 “If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” The Reader’s Catalog is thrilled to feature a host of new products that have us dreaming of spring, bike rides, and all manner of outdoor adventuring. And because we are still buried under snow here in NYC, we’re offering some cozy indoor activities, too!  Notabag Convertible Bag |
 Kidoki Paper Balloons Washi paper balloons, or Kamifusen, are a traditional Japanese toy made of handmade paper, created by the wives of fisherman dating back to the 1920s. Today, they are enjoyed by people of all ages as a fun and eco-friendly alternative to plastic balloons. Washi paper is made of 100% pure wood pulp. |
 Huckleberry Pull Helicopter A beautifully designed toy for some old-school fun, this wooden pull helicopter will get kids off of devices and into the outdoors. Simply wind the launcher clockwise and quickly pull to release the helicopter and watch it go flying. |
 Angler’s Gift Set This gift set is perfect for the angler and book lover alike. It includes a hardcover copy of A Twitch Upon the Thread, an anthology of great writing about fishing, and a helpful fishing tool. The fishing tool is a stainless steel fish-shaped multi-tool that includes a pincer, nail clipper, knot tag crimper, knife, screwdriver, split ring opener, scissors, hook-eye cleaner, and lanyard ring. |
 Cyclist’s Gift SetThis gift set includes one hardcover copy of Cyclogeography and one sixteen-in-one bike tool. Cyclogeography is about the bicycle in the cultural imagination and also a portrait of London as seen from the saddle. The sixteen-in-one bike tool is a compact tool that can be stashed in any backpack or saddle bag to always be prepared for on-the-go bicycle repair. |
 Sealing Wax Stamp KitAdd a touch of elegance to your personal correspondence and craft projects with genuine wax seals. This kit is perfect for decorating wedding invitations, party RSVPs, love letters, journals, scrapbooks—any paper or letter that could use some vintage adornment. The foil-accented packaging makes it perfect for gift-giving. |
 Premium German Pencil Sharpener Möbius & Ruppert, the German company that makes this premium pencil sharpener, is known for the exceptional quality of their sharpeners. This round brass model has a satisfying weight in the hand, and the textured exterior allows for a firm grip. The double blades result in a flawless point for graphite pencils, colored pencils, and artists’ pencils. |
 Café au Lait Service for TwoMade in France from heirloom-quality porcelain, and designed for everyday use, these café au lait bowls, in the distinctive classic shape, are decorated with typography from vintage brasserie menus. We’ve paired them with a pitcher—a classic design that originated in Mehun-sur-Yevre, France. These milk “jugs” are not only used to serve warm milk for café au lait but for juices, sauces, and any other pouring liquids. The bowls and pitchers are expertly crafted in France by a company that has been perfecting the art of porcelain-making for more than 200 years. |
 On CatsWith an introduction by Margaret Atwood and photographs by Elliot Ross In these pages, writers reflect on the curious feline qualities that inspire such devotion in their owners, even when it seems one-sided. Cats’ affections are hard-won and often fickle. Freud considered his cat an embodiment of true egoism; Hilaire Belloc found peace in his feline companion’s complacency; and Hemingway—a famous cat lover—wrote of drinking with his eleven cats and the pleasant distraction they gave him. |
 Clip Photo MobileTurn your paper photos or postcards into a gallery-worthy art display with this beautiful geometric photo mobile. Designed by KDT, this mobile allows you to attach lightweight keepsakes to sturdy clips that suspend in the air. Made of steel. |
 Oyster Forks Eating oysters always seems like an elevated occasion, and these oyster forks only enhance the feeling. The three-tine design of the forks makes them perfect for eating oysters from the shell; their bevels assist with cutting, while the wide spatula end allows for easy scooping. |
 Two-in-One MagnifierThis clever tool has two different magnifiers in one, as well as two different uses: you can either hold it in your hand or place it directly against the page you’re reading. The round portion has 3X magnification, while the handle has 2X magnification, making it perfect for easy viewing across columns. |
 Wooden MagnifierThis handy magnifier features 3X magnification and a stylish beechwood frame. Easy to hold and use for reading, craft projects, and inspecting small objects. Size: 3.3" x 7.9" x 0.5". |
 Surviving NYRB Baseball Cap Whether you identify with the sentiment of the word or are a fan of Surviving, the NYRB collection of Henry Green stories, this hat is a tongue-in-cheek nod to a state of mind, a fundamental action, and the work of a masterful English author. From NYRB Classics, Surviving presents a miscellany of Henry Green’s writing and is reflective of his extraordinary and unclassifiable genius. |
