Literary tote bags—often emblazoned with the names of bookstores, the titles of classic novels, or the logo of a magazine—are no new sartorial fare. But the diminutive size of Library Science’s bag ...

The Works Progress tote and caterpillar bag both feature the ever-prescient reminder to “Always Carry A Book.” Words, indeed, to live by. PCB works with unions to print and design their merch.

Trader Joe’s says the mini canvas tote bag is perfect for “smaller shopping trips.” For example, the mini tote can hold a dozen apples or small paperback book, cheese sticks, and a baguette.

The tote bag comes in a whopping nine colors and has over 2,100 ratings, averaging 4.6 stars on Amazon. One reviewer even uses it for their kid’s essentials! “Bought this bag to use to put all ...

Ahead, scroll to shop 20 of the best small tote bags. A Colorful Small Tote Bag. Bottega Veneta Andiamo Small Leather Tote Bag. $4,650 at Mytheresa. Credit: mytheresa.com.