Setting Up My 2021 Reading Journal | Minimalistic & Functional

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I love having a reading journal, and thought I would change up my set up this year and so thought I'd show you!!
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@roxanac5886 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a bullet journal and I intend to set it up during the holidays. Right now I'm gathering inspiration and ideas from different people, but I'm really scared because I'm a bit of a perfectionist. And not at all artistic

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely understand that fear! I am also not very artistic, hence why I stick to straight lines and simple spreads! My biggest advice would be to sketch out your plans elsewheer first if youre nervous, then by the time youre drawing in the journal you've got a good idea of what you're going to do!!

@fabiolachavarria715 3 жыл бұрын

I started last week very worried about being perfect, but it’s a therapy so I decided to relax and make whatever comes to mind in that moment, soon I got a little better.

@faithgilfillan4777 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen similar journals at Barnes and Noble, I've thought of doing this for 2021. Thank you for the inspiration.

@oceanreads 3 жыл бұрын

Really interesting concept! I love how detailed you’re making it too! Maybe you can use your last page to print out the cover of/write about your favorite book of the month?

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I was planning to do that with photos on the second half of my stats page but it would actually be really nice to have some written reviews, so may well take this idea!

@amiliar2656 3 жыл бұрын

Now I want a reading journal!!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Do it! It's so fun 🥰

@irl.bookworms 3 жыл бұрын

love the idea of the calender with fill in and circles!

@welshreader 3 жыл бұрын

I love this set up so much! It's definitely made me want to start my own little journal (I'm not artistic at all but the style of yours seems so manageable).

@thebooknivore 3 жыл бұрын

I love how simple and great it looks. Some of the spreads like your series page and anticipated releases I really like. I incorporate my reading journal and regular bujo as one and I love it a lot. But for sure what to be adding more reading centered pages in!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you so much!! I don't keep up with a regular bujo, so I only use it for reading, I am always extremely impressed by someone who can keep up with it!!

@lisawilson9191 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t realise this was a thing and now I’m sad I don’t do this, definitely hopping to Amazon and doing this! Thank u

@imsr.journal9815 3 жыл бұрын

Such a clean and useful spreads! I have been thinking and planning to do one, but still unsure. But after seeing this, I will definitely create one omg. Thank you!

@emilyrogers3271 3 жыл бұрын

Neat things to track in your reading log. Tfs. Happy Reading!

@hanapotomova6303 3 жыл бұрын

Great setup! Simple and elegant. You can use the empty page for your favourite book of the month or favourite quotes...

@elizavetak9980 3 жыл бұрын

I love how minimalistic and beautiful your journal is😍 Very simple, just the type I’d do myself

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@2281CozyBrickCape 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Your reading journal is awesome!

@michellemeyer1214 3 жыл бұрын

I like that journal. I use the exact pens and they’re the best!

@NopeKaty 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! I've saved this video for inspiration for my reading journal next year! Love your lettering ❤️

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh that is so exciting to hear!! I am glad you liked it!! Thank you!!

@ladysofia4121 3 жыл бұрын

This looks like a fun and cool way to track the books you read! Right now, I'm doing a mindmap for each book I read, just to have my thoughts on a page. It's been fun looking through all these maps, and seeing what I've read in the last few months (I've only started it in October or so). But something like a reading journal might be a good idea, for more information on my own reading habits, thanks for making this video and sharing the process of making one!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of mind maps for the books to track thoughts/themes etc! Such an interesting approach!!

@vladabalinsky7276 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the way you made this video, some people’s videos I cannot watch yet yours is very well done. Great ideas too! Good luck :)

@ponderingprose3667 3 жыл бұрын

Love how simplistic this is! Definitely going to use it as inspiration for my own! Much love ❤❤

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh I love that so much! I'd love to see your pages when you've done them!! 🥰

@JolienReads 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so jealous of your skills! Your reading journal looks beautiful. 😍 I've never had one before, but I'm thinking about starting one myself in 2021, but without the nice lettering haha.

