I LOVE annotating in my books! And I think it's fun to find a book in a Little Free Library or thrift store or used book store that has somebody else's annotations.. I dunno.. I think it's cool to see.
Really!?! Good to know. I have a Free Little Library in my front yard and always wondered that 😊 (eta I love seeing them too but idk if others think omg super-used book ugh lol)
Omg getting hate for writing in books is horrendous! We own the book I can do whatever I want. It’s gets so frustrating being told omg don’t write in your book. I love it I love rereading an annotated book it’s so much fun! Your annotated books are beautiful and priceless never stop sharing them on insta ❤
The notebook idea is really good!! As someone who is new to annotating I still don't feel comfortable writing in my books, specially because the ones that I want to annotate are usually sci-fi/fantasy hardbacks, so I just use tabs + a notebook where I "explain" more what that tab means. It's a really fun and good way for people like me that are just starting out or might not feel comfortable to write in the book :) I usually write down the page number + my thoughts in the notebook and for the page number I use the same color as the tab, so that when I'm looking through my notes, it's easier for me to find what I want
Aww! The books Hannah sent to you that she annotated and then you added annotations are so freaking cute. That is the ULTIME buddy read. Y’all are doing it RIGHT
That circular "annotation station" is amazing and beautiful and I love it. Also, I'm glad you mentioned about how sometimes you run out of tabs on bigger books. I've watched like 10 annotation videos and no one else mentioned that. So now I can make sure that I have enough tabs of my favorite colors for my bigger books.
I am a low-volume reader and i feel like I've still got that programming from school where you aren't supposed to write in your textbooks! lol. These are beautiful though, I love it! Reminds me of the "active reading" concept they drove home when I was studying English in college.
Reading your own annotations is life-affirming. It confirms we're alive. That might be why we all like "journaling" and making marks that we will then re-read. I think our psyches sometimes wonder if we're really here. Eventually, we will all get to an age where we want to leave something behind to prove we were here. This at least lets us know right now. Your books are beautiful! Thank you!
I love those transparent Posties! I've used those in a couple books recently that I annotated for a friend. That way I can include my annotations without putting them directly in the book in case he didn't want that.. also good idea for library books! (taken out before returning of course)
Using washi tape like that (and at all) is a great idea -- I think I will start doing that as well. Sometimes I want to mark a scene as a whole or whole section of something and this would be a great method for that 💜
I hope to one day become an avid reader. I want a book shelf full of books that I have read. Also you just gave me the idea to listen to music as I read. I'm gonna try that.
Omg i completely share your opinions on tabs! Those weird circular ones are just criminal. Also those pastel tabs are so aesthetic, but i just cant get myself to buy them because they really wont be enough! Although i did see this thing a youtuber did where they assigned two (sometimes even three) similar colours to a theme when making a key so that there would be enough tabs! Maybe that could help?
💜💜💜💜💜Just started annotating. I get what you mean about the tabs, so I basically use similar colors or shades of colors. Yours annotations are pretty cool 😅
I’ve never annotated before and I don’t know if I’ve been living under a rock but never knew what it was either until very recently!! This video is very helpful thank you. Laura
LOVED this! I've gotten a lot more into annotating in the last few years and the little quotes you do are so cute, I definitely aspire to do that as well. I get a little nervous about annotating, even when I'm rereading, bc what if I don't like it as much? and end up unhauling it?? But I'm trying to get over that. I have a set system for annotating romances, bc I always mark the same things, but my annotating for all other books differ book to book.💙
I'm so jealous of your pretty handwriting. I have to write in all capitals in my books for it to look remotely okay, and I never learned cursive in school, lol. Your annotation style is wonderful 🖤
If you use the transparent sticky you must use permanent marker like sharpie. They have a retractable ultra thin to write and some thin cap colors. It will smudge with everything else. Believe me I’ve tried it all!!
