Italic Bookmarks

The Notebook – Nicholas Sparks

first edition hardcover copy of the notebook by Nicholas Sparks in perfect condition.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

I came across this perfect condition used copy of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. If you are interested in purchasing it, send me a message on Instagram – @italicbookmarks. I only have one copy so the first one to message me will get it. $10 including shipping (cover price $26; Amazon listing $15.45) CheckContinue reading “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”

Public Library – brand new books

This article shares some tips on how to use the public library system to its greatest potential.

New Bookmark Designs

Here they are! When all of our previous styles sold out suddenly, we first considered just producing more of the same designs. On second thought, however, the thing that drives us is the desire to create new and beautiful things that readers will enjoy. We decided to retire all of the past designs and comeContinue reading “New Bookmark Designs”

The Best Book I’ve read in 2018

I asked this question earlier today on instagram, and as always the community had a lot to say. There were so many readers who chimes in to answer this question, which can sometimes be a difficult decision to make. There were a few familiar titles, some that I have been wanting to read, and evenContinue reading “The Best Book I’ve read in 2018”

We take our Read a Thons seriously

Getting kids excited about reading books can be a challenge. There are more things than ever that compete for our attention, and some parents struggle to get their children to read a book. One of the things that works well in my house is… essentially bribery. We load up on treats, we find a stackContinue reading “We take our Read a Thons seriously”

Books – a great, free source of entertainment

I came across a nice little info graphic on the web that illustrates some of the advantages of reading books. And all of these are true, or at least they “might be” true. There is one that I can’t relate to personally. (See below). I can never seem to get out of a bookstore withoutContinue reading “Books – a great, free source of entertainment”

Friday Black book review

I bought this book at a signing in Boston last week. The author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah read a selection and gave some thoughts on his experience as a new writer. The book is a collection of short stories with deep, impactful themes but told in digestible and entertaining settings. These stories each mix an aspectContinue reading “Friday Black book review”

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

I had a chance to hear this hot new author read from and sign his new book Friday Black at Harvard Bookstore in Boston. This writer is exactly the type of person that you truly want to find great success. While the subjects of many of his short stories are dark and foreboding Adjei-Brenyah wasContinue reading “Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah”

Cold Weather Cometh

Summer is finally and most definitely over. We had our first snow in the mountains of Utah this past week. We are preparing ourselves mentally for significantly less sunshine for the next six months… but it’s not all bad: Hot tea and a good book. Although I just can’t seem to get into this particularContinue reading “Cold Weather Cometh”