I used to be hesitant about annotating my books. The idea of writing in them felt almost wrong at first, like I was ruining something. But eventually, I gave it a try, starting with the most basic things—highlighting quotes, marking 💕 romance, 😢 sad, 😊 happy moments, and categorizing everything in a very structured way.

For a while, I did it with every book I read, even when I didn’t truly feel connected to the story. It became more of a habit than a meaningful experience. But over time, I realized that annotation should be personal, not just a mechanical process. Now, I only annotate books that genuinely speak to me—ones that make me think 🤔, feel deeply ❤️, or that I know I’ll want to revisit 🔄.

📚✏️ Do you annotate your books? If so, do you prefer doing it with certain genres or specific types of stories? I’d love to hear about your approach! 💬😊