This is why I’ve started writing marginalia when I read. It’s a conversation with the future, and an explanation of why you should care about the book. If a rea

This is why I’ve started writing marginalia when I read. It’s a conversation with the future, and an explanation of why you should care about the book. If a reader wants a pristine copy, it’s easy to come by. For the most part. I’m not going to go marking up a rare book, but then I’m not likely to own one either.