@BooksToAshes 3 жыл бұрын

I'm making my first Reading Journal this year so this was such a nice thing to watch for inspiration (though I'm a bit too creative because I spent 1-3 hours using watercolour paint for each month, it'll take me a while haha). I love how yours turned out!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I loooove that you used watercolour, I live seeing beautiful reading journals 😍😍 I just know I'd never keep up with it, so keep it simple here and make my personal journal pretty as I just fill that in whenever 😂

@jasmin_mine 3 жыл бұрын

Your bullet journal has useful spreads, and it's not over the top, I like it

@helenadonorte 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! You gave me a lot of ideas ❤️

@thebookishmel 3 жыл бұрын

this is suchhhhh a clean set up!! i digitally track everything i read in my spreadsheet on google sheets, but i could totally see myself doing this kind of spread!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I use a spreadsheet as well, makes generating stats so much easier!! But I love having a simple physical way of tracking too!

@BooksofAmber 3 жыл бұрын

I love how simple this is! I keep meaning to fill in a reading journal but I tend to forget after January. A KZfaq stats page would be fun! I've got one on my online spreadsheet and I like looking at it!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I thought simple would be better as it makes me far more likely to continue it!! I totally understand stopping after January though, I've done that with so so many things 😂😂

@pequadcob2009 3 жыл бұрын

Are you two related? To me you both have very similar looks.

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

@@pequadcob2009 ahah no not at all! We only met on booktube earlier this year!

@ohmyolmy 3 жыл бұрын

Love this!!!!!!! I have so many notebooks (I love stationary lol) I’ll def do this, I already have a fitness journal, adding a reading one is a great idea!!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

yes I have way too many too!! the more journals the better!

@jenny_readss 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! I'd love to see more similar in the future xx

@susiebolt4021 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I adapted some of your spreads into my own reading bujo.

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

that is amazing to hear! I would love to see them, if you share them tag me on twitter/instagram! I love seeing other peoples journals!

@chickajana 3 жыл бұрын

I am currently into the wintenight series at the end of book 1 an loving it so far! Stay excited :)

@libraryserpent 3 жыл бұрын

its so clean looking, the talent 😭

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

ahh thank you! though honestly basically no talent is involved, it is all straight lines 😂

@cassandy7644 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! I started a reading bullet journal in September & I do a pages read spread like yours. There is just something so satisfying about a graph 📊❤️ Maybe you could use the last page to write out some of your favorite quotes from the books you read that month

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Graphs are actually the best 😍 anything that means I can get a really good overview just by looking at it, instead of reading data, is my favourite!!! Ooh yeh I think quotes and reviews may definitely be what it becomes!!

@dorotheawright2205 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a review of your completed journal to date❤

@Jen-rr2oz 3 жыл бұрын

I like your style. I may copy some ideas for my one journal. Thank you for showing it to us.

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Please do!! When I started journalling I got all my ideas from other people! It takes a while to wokr out what works for you!!

@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had the artistic ability and patience to make bujo spreads 😂

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Ahaha I used to say the same, hence why I do not doodle in mine at all! All straight lines for me 😂

@angelicastarlington748 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao i see u on all of my favourite youtube channels comment section

@olivia_vermast 3 жыл бұрын

@@angelicastarlington748 same! I see them everywhere😂

@thelibrarianfox 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! You gave me some inspiration with some spreadsheets!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I love that!! I'm continuing my reading spreadsheet in 2021 too, but I also like having a journal!

@egyptianspirityt 3 жыл бұрын

That looks really useful to keep track of what you're reading. And your handwriting is soooooo neat.

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

It certainly works really well for me!! 😊 And thank you so much!

@egyptianspirityt 3 жыл бұрын

@@bookbrowsingblog You're so welcome :)

@catherinebruno1689 3 жыл бұрын

I have reading planners from Owlcrate, but I really want to start a reading journal this year. I think it will be a fun crafty thing to help me keep my sanity, lol!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree with this! I love having at least a small creative outlet!!

