A Bookmark
In my last post on reading I mentioned that I like to take notes while reading to help crystalize my understanding. Here’s how I take notes.
My bookmark is my note-taking device.
It’s a Moleskine Cahier plain notebook. It’s very thin and works pretty well to mark my page in most sized books. Moleskine also offers a smaller sized notebook, the Volant that might work even better, but I’ve yet to try one.
I simply write notes as I go.
And put words needing definition or that I want to remember in the back.
Simple.
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Filigree? Chattel? You reading Cormac McCarthy or something?
Also double-yes on the Moleskine Cahier notebooks. I use these for my note taking at work and have been extremely happy. Never thought to use them as “a bookmark” as well.
Mar 1st, 2012
Duraid
I’ve looking for a good portable notebook because the one I have is not very practical. Thanks for the suggestion.
Mar 1st, 2012
Eric Normand
Do you have a notebook for each book? Sounds expensive.
Mar 2nd, 2012
Melanie
Great idea! For a less visually appealing but similar trick I use index cards as bookmarks. I like the 4×6 ones because I can fit more onto them. You could also file the cards afterward if you wanted to and create a reader’s journal out of your reading notes. (Personally I usually just keep a list of author/title as well but now I’m thinking I should keep all my notes…)
Mar 3rd, 2012
Tony
You have, er, wide-ranging tastes if “Let Stalk Strine” is on your reading list. As an Australian in my mid forties, I fondly remember reading that many years ago. Most impressive, Mr Fogus.
Mar 8th, 2012
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