“Books and Minds Only Work When Open” – Red Edition
For the curious, the thoughtful, and the unapologetically bookish.
This bold red hardcover journal features a wide-eyed little raccoon clutching a book and a truth that hits home: “Books and minds only work when open.” It’s a quiet nudge to stay curious, stay thoughtful, and keep writing it all down.
Whether you're jotting notes, drafting ideas, or simply processing the world—this one’s ready for whatever your open mind throws at it.
Hand-illustrated by Tamara Bissell and printed in-house at our Brookings, Oregon studio.
Details:
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Size: A5 (5.8” x 8.3”) – small enough to carry, big enough to challenge assumptions
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Cover: Hardcover with a soft-touch finish (like wisdom, without the lecture)
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Interior: 128 college-ruled pages (approx. 7mm spacing)
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Paper: 120 gsm—easy on the eyes, tough on ink bleed
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Includes: Black-ink pen, elastic closure, pen loop, inner pocket (for notes, quotes, or overdue library slips), double ribbon bookmark
Why You’ll Love It:
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Lays flat for epiphanies, essays, or eccentric book club takeaways
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Features a raccoon who’s clearly invested in critical thinking
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Printed and packed with care by our small Oregon team
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A portion of proceeds supports SMART Reading, because literacy is our favorite cause
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Journals ship free when you buy two or more
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Comes with a pen—because curiosity is better served with ink
Gift It To:
Teachers. Readers. Writers. Students. Bookworms. Yourself—especially if your brain’s been itching for a new place to wonder.
Add it to your collection—and keep both your mind and your journal wide open.
