Goblincore is all about embracing the weird, the earthy, and the whimsically chaotic—so your book collection should feel like rummaging through a goblin’s hoard! Start with titles that celebrate nature’s oddities, like 'The Hidden Life of Trees' or obscure field guides on mushrooms and insects. Folklore anthologies are a must—think 'The Turnip Princess' or regional tales full of tricksters and forest spirits. Don’t forget vintage children’s books with mossy, illustrated covers; anything with a tactile, weathered look fits the vibe.
Mix in practical oddities too: foraging manuals, DIY guides for repurposing junk, or even old botany textbooks with pressed flowers tucked inside. Thrift stores and used bookshops are goldmines for this—you want that 'found in a hollow tree' aesthetic. Pile them haphazardly with trinkets like acorns or dried leaves as bookmarks. The key is to curate with playful abandon, like a goblin who treasures shiny things and decaying tomes equally.