Dear Diary: Four of the Best Journals for Readers

We at Bookstr love a good reading journal. Discover some of our favorites and join in the hobby!

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A salmon-pink journal with gold lettering sits atop a stack of books beside a coffee cup and a white pen.

Every reader knows the struggle of keeping up with the books they’ve read, their wish lists, and what books they’ve borrowed and lent. Many of us use a variety of methods, but our agreed-upon favorite is a traditional book journal. We’ve selected four of our favorite notebooks with beautiful designs and inspired pages that will blow away any reader!

Notebook Therapy

A dark green journal sits in a magnetic box alongside lace butterflies and ribbon. There is a candlestick on the bottom right corner.
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Featuring a gorgeous velvet color in either green or brown, the Tsuki Reading Journal from Notebook Therapy comes with five unique sticker sheets, thick, durable pages, and two bookmarks to easily keep track of two pages at once. Within the journal, there are spots for reading goals, book bingo, and a wish list, assisting readers and their never-ending TBRs. The quality of this journal really shines and is the perfect companion for any reader.

Papier

White journal with gold lettering that reads "Reading Journal." The text is surrounded by blue flowers and green foliage.
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With over 50 covers to choose from, Papier’s Reading Journals are truly a gem. They feature ample space to review books, a borrowing and lending tracker, and, our favorite, an address book to keep up with your favorite libraries, bookstores, websites, and reading locations! Many of the covers are customizable as well, allowing you to put your own name on the front. This is an extra special detail that makes the Papier journals well worth a purchase.

Duncan & Stone Paper Co.

A salmon pink reading journal sits with gold lettering atop a stack of books beside a cup of coffee and a white pen.
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Divided into three sections for an easy journaling experience, the Duncan & Stone Paper Co. Reading Journal really hits the nail on the head with what readers want. The first section is all about what you’re currently reading and what’s to come; the second features space for ratings and notes, and the third section includes pages for reading challenges, book of the month, and a review of your reading year. All of this to say that any reader can find something to love in this journal!

Ink+Volt

A lavender notebook with simple gold lettering that reads "The Reading Journal."
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The Ink+Volt Kunitsa Co. Reading Journal has space for up to 52 book reviews, an illustration for you to color in, and various reading challenges that are the perfect fit for any individual or group. We personally love that there’s a spot for books we didn’t finish, as well as the beautiful cloth cover. There’s also a daily reading tracker, allowing you to get a fully in-depth look at your progress throughout the day. Overall, this journal would be a great fit for anybody!

We hope you’ve enjoyed our roundup of the best journals for readers! Check out this amazing stationary and start tracking your bookish endeavors today!


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