6 Great Bookmarks for College Students

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Reading a new book? Working on an assignment for a course? Know a college student who loves reading or could do with a few bookmarks? Available on Amazon, these six are excellent bookmark choices for college students!

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Shoot for the Moon Bookmark by Peter Pauper Press

Peter Pauper Press bookmarksWith an inspiring quote, this Shoot for the Moon bookmark by Peter Pauper Press is the perfect addition to any bookmark collection. Les Brown’s famous quote says “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land among the stars.” This is just the inspiration a college student can do with! Beaded and with a tassel, it measures 2.5” wide and 7 1/8 inches high. With this bookmark, you’ll be up reading until you see those very stars and moon. 

Colorful Feather Shaped Bookmarks (30) by Momoka

Momoka feather bookmarksWhat’s better than one pretty bookmark? 30 pretty bookmarks. Know a person who reads a lot but is also a fan of birds or animals? Is that yourself? These colorful feather shaped bookmarks by Momoka are perfect! A set of thirty, each is white cardboard using four color printing. Extremely creative and unique, there are also other designs from Momoka including Chinese Poetry, Colorful Whales, Old Tickets, and Retro looks. You can use one per book, textbook, and still have plenty to gift to friends.

Sprout Little Green Bookmarks (6) by Fred & Friends

Fred sprout bookmarksThese are certainly unique and if you’re looking for an unusual gift for a fellow college student. This could hit the mark! With a set of six SPROUT Little Green Bookmarks, they can mark your current page as well as the exact line you were on. They pop right out of the book when you turn to the correct page! These sprouts are soft and flexible silicone. By Fred & Friends, they come in three different shades of green. Feeling lucky? They even have four-leaf clover sprout options. 

JOVIVI Anqitue Silver Metal Bookmark

Another unusual piece, this silver bookmark with amethyst crystal is perfect for books you keep on a shelf. Made of alloy metal with vintage sun, moon and star design by Jovivi. They offer several other designs including flowers, trees, leaves, and swirls. The amethyst crystal can drive misfortunes away, calm down your feelings, strengthen social interaction, and stabilize couples’ affection.

Silicone Finger Pointer Bookmark by Reiner

Rienar silicone finger bookmarksA good bookmark keeps your page, but a great bookmark marks the exact spot you left off on! Also perfect for marking your spot in your recent assignment is this Silicone Finger Pointer Bookmark by Reiner. Measuring 8.2 inches, it is stretchable, soft, and flexible. This pack is a set of five and comes in five different colors: blue, green, purple, red, and yellow. They can also be used as a book strap!

Bacon Bookmark by Peter Pauper Press

Peter Pauper Press bacon bookmarksAnother winner from Peter Pauper Press. You can’t go wrong with bacon! This Bacon Bookmark comes with a bead and tassel, with the quote, “Reading is BACON for the brain” on the front. It measures 2.5 inches wide and 7 1/8 inches tall. And it really does look like a real piece of bacon even though it’s made of cardstock. So photorealistic you’ll swear you can smell it. This bookmark will keep your place in any book, but it might make you a little hungry too. Use it whenever you need a little pick-me-up. 

Whether you’re buying a gift for a college student or looking for a new bookmark for yourself, you can’t go wrong with these six unique suggestions!

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