Loved this entire video and your passion for annotating! I should be receiving my first annotating set today or tomorrow! Have you heard of Achiever's Must? It's like a magnet that sticks to your book!
i pick and choose my tab colors most of the time too, make my own sheet. i hate when i feel like i’m gonna run out of tabs. i just keep buying more of all of them so i have the colors i want, i have so many tab sheets now 😂
i’m always slightly cautious about annotating in a book when reading for the first time. i have to give it a lil bit and then i’ll go back and annotate if i know i’m gonna love it. but i’ve been pretty into it lately and i just like the process of annotating even if the book ends up not being a 5 star for me
I'm a tabber but I've very rarely written in books, I think it stems from my private Catholic girls school upbringing that writing in a book is GASP sacrilege!!!! Haha! But in my re-read favourites I do have library cards in the front of them and I use tabs. I'd love to start adding a few annotations. Maybe I will!! X
7:22 I only use those in books I'm trying to learn from. Like I'm reading a book rn about learning how to learn so it helps me think differently about numbers (because they're usually not my friends lol) But I'm with you. They're awkward and uglyyyyy!!!
I used a Stabilo highlighter for annotating my book, but I found that it kinda bleeds trough. I wonder if the mild liner ones might be better. What are your experiences with highlighters that bleeds less? :) Thank you for a really insightful video! I love how thoroughly you do the annotation with all these different tools
Great video! I only annotate on second + readings of a book, for the reasons you’ve stated. To me, tabbing is only necessary in order to return to a particular page at a future time & it’s not something that I find useful. That said, the tabs do look pretty peeking from between pages, so I understand why many people enjoy doing it.
I don’t annotate cause I don’t know how but I love that you do. I would so love a copy of Wall of winniapege that you have annotated as I read the book because of you and let me tell you I loooved it!!!!!
I just bought those transparent sticky notes. Be careful if you consider buying them. They do work, however since they are made of plastic you cannot write on them with gel pens or any water based ink or marker. It will smear right off. You are only able to write on them with pencil, or oil based inks, like most ball point non gel pens or permanent markers like a sharpie. With a marker you will have to allow for some drying time. They do work but if I had known that ahead of time I probably wouldn’t have bought them.
Thanks for the video. I personally use a very limited amount of colors for tabs, which is: green for ideas, yellow for new words and things to think over or google, blue for wordplays and quotes (author's language), pink for love (obviously) and orange for funny moments. Maybe someone in the comments would find it useful for them, so I shared.
I like my annotations to match my cover. I've only recently decided to do a couple different colors previously. I would only pick one color for annotating any book?
Ok please explain this to me…I cannot annotate novels. I cannot. My brain will not allow it. BUT I love seeing how other people annotate their books. It is so satisfying. Why am I like this?
Trust me I felt the same way. I couldn't write in my books neither could I crack the spines of the books. But I started with just tabbing because u could remove them if u wanted later. But maybe try to write in your books with a pencil, this way u could erase it if u don't like it
@@fatimajahanzeb3880 I’m thinking of tabbing. I was thinking of those clear tabs that you can write on but then I think, nope, somehow it will stain the pages, it will smudge or transfer 🫣 I need help haha I highlight, write in and tab educational books but when it comes to novels, I just can’t. My books look almost brand new after I’ve read them. I treat them like precious gems. Haha
Your annotating is art. I just found your channel and subscribed. Your books are beautiful! I really want to start annotating more, and I like your system. Side note: I noticed your necklace, it is Slytherin? I'm Ravenclaw, but I love Slytherin vibes. Just felt like geeking out and mentioning that. 💙🖤
An on the topic of unread books. I saw somewhere that we should look at our library as a wine cellar, filled with books to be read at just the right time, just like a nice bottle of wine. 🤎
I LOVE annotating in my books! And I think it's fun to find a book in a Little Free Library or thrift store or used book store that has somebody else's annotations.. I dunno.. I think it's cool to see.
same, finding an annotated book is like being in someone’s head, i love it 💚
I have always thought this its like a story within a story.
@@alejandraortega4443 yes!! I love it.
