So I have ‘just started reading’. After a lifetime of being dyslexic and thinking I disliked books, I’ve realised that if I find something in my wheel house and with a little perseverance of getting over the inital hump, I’m really enjoying it. However a few months after reading a book, I’ve kind of forgotten the finer points and details I enjoyed. Does anyone write up books they’ve read and what tips have you got/do you have any templates?

  • UnknowableNight@piefed.socialEnglish
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    5 months ago

    If it’s about a topic I’m studying or I find something worth noting, I may take notes, but usually not. I actually like forgetting some details, as if it’s a book that I love I will probably re-read it in the future. I know that some people like to annotate their books, though I personally don’t (I tried it and now feel very guilty). That may be something you would like, or you can dedicate a notebook to taking notes on books.

    Also, I am very happy to hear you’re getting into reading!

    • Hanrahan@slrpnk.netEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Can I ask if you refer back to them ?

      I have a Kobo Libre Colour with a meta pen and a cover the Libre and pen sit in. I travel a bit (slow travel for leisure) and it’s a super convenient way to take 100s of books with me and as I read (non fiction) I too take notes in the book. I highlight a passage and add a note or just go digital old fashioned and scrawl in the margin BUT i have caught myself wondering why as I have not once referenced back to any notes or high lighted passage

      I am currently reading this book

      https://bookwyrm.social/book/1805003/s/the-culture-of-contentment

      and doing exactly that but why? if I am not going to refer to them ? It’s like I am compelled to go ahah! so insightful, mark it, then completely forget about it :)

      i also read fiction but never take notes etc.

      sorry to thread-jack op…

      • UnknowableNight@piefed.socialEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Occasionally, yes, if it is information i need to remember. Often times, however, the act of writing notes is enough. Physically writing notes, even if you won’t re-read them, has been proven to be one of the most effective ways to remember information, and I can also speak anecdotally that it works.