I try to use bookmarks but I always end up losing them, so I “dog ear” my books to keep track of my place. My aunt gets furious with me, but it just seems so much easier to keep track this way. Also, I only ever do this with my own copies of books.
How about you? Anyone else feel very strongly pro/anti “dog ear” in books?
by ambellina711
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I feel like people are too precious about books. As long as it’s your own copy, I say dog ear away.
Never. Blasphemy. Sacrilege. Woe Unto Your House. Etc.
Anti-Dog-Ear here. If I don’t have a bookmark, I remember the page I was at instead.
That said, if it’s your copy, dog-ear away! 🙂
Dog ear!?!?! No! In the words of Mushu, dishonor! Dishonor on your whole family! Dishonor on you, dishonor on your cow…… 😛
Anytime I think about it, I think of my elementary school librarian yelling at me. Bookmarks here.
If it’s your own copy, do what you want with it. I personally would never dog ear a book though, I keep track of my bookmark by making sure it’s literally in a book 24/7 when I’m not actively reading, and right next to me when I am.
You could be like my husband and not use a bookmark and just remember somehow (utterly insane I know lol) that being said, I’ve been known to dog ear a page or two! Of course as you stated only if they’re yours. 🙂
Yes, for highlighting pages I want to remember. But not as a bookmark—i usually use dollar bills, playing cards, post it notes, etc.
No, I can’t stand books suffering any kind of damage. I lose bookmarks too but it’s the work of a minute or two making a new one or finding an object that’ll work.
My books get ridden hard and put out wet. Dog ears are the least of their concerns. That’s why I don’t borrow other people’s books and use an e-reader 💀
I’m on team anti dog ear!
Nope, not even my own. Even if they’re pretty beat up already.
The only reason is, while I’m reading, the dogears are a dang nuisance to try and straighten out so I can see the text.
As for bookmarks, I use bulldog clamps.
I tear off random bits of junk mail to use as bookmarks.
Generally no, I treat my books kindly to the point that when I get books new people don’t think I read them. I might make acceptations for books I don’t respect though, and I don’t get mad at anyone that does it to their own books (if you’re doing it to library or otherwise borrowed books though, shame on you). Most books are only as valuable as the paper they’re printed on nowadays.
Always
Always have.
I was a library kid and can’t bring myself to dog ear books even when I own them. Ther is always something nearby to put between pages.
Never! Bookmarks are my way
i personally don’t but also think that used and worn books look awesome..
i’m a paradoxy-moron 😭
only if I own them.
I love my books for their content, not their physical appearance. I dog-ear, highlight, underline, etc.
No I just use random pieces of scrap paper for bookmarks.
I don’t personally dogear my books, but I’m not opposed to it. Books are meant to be read, used, dogeared, etc. Have at it! As long as you’re enjoying the ride and the book belongs to you 🙂
My personal books? Dog ears (when I can’t find a bookmark), writing, highlighting, bent in bags, etc etc. Borrowed books or library books? Always use a bookmark and never any of the other things…
I have a supernatural ability to not use a bookmark and get to where i left off in like 2 or 3 page turns.
No. My parents loved me.
The words are it for me so as long as it readable I’m good. Lots of time spent in boats, canoes, woods etc.
A battle scarred book is truly honouring the work
How much are you moving while you read that you lose bookmarks?
I have a can that has nothing but bookmarks in it (I collect bookmarks small collection with only like twenty or so but it’s growing) I used to dog ear but honestly hated dog earring a page so now I just use one of my many bookmarks and I never lose track cause I have so many 😂😭. Do what you want tho it’s your book ❣️