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I'll be the first to admit that I have some reader quirks of my own. I rarely, if ever, use bookmarks. I know it's a horrible habit, but I just fold the corner of the page down. I often read a bit from the last few pages before I get there, or sometimes before I even start the book. Sometimes I read something important and spoil things for myself, but sometimes it gives me a reason to keep reading at a certain point in the book. I'll carry a book everywhere I go, even if I'm sure I won't need it. Because really, you never know. It's a large part of the reason I even carry a purse. I don't feel at all comfortable writing in my books, even to underline a quote I like. It just feels wrong to me somehow. I do like reading what others have written or seeing what they've underlined though.
So that's me. Bookworm. Lover of words. Reader. I wouldn't have it any other way.
In other news, and somewhat the inspiration for this post, I've started a book blog on Tumblr. I've wanted to for a while, and two days ago I finally went ahead and did it. I like to think of it as sort of making up for the 365 blog that I left miserably incomplete. I mainly reblog pretty book pictures and quotes I like, but I plan on posting reviews from time to time.
Check it out if you'd like: nofrigate-likeabook.tumblr.com
♥♥Kristin
I never use bookmarks. But I don't fold pages either. I just search for my spot every time I pick my book up ... which can be time consuming.
ReplyDeleteI noticed you found me on tumblr! Kinda funny that we both started a bookish sort of blog at the same time. =)
I noticed that! I just happened to see the link to tumblr on your blog.
DeleteI feel bad for folding the pages, personally. I love reader quirks, I just think they're so cute :)
ReplyDeleteI always bring a book too. In fact, all of your quirks apply to me as well... besides the dog-earing the pages. I hate doing that. Lol. And I don't like to underline in my novels, but I will in my Bible and other "spiritual" type books for things I want to remember. I bought a novel at a thrift store once that was chock full of underlines and highlights and notes written in the margins and I loved it. I would never, ever, put that many notes in my book I think, but I loved reading things the previous reader noticed that I never did.
ReplyDeleteI want to go read now. haha.
P.S. your blog button seems to not be working still :( I don't know if it's the button or my blog! Anyway if you get it working let me know and I'll add :)
ReplyDeleteI think I could never dog ear a book! But then I might underline something if I really like it. I'm always scolding my family to not fold the pages. I think it's interesting hearing each reader's book reading habits. :)
ReplyDeleteHey! Love your blog and just started to follow!
ReplyDelete~Rebecca (www.rebecca-pm.blogspot.com
Thanks so much! I'm glad you're here :)
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