Embrace sunshine with a Van Gogh scarf, a Whitman bracelet, rainbow fountain pens, sunprint kits for kids, and more from The Reader’s Catalog

"Oh yes! He loved yellow, did good Vincent, the painter from Holland, gleams of sunlight warming his soul, which detested fog. A craving for warmth."—Paul Gauguin, writing about his friend Vincent van Gogh ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

“Oh yes! He loved yellow, did good Vincent, the painter from Holland, gleams of sunlight warming his soul, which detested fog. A craving for warmth.” —Paul Gauguin, writing about his friend Vincent van Gogh Van Gogh Sunflowers Silk Chiffon Scarf This vibrant yellow, orange, and green scarf is inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower series, a set of seven paintings made in Arles, France, between 1888 and 1889. To Van Gogh, the sunflower (tournesol, in French, “turn to the sun”) symbolized gratitude. When Van Gogh learned that Gauguin was coming to the South of France to visit him, he painted several still lifes of the flower with which he decorated the guest bedroom. Gauguin called the paintings “completely Vincent.” Shop Now   Whitman Square Inch Bracelet “Some people are so much sunlight to the square inch.” Walt Whitman’s beautiful line has been hand-cast on a 14K gold vermeil bangle. Jewelry   James Joyce Yes Bracelet “yes I said yes I will Yes.” We’ve put this quote, the final words of Molly Bloom’s soliloquy that concludes Ulysses, on the inside of one of our sterling silver cuffs as a little “secret” message from one to another (or a reminder to oneself). Writers   Langston Hughes Necklace “We have tomorrow  Bright before us  Like a flame” —Langston Hughes, “Youth” These poignant and inspirational words from the poet Langston Hughes (1901–1967) are stamped on three slender pendants (each 1/4" x 1-1/2") on this delicate yet modern necklace. To Wear   Sky Is Filled With Stars Necklace “The sky is filled with stars, invisible by day” —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The last line of one of Longfellow’s most famous poems is stamped on two slender pendants of 14K gold vermeil. The designer handcrafts her jewelry collection in a solar-powered studio in Southern California. To Wear   Nomenclature of Colors Tea Towel This 100% organic cotton tea towel captures the historic charm of Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours, used by pioneers such as Charles Darwin to categorize colors using nature's inspiration. Kitchen   Shapes of Leaves Tea Towel Painted by a Japanese artist, the intricate illustrations of leaves and flowers reproduced on this cotton tea towel were first published in the book The Introduction to Botany in 1873. Kitchen   Wildflowers Tea Towel This cotton tea towel features intricate illustrations of wildflowers, originally published in 1902 in a reference book for the field botanist, the country resident, or the summer rambler. Kitchen   Rainbow Fountain Pens for Every Day Color coding is an old-school method and a proven way to increase productivity. Use color to organize and prioritize a to-do list or to make any writing project more fun. Pens and Pencils   Metallic Color Pencils This set of twelve metallic color pencils adds a shimmering dimension to drawings. Made with high-quality linden wood, they feature a soft, thick core for precise drawing and long-lasting performance. Desk   The New York Review of Books Baseball Cap Celebrate one of your favorite magazines with our new baseball cap. This smart black cap has the New York Review of Books logo in bright red. 100% cotton; adjustable velcro closure.  Exclusive to Us   Rachel Comey x New York Review of Books Mesh Tote Bag A limited-edition, two-sided printed nylon mesh bag by Rachel Comey for The New York Review of Books, with a leather handle and zig-zag edge in printed nylon canvas. The print features two recent covers of the Review. NYR Merchandise   Go! My Adventure Journal This travel journal is filled with thought-starters, so kids (ages four to nine) can capture important memories about their trip—like cool things they spot, fun things they try, and interesting people they meet. Books for Kids   Classic Ring Toss Yes, this classic ring toss game helps develop hand-eye coordination, teaches kids how to take turns, and promotes being a good sport…but those virtues pale in comparison to the game’s main merit: it’s so much fun to play. This beautiful game is an old school activity that delivers more than it promises. Children   Bird Trivia Put your knowledge of the avian kingdom to the test with this bird trivia game. Nested in a chic little eye-catching portable box are 140 multiple-choice questions about birds. Science and Nature   Match a Pair of Birds Memory Game This classic memory game is a fun and educational way for both children and more experienced birdwatchers to master a body of knowledge that will serve them a lifetime: how to identify both the male and female of a species. Games and Puzzles   Collective Noun Tea Towels Pack, litter, herd? Expand your repertoire of collective nouns beyond the commonplace and into the exceptional: a prickle of hedgehogs, a parliament of owls, a romp of otters, and more. These imaginative and unique tea towels each feature fifteen wonderfully evocative collective nouns Kitchen   The Glory of Color Greeting Card Collection This collection of five greeting cards features illustrations that accompanied nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century color theories. Capturing every hue in the rainbow, these vintage images are printed in England Stationery   Tokyo Milk Card and Soap Sets We were first drawn to these cards by their beautiful design—their delicately drawn illustrations and subtle touches of glitter—then delighted to find that they were designed to accompany soaps. We’ve paired each bar of soap with a coordinating card to make a sweet small gift. Gift Guide   50-Year Calendar Paperweight This slim but hefty paperweight has fifty years of monthly calendars. Want to know which day of the week your 60th birthday will fall on, or maybe your 25th wedding anniversary? Simply line up the month and year at the top of the dial to reveal the complete calendar of the desired month. Desk   Air Balloons Wrapping Paper In the 1780s, the Montgolfier brothers and Jacques Charles engaged in a spectacular race to levitate into the sky using balloons. Our handsome wrapping paper is based on engravings made at that time. Wrapping Paper   Van Gogh Almond Blossoms Silk Chiffon Scarf The design of this scarf is based on one of a group of several paintings by Vincent van Gogh of blossoming almond trees, which represent awakening and hope. The artist made the paintings in southern France, in 1888 and 1890, to celebrate the birth of his nephew and namesake. Scarves   Percy Bysshe Shelley’s Poetry In Bloom Journal The design reproduced on the cover of this beautifully made journal is from an antique book cover for The Sensitive Plant and Early Poems by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Journals and Notebooks   Wildflowers Napkins Each cotton napkin in this set of four is printed with a vintage illustration of wildflower specimens, including foxglove, poppy, birdsfoot trefoil, clover, daisies, ranunculus, buttercups, thistle, and more.  For the Home   Illuminated Raised Relief Desk Globe When plugged in, this detailed globe doubles as a night light, making it the perfect addition to a den or library.  Vintage Inspired   Midsummer Onesie in Hot Pink “And though she be but little, she is fierce.” This favorite quote from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream is printed on these bright pink onesies for toddlers. Available in size twelve months. Infants   Paper Maché Bowls Craft Kit This kit comes with everything a child needs to make two bowls in different sizes, and the very beautiful results belie the ease of the process. Children   Sunprint Kit Sunprinting is based on the cyanotype process, which has been used by artists since its development in the 19th century. Science and Nature   Build-Your-Own Kaleidoscope This STEM kit is an exciting two-part project for young artists and scientists, ages seven and older. Straightforward instructions show how to construct a working kaleidoscope. Kids   You are receiving this message because you signed up for email newsletters from The New York Review of Books, NYRB, or The Reader’s Catalog. You can choose the types of mailings you wish to receive. Update preferences   The Reader’s Catalog 207 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016 Preferences  |  Unsubscribe