- Books: The most common symbol of reading.
- Libraries: Public spaces dedicated to reading and housing a large collection of books.
- Bookshelves: Furniture used to store and organize books.
- Reading glasses: Eyewear specifically designed to aid reading.
- Bookmarks: Small objects used to mark a specific page in a book.
- Book covers: Protective covers for the outside of a book.
- Page turner: A device used to turn pages without touching them, often used by musicians.
- E-reader: Electronic devices designed primarily for reading digital books and documents.
- Dictionaries: Books that list and define words in alphabetical order.
- Reading lamp: A lamp designed to provide focused lighting for reading.
- Quill pens and Inkwells: Historically associated with writing, but also symbolic of reading and literacy in a historical context.
- Magnifying glasses: Used for reading small prints or examining details in books.
- Reading chair or armchair: Comfortable furniture designed for reading.