Scents, Stories and Surprises Exclusive Book Candles

Where Stories Come to Life

At Scents, Stories, and Surprises, we create custom merchandise inspired by the books you love!

We collaborate directly with authors to bring their worlds off the page and into your everyday life.

From signature-scented candles to playful, themed accessories, each item is designed to help you celebrate your favorite stories in a fun, meaningful way.

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Celebrating the magic of storytelling through custom, author-inspired merch that connects readers and writers in meaningful ways.

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Author Collabs

Created with your favorites

Story-Inspired Scents

Candles that capture the vibe

Perfect for Fans

Unique gifts for book lovers

INSPIRED BY THE BOOKS YOU LOVE

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Our Story

Scents, Stories, and Surprises was founded by Emily Green Downey to bring the worlds of books and handmade merchandise together.

From author-inspired candles to exclusive fan favorites, everything we create is designed to celebrate the stories you love.

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