I tend to have a lot of reading “essentials”, most of which I don’t use on a frequent basis. That being said, since it’s currently spring break aka vacation time, I thought I’d share with you my top 5, most used ones. Basically the ones I would bring with me if I was going on vacation. Because even if it’s a vacation, I still have to read.
A Book
I think this one is self explanatory. Regardless if it’s a hardcover, paperback, or an ebook, you need a book to be able to read one.
Page Flags / Post-its
I like to use page flags to mark down pages I want to remember. My favorite quotes, favorite moments, among other things. Post-its are useful to write down any notes I want to keep in the book since I don’t like to mark up the actual pages.
A Notebook
Right now, I’m using my midori to house my notes for book reviews, since it’s smaller and easier to use on the go. But if I’m at home, I like using a regular spiral notebook because they’re bigger which means I’ll be able to write bigger and thus am more likely to be able to read my own notes.
A Writing Utensil
You obviously need one if you plan on taking notes. Because what else are you going to write with? Your finger?
A Bookmark
This one is at the bottom of the list because if I’m being perfectly honest, I don’t normally use bookmarks when I read. Why? Well, I like reading books all in one sitting and therefore bookmarks are not usually needed. Also, I have a tendency to use tissues and other junk (or my post-its) to mark my place instead of using actual bookmarks made for that purpose. And if needed, I just memorize the page number…
What about you?
What are some of your reading essentials?
My students would find something unworldly to use as a writing utensil. I need to start using page flags and such. Although for the past year I’ve strictly read ebooks, but that’s no longer the case. Although, I don’t have such an issue with marking up the pages unless it’s messy.
Do I even want to know what kinds of things your students would use as writing utensils? I didn’t use to have a problem marking up my books. In fact, I usually love reading the notes other readers leave behind when I buy used books (if they’re neat). That is until I started rereading my own books. Turns out I don’t tend to agree with what younger me thought. Lol.
Thanks for stopping by Charlie! 🙂
No. No you don’t. Isn’t it funny how our thoughts and interpretations change as we grow as people? 🙂
Magnetic bookmarks!!! Love them. Need them! 🙂
I need to get some! I don’t currently own any but they would be super useful.
Thanks for stopping by Jill! 🙂