We just finished our most recent big order of bookmarks, over one thousand of this beautiful Pink Flower style. Now we just have to package them up and send them out. We have a lot in stock right now, so if you like this style, now is the time to jump on these. I canContinue reading “A Boat-Load of Bookmarks!!!”
Author Archives: Italic Bookmarks
Stephen Florida; Gabe Habash
Author Gabe Habash’s use of words in his novel Stephen Florida will make you say- “Damn. I wish I could write like that!” I am about 100 pages into this story of a collegiate wrestler who learns about the world off the wrestling mat that he has been missing out on. Habash creates a novelContinue reading “Stephen Florida; Gabe Habash”
Italic Bookmarks at Product Powerup 2018
Thursday and Friday were well spent at the second installment of Product Powerup in Salt Lake City. This was the second year for this exciting and informative event. Guests of honor included Mitt Romney and several representatives of the HSN/QVC shopping network. Italic Bookmarks was invited to display and sell our unique products at theContinue reading “Italic Bookmarks at Product Powerup 2018”
Teaching children to love books
When our youngest child (almost 2 years old) was silent for an extended period of time, I decided to see what he was up to. I discovered that he had pulled all of the children’s books off of the shelf once again. He does this regularly, but I was happy to see that he wasContinue reading “Teaching children to love books”
New neuroscience bookmarks – Pink Flowers
Here is a preview of our newest design about to go into production. These neuroscience based bookmarks feature pronounced textures in order to stimulate tactile sensation when you hold them while reading. The result: better focus and ability to avoid distractions. Some users have even get more immersed in their books. Try it out forContinue reading “New neuroscience bookmarks – Pink Flowers”
Hum If You Don’t Know The Words – book review
This is the book that you come across once in a rare while that transforms you. This is a story that opens your eyes to horrible, true events in history and revisits conditions that members of our human race were forced to endure for decades in South Africa. While reading this book it is impossibleContinue reading “Hum If You Don’t Know The Words – book review”
Indie Bookstore Day – April 28th
This nationwide event celebrates some of the coolest spots on Earth – your local, independent bookstores. Check out the cool events, fun people, at loads of good books at your bookstore. Each shop is unique and will have something different for the event (‘cuz they are “independent” after all, they do what they want). YouContinue reading “Indie Bookstore Day – April 28th”
The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer – release today 03 Apr
This is one of the most anticipated reads of 2018. Popular novelist Meg Wolitzer is in the news today with the release of her new book. We loved the thoughts and review featured on NPR: NPR Books – The Female Persuasion We are so excited about the release of this book and the one ofContinue reading “The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer – release today 03 Apr”
Book recommendations from two incredible contemporary authors – John Boyne and Gabriel Tallent
Here are two of today’s best contemporary authors on their book recommendations for the upcoming months. First, John Boyne (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and more recently The Heart’s Invisible Furies) searches his own private library of over 3,000 titles to proudly display his top ten (see comments from Mr. Boyne for each title):Continue reading “Book recommendations from two incredible contemporary authors – John Boyne and Gabriel Tallent”
Colson Whitehead in SLC- Winner of the National Book Award for fiction
I was excited to hear that one of the hottest authors around is making a stop in Utah this week. There are actually three events that you can catch him at around Salt Lake City. See the schedule below. Whitehead has been around for several years and already has a few books under his belt,Continue reading “Colson Whitehead in SLC- Winner of the National Book Award for fiction”