What are Booktales? BooktalesŪ are "original" handcrafted bookmarks made from bead, bone, stone, and shell primarily from Africa, India, Sudan, Asia, and other countries around the world. They look and function great in a wide variety of books--paperback, hardback, spiritual, and educational. BooktalesŪ make great gifts for book club members, teachers, students, children, and bookworms. News and Events Now at Marcus Books in both Oakland and San Francisco...Support independant bookstores!! Buy a Booktale today! Refer your favorite bookstore to carry Booktales; upon acceptance you'll receive $25.00 in product as a referral fee!