How I Stopped Using Bookmarks and Remember My Reading Position
By
herbertl
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Summary
The author shares a personal anecdote about how they stopped using bookmarks after accidentally discovering they could remember their reading position without one. They describe how this unusual habit often sparks conversations with others who notice it, and reflects on the simplicity and mindfulness of this approach to reading.
Key quotes
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The next time I read, I realized I had indeed no problem finding the right page to continue from, and I haven't used a bookmark since.
It's a strange habit people usually point out to me if they notice it. 'Wait, you don't have a bookmark? How do you know where you are?'
It's nice. It makes for a story I can tell them and maybe also a fact th
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