 Inverted World NYRB Baseball Cap Sport a hat that matches the absurdity of this day and age featuring the title of the NYRB classic Inverted World by Christopher Priest. The 1974 science fiction novel is about a city in crisis: the people are growing restive, the population is dwindling, and the rulers know that, for all their efforts, slowly but surely the city is slipping ever farther behind the optimum. |
 When We Cease to Understand the World NYRB Baseball CapThese words elicit a common experience: to grapple with questions about our very existence. It is a maddening feeling held by many of us—even the greatest mathematical and scientific minds. Benjamín Labatut thrusts the reader into these luminaries’ minds, showing us how their discoveries reshape human life for the better; while others pave the way to chaos and unimaginable suffering. |
 The World of Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales: 1,000-Piece Puzzle Immerse yourself in the beloved tales of Hans Christian Andersen, from The Little Mermaid to The Ugly Duckling and The Snow Queen, with this intricately detailed 1,000-piece puzzle. Andersen’s beloved stories are still told around the world and have been translated into more than 100 languages. |
 Women in Science: 500-Piece Puzzle This jigsaw puzzle features colorful portraits of fifteen trailblazing women from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. The puzzle celebrates well-known pioneers like Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, as well as less well-known but equally inspiring heroines of the sciences. |
 Women in Art: 500-Piece Puzzle This puzzle from New York Times bestselling author and artist Rachel Ignotofsky celebrates fifteen female artists in colorful detail. The puzzle features a diverse array of fifteen artists, from well-known figures such as Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keefe, to lesser-known trailblazers including Mary Edmonia Lewis and Nampeyo. |
| Gold-Stamped “Merci” Thank You Cards A simple but elegant metallic gold “MERCI” is foil-stamped on these correspondence cards. Having these thank you cards on hand ensures you’ll always be able to promptly send a note of gratitude. |
 Tiny Heart Foil-Pressed Notecards These pressed notecards are subtle, but they make quite an impression. Neon pink hearts are foil-pressed on heavyweight cream-colored cardstock in this set of memorable notecards. The set includes eight flat cards and envelopes. |
 Winnie the Pooh & Friends Card Set This charming set of six letterpress cards features nostalgic scenes and characters from A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh. The greeting cards are letterpress printed on fine heavy-weight paper in a studio in Easthampton, Massachusetts. The cards feature a blue letterpress printed cover and are blank inside. |
 Eyeglass Tool KitLosing a screw from your eyeglasses always seems to occur at the most inconvenient time. Be prepared with this compact repair kit. |
 Rice Wax Bath CrayonsThese bath crayons are a wonderful tool for kids to use for drawing and writing in the tub. The crayons float, the paper wrapper on each is made of waterproof paper, and they are easy-to-hold. |
 Panier des Sens Soap Gift Set Discover the essence of Provence with this set of French natural bar soaps, featuring six classic scents made with olive oil and 97% natural ingredients. |
 Calligraphy Kit for Beginners This complete calligraphy kit makes it easy to start exploring this exciting art form because it comes with everything a beginning artist needs, from a set of high-quality materials to comprehensive instructions. The lettering book covers the basics—such as pen styles, angles, and hand positions; letter heights and spacing; and practice strokes—before offering advanced techniques for rendering several calligraphic alphabets. The book also includes tips on how to use size, weight, form, and direction for lettering design. |
 Deluxe Travel Scrabble™ This beautiful travel edition of Scrabble™ is compact, elegant, and ready for play wherever you go. The set is housed in a handsome folding wood case that opens to reveal a raised-grid game board designed to keep the wood tiles perfectly in place during play. Slide open the game board panels to access two storage compartments holding all the premium components—including wood tile racks, plus a pad and pencil for keeping score. |
 Philosophy Teacup It can be a bit hard to get a handle on philosophy... but not with this elegant porcelain cup, made in the style of a yunomi (a traditional Japanese teacup). Ponder life’s most perplexing questions in the company of eighty Western philosophers, displayed in beautiful and humorous original portraits. |
 The Awdrey-Gore Legacy: Enjoy this cleverly mysterious puzzle depicting characters from Edward Gorey’s book The Awdrey-Gore Legacy (1972). Edward Gorey was a prolific author, artist, and anagram enthusiast known for creating perplexing and often playfully sinister personalities. |
1972 Archive Tote
We’ve turned our November 1972 cover featuring Elizabeth Hardwick, Adrienne Rich, “Women,” “Orgasms,” and “Amateurs” into a wide-handled tote bag made by Everybody World, a US-based, woman-owned company making garments from 100% reclaimed waste cotton.
Made in the USA.
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