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Hardcover or soft? Leather or cloth? Spiral-bound or sewn? Are the pages gridded? Are they a comfortable writing size? Do they tear out easily? Whether you use your notebook mainly for jotting, ...

If you're headed back to class this fall (or simply prefer to put pen to paper for distraction-free writing), it's time to stock up on stylish stationery for the year — ideally, a set of ...