How can I take notes on all the books?

Note-taking is important, and can seem like an unsurpassable task. You're going to probably have three books minimum, and that's before we even consider coursework. My best advice is to make your notes work for you. Don't let note-taking be an exercise in itself. Approach it knowing what you want to get out of it. Do you need notes on the theme of gender, violence, sexuality, transformation, etc.? Configure your notes to what you need to analyse in the exam, rather than letting it turn into an exercise of copying out the details of the book. Know what you want when you go into note-taking. Have a sense of the bigger picture of the story, and combine it with pinpoint examples. You may want to take two sets of notes to this effect: Broad details of the text (be strict with yourself, don't write down every little detail!), and precise examples that work on themes. This will help you sort your ideas, and mean you have to do less writing overall.