Tag Archives: Bookish Chatter

Chatter about books, reading and anything related to either one.

Bookmark Love

I collect bookmarks. Did you know that? Some were made for me, some I’ve made for myself and some came to me from book lovers like you.

Have you ever received one of these?

In My Book Bookmark/Card

I received one of these bookmarks/greeting cards from another blogger years ago and I had never seen them before. But since then, I’ve seen them all over the place. Robin, the President and founder of In My Book teamed up with an illustrator and developed these lovely bookmark/greeting cards.

You write your note inside, seal it up in the envelope provided and off it goes. Once received, the recipient can use the entire card as a bookmark or tear it at the perforation, and just keep the illustrated part.

What’s great is that they really work as bookmarks. You know how some bookmarks are pretty but they slide all over hell while in the book? These don’t. They are made with lightweight but sturdy watercolor paper, which means that they actually stay in the book and they are super affordable as far as bookmarks go.

If you’d like to see all of the available designs, check out the website.

Robin was kind enough to send me a card and sample and she’s offered to give three of them away! If you are within the US or Canada, please complete the entry form for a chance to be one of the three lucky winners. Ends Sunday, 3/15/15.

Click Here to Enter the Giveaway (US/Canada only) (Giveaway is now closed!)

What’s On Your Mind?

I’ll tell you what’s on mine, the WEEKEND! I only worked three days this week but man, it sure feels like twelve.

I am still trying to come up with my “one word” for this year. Last year I chose Simplicity and for the most part, I did manage to pull some of it off. I can continue with that but my mind just isn’t focused enough to come up with a decent word for this year. Don’t say ‘focus’. Hahaha. I’d be a big failure if I went with that word.

After my forced reading break I have read four books so far this year. Once I was able to, I really dove in. Feels good to finally be reading again. I need that time to balance me out and trust me, if you asked my kids or Hub, they’d agree that I was a bit off for over a month. I am going to try to do whatever errands I need to do tomorrow so I can relax come Sunday.

The Hundred-Foot Journey

Tonight? I am really craving a lettuce-wrapped burger and fries and then hopefully I will get to watch The Hundred-Foot Journey. Sometimes, I cannot convince my family to see these types of  movies but when I am successful, they usually agree that they are very good. The Girl is a challenge, she always wants a Rom-Com and The Teen will either want slapstick comedy or an action flick. I have a hard crowd to please.

So, what’s on your mind? Any plans for the weekend? I have the new Stewart O’Nan book (West of Sunset) and I am dying to read it this weekend.