@SarahEllis 3 жыл бұрын

I love Mujis sooo much! :)

@LetteringArtbyDinda_ 3 жыл бұрын

Simply tutorial, thank you for sharing 😊

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I am so glad it helped!

@alexink7941 3 жыл бұрын

Reading journals always look so cool 😭 I would be faaaar too lazy to keep up with something like that, but it would be really cool to do 😂 I still love watching journaling content sometimes tho haha Your handwriting and calligraphy is so pretty!! Great video, loved watching!!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alex 🥰 I always thought I wouldn't keep up with a journal but because all I track daily is the number of pages I read it's not too bad! Other than that I just do the summary at the end of each month for all the other information!

@emilyberry15 3 жыл бұрын

love!

@lacedaggerbooks 3 жыл бұрын

I've done my first reading journal for next year the other day. It's not fancy. Nothing drawn and it's in a lined notebook but I wanna track preorders, books I get sent (this'll mostly be e-arcs but it counts), amy book tours or readalongs I'm on, bought books, library books borrowed then just an end of month check in. I've also got spreads listing the books I need to review over the year with the dates the books are published so I know to get to them.

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I love that!! Whatever works for you is perfect! And that'll be a great way to keep everything organised 🥰

@simplypriscilla242 3 жыл бұрын

I love this!!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

@RissaIsaac1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I just found you and this video is so cute and calm! I just started a reading journal. Because I always wanted to do that and I have so many simple empty notebooks in my room! They are not of good quality but my idea was I use all of them and then get a proper one. Anyway, I was thinking about what can I do for my journal, and l found you! You inspired me so much. Thank you so much!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I am so excited for you to start your own journal, it is so much fun! and quality of the journal doesn't matter, it is just about recording your reading and maybe keeping yourself accountable if you have goals!

@RissaIsaac1 3 жыл бұрын

@@bookbrowsingblog thank you so much! 😍

@larachristine1904 3 жыл бұрын

YES MISTBORN IS SO GOOD

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I am very excited to continue with the series!

@hollydurbin9606 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Can i ask u a question?! Im starting up a reading journal. So should i journal about the books ive read or just the one i just finished reading. Tysm!📚📚📚

@michellesreadingadventure6396 3 жыл бұрын

I was really hesitant about starting my first reading journal next year, as every video I've watched on them, they've ended up being really artistic and colourful (and i'm really not an artistic person), so seeing you make one which is simple but still absolutely beautiful was great to see! Plus, I now know the name of the right notepad to look for, so thank you :D

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh I am so glad that I could help!! And I agree, I love everyone's beautiful artistic journals, but there is no way I could do that, and certianly I wouldn't keep up with it! So simple definitely works well for me, with a few pretty bits so it looks nice overall!!

@michellesreadingadventure6396 3 жыл бұрын

@@bookbrowsingblog oh yes, I’m pretty sure I’ll be adding some photos (once I find a min printer small enough 🙈)

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

If you're looking for a mini photo printer is recommend the HP Sprocket! It's what I always use and the photos are 2 inches by 3 inches, so a pretty good size!

@michellesreadingadventure6396 3 жыл бұрын

@@bookbrowsingblog perfect, thank you 💚

@wanderingthroughworlds 3 жыл бұрын

aw I loved this new type of video and you trying new stuff out

@wanderingthroughworlds 3 жыл бұрын

I also really like how simple the spreads are, I tried to journal for reading once and I just got overwhelmed and disappointed in myself when I couldn't create beautiful spreads lmao

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

aww thank you! I was amazed that I managed to pull off the voice over! I did not think that would go well 😅 I absolutely understand that feeling! When I first did a bullet journal (not for reading) I tried to do such overcomplicated spreads and they never looked nice, and it took so long! Simple works so much better for me!

@wanderingthroughworlds 3 жыл бұрын

@@bookbrowsingblog I buy a journal that's basically already done for me now, i just have to fill it out lmaooo

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

@@wanderingthroughworlds that's what I do for life planning! No way could I keep up without it 😂

@bigbadcow7726 3 жыл бұрын

Can u make a video about hwo you annotate and what supplies u find best (highlighters, pens, sticky notes, etc.)

