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Visit every week for new finds taken from the vast sea of wonderful handbound books available on Etsy. I'll seek out quirky and unusual selections that I hope will charm and cheer you!

At this writing, there are over 22,000 items in the books and zines category on Etsy! My goal here is to highlight a few books with exceptional style, artistry and maybe a sense of humor that stand out in the crowd.

I'm Cindy Leaders, and I've devoted myself passionately to bookbinding for several years. As an Etsy enthusiast, I look forward to introducing you to many talented book artists in the months to come. Contact me at useful.books@yahoo.com.

Summer for Real

We're expecting 90 degrees here in the foothills of the Smokies today, so I reckon summer really is here. Sun, shells and pearls are June's quintessential symbols. With June arrives the summer solstice, lots of weddings and the start of long-awaited summer vacations.

National Sun Safety Week - June 1-7

What better way to start the first summer month than with a sun zine? From ZineFiend, a brand new Etsy shop, this quarter zine has 20 pages of sun lore, proverbs and folktales, with plenty of space for writing, taking notes, and doodling, and graphics for coloring. This is a really fun way to spend $7, including shipping, to journal how you spend your summer vacation.

National Go Barefoot Day - June 1

I am honoring this day at this moment and intend to do so as often as possible during the month of June. This very cool book from OliveArt really makes me want to head to the beach. And I don't even really like the beach. Very summer.

Lane Courtesy Month


The National Monorist Association has dubbed June Lane Courtesy Month. Slower traffic keep right. This book from bluevalentinepress is actually on closeout this week. Cool and a bargain to boot.

For June Brides

This is not an official June celebration, but with college graduations around the world come a flurry of happy couples flocking to the altar. Each week I hope to feature an unusual offering for wedding guest books. This dazzling book from crearting is an example of her personalized custom books. It's decorated with pearls, which happens to be June's birthstone. She asks that you allow about a month for creation and shipping from Latvia. It's a little pricey, but what a spectacular way to record wedding memories. You only get married once. Hopefully. (Thanks to surfbunny for sending me this great listing.)

Doughnut Day - June 5


So this little book from MarkMyWords won't change your life, but in good conscience I can't ignore Doughnut Day. And personally I think "Hot Doughnuts Now" is an excellent summer mantra. Enjoy!
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  1. PrairiePeasant on June 1, 2009 7:22 PM

    Great picks! I hope summer is here with the start of June.

     
  2. Kaety Two Birds on June 4, 2009 1:44 PM

    Hey thanx for featuring my Sun Zine! And, what a great blog - I'm a new subscriber. :D

     


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