how i ANNOTATE my books + BEGINNER FRIENDLY tips 📖🕯️🌷

Supplies mentioned:
- tabs: a.aliexpress.com/_Ew8CEW9
- black gel pen: a.aliexpress.com/_EGHYw5x
- glittery gel pens: a.aliexpress.com/_EwmRPxx
(pretty sure you can find all of these on amazon as well)
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[@koalaskrypin]

I have just finished annotating my first book, it was chaotic. I def, need to clean up my annotating, but I appreciate that it is a journey. I do this solely for my self, for having fun and for healing my inner child that was forbidden to even do the slightest dog ear in a book.

[@elenareads_]

i'm so happy you're doing this to heal something in yourself. yes, it's a journey but it's SUCH a fun one

[@dpier6]

Great video! I’m interested in the idea of annotating, but it also kind of intimidates me. Thanks for reminding me that it doesn’t have to be so serious ☺️

[@elenareads_]

so glad i could help! it really is all about the fun 😊🫶

[@Vilandra08]

This is a really great how to for someone beginning - thank you so much :)

[@elenareads_]

of course!! glad you liked it 😊

[@pppsto]

i have some of the transparent sticky notes, and it turns out they only really work with ballpoint pens and pencils, which was a bit of a bummer because i only really use gel pens to make notes. however, i definitely think that they'd be useful for those that don't want to write in their books and don't want to block the pages with the paper ones!! i guess it depends on the person. great video!!

[@elenareads_]

oh yeah i've seen people say they smudge if you use gel pens 😕, glad you liked the video!

[@NoraSalvatore1]

Try oil based pens for the transparent sticky notes. They work great!

[@pppsto]

@@NoraSalvatore1 ooooo!!! will do, thank you!!

[@sanssmithy8246]

Love this video I can’t wait to start doing this for the first time for the only book I have ever bought and love so much (the night circus by morgenstern) I’m almost done with my 3rd read of this book and I am NOT a book Re reader or a book buyer lol 😂 I am a kindle/Libby app and audio book girl all day long

[@elenareads_]

oh my god wait i'm so happy for you! i reread all the time 😅

[@sanssmithy8246]

@@elenareads_ im such a slow reader maybe that’s why and I have lots of other books I want to read

[@Ducky0696]

Tristan Caine WAS toast!!! so funny

[@elenareads_]

i was laughing reading it 😂😂

[@mscrystaljewel]

Hi Elena! I also annotate, and it helps me dive into a story better. I like a lot of books on your shelves... are you Goodreads?

[@elenareads_]

it's still a work in progress because i need to add all the books but this is it! www.goodreads.com/user/show/175686720-elena

[@evam5134]

Iam interested in how you annotate 😂

[@elenareads_]

well thank you 😂😊