☕ My Annotating Ritual (And What’s Always Nearby)

Here’s a peek into what I use when I annotate and why these little details matter to me:

🧵 1. A Book Sleeve to Keep My Reads Safe

When I’m out and about, my current read stays in a padded, quilted book sleeve. It’s soft, cozy, and honestly just feels like part of the ritual now.

✍️ 2. An Annotating Pouch

I keep my tabs, pens, highlighters, and sticky notes in one of my medium pouches so I can grab it when I move from my desk to the couch. I even have a backup in my car (don’t judge me).

📚 3. Book Tabs + Color Code System

Pink for heartbreak. Orange for foreshadowing. Blue for quotes I wish I wrote. Annotating makes me more present  and helps me remember what I loved about a book long after I finish it.

🍊 4. A Cozy Drink

Whether it’s orange juice or tea in one of my favorite glass cups, something about sipping something warm or citrusy while I read just… completes the moment.

🧦 5. All the Soft Things

Comfy socks, my go-to cardigan, and a blanket I probably stole from my kid’s room  (this is part of the vibe too). Reading isn’t just mental; it’s physical comfort.

📦 Want to Build Your Own Annotating Kit?

I’ve started curating some of my favorite pieces handmade book sleeves, pouches, and bookmarks that match this cozy annotating life.

Browse them here on my shop or follow along on TikTok for cozy reading inspo. ✨

Drop your color code system in the comments or tag me in your setup on Instagram or TikTok. I love seeing how other readers mark their pages.

Let’s romanticize the reading life together. 🌾🫶

Happy Reading!