Last time we took a look at my (unintentional) bookmark collection, I just barely scratched the surface, so I thought it wouldn't hurt to take a look at more.
Probably the easiest category for anyone to procure is what I call Advertising. Lots of places have freebies, and it's amazing how looking through my advertising bookmarks took me on a stroll down Memory Lane. Not to worry, I've included bookmarks from other categories, too!
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| I spent a lot of money at Brentano's. I wish I still could. *sigh* |
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I love Port Townsend, and I bought some wonderful books about its history at this bookstore.
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This one is 45 years old. See those dark edges on either side? That's from all the underlining I did in my college textbooks because-- of course-- all my lines had to be straight! (A well-ordered mind and all that...)
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This one is 25 years old and is laminated with real pressed flowers.
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This one belonged to my mother and has a quote from one of my favorite writers.
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This is the bookmark I normally used when reading a book in a location with a high probability of being interrupted.
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A magnetic bookmark from one of my absolute favorite places in England.
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A holographic favorite for the season.
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That's all for now. Who knows? I may be doing this again in the future. Since so much of my reading is done on my Kindle now, I don't use many bookmarks, and I've been enjoying going through my collection.
They are all wonderful, especially the keepsakes from years ago. What sentimental value they have.
ReplyDeleteI use bookmarks or postcard ads I get in the mail. Friends have given me plastic-covered photos or artwork.
I, too, wish the bookstores which give out bookmarks still existed.
I got to rush into Barnes and Noble after a doctor's appointment last week, just to smell and look at the books. No time to look through them. But kist seeing new books on tables and shalves made me high, really.
I am reading a few things at the library website, but I only got samples, but have to wait for the whole book on Overdrive. I am waiting for the real books, too.
Ah, to walk into a bookstore again... I'm glad you had the opportunity even if you couldn't stay long.
DeleteI love these bookmarks, Cathy! They have their own personalities, and I can see how they'd be a little 'memory vacation' for you. I use bookmarks as giveaways when I do signings or other 'meet the reader' things, and they are popular. There's just something about them. I especially like the one that says, 'I'm not deaf. I'm ignoring you.' Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that "I'm Not Deaf..." is one of my particular favorites, and I have a ton of author bookmarks. Who could pass them up?
DeleteThose flowers are pristine after 25 years, sealed or not!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post - I'm a collector myself. ;-)
Always good to hear from a fellow collector!
DeleteJust the smell and sight of tables and shelves of books makes me happy. I couldn't spent a long time there, and, of course, the cafeteria is closed due to Covid-19. But, even a few minutes was worth it.
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