2021 reading journal setup

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[@mochibujo]

Hello! Thank you so much for watching! In case you didn't know, I recently opened up my very own shop with stickers, printables and art prints, and you can find it here: ikigaipapir.com :D Hope to see you there

[@sianxedits]

See you there too! ❤️ btw can l recommend some books? Ushig by Annemarie Allan The Star Thief by Lindsey Becker Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney

[@thedailyprophecy1]

For the books you have read: maybe go around the cover with a colored pen? Like, a little frame 😊

[@evalopez5372]

I really like this idea!

[@soniaesquivel9385]

I thought the same thing!

[@mochibujo]

That's a great idea! I wonder which color would look nice? I have a gold marker which might work, unless it's a bit *too much*?

[@soniaesquivel9385]

@@mochibujoI don’t think gold is too much. We all need a little glam and glitz in our lives

[@evalopez5372]

@@mochibujo there’s not such thing as too much when it comes to gold 😂 I think it’d look great!

[@sherlysantiago9243]

The aesthetic of your reading journal is honestly beautiful. I like that neutrals are always tied in.

[@Klanglais04]

OMG!! This is the first time I’ve seen a reading journal and this is such an amazing idea!! I love to read and even have a little library in my house where I have 100s of books (a lot that I still need to read, I get excited and buy lots of books even though I still have lots to read haha). This is definitely an awesome journal idea that I would like to do for 2021. I’m so excited! 😍

[@amandameimccombs]

this whole journal is gorgeous!! also, my idea for the books you have read is cover it with a flap of tracing paper. that way you can still see them but they are like "faded out" and the ones you need to read still are bolder!

[@46.rayyanfirdous98]

For the books you have read ..you could maybe put a small sticker on top !! Like a tiny smily or bookmark or any emoji that could be your reaction to the book !! Also I'm new to all of this journal stuff and it's so exciting !

[@happyscrappinchica]

I was thinking along similar lines. Maybe with the #of stars you would rate the book. Definitely small enough to still see the cover. Beautiful journal!!

[@annikab2713]

hello ARMY 💜

[@lenanana8]

A star sticker or a painted star in gold pen/ink above each book corner would be perfect!

[@JustMe-rm2pw]

I really love that you have a separate journal for reading. I usually just cram it in my bullet journal and it doesn’t work out too well for me

[@tejaswinisureshkrishnan4228]

Yours are the only reading journal videos I find to my liking. This helped me set up my journal successfully after months of trying in vain. Thanks!🥰❤

[@mochibujo]

Omg that's a huge compliment, thank you so much!

[@jaclynhale6301]

Maybe some transparent paper over the books you’ve read so it’s still clean and subtle but you can tell what you’ve read and what’s left.

[@cutosaurus]

For Japanese books, I recommend "Before the coffee gets cold" and "The memory police". I read both of them in English, not sure if they are translated to Norwegian yet :)

[@mochibujo]

I’m getting a lot of questions about how I print the book covers. It’s not some magic trick, you guys!😅 I just google the book, save an image of the cover, put them into Microsoft Word or Pages (I use both🤷🏼‍♀️), set the width to 2cm so they’re all the same width, and then I print them out on my old Office Jet which is not fancy at all, just an old printer I found at my parents’ house three years ago. Also: the giveaway is closed!:) The winner has been announced over on my Community Tab, and the prize has been mailed to the winner :)

[@jennasnook3746]

How did you get/do the mini book covers?

[@lilithsmedicinalmoon2084]

@@jennasnook3746 I’d assume you just adjust the size to what you need 🖤✨

[@Pesto_O]

for marking them as read you could create an outline around the ones you read. make it look like a framed poster. nothing too fancy since there isnt space. but if you have a pen with gold ink or something it'll stand out. or you could just draw corner guards on two right side corners to make it look like those fancy hard cover books. i personally wouldnt like to mark over the covers and i think either of these two ways will help draw you eye to the ones you completed at a glance :)

[@micheledeanda4854]

Love the idea of the book covers!!

[@AussieGamerGirl77]

@@Pesto_O That's a great idea!!

[@magnoliabird]

I really love the idea of reading outside your language and listening to the nuances coming through from another culture. Of course much is lost in translation but even trying to hear these thoughts and ideas is so wonderful. The more understanding and sharing which goes around the better.

