But in fact some examples of commonplace books reveal no single or proper kind.
Each commonplace book was unique to its creator's particular interests.
He must struggle to remake his mind as something more than a simple commonplace book.
The word Memoriale is usually taken to mean "commonplace book."
The contents were entered over a period time suggesting a commonplace book.
"I want to write this down in my commonplace book."
But anyone who has tried to start a commonplace book knows how difficult it is.
David decided that he should keep a commonplace book.
In the Renaissance and early modern period commonplace books which served a similar function became popular.
It is a mixture of diary, stock list, and commonplace book.