I wish there was a little free library near where I live I’d love to donate alot of books
Really!?! Good to know. I have a Free Little Library in my front yard and always wondered that 😊 (eta I love seeing them too but idk if others think omg super-used book ugh lol)
Omg getting hate for writing in books is horrendous! We own the book I can do whatever I want. It’s gets so frustrating being told omg don’t write in your book. I love it I love rereading an annotated book it’s so much fun!
Your annotated books are beautiful and priceless never stop sharing them on insta ❤
Also I just bought some emoji stickers that is a fabulous idea 💡
Ya it is a good idea
I actually kinda love how chaotic this is! It's cool to see that you actually go back to books and reread them and show them so much love!
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The notebook idea is really good!!
As someone who is new to annotating I still don't feel comfortable writing in my books, specially because the ones that I want to annotate are usually sci-fi/fantasy hardbacks, so I just use tabs + a notebook where I "explain" more what that tab means. It's a really fun and good way for people like me that are just starting out or might not feel comfortable to write in the book :) I usually write down the page number + my thoughts in the notebook and for the page number I use the same color as the tab, so that when I'm looking through my notes, it's easier for me to find what I want
Aww! The books Hannah sent to you that she annotated and then you added annotations are so freaking cute. That is the ULTIME buddy read. Y’all are doing it RIGHT
Having your water bottle, gum and gloss next to you while annotating is the most relatable content I’ve ever seen, ha
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That copy of ACOSF looks SO special, love it
That circular "annotation station" is amazing and beautiful and I love it. Also, I'm glad you mentioned about how sometimes you run out of tabs on bigger books. I've watched like 10 annotation videos and no one else mentioned that. So now I can make sure that I have enough tabs of my favorite colors for my bigger books.
I’m shocked that anyone has this much time and patience. It’s awesome how much it makes you happy.
I am a low-volume reader and i feel like I've still got that programming from school where you aren't supposed to write in your textbooks! lol. These are beautiful though, I love it! Reminds me of the "active reading" concept they drove home when I was studying English in college.
Reading your own annotations is life-affirming. It confirms we're alive. That might be why we all like "journaling" and making marks that we will then re-read. I think our psyches sometimes wonder if we're really here. Eventually, we will all get to an age where we want to leave something behind to prove we were here. This at least lets us know right now.
Your books are beautiful! Thank you!
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I love those transparent Posties! I've used those in a couple books recently that I annotated for a friend. That way I can include my annotations without putting them directly in the book in case he didn't want that.. also good idea for library books! (taken out before returning of course)
i need to start using them more, they’re perfect!!
Using washi tape like that (and at all) is a great idea -- I think I will start doing that as well. Sometimes I want to mark a scene as a whole or whole section of something and this would be a great method for that 💜
I’m trying to get more organized in my annotating; thanks so much for the tips!
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I literally stopped the video to go make a cup of tea and then came back.
This video made my whole morning ❤️🫶🏻
thank you, your comments are always so sweet 💚
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I hope to one day become an avid reader. I want a book shelf full of books that I have read. Also you just gave me the idea to listen to music as I read. I'm gonna try that.
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Lip balm/gloss is an annotating necessity, idc what anyone says. I have a section 😅 (eta 25:38 love it!)💜
Omg i completely share your opinions on tabs! Those weird circular ones are just criminal.
Also those pastel tabs are so aesthetic, but i just cant get myself to buy them because they really wont be enough! Although i did see this thing a youtuber did where they assigned two (sometimes even three) similar colours to a theme when making a key so that there would be enough tabs! Maybe that could help?
