@chrisreadsbooks: Do you annotate when you read? Annotating is a great way to engage more deeply in the books that you’re reading, and you don’t need to spend a lot of money to do it! All you need to annotate is a pencil, but if you want to build a structured annotation system, you can use annotation tabs, a highlighter, and create your own key for specific things you want to mark. Books mentioned: My Year of Rest and Relaxarion by Ottessa Moshfegh Tinkers by Paul Harding Things In Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li If you want to learn how to enhance your reading experience by being more intentional, and curious, this video is for you! #BookTok #annotatingbooks #learning#learnontiktokcontest #educatoraward

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camillebrown33
Username 3466421789 :
Am I the only one that don’t like writing or highlighting in my books 😩
2025-12-03 16:28:59
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lasherite
Ever :
I’m disgustingly well read and I don’t annotate.
2025-12-03 02:39:41
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lolaflo32
LolaFlo :
my brain says girl just be happy you’re reading
2025-12-25 13:25:52
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natyour0ppa
natyour0ppa :
i like annotating bc i like finding sentences , words to relate to myself and how i feel about what’s going on. makes me connect to the book more.
2025-12-08 00:07:20
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christihymel
Christi Hymel :
Anyone doing Commonplace Books?
2025-12-03 00:19:10
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zenmemorytips
Zen Memory Tips :
Is the idea that the act of annotating itself will make key concepts stick in your memory? Or do you go back and review them?
2026-01-02 01:51:57
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jesspen00
JP 🖤🤍💚❤️ :
This is a great description. For the longest time I didn't know what annotating was or why people did it and I'm a lifelong avid reader (44 yrs old). I struggle bc I grew up in the era of not marking up books, plus I do a lot of audio, digital, and library books. but I take pictures on my phone of phrases or quotes I love, so I know I'm engaging. my question is: do you go back and read all your annotations?
2025-12-03 00:06:35
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theotterdev
Avery :
Bro I ain’t got time for that! I just wanna experience stories!
2026-01-12 17:41:06
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janeeinafurrcoat
The Jane Archive 📖ྀིྀི :
These comments are weird… being “well read” isn’t just about finishing books. If you’re not slowing down to reflect, question, and connect ideas, you’re missing a lot of what literature offers. Annotation isn’t required, but it absolutely deepens comprehension and makes the experience more meaningful. So people calling it “over complicating” or “A waste” is so bizarre
2026-03-02 02:56:10
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lauranders707
Laura Anders :
I really like the idea of annotating, but for a few specific and various reasons I am an exclusive ebook reader. I have been highlighting more in my kindle, but has anyone else come up with more ideas on annotating digitally?
2025-12-06 16:54:42
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asialikethecontinent_
asialikethecontinent_ :
I’ve always struggled with not wanting to “ruin” the book with my handwriting. I kinda like the idea of getting a journal dedicated to each book that I read. 🤔
2025-12-26 18:51:22
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overgrindnico
Nico :
I’m definitely adding some notecards to my annotation kit now 🔥
2025-12-03 01:23:43
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lemonade4695
lemonade4695 :
Translucent post its are also amazing!
2026-01-02 19:39:05
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empressofscorpio
Autumn :
I can't do this inside of a library book
2025-12-30 03:46:43
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alrendon3
Lookout216 :
I was actually doing some research on annotating today and your video popped up so it was meant to be. I’ve started using tabs and I have a journal where I write down quotes and thoughts/feelings while I read. I am still working up the courage to write on my books.
2025-12-02 22:03:22
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auttietok
autumn 🇨🇦 :
question: how do you land on the question to focus on before having read the book? are you looking at reviews to shape that or just basing it off of the synopsis of the book? 👀
2026-02-10 20:38:08
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trashleyreads
trashleyreads📚 :
I annotate but I’m looking to make my system more consistent, right now I change what each color of my tabs means based on the book but I never make a key😆 this helps a lot!💚
2025-12-02 21:27:27
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justingnelson
Justin G Nelson | Creative :
I use post it notes
2025-12-02 20:37:16
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iii_underscore_iii
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I do the "Re-Reading Method". The 1st time is for the plot, if I like the book then the 2nd time I'll write in a journal, & then for all future reads I read with my journal next to me. I just personally prioritize immersion. I also think people should be reading their books multiple times. But there's no wrong way to read & enjoy a novel.
2026-05-02 14:23:10
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anecalvodemora
Ane Calvo :
I understand doing this for some types of non-fiction books, but other than that it seems like an over-complication of reading.
2026-01-05 12:56:20
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jasontheawesome1
JasonTheAwesome1 :
I have a goal of reading a nonfiction book for every fiction book. I love fiction. I've found that I don't remember nonfiction much and this is perfect I think
2025-12-24 01:12:14
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danielathesedays
danielathesedays :
My ADHD loves to annotate. Do I need more highlighters and flags and notepads and a new notebook for this? Yes the answer is yes.
2026-01-14 17:06:00
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lizzie81998
lizzie :
this is next level 🔥
2025-12-12 18:28:43
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mr.rogersyo
Chris Rogers :
For whatever reason I like writing in my books.
2025-12-26 02:18:07
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