Quite the collection of love stories, wrapped in mysteries and including some horrific notes. This was my second time with the book, and this time I read the text first, and then read the marginalia in order. I read the inserts along with the first blue/black set of notes, which, while not an ideal, is a one approach (it means you'll likely read about something before it happens, though it can be difficult to know when to read something and when to let it be). Since it didn't make it through the marginalia on my first read, this time around I really got to know the two margin characters much better and enjoyed their unfolding relationship. The next time I read this, I think I'll start with marginalia and finish with the text of SoT itself. There are so many layers to this book that they'll be lost on me, and I can keep coming back to the well and see what sticks. Enjoy your journey!