[@valeriadentis1630]

This year I decided too to keep a reading journal, and something amazing happened: I usually forget a lot about the books I read, even if I love them, but writing down my thoughts really helped me actually remember a lot more!

[@mochibujo]

Me too! It’s a great exercise for me ☺️

[@aiswaryafranci5178]

I've been binge-watching reading bullet journal videos and this one is so calming and soothing. Definitely got some inspirations that I want to try out for next year. Hopefully, I will be able to keep going without giving up mid-year.

[@buttonandpen]

Ok, after this, I need a new journal : one for my books ! How exiting is this idea ! I've been keeping book trackers in my planner (or journal) and on goodreads for a few years now, but a journal just for my books is so much better... thank you for the inspiration 💛

[@mindimeeks4756]

I started a reading journal this year as well, and I'm really enjoying it so far. I love seeing how other people are doing reading journals so I can get new ideas for spades. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@readwpj8154]

I love your calm simple but pleasing aesthetic 😍 I recently started a reading journal and movies/series journal a couple months ago and it’s my favorite thing ever

[@ninnawiberg4772]

This is very inspiring! Maybe I'll start something like this next year... And here's a tip for a classic to read : "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier. I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed it a lot and the narrator Emma Fielding did an excellent job.

[@harumayxwataru]

Rebecca! I read it like 4 times, in 3 different editions. It's always perfect. It's a book that's been enjoyed by my grandmother, my mom and I, it's great.

[@apocalypse_frau]

I love the cohesiveness of your spreads; the colors and theme are very cozy. Also, I like that the strap/closure snaps off, versus an elastic band. It’s a subtle, but lovely analog touch.

[@jeskacia]

This is a fantastic idea! I’m going to use this as inspiration to back track, 2019 & 2020, and track for 2021. Love the creativeness and that it’s all in one. I use a bullet journal too. Saves on having to re-write this spread on every notebook used (I go through 3-4 notebooks per year). Thanks for sharing!

[@jalwaashraf-4349]

you can cut out a square thats the size of the tiny books and paste the paper over the books you read (like, taping it lightly). that way you can directly see which books you read

[@ShannonsChannel]

I love the sped up part where we get to see you putting together the pages. Your calligraphy is beautiful.

[@madeleineanders782]

I don’t know what you’re doing to me but yet again you motivated me to do something! I have about 10 books laying around my house that I have not touched and now I want to read them and track them! So so so lovely what you create!

[@ferntheneuropoet]

Wow! I've been toying with the idea of starting a reading journal -- this was so inspiring!

[@ambrosialbujo2383]

Wow 😍 I have never thought of making a separate reading journal but this is super exciting and convenient! I'd love to try this out next year. I loved your goal to PRIORITIZE, SET ASIDE TIME , EXPAND HORIZON and FOCUS. I'm learning korean and I might have to read a whole new category of books. Man this is great. Thank you for sharing especially this reading journal.

[@Ramji-zb7cx]

I never knew a thing like this existed. I am a bookworm too!!! Feeling motivated to start a reading journal for 2021. Thank you!

[@nataliagruber588]

Oooooh that's very interesting! I'm always so torn between having multiple journals for my multiple interests, and trying to integrate them to my 'main' journal! I love your spreads!

[@g7gamer123]

I really like the idea of a reading journal for 2021. I have a bullet journal with a little section for books I've been reading (or listening to) this past year, but a more extensive summary of everything sounds really nice. I also love your scrapbook-like style!!

[@theblackthunderwhiteowlwol756]

Those are beautiful journals. I just got into this journal loophole and I'm learning that's there are a lot of other things to journal about than your day to day life.

[@blzywilson]

Now I'm inspired to read more and journal it 🤩. Thank you for sharing these☺️

[@cmt8783]

You are going to make some people very happy with your giveaways! You have inspired me to try creating a separate reading journal. I love yours!

[@thedoover6520]

The vintage lay outs are perfect for that journal. I love vintage and then I love bright. I never considered specific journals for each style.

