I LOVE collecting items from authors’ such as note pads, pens, rulers, book thongs, key chains, etc.
I definitely use these items. Things I’ve also gotten are tea bags or hot chocolate bags with the author’s label on it which is kind of neat(advertising the latest book).

I prefer book downloads, fast and quick and saves on the cost of mailing.

I use the knicknacks but my choice would be ebooks because I love to read.

I love getting gift certificates for epublishers.

I go for book thongs and pens. The rest of the stuff I don’t use so I don’t enter or request for them.

My top choice is epublisher’s certificates, downloads and the like. Pens are always good (a consumable item, though I need ones with fat/ergonomic bottoms for my arthritic hands), and MAYBE notepads (depending on if your home needs to be G or PG rated and what would be printed on them). I buy magnets that I like and have too many already. Bookmarks I get a half dozen every time I go to Borders, friends make laminated ones for me because they know I read alot (though you don’t NEED a physical bookmark with ebooks), so magnets and bookmarks would be low on my list. Key chains I have too many, but mugs or candy/food items that could have a tag/label with latest release/website info would be okay, too.

I like books, of course! I also love magnets (I actually do use them) and pencils/pens. And seeing the author’s name on those things often serves as a reminder to check their website for new releases