Author Archives: Italic Bookmarks

Do Not Neglect a Gunlocke- 800 words

Pulling, twisting, turning, ripping. Dust fills the workspace, and the smell of cat urine makes the air unbreathable. Pliers, a hammer, and a flat screwdriver break bones, tear tendons, and remove foam and cotton fill from the chair that I adopted from Wendy at work. I wipe sweat from my forehead and pry up sharpContinue reading “Do Not Neglect a Gunlocke- 800 words”

The Coolest Bookstores in the World

A recent post on ItalicBookmarks.com featured the coolest bookstores in each of the 50 United States. After looking at those lists I wanted to start making travel plans to several of those unique places around the country. Then I discovered this article on a website called The Mind Circle that extends the list beyond U.S.Continue reading “The Coolest Bookstores in the World”

The Best Bookstore in Every State

We are excited to soon make Italic Bookmarks available through select independent bookstores around the country. Each bookstore you visit tends to have it’s own unique features and personality. Some are elegant and clean, while others are cluttered by beautiful stacks of books everywhere you turn. You will always find an inviting and comfortable atmosphere.  SomeContinue reading “The Best Bookstore in Every State”

NPR: More than a bookstore…

A story this morning on NPR highlights various approaches that bookstores around the country are taking to maintain interest in physical bookstores. I was most interested to learn that, despite predictions for the last few years, print is still outselling digital. The article highlights some of the ways that independent and chain bookstores have beenContinue reading “NPR: More than a bookstore…”

The American Novel Since 1945 – Open Yale Courses

I recently discovered an incredible (free) resource for learning more about some of the great novels in American literature from the last fifty years.  I found this originally when scrolling through the options in “iTunes U” on my phone, but the link below is for the course online. The American Novels Since 1945 I haveContinue reading “The American Novel Since 1945 – Open Yale Courses”

San Francisco MOMA – modern art text

“Send me Aggression” – “The Girl with the Knife in Her Hand”; Yoshitomo Nara This is one of the coolest things I have come across in awhile… The Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco now offers a chance to see many of the hidden gems from their collection through text message. Just send aContinue reading “San Francisco MOMA – modern art text”

The Light Between Oceans – M.L. Stedman

I am a few years behind on this novel from 2012. I saw a preview for the movie that came out last year that made me curious. I still haven’t seen the movie, but I can’t stop thinking about the book. If you have ever wanted to just be alone and forget the rest ofContinue reading “The Light Between Oceans – M.L. Stedman”

Italic Bookmarks – NEW and Ridiculously Good-Looking!

          There are three new bookmark patterns/styles available for the Italic Bookmarks line. These are each made of thick, durable upholstery material with pronounced textures and unique patterns and colors. All three will be available for purchase early next week through Etsy: Buy Italic Bookmarks