My next reading journal will be a place where I can make notes as I’m reading, of the things I’m learning, questions I have, quotes or ideas that stand out, and concepts to explore further. As aforementioned, at some point after a long period of time, you will get some sort of emotional attachment toward it. I wish I had figured out when I was younger that I would someday want the entire catalog of books I’d read.

Step One: Look at a few different types of journals to find a layout (or lack thereof) that you think will work for you. There are lined sections for a written review and memorable quotes, as well as a blank box for notes.The first page is for recording the basics (title, author, publisher, year published, genre, and dates started and finished), a brief review, a section to describe the book in three words, and an overall grade from A to F. Whether you are writing a book journal or a blog online, it is time that you start grabbing a book and read it.

It’s full of open pages, a favorites page, reading logs, and book bingo, so there’s something for everyone to make whatever reading logs work for you. Examples of pre-designed book journals include: Read Harder (A Reading Log) from Book Riot, The Book Lover’s Journal, or this gorgeous looking Reading Journal from Kunitsa Co. Some simply ask for the title, author, and genre of the book you’ve read, while others provide sample discussion questions or encourage you to find memorable quotes.If you want to use printables, you can add them to a binder, or you could use some sticker paper and stick them into your journal. At 6 by 9 inches, this 110-page perfect-bound reading journal is a compact and easy-to-carry reference for all of the books you've recently read. Practice makes perfect, so even if you don’t get it the first time, there are always more books and more journals. If you love journaling and want to keep going, expand or continue what you’re doing or start another type or reading journal. In case of emergency, you can summon her by talking about Ireland, fictional witches, and the Brontë family.