How to Create a Reading Journal

March 6, 2020 | Leave A Comment

“So many books, so little time.”

I’m forever coming across books I’d love to read but I 1) am already in the middle of another book, 2) need to get a copy, 3) want more information, 4) my TBR list is already overflowing, 5) I’m sure there are lots of other reasons.

So how does a reader organize their TBR list and track reading goals? One way is to create a reading journal.

Before getting into the how-to, let’s talk about why you might want to use a reading journal.

Track which books you’ve already read
List books you want to read
Feeling of satisfaction
Reference guide for writing reviews and making purchases
Easy way to participate in reading challenges

As for the how-to, there are many options and it ultimately comes down to personal choice.

Readers who like scrapbooking or journaling might enjoy creating a bullet journal or using a notebook specifically for readers.
Creating a digital journal using Word or Excel is another option. This gives you more flexibility in searching and organizing data.
Another option is to collect authors’ printable book lists and keep them in a binder.