A bookmark is defined as: a strip of leather, cardboard, or other material used to mark one’s place in a book. Habitually, I blindly grab the item nearest to me to use as a bookmark. I mainly utilize hair holders, blankets, and even other books. I quickly realized this method causes me to often lose my page and items that I need. Paper, magnetic, and sticky-note bookmarks are some fun types of bookmarks that I learned about and wanted to share with people.

The type of bookmark that most people are familiar with is the simple rectangular paper bookmark. You just slide it in the inside corner of the page you are reading and then you can close the book. Sometimes, there may be a string connected to the top. While this type of bookmark is very easy to come by sometimes it may fall out of the book.

Magnetic bookmarks are a more secure way to mark a page. It is made by two pieces of magnets and a material that goes on the sides and holds them together by the top. The two magnets slide onto each side of your page, so you can easily find your spot. However, these bookmarks tend to be more expensive than paper bookmarks.

Sticky-notes also make great bookmarks, because they never fall out and you may already use them but there are many other ways to fold and bend them into a fun shape. For example, you can make a cute heart or a fun animal.

Personally, I like using the rectangular paper bookmarks, because they are easy to make and use, but I’ve tried out all of these and they are all really fun. I hope you consider making use of these ideas, because bookmarks are really helpful.