Why You should be annotating your books

Annotating your books for pleasure can enrich your reading experience rather than interrupt it. Here’s why it’s worth giving a try:

• You’ll Read More Deeply
  Annotation helps you engage with the text, notice themes, track character growth, and appreciate language more fully.

• You’ll Remember What You Read
  Writing notes or marking passages improves memory retention and helps you recall what made the book meaningful.

• It Sparks New Insights
  Annotating helps uncover subtext, patterns, symbolism, and emotional reactions you might otherwise miss.

• It Makes Re-Reading More Rewarding
  Your annotations become a record of your thoughts during your first read. When you revisit the book, you’ll see how your perspective has changed or deepened.

• It’s Personal and Fun
  You don’t have to be academic about it. Use sticky notes, highlight favorite quotes, jot down reactions, or even doodle. Make the book yours.
  
  
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  How to Start Annotating for Enjoyment

• ⭐ Highlight quotes that move you

• 🤔 Write brief reactions in the margins

• 🧠 Circle or underline recurring themes or symbols

• 💬 Add sticky notes with questions, thoughts, or ideas

• 🎨 Use color coding for characters, emotions, or themes

• 📝 Create a reading journal or use the inside cover for summaries and page references

I personally love looking back through an annotated & full tabbed book - there's just something about it. Plus if you store them spine inwards, you get to look at all those beautiful colour coded tabs.

Want to start tabbing without breaking the bank? here's our Annotation bookmark 

feel free to share your tips below to help eachother find their love of annotating