Overall rating: 4.574468 / 5 from 141 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Oxford Book Tote is praised for its lightweight, water-resistant design, suitable for everyday use. Customers appreciate its size, sturdy materials, and deep, well-stitched pockets. However, opinions on the color and strap are mixed.

Summary topics

  • Size: 12%
  • Material Quality: 7%
  • Overall Tote Experience: 19%
  • Product Quality: 12%
  • Pocket Organization: 18%

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Review highlights

  • "Well made and very good design, good quality material."Irma I.
  • "I love all of the pockets and the durable material."Ginny
  • "This bag is perfect for me, with its comfy straps and charming waxed canvas look."Beth

Reviews

My New Knitting Bag

"I am a lifelong knitter and take my projects everywhere. I saw the Oxford Book Tote on sale and knew it would be a perfect replacement for my overflowing bag with cracking handles. The Tote arrived promptly. It holds everything I need and more. Thank you!"

Janis S. (5/5)

A bibliophile's dream . . .

"Great little tote. On the subway, at the beach, on holiday. This tote is the perfect carry-all for book lovers. The only thing I wish was that it had a zipper at the top for extra security."

Jane B. (5/5)

Dry Serviceable and Easy to Carry

"I purchased this as I needed to have a bag I could carry cross body. This is easily converted to any configuration one may need. It is lighter weight and has lots of pockets, nooks and crannies to hold my work and accessories."

judith s. (5/5)

"Love the totes, well made, handsome and durable. Been a Levenger customer since the 1980s."

Deborah (5/5)

"Holds music books, meeting notebooks, pocket briefcase, water bottle, and a pen:pencil pouch…& still has room for more. Sturdy but attractive."

Mandi (5/5)

Color isn’t accurate

"The photo depicts the green bag as a rich green but it’s definitely more of a faded green with very obvious white splotches around it. The quality of the fabric seems nice and sturdy and I like the size but it’s not true to color"

Kimberly J. (3/5)

Now This Is A Tote Bag!

"This tote is incredible. It has zippers, pockets, a hand strap, a long shoulder strap, a choice of 2 terrific colors, and it will fit just about everything you need when you are on the run. It's functional, it looks solid, you can fill it with everything, and it is sturdy. It is well worth the price. I'm so glad I purchased one."

Linda H. (5/5)

Christmas 2025

"The book bag arrived but not all the little items or the day planner. Your telephone did not work so I tried the help AI. The packing slip had all the lot numbers which I enclosed. Expected Nothing! Received everything! Late that day! Very good service!"

DIANE F. (5/5)

Gorgeous tote bag

"I love this tote/book bag! It’s attractive, easy to carry, has useful pockets inside and out. I had a hard time choosing a color, may come back for another color later."

Ellen G. (5/5)

Great Bag

"Sturdy bag with so much room. The multiple outside pockets are wonderful."

Samantha H. (5/5)

Q&A

Will you make this in all black again? I would definitely buy at least one!
We currently do not have any plans to offer this product in black; however, your product suggestion will be shared with the appropriate team for possible future consideration.
Are the handles made of leather?
Handles are made of our LexTex (Leather alternative and known for it’s durability)
This LOOKS like it can be 'slung' over my shoulder by the handles - without the strap being used until I want to 'cross' my body with it. Can it? I'd love to have carry it over my shoulder rather than just holding the handles. Possible?
Yes you can carry it on your shoulder using just the handles.
Are the handles long enough to throw the bag over my shoulder (without using the strap)? When the first bags like this came out, I could...then the next 4 couldn't!
The Oxford Book Tote has been tested to fit over the shoulders, although it may not be the most comfortable way to carry the tote.
I NEED THIS IN BLACK COTTON LIKE YOU USED TO HAVE. PLEASE GET THIS BAG IN BLACK COTTON, I LOVED IT.
We currently don’t have plans to make this item in black, however your product suggestion will be shared with our purchasing team for possible future consideration. If you are looking for a black canvas tote with pockets we have our portable art tote AM3770.

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