[@michellevle]

I love how you made a journal dedicated to the books you've read and want to read! Will have to try this idea out :-)

[@kthebookwyrm1590]

I did a similar spread with the book covers a couple years ago and when I finished reading a book I would put a colored star sticker on the cover (color coordinated to my rating of the book). It worked well because I could see at a glance what books I had finished and my rating of them all at once

[@isabellerizo3208]

So glad I discovered you - the academia aesthetic is lovely and may take some of those recommendations in my bujo for 2021.

[@bearded-cat]

That's so cool I feel like starting a book journal too. I frequently forget a book I have read after many years. Writing small summary and what I liked, disliked and learned is such a cool idea. Thanks!

[@lovelyliterary6730]

I've been considering starting a reading journal in addition to my regular bujo. But haven't done it yet, because I'm not very good/consistent with taking notes on what I read. As soon as I saw your index, I got super excited to make my own journal--and I think I'm going to make one for next year! :D Thank you for the inspiration and the motivation! Here's to a better year and better habits in 2021!

[@td02fe]

I’ve been toying with the idea of a reading journal. You have given me many ideas.

[@michellecox7830]

I have used remade book logs to keep track of my reading, but I love the idea of creating my own without pressure to use the same formatting or style for every read. Your journal looks like a beautiful read of its own!

[@cindysmith90]

I am excited to start a reading journal this year. Your journal is beautiful.

[@Rory04638]

this was a beautiful video & the first ever video I watched of yours. I'm so glad it showed up on my recommended page because your spreads are so unique and lovely! i've been wanting to start journaling & have it as one of my goals for 2021. super excited to watch more of your videos 🤍

[@lilmomma2423]

I really love the way you've added the postage stamp sized covers to your journal. What a great idea! Thank you for the generous giveaway ; it's so sweet of you.

[@AndrianaLis]

this is so cool! I think I might start a reading journal now too - yours looks like such a fun idea & I think it would help remind me to set time aside to enjoy reading even when i’m busy throughout the year

[@maorser774]

Everything you do is sooo nice.... I'm starting in this world of journaling and really like your Style! Thank you for sharing.

[@evalopez5372]

You inspired me to begin my reading journal! I tried it for the past few months in an old journal because I wasn’t sure whether I would stick to it or not, but I’ll set a proper one for 2021, I’m so excited! I love how yours turned out!

[@mochibujo]

Oooh best of luck on your reading journal adventure! :D

[@teresamarick5051]

I have been seriously considering starting a reading journal specifically so all my book thoughts can be captured in one place. I love looking at yours, it has given me a lot of ideas. Thank you!

[@limealemur]

This is super helpful because it’s a year old, but if you’re doing the 5,4,3,2,1 challenge again this year - books written by authors of color is a great category!

[@TheVonKarma]

Found your channel just recently because I'm planning in starting a reading journal next year as well. Your spreads look so nice without being too overwhelmingly complicated. I'm not much of a doodler so it's nice to see a journal that uses mostly stickers or paper cutouts or rips instead of drawings because it's given me ideas on what I can do for my own journal.

[@littledarkbloom]

This is my first time watching a reading journal and I must say - I am amazed!!!! It’s so beautiful and gave me a lot of ideas, since I usually just make a list of books read during the year xD

[@abigailthaliaclark-morgan9108]

For translations into English, you could look at Peirene. They specialise in novellas written in another language. They really focus on the language used and ensuring it is consistent with the tone and meaning of the original. I am doing their subscription for 2021 and I think it will be fun as you receive the books in the post as the year progresses!

[@freshretreat3266]

Your journal is beautiful!!! I hear your criticism towards your own work and i think “whaaaat” it looks perfect to me.

[@torisauras_reads83]

I love your set up! I try to do pretty/fancy spreads, but they never come out like I planned, but it’s still fun to see what I end up with. 😁 thanks for the inspiration!

[@hafsaahmed7360]

I've read so many books this year and hope I can read as many in 2021. I'm also always happy to find new books to read 😊❤️

[@nourelhoudazine7554]

I've recently had a similar book journal idea and didn't want to wait for 2021 to start working on it ! But you just gave me more ideas , yours is absolutely beautiful ! And thank you for the giveaway !

