Comments on: Bookmarks: Why We Don’t Buy Them

By: Liz Crain

Liz Crain — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:07:34 +0000

I never thought of that with receipts but you’re so right. I often use the receipt for the book that I bought as a bookmark though so that’s not as distracting as the cost of avocados per pound…

By: Rachael Robichaud

Rachael Robichaud — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:43:13 +0000

Much like Spencer, I am a collector of bookmarks, more by default than by design. People love to gift me bookmarks, and I love to receive them and put them to use. I find that ticket stubs slip into obscurity and I have to rely more on memory to hunt them down again, receipts distract me (I spent that much at New Seasons!!), and embellished bookmarks scuff or tear the pages. Therefore, I prefer simple paper bookmarks, preferably with a pretty image or an inspiring quote.

I really enjoyed this blog post! What can I say? I like random.

By: Liz Crain

Liz Crain — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:08:18 +0000

I do the same Earl. My boyfriend once got me a really cool thin, carved wood bookmark and I used it once or twice before putting it in a special place on one of my bookcases — like it’s part of a shrine. It’s with the puppets and candles though so it’s in good company.

By: Earl Dizon

Earl Dizon — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:27:42 +0000

I’ve received at least a dozen bookmarks as gifts over the years. But because they were gifts, I don’t use any of them in case they lost. So I just end up whatever’s close by- a napkin, the paper covering of straws, pillow tags, etc. What’s odder still is if there’s a free bookmark being offered I will take it. I guess I’m an accidental bookmark collector.

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By: Liz Crain

Liz Crain — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:28:02 +0000

I really like attached bookmarks too Spencer — esp. with cookbooks. The Silver Spoon has a slender satin ribbon (how’s that for alliteration) attached to the spine that I use all the time. It’s especially nice since it’s such a hefty book.

By: Spencer Newlin-Cushing

Spencer Newlin-Cushing — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:30:54 +0000

I am a collector of Bookmarks. I love them. I love the pristine edges and the small canvas for wonderful art or information. I like the tassel-y ones that attach to the cover and can be pulled down into the pages as if that book were so important to you, you had to find the right bookmark to mark you place.

I have bookmarks from when I was a teenager I still use on occasion.

Though I often use a bus ticket stub as well.

By: Kate Sage

Kate Sage — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:09:42 +0000

The great things about our books is that they have double-scored French flaps that can be used as bookmarks. Thank you, Ed, for pointing out the problem with the single score, Rhonda for figuring out how to remedy it, and Adam McIsaac for implementing the design.

By: Patrick Barber

Patrick Barber — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:36:14 +0000

I’m a dog-earer, I admit it. Unless, of course, the book I am reading is equipped with a handy gusseted french flap. Stunned that you didn’t mention said flaps in this post!

By: Liz Crain

Liz Crain — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:53:39 +0000

I’ve used ticket stubs too. That’s a great excuse to see more music: need more bookmarks…