Ready to Ship Annotated Books

These books have already been read, loved, and annotated — and they’re ready to send straight to their next reader.

Each title in this collection is a one-of-a-kind, pre-annotated copy, created slowly and intentionally using my immersive reading style. Filled with handwritten margin notes and thoughtfully placed tabs, these books are designed to be read alongside, not over.

There is no customisation and no waiting — what you see is exactly what you’ll receive. Once a book is sold, it will not be recreated.

What Makes These Books Special

Every ready-to-ship book in this collection includes a single physical copy, fully annotated by hand, handwritten margin notes throughout, and a small set of broad, story-specific themes tracked with tabs. The annotation style is considered and uncluttered, leaving room for the story to breathe, and each book includes a handwritten front-of-book note from Footnote Friend.

Annotations focus on emotional moments, character insight, and turning points — not every line, not every page. This is slow reading, made tangible.

Who These Are For

This collection is perfect for readers who love annotated books but don’t want heavy or crowded pages, enjoy reading with someone else’s thoughts alongside their own, want a meaningful, bookish gift that feels personal, or are curious about custom annotations and want to experience the style first.

These books are also a lovely entry point into the Footnote Friend world.

Important Things to Know

These books are pre-annotated and ready to ship. Only one copy of each title is available. Orders ship within 1–3 business days. Shipping is charged at a flat rate based on your location. Minor cosmetic signs of handling may be present due to the nature of annotation.

Looking for Something Custom?

If you’re looking for a book annotated just for you — with your choice of themes, tone, and depth — custom annotated books are available separately. Ready-to-ship books are a snapshot of my annotation style. Custom books are where we go deeper.