Cracked leather, rustling pages, and that familiar smell. Book lovers cannot help but smile at the sights and sounds of books. Especially old books. They just hold more charm than new ones.

Another wonderful aspect of old books is the surprises they hold. From random notes, to highlighted sentences, and even old bookmarks long forgotten, there’s magic found in between those used pages.

Read on for some of the more fascinating bookmarks discovered by book owners.