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I actually already have this video on my channel (linked below)! But for annotating I only use sticky notes, I don't tend to write or highlight in my books just as I don't feel the need to at this point! 😊 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gaenptSHsbiwg2w.html

@kikkimaki 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a flip through video for your 2020 reading journal? I would love to see how this worked out last year.

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a full one but I have a video called "how I track my reading" which shows I think a few filled in months? I filmed that in July so there was definitely some stuff filled in by then!

@wormshack3928 3 жыл бұрын

Maaaan, how come I see this on the first of January 😭 that’s okay, I’ll keep track on a separate sheet until I finish setting it up 😏

@examinestairs712 3 жыл бұрын

Love all of TJ Klune's work

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

The House in the Cerulean Sea is actually the first Klune books I read, and what made me fall absolutely in love with his wriitng and characters!! Ah yeh I can see how losing that commuting time would make a lot of difference!! I don't personally listen to audiobooks, but I think I would track them in the same way! I have listened to a few in the past and just converted the time to pages to fill in my daily tracker!

@cleg78 3 жыл бұрын

I am still to set mine up so I am looking for some simple tips on setting it out xx

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed some of these ideas work for you!!

@Spoopyhol 3 жыл бұрын

Your level of organisation makes me JEALOUS

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Ahahah this is the ONLY way I am organised 😂😂 and only because it's pretty and fun 😅

@kristinalam6614 3 жыл бұрын

I think you'll absolutely love Red Rising and the Poppy War, they are my two favorite books.

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you loved them, I am really anticipating that I will too!

@TeasersBooks 3 жыл бұрын

💜💜💜

@TheRealPeachesStalin 3 жыл бұрын

Came across this video randomly and instantly had to order a punch of pens and highlighters, because my other 500 hobbies weren't enough...

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

ahah I feel you with that! I have so many hobbies, yet if I see something pretty I am instantly like "ooh yes let's do that too!!"

@Shannan845 3 жыл бұрын

Link for ruler please?!!! It sounds perfect for my planner needs!!! I hate it when the ruler just slides all willy nilly on the paper and I get crooked lines halfway across my page 🤦🏼‍♀️

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I've just added it to the description, sorry I didn't do it earlier, somehow totally missed it!! It is a MUJI ruler though! and totally agree about the slipping so annoying! MUJI isn't available everywhere but if you can't get it then just search non-slip ruler and hopefully you can get something similar!

@biancavisagie1934 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a journal (I hate my handwriting) but I have a spreadsheet. I’m working on my 2021 sheet!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I love that!! I have a spreadsheet as well which I used to generate statistics and graphs!!

@jamieshannon9809 3 жыл бұрын

I use excel to create my reading list. First select the 100 books you want to read (put in them in any order you wish - even by the ISBN). Then use the "random function" to determine which order you read them. For fun I clicked the random function a 100 times to really mix the list up. Another method is pick 31 books for January, on Day 1 start book 1, on day 2 start book 2 and so on. So by Jan 31st you have started 31 books, and if you finish a book before the month ends add a new book. That way you always have 31 on the go.

@chrii_stina 3 жыл бұрын

Super cute and a Lot of ideas. ✨💛 Thx. (Little bit speak to fast🙊)

@nevaehjauregui2378 3 жыл бұрын

So I want to make one but I have bad handwriting and don’t know what to do exactly I need help😩!!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Take it slow when writing things, don't feel like you need to write at normal speed, slow it down and that may help! Other than that it is just practise!

@dragonflylogan 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me the brand of the ruler you use, I really like it. Great spreads!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I totally forgot to link it in the description!! I'll add that now and link it here for you! www.muji.com/sg/products/cmdty/detail/4934761388281

@MegaBabro 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, where can I buy your journal from within the UK? The link you have in your description is from Amazon US (and it's sold out lol). I really want a dotted journal like you have with the months at the top.

