How to Use a Magnetic Bookmark Set for Reading

Quick answer

Slide a magnetic bookmark over the page you're on so the magnet holds both sides firmly, then close your book normally—the bookmark stays put without slipping or leaving creases.

How to use a magnetic bookmark set

1. Open the bookmark fully: Separate the two magnetic halves so the bookmark lies flat. Most magnetic bookmarks have a thin magnet inside each side—don't pull them apart by force; just slide them apart gently. If the halves resist, you're pulling at the wrong angle. Slide, don't yank.
2. Place it on your page: Position the bookmark so the design faces up and the magnet edges align with the top or side of the page you want to mark. For thin pages, center the magnet over the text margin to avoid covering words. Check that the magnet doesn't overlap printed text—it can snag or obscure the line you're on.
3. Close the book and check alignment: Gently close the book, letting the bookmark sit between the pages. The magnets will click together automatically. Open the book again to confirm the bookmark stayed exactly where you placed it. If the bookmark shifted, the magnets weren't aligned. Reopen and reposition before closing again.
4. Store and switch between books: When you finish a book, simply open the bookmark and slide it out. The magnetic clasp leaves no residue or crease. Use a different bookmark from the set for your next read—each one works the same way. Keep the set together in a pouch or on a metal surface so you don't lose individual bookmarks.

Product spotlight

• Moody Cats Magnetic Bookmark Set: Brass Monkey’s Magnetic Moody Cats Bookmark Set includes three cat-shaped bookmarks with hidden magnetic clasps and quirky quotes printed on each. You get three distinct designs in one set, so you can mark multiple books or chapters without mixing them up—each cat pose is easy to tell apart.