Artsy Souvenir. While I was traipsing through art galleries in the nation’s capital, I visited plenty of museum shops. I collect enamel pins. I send my fair share of postcards. And I’m always on the lookout for a book-related souvenir. This is the treasure I brought home.

Yeah, it’s basically just a paperweight. But it’s a one-of-a-kind, splashed molten copper paperweight. For those of you who’ve already read Folk-Spelled, you’ll recognize these are the royal colors. But if you prefer...