Great advice! Indeed, books are tools; marking them up makes them easier to use. I fold the corners in my books, and use asterisks to tie specific passages to notes I make in the back. I also write down any other books that the author mentions which might be of use to me, and write a few paragraphs of summary so I know what I thought of the book.
Yes!! So good! I love finding used books and reading notes inside them! I found a few used books when I was in seminary and the previous students notes helped me in many ways and they had also written references to other books & essays!
I mark up books all the time and often write the page numbers at the beginning of the book if I ever need to go back to find a quote or illustration!
It's hard to read a book without a highlighter and pen nearby. I'm currently making my way through the ESV Journaling Bible book of Psalms. I use a different highlighter each time and sometimes I'm surprised I didn't highlight something earlier. On the adjacent pages I'm writing prayers inspired by the Psalms. I don't know who will end up with this book someday, but I hope they'll take one look at it ... see that it is well used, written in, tattered, and think it a treasure. I already do.
So good, my poor books are definitely worse for wear by the end! 😄
Great advice! The sign of a worn book doesn’t always mean it’s abused; just loved. Thank you for sharing!
Great advice! Indeed, books are tools; marking them up makes them easier to use. I fold the corners in my books, and use asterisks to tie specific passages to notes I make in the back. I also write down any other books that the author mentions which might be of use to me, and write a few paragraphs of summary so I know what I thought of the book.
Yes!! So good! I love finding used books and reading notes inside them! I found a few used books when I was in seminary and the previous students notes helped me in many ways and they had also written references to other books & essays!
I mark up books all the time and often write the page numbers at the beginning of the book if I ever need to go back to find a quote or illustration!
Great essay and good advice for all readers!
I like the idea of annotating as a way to reinforce a lesson for memory later.
It's hard to read a book without a highlighter and pen nearby. I'm currently making my way through the ESV Journaling Bible book of Psalms. I use a different highlighter each time and sometimes I'm surprised I didn't highlight something earlier. On the adjacent pages I'm writing prayers inspired by the Psalms. I don't know who will end up with this book someday, but I hope they'll take one look at it ... see that it is well used, written in, tattered, and think it a treasure. I already do.