BookMarks
You know you are a book nerd when you start collecting photos and misc tidbits about books. Here a few I found cluttering up my files:
Do you know the French have a word specific to their country addressing booksellers? I came across the word Bouquinistes in a review and became intrigued. The photo and info are both from Wikipedia.
Bouquinistes are small bookstores in Paris, on each side of the River Seine. They are green boxes made of wood. They were classified as a World Heritage Site in 1991. The word bouquinistes is used only in Paris. The word comes from bouquin, book in French slang.
Gluten-free is the new buzz in product promotion. I spotted a sign signifying a snack as being gluten-free: an apple? Really. I did have to stop and click when I came across this sign in a used books store display window:
Another slice of book interest, a Kindle ad in a magazine:
Have you come across a free library tucked away somewhere expected? I discovered this one situated in a quiet little neighborhood. It looked child-centered. How fun it would to be a kid and check for new books or exchange ones out!
What about you, dear readers–any fun, interesting, wonderful noteworthy bookish bits to share?
I saw a post once with these outdoor borrowing book cabinets and found the endearing. Loved your other book “finds,” too.
I was in Paris in March and saw those wonderful Bouquinistes. They haven’t changed much since I was an au pair girl there in the 80s. They seem to be selling much of the same things too!
I especially like how it’s unique to Paris. An au pair? Now, there’s a post in the making.
I have posted about it in the past. It was definitely an experience!
I love this post! Sadly I don’t have any cool bookish things near me. But I’ll definitely be checking out those bouquinistes when I’m in Paris. I bet there are lots of little gems to be found there.
Those libraries look wonderful, one day I think I will attach one to my house, when I move to a different one that is. The only bookish thing of any note near me is my own collection but i’m saving showing that off for a rainy day.
i love the idea of the free little libraries and i always hope i’ll stumble across one some day.
I am a bookworm. I love the idea of the little free libraries. I also enjoyed the rest of your post, including the French libraries on the Seine, the warning sign, and the gluten free sign. I use my Nook a lot because it is so convenient, I am able to obtain a lot of free books and I can carry it in my purse. Reading is life to me.
Just reignited my love affair with libraries this summer when I got my official Portland library card. Didn’t realize how far libraries had come with the online holds that can be picked up at a location of your choosing. And, I have a library a block away, so I’m very spoiled!
I am a library nerd. I was mesmerized when I visited the Library of Congress.
I love this post! I am happy to know there are bibliomaniacs out there who believe the old-fashioned book with never go out of style (and will not have an adverse effect on those like me with nutritional restrictions). 🙂 Thank you for liking my post.
I shared this delightful post on Facebook. It’s too good to keep to ourselves.
Thanks! I always appreciate extra Book Boostering.