Kylie Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 I believed book thongs are named after the underwear (same imagery!) but to me that doesn't make sense because in Australia thongs are footwear Let us know what the bookmark is like when you get it! Quote
frankie Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I had to google 'book thongs' to really get what you're referring to. I think those book thongs are a fabulous idea, maybe even handier and more practical than a mere bookmark! I might have to create my own book thong someday Glad to learn new things! Oh by thongs you Australians are referring to flip-flops The same language, but oh so many variations on word meanings Quote
amethyst Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Well I've just designed 20 simple bookmarks in the space of a few minutes! Just have to get the bits and bobs to make them now. Think I'll be handing them out in work since I found out yesterday that most of my colleagues bend the pages Quote
funrun Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 sesame book mark it is starting to be worn out Quote
Kell Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Well I've just designed 20 simple bookmarks in the space of a few minutes! Just have to get the bits and bobs to make them now. Think I'll be handing them out in work since I found out yesterday that most of my colleagues bend the pages A very well-aimedrandom act of kindness! Quote
tabbykat Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 I have to admit that I always bend the pages, unless I am reading a library book. Is that really awful? Quote
frankie Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 I have to admit that I always bend the pages, unless I am reading a library book. Is that really awful? I wouldn't do it myself but hey you can do whatever you want with your own books, each to their own right? Quote
Kell Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) I have to admit that I always bend the pages, unless I am reading a library book. Is that really awful? I wouldn't do it myself but hey you can do whatever you want with your own books, each to their own right? I agree, it's fine to do what you like to your own books, but I'll admit that if I saw you doing it, I'd probably be heartily sick! I once nearly threw up when, in an episode of JAG, Harm overcame the problem of Mac not having enough room to pack both her half-read paperbacks by tearing them in half! Dale laughed at me, but I was almost in tears over those books! Edited September 23, 2009 by Kell terrible typos - eek! Quote
Weave Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 I agraa, it's fine to do what yu like to your own books, but I'll admit that if I saw you doing it, I'd probably be heartily sick! I once nearly threw up when, in an episode of JAG, Harm overcame the problem of Mac not having enough room to pack both her half-read paperbacks by tearing them in half! Dale laughed at me, but I was almost in tears over those books! I felt sick reading that Kell, no wonder you were almost in tears Quote
KimmyS Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Why do it Kimmy, you could have so many pretty bookmarks You all are gonna dislike me even more now, but I DESPISE bookmarks - I find them a waste of time, because... Wait for it..... You are so gonna NOT like this..... I just chuck the books I read in my big bag, and the bookmarks generally fall out. So, what's the point ? With an earmark I will always find the page I am on Hardback, paperback - no matter. If the books are owned by me, I use them in the way I like. That is also why I would never even think of borrowing books - why put myself and the other person through the stress of thinking that I may accidentally earmark a page Quote
cosychair Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Over the years I've bought many bookmarks but never actually used them, I normally just memorise the page number or flick through the book till I get back to the right place. Last year when I was reading The Historian it was annoying flicking through so many pages that I ended up using a lenght of purple ribbon that I was using for my wedding reception. I finally found a book mark I love and always use it now. Quote
BookJumper Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 I just chuck the books I read in my big bag, and the bookmarks generally fall out. So, what's the point?I've heard this point a lot, and it mystifies me . Surely if you placed the book with the spine facing the bottom of the bag (which is the kindest place to put it anyway, as you risk less bumping of the cover and such) there is no possible way that a bookmark could fall out ? Quote
Rawr Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 When i'm earning moneys again i think i shall invest in lots of cool bookmarks to celebrate Quote
ned Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 I use a post it note, sticks to the page so it usually doesn't fall out, plus if you wanted you could write the page number on it in case it does. Quote
KimmyS Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 there is no possible way that a bookmark could fall out ? Trust me, it can - which is why I gave up on them. My bag is HUGE and I generally rumble around in it lots during the day, getting bits in and out and nothing stays in the bag the way I initially put it in But I really like Ned's idea with the post it note - I can't believe I never thought of that! I shall do this from now on and see how I go with that. Thanks for the tip! Quote
SueB Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Trust me, it can - which is why I gave up on them. My bag is HUGE and I generally rumble around in it lots during the day, getting bits in and out and nothing stays in the bag the way I initially put it in But I really like Ned's idea with the post it note - I can't believe I never thought of that! I shall do this from now on and see how I go with that. Thanks for the tip! Are you related to Mary Poppins then My latest book is a hardback and it has one of them silk bookmark things in it Quote
Kell Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 But I really like Ned's idea with the post it note - I can't believe I never thought of that! I shall do this from now on and see how I go with that. Thanks for the tip! I use the little Post-it sticky flags - they're smaller than post it notes and generally stay sticky for longer than Post-it notes so if I read quite quickly, I can use a single flag for several books. Ther added bonus is that you can stick them to the page exactly where you left off so you never have to re-read till you find your spot. Quote
Weave Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Judge me as you will (because I really don't care ) Quote
Fi. Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Judge me as you will (because I really don't care :) ) I have the four bookcover ones and also one of the Edward bookmarks - you have good taste Quote
Weave Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 I have the four bookcover ones and also one of the Edward bookmarks - you have good taste Sweet! Quote
Weave Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Niiicccee, Gyre! I like . I thought you would Quote
Katrina1968 Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 I have a really nice one that had been lost and has recently turned up. Its a large brown leather with the "Rohan" emblem from Lord of the Rings. I also have a nice felt girly one! Quote
Weave Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 I have a really nice one that had been lost and has recently turned up. Its a large brown leather with the "Rohan" emblem from Lord of the Rings. I also have a nice felt girly one! Good stuff Katrina, its nice that your lost bookmark has turned uo again Quote
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