.

Another box arrives. Another story begins. Another sticker joins the collection.

Every new addition marks another wonderful immersive reading experience with that magic touch you’ve come to love!  Whether your stickers fill a wall display, cover your favorite water bottle, or find their way into your Reading Journal, the collection becomes more personal every time you add one. The only problem? Once it’s full, you’ll probably want to start another.

Happy reading from all of us at OUABC. We would love to hear which ones are your favorite, and if you challenge a BCB, make sure to tag us; we would love to see your progress!

Keep on reading!

If you love seeing all the different ways OUABC brings books to life, then head over to OUABC Lite vs. Full Box: Which Reading Experience Actually Fits Your Life? and find out which reading experience belongs on your TBR next. 

FAQs

Do Once Upon a Book Club boxes come with collectible stickers?

Yes. Once Upon a Book Club Adult and YA full book boxes, OUABC Lite boxes, and Mini Book Boxes each come with an exclusive collectible sticker. Each sticker represents another OUABC box and reading experience and was designed exclusively by our designer, Teri.

What can I do with my OUABC collectible stickers?

You can display your stickers on the OUABC Sticker Collector Poster, add them to the Sticker Collector Water Bottle, or use them inside an OUABC Reading Journal. Each option gives you a different way to keep track of the OUABC books and boxes you have experienced.

How many OUABC stickers fit on the Sticker Collector Poster?

The OUABC Sticker Collector Poster has space for 52 collectible stickers. It measures 12 x 18 inches and can be displayed in a hanging frame while you build your collection.

How many stickers fit on the OUABC Sticker Collector Water Bottle?

The OUABC Sticker Collector Water Bottle has room for 30 collectible stickers. The insulated metal bottle holds 32 oz. and is available in white or dark blue.

Should I choose the OUABC Sticker Collector Poster or Water Bottle?

Choose the Sticker Collector Poster if you want to display your growing collection in a reading room, book nook, or bookish wall. Choose the Sticker Collector Water Bottle if you would rather take your sticker collection with you to work, while traveling, or on everyday errands.