The way I annotate from book to book can differ a lot. I like using colored pens because if I reread a book, I can use a different colored pen to keep my notes separate. But like, a good pen that you like writing with and that dries somewhat quickly. I like the Stabilo ones but anything will do. Also, I prefer the plastic-y ones that are a little see through over the paper ones. Or page flags, depending on where you are in the world. Almost all of these are cheap and can be found at the Dollar store. When I annotate, I use a few different products. I will usually write review notes in the margins and use a specific ‘review’ highlighter colour, but I’m getting a bit ahead of myself here. This isn’t going to apply to everyone, but as someone who tries to be a *ahem* serious book reviewer *twirls mustache* annotating can help me with the quality of my review. Annotating helps me remember big moments and it’s easier to flick through and reread my favorite parts because I’ve marked them! I also remember how I’ve felt while reading a specific book: when I reread it five years later I might feel completely different about the work because I’ve grown and matured. ![]() ![]() This year I’ve read twelve and we’re not even halfway through February. It helps me learn about the book I’m reading and deepens my understanding of the work. I pick up on patterns, writing choices and genre-specific aspects. Annotating helps me understand certain aspects of the book I wouldn’t otherwise notice. It deepens my understanding of the book.There are three reasons why I personally like to annotate books. Experiment! Try different things! It’s YOUR book and it has to work for YOUR NEEDS. But remember: annotating books is super personal and it could be that my methods do not work for you AT ALL. In this post I’m going to explain my personal methods and give you tips on how to get started. I know it will make some of you cringe, but I love the look of a well-annotated book.Īnnotating books is a very lawless activity, so it can be hard to know how to get started. ![]() Highlighting, tabbing, writing with the darkest black pen you can think of. A little secret from yours truly: I LOVE to annotate books.
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