I love this! I do this already, and it's neat when I reread something and arrive at the question I asked, but this time I may have the answer or have a new perspective on it. The marginalia also provides further reading material as I process and dwell on different ideas and perspectives. I also love it when I pick up a used book, and it has someone's marginalia and insights written in it.
I am sorry but , as a book-lover, I cannot bear the practice of writing in books. It's bad enough for new books, but for ancient volumes, it would destroy their value. Why not (as I do) create a file of extracts, comments, etc., for every book you read?
If you own an ancient copy of a book, purchase a cheap paperback in which to mark up. I don't like buying nice editions of books for that reason. Something special happens in your mind when you tie notes and questions to a physical book.
My favorite line, "...or ask your A.I. overlord for the answer."
I love this! I do this already, and it's neat when I reread something and arrive at the question I asked, but this time I may have the answer or have a new perspective on it. The marginalia also provides further reading material as I process and dwell on different ideas and perspectives. I also love it when I pick up a used book, and it has someone's marginalia and insights written in it.
Yes, I love the marginalia of others.
I am sorry but , as a book-lover, I cannot bear the practice of writing in books. It's bad enough for new books, but for ancient volumes, it would destroy their value. Why not (as I do) create a file of extracts, comments, etc., for every book you read?
If you own an ancient copy of a book, purchase a cheap paperback in which to mark up. I don't like buying nice editions of books for that reason. Something special happens in your mind when you tie notes and questions to a physical book.