This is so inspiring to watch!! Thank you for sharing
💜💜💜💜💜Just started annotating. I get what you mean about the tabs, so I basically use similar colors or shades of colors. Yours annotations are pretty cool 😅
10:05 that's such a great idea!! Thanks!! I'll try that out on my next reread!!💖
I’ve never annotated before and I don’t know if I’ve been living under a rock but never knew what it was either until very recently!! This video is very helpful thank you. Laura
That was so satisfying to watch! I always think I am going to annotate and then I get lazy about it. 💜🖤
I just recently started to organize myself this way! Such great ideas!
ahh yes i needed this video your annotations are stunningg🙌🏼 i definitely want to start annotating more and this has given me motivation🖤
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i loved this video!! your books look gorgeously annotated 🍵
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LOVED this! I've gotten a lot more into annotating in the last few years and the little quotes you do are so cute, I definitely aspire to do that as well. I get a little nervous about annotating, even when I'm rereading, bc what if I don't like it as much? and end up unhauling it?? But I'm trying to get over that. I have a set system for annotating romances, bc I always mark the same things, but my annotating for all other books differ book to book.💙
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Best video about annotating ever!!! I am new to it and you helped so much. Love your channel.
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I just love the annotations!! 💚
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I’m just starting to annotate books, so this was a fun video for me! 💚
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I'm so jealous of your pretty handwriting. I have to write in all capitals in my books for it to look remotely okay, and I never learned cursive in school, lol. Your annotation style is wonderful 🖤
aw thank you so much! 🥹
I love this so so much good idea
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The little annotating basket thing is so genuis!! I've been using a zipper pouch that lays out but it's still so chaotic. I love this idea!
What a good idea to rearrange the tabs on the sheets yourself!
So jealous of that cart. Great video.
You gave me a lot of ideas! I love Sailor Moon!💜
I love annotating my books ❤️❤️❤️❤️great video by the way
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“…because of how much I annotate” 🤣❤️ Instant follow!
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I loved your annotating style. I am watching videos and gathering tips. I appreciate your tips and process. Thank you. 🤎
Very fun video! Really love that pen organizer. 😊
thank you! :’) & yes i love it!! 😍
If you use the transparent sticky you must use permanent marker like sharpie. They have a retractable ultra thin to write and some thin cap colors.
It will smudge with everything else. Believe me I’ve tried it all!!
I love the part where she actually explained that how she annotates 🙂
omg i started cracking up at the fine line part 😂 i get my tabs on shein since they're super cheap :)
i placed my first order on shein the other day i’m excited 😋
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Loved this entire video and your passion for annotating! I should be receiving my first annotating set today or tomorrow! Have you heard of Achiever's Must? It's like a magnet that sticks to your book!
this video is everything i’ve ever wanted 😍
looking at all of the tabs is so satisfying 🤩🤩
all of your doodles, please teach me your ways 🙏🏻
i pick and choose my tab colors most of the time too, make my own sheet. i hate when i feel like i’m gonna run out of tabs. i just keep buying more of all of them so i have the colors i want, i have so many tab sheets now 😂
hahahahaha fine line 🎤
i’m always slightly cautious about annotating in a book when reading for the first time. i have to give it a lil bit and then i’ll go back and annotate if i know i’m gonna love it. but i’ve been pretty into it lately and i just like the process of annotating even if the book ends up not being a 5 star for me
I'm a tabber but I've very rarely written in books, I think it stems from my private Catholic girls school upbringing that writing in a book is GASP sacrilege!!!! Haha! But in my re-read favourites I do have library cards in the front of them and I use tabs. I'd love to start adding a few annotations. Maybe I will!! X
7:22 I only use those in books I'm trying to learn from. Like I'm reading a book rn about learning how to learn so it helps me think differently about numbers (because they're usually not my friends lol) But I'm with you. They're awkward and uglyyyyy!!!
I used a Stabilo highlighter for annotating my book, but I found that it kinda bleeds trough. I wonder if the mild liner ones might be better. What are your experiences with highlighters that bleeds less? :) Thank you for a really insightful video! I love how thoroughly you do the annotation with all these different tools
Great video! I only annotate on second + readings of a book, for the reasons you’ve stated. To me, tabbing is only necessary in order to return to a particular page at a future time & it’s not something that I find useful. That said, the tabs do look pretty peeking from between pages, so I understand why many people enjoy doing it.
yess that is smart 💯
I watch this video because I recently got into acotar and I’m very curious to why people or highlighting tapping the books. I’m such a fan girl.😂😂
8:34 I choose another tab colour that closely matches the first one I pick so if I run out of that first colour, I'm still good to go in a big book.
this is so smart
Oh I love transparent sticky notes. I use those in my Bible.
