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What do you use for a bookmark? A real one or something else?
(submitted by Elizabeth @ Silver’s Reviews)
As many of you know, mostly I read ebooks and they come with their own little digital bookmark. But, lately I’ve been sent a few physical book copies to review. With physical books, you would think that I would use some of these beautiful bookmarks (pictured) that FairyLoot sends me pretty much every month. Usually, though, I end up using a sticky note, Kleenex, or any other handy thing nearby. I’m not particular about what I use. It just has to be something that’s nearby.
27 responses to “#BookBloggerHop | Bookmarks Are Every Bibliophiles Best Friend”
I try to use an actual bookmark, I have a bunch of gorgeous FairyLoot ones too, and I crafted a few origami cat bookmarks, so usually I choose one, preferably one that matches the cover or the genre. But sometimes I forget and then I’ll use whatever I find within reach, the corner of of blanket, a remote control, my e-reader, …
Lol. You found some unique items that work, haven’t you? You do what you have to do! ❤️
I use whatever is around, but I was given a book mark as a present. I found it recently, so I’m going to start using that.
My bookmarks are never where I need them. Eventually, I usually end up remembering to go get one but after I’ve already started with something else that was handy.
I love bookmarks but like you use whatevers handy if I can’t one!
Right? Why I don’t keep stashes around in places I know I’ll need one is beyond me.
I’m like you with physical books. Whatever is handy works. But I’ll NEVER fold down a corner.
Folding down a corner can never truly be undone. It sends shivers down my spine. ❤️
I use real bookmark but sometimes i use whatever is within reach- pencil, phone, remote, comb, a paper or bill…
Lol. You utilize some very unique things to function as a bookmark. Whatever it takes until you can find something better, right?
Absolutely! 😀
I use a picture. Currently, it is one of my cat who went over the rainbow bridge.
Awww…
I’m the same, for a physical book anything to hand that isn’t too big gets used as a bookmark.
Exactly!
I try to use bookmarks since I’ve ended up with so many! But sometimes I just end up using the receipt. I’ve used my phone a couple times as a temporary bookmark too!
Whatever works in a pinch 😊
Like you, I read mostly e-books, and I don’t own a bookmark! So, it’s a scrap of paper or I just leave the book upside down open to the page, or I turn down a corner.
I may do those things in a pinch with a paperback but I’ve never been able to bring myself to do it with a hardback. I’m not sure why it’s different for the different publications.
I’ve actually always hated bookmarks. Many are definitely very pretty, but I have a habit of moving around while reading, so I usually lose the bookmark. I almost always remember the page or chapter I’m on, so it’s never a problem, though I do remember using an unused tissue once.
As long as it was unused 😉. I have as well. I always have a box of Kleenex nearby, so it’s kind of,a natural fit for me.
I have these little magnet bookmarks that I like because I can pause anywhere on the page and stick a book mark on the side. In the days before cell phones I’d say my bookmark was often a piece of toilet paper. When I was working at a library, we had a kitschy decorative thing in the back room that said, “Bookmarks are for quitters” and I always hated it.
That’s not a nice saying though I guess I get the sentiment- sort of – but not really.
I notoriously lose bookmarks and I have never even thought of using the electronic one on my kindle for some reason. You can check out my answer on my blog https://www.readinggrrl.com/2021/08/book-blogger-hop-what-do-you-use-for.html
Thanks for stopping by!
Metro cards,bus transfers, business cards…really anything handy.
My take here: https://fiftytwo.blog/2021/09/09/book-blogger-hop-what-do-you-use-as-a-bookmark/
Hope you are having a good week. 🙂
ooo…I forgot about buisiness cards. I use those too.