Charm Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Now this is sad too .. I like my bookmark to match the book I'm reading. I've got loads now all different colours and styles. As long as they match the front cover I'm happy! Quote
Kell Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 My Mam collects decorative leather and fabric bookmarks - she has hundreds of them, some of them framed for display, from all over the world. Quote
frankie Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 I'm getting quite attached to my birthstone bookmark my BF's mom gave me for my birthday. I've never been one to use the same bookmarks for longer periods of time but this time I'm hooked, it's the only one I use anymore. Yesterday when I left my boyfriend (he lives in another town) and came home I thought I'd left the bookmark behind and was strangely bummed out. Luckily I found it in my backpack though Quote
Nellie Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 I'm currently using my Mr B's bookmark, it's the only one I have and now you have made me want to get an extra specially lovely bookmark... I'm so easily lead! This is one drawback of E-books. No bookmarks. Quote
sparkle1106 Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 I like my bookmark to match the book jacket if possible. I have loads, mainly the Persephone ones that come with each book. They also send out a bookmark with the bi-annual magazine that Persephone publish, so I have a growing collection of bookmarks. Quote
purple95 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) I use 3X5 index cards for my bookmarks. I like to buy the packages with mixed colors for a little variety. I'm a "I learn it better if I write it down" type of guy, so I use the index card to record anything I want to remember from the book. Characters, locations, dates, etc. For my non-fiction reading, I use the card to record any facts from the book that I want to remember, particularly if it a is borrowed book from the library. I'll record any other thoughts I deem important about the book, author, or other books to read, etc. Upon finishing the book, I transfer any notes I want to keep to my computer. I've always found it handy to have a piece of paper handy while reading, so this is my system. Cheers, dan Edited January 9, 2009 by purple95 Quote
Kylie Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 That sounds like an excellent system, Dan. Very good idea! I write down any book thoughts in a notebook but of course I don't always have that handy when I'm reading so I have to try to remember to write it down later! Quote
Charm Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Thats a fantastic idea Dan! I'll definately pass it on to my kids for when they are studying, I'll make sure they learn something yet! Quote
Nici Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Dan, what a brilliant idea! I'm going to get some today - I am always forgetting the best bits of a book when i'm writing a review. Quote
Raven Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 That is a good idea! Quite often when I'm reading I'll think "I must remember that!" and, of course, two pages later, I can't even remember having thought "I must remember that!" - sounds like a good way of not forgetting, and it would help with reviews. Quote
Kell Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 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. An old friend of mine makes them with suede and co-ordinating gemstones - they're gorgeous and she can do them to order! Have a look HERE and if you end up ordering anything from her, say Kell sent you! Quote
Chrissy Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 An old friend of mine makes them with suede and co-ordinating gemstones - they're gorgeous and she can do them to order! Have a look HERE and if you end up ordering anything from her, say Kell sent you! You are a very bad person Kell! I have bought two pendants that I completely feel in love with! Her designs are just gorgeous. You are still a very bad person for putting a link in! Psssst Thanks Kell! Quote
Kell Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 You're welcome. She's an old friend, but we fell out of touch a few years back. I've just ordered a few new book thongs myself (when I say a few, read 5!!!). PS Let me know which pendants you ordered! Quote
Chrissy Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Silver oak leaf for my Mum (she has a thing about Oaks!) Silver Tree pendant for me! The etching on it is so similar to a picture I have in my imagination I HAD to buy it! Quote
Charm Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 An old friend of mine makes them with suede and co-ordinating gemstones - they're gorgeous and she can do them to order! Have a look HERE and if you end up ordering anything from her, say Kell sent you! These are gorgeous Kell. Had I not gotten 6 (yes that's right 6) bookmarks for christmas I would definately order one ... well maybe one or two ... or three ( Psst! ...I have saved the link! ) Quote
Nici Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Wow thanks Kell! I have saved the link and will be making an order at the end of the month! Quote
BrainFreeze Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Ooo yes they're lovely! Think I may have to invest in a few of those myself! Atm I have a Roald Dahl 'The Twits' bookmark. Quote
Kell Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Don't forget to say who sent you when you give her feedback! I've been thinking of starting my own collection of decorative bookmarks for display as I have several really beautiful ones now... Quote
Spooncat Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 I now have a bookmark so wont be turning down any more pages! its one that came with my son's school photos -it has a photo of him on it which is lovely. just need to try and not loose it! Quote
Nollaig Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 I think I might get one of the bookmarks. Even though I can't afford it. They're quite pretty. Quote
purple95 Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 OK, who is going to write a book about....... bookmarks? Cheers, dan Quote
Peacefield Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 Beautiful bookmarks! I can see already that I need to invest in something like this. I've always just used the free ones I get at Half Price Books or ones I got on sale while working at the Museum Company. Quote
lexiepiper Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 ( Psst! ...I have saved the link! ) Me too, they look lovely Quote
petit_canard25 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I couple of months ago i create my bookmark on publisher with pictures that basically represents me (pictures of my fiance, bunny, chinchilla, LOTS OF BOOKS) and then i went to staples and laminated it. It's the best. Quote
BookBee8 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I couple of months ago i create my bookmark on publisher with pictures that basically represents me (pictures of my fiance, bunny, chinchilla, LOTS OF BOOKS) and then i went to staples and laminated it. It's the best. That's such a good idea. I think I might do that Quote
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