But after a while it was easier and neat (I like straight lines it was visibly satisfying when annotating).
When I read Mary Barton and decided to annotate it was scary because I never write in books.
#Annotate a book full#
But I can’t say with full conviction that annotating is not beneficial. Perhaps because my brain is hard wired to what I’ve been doing for over a year with my book journal and because I can’t possibly fit all my thoughts about a great book inside the (HELLO THOSE MARGINS ARE SMALL). Was I convinced after that experience to continue annotating my books? No I wasn’t. I have my book journal notes too but needless to say I tried it. But I made it through the whole book and feel a different connection with this book (this is a great book by the way, read it). I was very nervous about WRITING in my book so I used a pencil (in case I decided I would become physically ill doing this and change my mind). (Here’s a link to my first book journal)īut annotating directly in the book? After about a year of book journaling and reading more classics, I decided to try annotating at least ONE my book this reading year Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell.Īs you can see I still have my essentials, post it flags, several pieces of paper with some notes along the way while reading, my book journal, pen, and pencil. I came up with a hashtag over on Bookstagram #ShowMeYourBookNotes endeavoring to see how others would record their notes on what they’re reading. It took some time to work out a system that worked for me but its like a well oiled machine now, it works and is effective. In 2016 I started a book journal and it’s improved my ability to keep my book thoughts organized and has been a fun way to look back over my reading year. As a person who loves reading (and typically participates in group book discussions see link here) I need to be able to keep track of notable passages, quotes, characters and events along with my random thoughts because I usually read several books at the same time. The lovely lady behind Spunky Reads said she takes notes but has no organized method. However, I was surprised because she majored in English and I thought for sure she’d say yes. So I asked and was met with a resounding NO! (One said she’s a DIVA about her books, yes I can relate). Before I decided to write this blog post, I asked a few of the ladies I’m reading Middlemarch with about this topic because I’m at a point where I’m giving SERIOUS thought to writing (in pencil) in my copy of the book (a quick update, Middlemarch convinced to annotate so please keep reading). I’ve discussed it recently and even had someone recommend some YouTube videos on this topic.
This topic of annotating books (or not) has surfaced time and time again.
f) none of these (because you remember everything you read or you don’t take notes while reading).e) use an electronic app (goodreads or something else).b) write it down in a notebook (maybe a book journal) or piece of paper.a) underline or highlight it and write notes in your book.So you’re reading a book (for the sake of this conversation it’s a book you own) and you come across a quote or passage you love. That’s the question and of course I would like to hear your answer.
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