Bookmarks are more than just accessories to mark your place in a book. Collect bookmarks with literary quotations, famous works of art, interesting designs, literary scenes, and graphics/photographs of famous writers. A good bookmark can enhance your reading experience. Here are a few bookmarks to start you on your road to discovery...
1. Henry David Thoreau Bookmarks
by Henry David Thoreau. Dover. From the publisher: "Succinct, stirring, and pleasurable sentiments by America's celebrated natural history writer. Each 2" x 5-3/4" bookmark is enhanced on the reverse side by a lovely watercolor illustration."
2. Emily Dickinson Bookmarks
by Emily Dickinson. Dover. From the publisher: "Twelve of Dickinson's best-loved short poems ('I'm nobody! Who are you?'; "This is my letter to the world'), one on each marker, are accompanied by exquisite watercolor illustrations on the reverse side. Each bookmark is 2" x 5 3/4"."3. Robert Frost Bookmarks
by Robert Frost. Dover. From the publisher: "Beautiful, original artworks accompany lines from 'The Pasture,' 'Mending Wall,' 'The Road Not Taken,' and nine other works.4. Peter Rabbit Bookmarks in Full Color: 30 Designs
by Anna Pomaska. Dover. From the publisher: "Large (2" x 7") beautiful bookmarks featuring characters and scenes from Beatrix Potter stories."5. Fairy Tale Bookmarks
by Carolyn Ewing. Dover. From the publisher: "Characters from Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, 8 more."6. Wizard of Oz Bookmarks
by Pat Stewart. Dover. From the publisher: "Dorothy and Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lion encountering the Wizard, the Wicked Witch, more."7. Old-Time Cats Bookmarks
by Maggie Kate. Dover. From the publisher: "Winsome felines nestled among nosegays, wearing turn-of-the-century costumes, and just posing prettily."8. Van Gogh Bookmarks
by Vincent Van Gogh. Dover. From the publisher: "Details from 12 revolutionary works by one of the most popular painters of all time, among them Sunflowers, Starry Night, and Café Terrace on the Place du Forum."9. Egyptian Design Bookmarks
by Gregory Mirow. Dover. From the publisher: "Designs adapted from the art and artifacts of ancient Egypt: King Tut’s mummy case, a portrait of Queen Nefertiti, mysterious hieroglyphics, more."10. Monet Bookmarks
by Claude Monet. Dover. From the publisher: "Impressionist painter Claude Monet painted almost exclusively out-of-doors and came to be regarded as one of the greatest of all landscape painters. Details from twelve of his famed paintings appear on these lovely bookmarks, among them waterlilies in the gardens at Giverny; The Boulevard des Capucines; Rouen Cathedral, Portal and the Tour d'Albane; Camille Monet in Japanese Costume; and more."