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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

However, she uses paperclips as her bookmarks as they are far less prone to falling out. When I point out that they mark the pages akin to the marking left by folding overs pages, she doesn't have a strong response. Oh well.

The answer is post-it notes. Did you know that they were originally invented as bookmarks for people in choirs? The guy sang at his church, and if you hold the book up while you sing, your bookmarks and notes fall out. He was pleasantly surprised to find his sticky disposable bookmark notes were useful at the office.

Originally Posted by Alex

But who really cares about keeping a mass market paperback in good condition (not even most libraries particularly care about the lifespan of them).

Alex is right, per usual, though I'm a particular stickler for keeping any type of book in good shape.