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

If I am being honest I don't know! I bought it from the US when I got it, and am absolutely gutted that they're sold out! I've been scouring the internet trying to find more because I want them for future years, and I think they've stopped being made unfortunately!!

@MegaBabro 3 жыл бұрын

@@bookbrowsingblog ahh okay, thanks for letting me know! Do update us if you find a good dupe :)

@maddyneedham1208 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video did you say your name is Maddy mine is as well

@angelekay3843 3 жыл бұрын

I thot calligraphy was a lost art but im glad to see someone practicing it- ive never known someone personally who does. Yours is beautiful! Have you ever considered doing these sorts of projects for others or selling them on Etsy or something similar?

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I love calligraphy so much! And actually brush calligraphy especially I see a lot of on Instagram and KZfaq, which is lovely!! I definitely considered doing something in Etsy, and have a few vague ideas, just not sure how to do it as obviously doing things by hand is quite time consuming!

@angelekay3843 3 жыл бұрын

@@bookbrowsingblog i am not neat enough to make one of these myself but as a commision project you could definitely make decent money from these. I would love to have something that pretty. Lmk if you ever end up doing any artsy projects or merch for sale!

@Rachierooh 3 жыл бұрын

Is it an a4 size notebook? X

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

It isn't quite A4, about 18x24cm!

@LolasTBs 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so torn if I want to start a reading journal as well! I love tracking stuff and journaling, but I don't know if I'd keep up with it. So if I go ahead, I'll totally mimick your minimalistic style to make it more maintainable :) Where do you track your pages read every day? Goodreads or somewhere else? :)

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I 100% understand that, when I started I thought I would stop so fast (as I have done with many types of journalling before), but keeping it simple made all the difference! I can sit watching youtube/tv once a month and be done with it!! Yes I track it on goodreads every night before I sleep, and then I can always check back what pages I read when if I am behind on updating my journal!

@lisakate853 3 жыл бұрын

Red Rising is up to 5 books!

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I know that Iron Gold and Dark Age are out but I was under the impression that they were almost slightly separate to teh original trilogy? I may be wrong, but I am just focussing on the trilogy this year!

@lisakate853 3 жыл бұрын

@@bookbrowsingblog There is a time skip between them but they are still direct sequels in the series.

@musamelody9764 3 жыл бұрын

Have you heard of good reads app I find it way easier than that, and also I prefer audiobook so I go through them about 2 to 3 times faster

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I actually have a previous video on my channel talking about how I track my reading, and explain that I use Goodreads, a spreadsheet, and a journal! It's just what works for me! That's great that audiobooks work for you!

@eMavern_Emporium 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I feel like you don't need to keep apologising after the initial one about the filming frames. It's break the flow of your information delivery

@virgieislands 3 жыл бұрын

Why not simply use goodreads.com?

@sabrina.lnd95 3 жыл бұрын

I may or may not be stealing some of your spreads for my own journal 👀

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Please do!! I would love to see if you do recreate/take inspiration from any of them!!

@MomsBookCollection 3 жыл бұрын

I totally stole your idea for the Book Series i want to get to but i use the Notion App so it is a bit different.

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard so much about Notion in the last few months, I might look it up, I'm intrigued! Also I am honoured that you liked my series page!!

@rissajaneen 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing your reading journal! It's fun to get ideas. I have set my reading goals and started my 2021 reading journal as well: www.prettynotpractical.com/blog/2020-reading-goal-accomplished-setting-new-bookish-goals-for-2021

@charliebradford4369 3 жыл бұрын

Tracking genre stats could be good.

@nexusSix_237 Жыл бұрын

A hundred books!? Wtf... don't you have a real job? How would that even be possible? 1 book a week I can see, but 100! Crazy 🤪

@oliviapillinger7263 3 жыл бұрын

this is soooo pretty!! I love bullet journaling and am now seriously considering starting a much more aesthetic reading journal lol. I currently just write them down in a notebook with a mini review

@bookbrowsingblog 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Aesthetic reading journals are definitely a lot of fun, but keeping track is really the aim! So if just writing a small review in a notebook works for you then that is great!!