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How I Stopped Using Bookmarks and Remember My Reading Position

By

herbertl

3mo ago· 2 min readenNews

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.

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Many years ago, I was reading a book, probably in bed at night. I wanted to stop and call it a day, but I didn't have a bookmark in my nightstand.
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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Many years ago, I was reading a book, probably in bed at night. I wanted to stop and call it a day, but I didn’t have a bookmark in my nightstand. “Ah, it’s fine, I’ll remember where I left off,” I thought and went to sleep. The next time I read, I realiz

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