I just found your channel, and you have a new sub !! I love this videos asthetic !!
aw thank you that it such a nice compliment! 🫶🏼
Sweet video! I made a lot of notes! ❤❤❤
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hahahaha same. if my house burns down, I'm grabbing my kids & my most annotated books 🤭
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I don’t annotate cause I don’t know how but I love that you do. I would so love a copy of Wall of winniapege that you have annotated as I read the book because of you and let me tell you I loooved it!!!!!
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I just bought those transparent sticky notes. Be careful if you consider buying them. They do work, however since they are made of plastic you cannot write on them with gel pens or any water based ink or marker. It will smear right off. You are only able to write on them with pencil, or oil based inks, like most ball point non gel pens or permanent markers like a sharpie. With a marker you will have to allow for some drying time. They do work but if I had known that ahead of time I probably wouldn’t have bought them.
If you see this I doubt you will, but where did you get that Harry Potter bookmark from? @5:18
The Harry Styles reference!!!! I’m dead!! ❤
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Thanks for the video. I personally use a very limited amount of colors for tabs, which is: green for ideas, yellow for new words and things to think over or google, blue for wordplays and quotes (author's language), pink for love (obviously) and orange for funny moments. Maybe someone in the comments would find it useful for them, so I shared.
I like my annotations to match my cover. I've only recently decided to do a couple different colors previously. I would only pick one color for annotating any book?
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If you still are using the cart, you can buy magnetic hooks to hold your bag.
What’s the annotation for? I don’t think I can write in book.
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🙌 love this! I would pay money to read your copies of Normal People and the Magnolia parks books 💜
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Ok please explain this to me…I cannot annotate novels. I cannot. My brain will not allow it. BUT I love seeing how other people annotate their books. It is so satisfying. Why am I like this?
Trust me I felt the same way. I couldn't write in my books neither could I crack the spines of the books. But I started with just tabbing because u could remove them if u wanted later. But maybe try to write in your books with a pencil, this way u could erase it if u don't like it
@@fatimajahanzeb3880 I’m thinking of tabbing. I was thinking of those clear tabs that you can write on but then I think, nope, somehow it will stain the pages, it will smudge or transfer 🫣 I need help haha I highlight, write in and tab educational books but when it comes to novels, I just can’t. My books look almost brand new after I’ve read them. I treat them like precious gems. Haha
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Amazon sells packs in the hundred counts & thousand counts if you're interested
Sadly the zebra mildliners bleed through the pages 😭 i need to find the perfect highlighter 😢
aww that stinks!! i’ve not had trouble with mine, they’re the only brand that i’ve tried that doesn’t bleed through for me
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fun fact: lochlyn actually invented annotating
yesss going back and seeing your annotations on a reread is so satisfying 🥹
she wants to go hog wild ladies and gents!
hahaha omgggg i sang “fine line” in my head when you said it and then harry entered my ears how lovely 😂
so odd that people think writing in books “ruins it”, i think it makes them so much more special and beautiful!
annotation station is adorbs
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romance novels, annotated LMAO
why’s that funny
I definitely wanna annotate my poetry and tales books in the future..I found many cute colourful tabs on Etsy I wanna check out 📚💐🪁🌈👻🎃🍉🍓
I also feel like when I annotate I get more attached to the characters 🥹❤️
Your annotating is art. I just found your channel and subscribed. Your books are beautiful! I really want to start annotating more, and I like your system. Side note: I noticed your necklace, it is Slytherin? I'm Ravenclaw, but I love Slytherin vibes. Just felt like geeking out and mentioning that. 💙🖤
this was such a sweet comment, thank you💚 and hehe yes it is slytherin necklace! 😻💚
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An on the topic of unread books. I saw somewhere that we should look at our library as a wine cellar, filled with books to be read at just the right time, just like a nice bottle of wine. 🤎
i love that 🥹
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