Why would you need a list at all?
If it's worth remembering, you'll remember you've read it, and if you want to refresh your memory what better than to reread?
If it's worth remembering, you'll remember you've read it, and if you want to refresh your memory what better than to reread?
Same with books. I've had plenty of times where I'd start reading a book and then a chapter in recall it. It's just nice to have a list.
If it’s not worth remembering, you won’t remember if you read it or not — so you could waste time rereading a forgettable book until you realize. ;)
Having a couple notes about the things that stood out to me at the time is a great way to remind myself how I felt about books I’ve long since stopped thinking about.
On the flip side, I can enjoy a book more than once. This is a definite plus.
On the flip side, I have a firm belief that every book worth reading changes you at least a little, so even if I don't remember it consciously, it has had an impact on me.
I did try writing notes at some point, and stopped after the first attempt. That was several years ago and I never read those notes :)