The Secret History of the Society...
I’m Sophie, founder of Readers Society.
I’ve been a reader my whole life. My teenage years were spent quietly devouring all the YA classics - The Mortal Instruments, Twilight and everything in between - before fantasy, romantasy and romance completely took over in adulthood.
Where we began...
The idea for Readers Society came to me way before I started the brand, when I was searching for subtle bookish merch and jewellery inspired by the stories I loved - pieces that felt like a little nod to fellow readers, an if you know, you know reference, rather than something overly costume-like and chunky!
I wanted jewellery I could wear every day, where only the right person would understand the meaning behind it.
After months of planning, designing and working behind the scenes, I launched Readers Society in 2021... and the rest is history.
After years of following Bookstagram accounts, book boxes and the wider online reading community, I finally caved and started my own Bookstagram in 2020. Finding that community gave me the final push to bring the idea for Readers Society to life.
In the summer of 2022,
We launched our signature quote and nickname jewellery with two new collections: The Romance Collection & The Fantasy Collection.
These designs have since become some of the designs Readers Society is best known for.
Then, in autumn 2024, we launched The Bookish Watch...
The first products of its kind created specifically for readers.
It was born from a lot of love, an unreasonable amount of work, and the idea that bookish products could feel just as considered and wearable as anything else in your wardrobe.
Made for readers. Designed for everyday.
This is a place to find an insignia that only you and your fellow readers will know the true meaning of.
You’ll find pieces inspired by romance, fantasy, romantasy, dark academia and the books we simply cannot stop talking about - all designed with that same philosophy at heart.
You’re officially invited to join the Society.
Find us on Instagram and TikTok, or drop me a DM or email anytime - I genuinely love hearing from fellow readers.
Meet the Society
Sophie - Founder & Creative
Reader, jewellery, fashion & skincare obsessive.
I lead the creative side of the business - from product concepts and design to photography, content and the overall world of Readers Society.
When I'm not working on the Society, I'm the Romance Curator at OwlCrate, where I have been working since 2022. Starting off in marketing department and Head of social media, now I spend my days reading and creating romance limited editions!
James - Operations
Reader, athletics enthusiast, head chef of the household.
The person helping keep the Society running behind the scenes.
James works across operations, stock, fulfilment, finance and the less glamorous-but-essential jobs that keep the business running.
His reading tastes lean firmly towards sci-fi and fantasy - particularly Brandon Sanderson, Pierce Brown and Jay Kristoff.
Arcitcus - Head of Distractions
Australian Labradoodle, fluffy, ball obsessed, professional parcel inspector, lover of a cheese board and frequent interrupter of working hours.
Five years of the Society
Over the past five years, Readers Society has had the pleasure of working with brilliant authors and publishers, including Pan Macmillan, Emily Varga, Olivie Blake, Stephanie Garber and many more.
You can also find Readers Society stocked with independent booksellers including Caffeinated Escapism and Spice & Steam.
And this is only the beginning - more collaborations, more stockists, events and plenty more planned for 2027!