Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Most people read books and forget them almost immediately. But for centuries, serious readers kept something called a commonplace book: a notebook filled with quotes, ideas, observations, and passages worth remembering.
In this video, we talk about what a commonplace book is, why great readers throughout history kept them, and how you can start one yourself with nothing more than a notebook and a pen.
📬 Contact & Collaboration
Voxer: rlray1584
Email: randyray@gmail.com
A commonplace book is more than a productivity system or a collection of quotes. It is a way of building a deeper relationship with books, ideas, and your own thinking over time.
Patreon:
"Seriously Well-Read Book Club Patreon"
patreon.com/RandyRay
#books #reading #commonplacebook #journaling #writing #literature #booktube #readmore #booklover #analog
Most people read books and forget them almost immediately. But for centuries, serious readers kept something called a commonplace book: a notebook filled with quotes, ideas, observations, and passages worth remembering.
In this video, we talk about what a commonplace book is, why great readers throughout history kept them, and how you can start one yourself with nothing more than a notebook and a pen.
📬 Contact & Collaboration
Voxer: rlray1584
Email: randyray@gmail.com
A commonplace book is more than a productivity system or a collection of quotes. It is a way of building a deeper relationship with books, ideas, and your own thinking over time.
Patreon:
"Seriously Well-Read Book Club Patreon"
patreon.com/RandyRay
#books #reading #commonplacebook #journaling #writing #literature #booktube #readmore #booklover #analog
