Tintin Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 I don't really pay special attention to looking after my books and I find it strangely relaxing settling down with a well thumbed book. I've even got a couple that will automatically open to a favorite scene if laid down flat If it's not mine I'll treat it with kid gloves. I sometimes swap books with a friend who is the complete opposite - I once had to buy a replacement for a book he'd read twice and he didn't notice the swap. I don't know how he reads the text close to the spine when his thumbs are only 2 inches apart! Quote
BookBee8 Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 Even though I got two new ones for Christmas...I'm using a photograph for a bookmark at the moment Quote
Susanne Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 I have been known to use anything as a bookmark, even sheets of loo roll (clean ones of course ). Right now I am using the bookmarks I received as part of the nursery photograph package of my youngest. Nice to see his cheeky little face before and after reading. Quote
lexiepiper Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 I have been known to use anything as a bookmark, even sheets of loo roll (clean ones of course ). Right now I am using the bookmarks I received as part of the nursery photograph package of my youngest. Nice to see his cheeky little face before and after reading. Aww that's lovely Quote
Charm Posted December 24, 2008 Posted December 24, 2008 They are, they're such lovely people I've just realised i didnt wish you a happy birthday Frankie!! I'm so rude!! I hope you had a lovely day with loads of goodies and pressies!! I got a beautiful metal rod bookmark with a bead and black tassel on it along with Therapy by Sebastian Fitzek from Bev today in the post!! I love it!! Its so me too Quote
frankie Posted December 24, 2008 Posted December 24, 2008 I've just realised i didnt wish you a happy birthday Frankie!! I'm so rude!! I got a beautiful metal rod bookmark with a bead and black tassel on it along with Therapy by Sebastian Fitzek from Bev today in the post!! I love it!! Its so me too Hahaa, it's quite alright Charm Oooh, Therapy and a bookmark, what excellence! Looking forward to your review! Quote
bev Posted December 24, 2008 Posted December 24, 2008 I got a beautiful metal rod bookmark with a bead and black tassel on it along with Therapy by Sebastian Fitzek from Bev today in the post!! I love it!! Its so me too Glad you like the bookmark, I saw it and thought of you. Classy, but with a hint of beads & tassels !! Hope you enjoy the book as much as I did. Quote
Suzanne123 Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 My sister brought me a bookmark for christmas aswell as 'The End of the Affair' by Grahem Greene which I have been after Quote
Kell Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 I got a gorgeous metal bookmark with a gem-laden butterfly on top for Xmas. Quote
lexiepiper Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 I got a gorgeous metal bookmark with a gem-laden butterfly on top for Xmas. That sounds lovely! I've never come across metal bookmarks before, where do you get them from? Quote
Charm Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 I got 5 bookmarks for Christmas! (Plus of course the one from Bev ) Two magnetic ones - Little Miss Chatterbox from my daughter and Little Miss Sunshine from my hubby and two novelty clip ones. I also got a calendar bookmark where you tear out the appropriate month and it is then just like a normal card type bookmark for that month. A friend of mine got it for me in London when she was there recently and it has some beautiful gothic pictures on it . Quote
The Library Nook Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 I love scrapbooking and I have been thinking I might have a go at making my own! Makes a change from the usual receipt, leaflet or post it note! Quote
lexiepiper Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 I love scrapbooking and I have been thinking I might have a go at making my own! Makes a change from the usual receipt, leaflet or post it note! Yeah I scrap too, and sometimes use small pieces of left over pretty paper as a bookmark Quote
The Library Nook Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 Ah glad I am not the only one! Quote
BookBee8 Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 I like the idea of a bookmark being a little sentimental and have used photographs and stuff in the past. I was searching for a new one in Waterstones on Saturday because I had Quote
Kell Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 That sounds lovely! I've never come across metal bookmarks before, where do you get them from? You can get them from places like Waterstones and craft shops. Quote
lexiepiper Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 You can get them from places like Waterstones and craft shops. Thanks, I'll make sure to keep my eyes open for one Quote
Kylie Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 I was checking out the bookmarks in Borders the other day and came across their Book Thongs (basically a piece of string or similar with beads at both ends to keep it in place). I bought a gorgeous one that is now adorning one of my current reads. I love the idea of these and I've been inspired to try creating my own. I think I'll head to the nearest beading shop on the weekend! The book thongs are just the unique thing I've been looking for. Quote
Fruska Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 I love bookmarks. Friends often buy me them as gifts as they know what a bookworm I am. I collect those leather ones from places I've visited. My favourite bookmarks to actually use are the magnetic ones because they don't fall out, especially when travelling! Quote
crotalus_p Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 I tend to use train tickets , they accumulate in my wallet so when there is a few I stick them in a spot I have for them in one of my cupboards, I do have a few of the proper ones made I got mainly free from bookshops but I usually use the tickets , Quote
Nollaig Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 I need a nice bookmark. I'd love a leathery one. I just have blue one that Page's bookstores give out when you a buy a book. Quote
BookBee8 Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 I'm using a multi coloured stripey one at the moment. But it's really long so although it fits in The Host, I'm not sure if it'll fit in any smaller books. Quote
Talisman Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 I use whatever comes to hand - I have been known to use tissues, scraps of paper, feathers and lots of different things - at the moment I am using one of my partners business cards. Quote
SueK Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) I love my bookmarks and (now this is sad) I often choose a bookmark for a new book I'm reading:smile2: When I visit places of interest, I usually end up buying bookmarks - from leather ones at Cathedrals to getting free ones from Borders. I bought some lovely ones made of elephant dung when I was in Thailand!! I've got a lovely laminated one of a stained glass window in my present book. Edited January 8, 2009 by SueK Quote
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