[@growsagely5731]

I am loving your Journaling contents and taking inspiration from them. Journaling is one of my best hobbies/ self care activities 📒📔✍️📝🔖. Thank you very much indeed 💝💝💝

[@HomaWoodrum]

I used to start notebooks all the time but about 3 years ago resolved to stick to one at a time and to complete them whenever they naturally filled up. This means, however, that I am jealous of this idea of dedicated journals by topic like your reading journal! Oh, and the only notebook I've allowed myself to use has been by rhodia partially because I love the paper and also to try to curb my notebook acquisitions. Watching a bunch of your notebook reviews as I consider whether my journaling goals should change in 2021!

[@carpoolgranola]

this is the first reading journal video ive seen that desperately makes me want to start one for this year!!

[@charlottedarcy2026]

I’ve never had a reading journal before, but this seems like such a good idea to actually remember when I was reading a certain book and whether I liked it or not☺️ So I’ll definitely start one next year!😻 One classic a month sounds great! I’ve read Pride & Prejudice about 7 times I think but none of Jane Austens other books! I feel like next year is the year I will read every single one ☺️

[@tanveenmiha8679]

Wow.. even your reading journal is so organised and aesthetic. Gave me loads of inspos! Glad I found your channel! ❤️

[@sixersstar1]

Love this!! I just graduate college and decided I’m going to challenge myself this year is to read a book a week with my spare time!! Definitely doing something like this :)

[@KandyG]

Such a gorgeous journal and beautiful spreads! I always wanted to start one but wasn't sure how. You have definitely inspired me to start!

[@jenniferdonohoe4392]

Thanks for sharing all your amazing ideas. I'm starting my first reading journal next year and enjoy watching your videos 😁

[@laurenr1316]

I love this idea. I keep a list of the books I’ve read, but it would be so fun to do pretty spreads like this and keep a bit more info about them. Thanks for this video and the giveaway!

[@saptaparnisaharoy3118]

This video really motivates me to get out of my reading slump and start a reading journal as well!! Thank you 😊

[@Maitesbujo]

Love the way you put your readings into spreads! Even when I use a bujo I haven't made spreads for my readings since I'd been using mostly goodreads since 2012 but... I got pretty inspired by your video to start making this kind of spreads for the new year!

[@mochibujo]

Goodreads is a great alternative, and much faster and more efficient than keeping a reading journal haha! I also have a Goodreads account, but I only update it every couple of months or so, and I don’t really write reviews since I write in my journal, and it’s not super important to me to share my thoughts on the books I read on the internet. But, definitely a good option, and I do research on Goodreads sometimes before reading a book (except for the books San recommends me, those I just dive into without even reading the blurb or any kind of description hahaha)

[@that_girl_academia]

I love your collage style! For my reading goals I draw a bookshelf and fill in the books on it as I read them, but I don't have a reflection spread. You're inspiring me to do that!

[@saraann4489]

This is SO much better than the other habit trackers, for the books you have read I would probably use little check mark stickers or something similar and just add it on top!

[@tjwatkins59]

I love your style and the earthy colors! Beautiful!

[@kellykegans2141]

Thanks for the inspo. I love reading and collage but for some reason never thought about collaging my thoughts after I finished the book. Love this!

[@mochibujo]

It's quite therapeutic in a way, I really enjoy it!:)

[@sophialeerenhuey7687]

Have recently found my love for books again this year and am inspired to do something similar like your reading journal!

[@christianshipp2701]

so inspired! I am now working on my own reading journal. Thank you for sharing!

[@rosemaryhawkins3490]

I love your setup and the fact that you document your reading journey. I’m so going to set up a reading journal for 2021😍

[@distortedstoryline3690]

I started my reading journal after watching your video a year ago. I did not end up reading as much as I thought I would, but I am happy with the amount I've read. Here's to a better 2021.

[@itsmedodo]

Ahhh! This is sooo fun to watch, flipping through any kind of journals, ahhhh! Accomplishment! Time flies, I still remember watching this 2020 reading journal setup of yours and now you're flipping through. I'm happy for you. And thank you for being an inspiration. Be safe ☾︎

[@hmf1btst]

I just found your channel yesterday and omg I’m so obsessed. You make such beautiful spreads.

[@grace_cecee4148]

Seeing reading journals like this helps motivate me to read more - it helps push me to continue reading knowing that there's something fun to do when a book is finished 🥰 Also your style of journalling is something I want to try out in my own journal - it's so aesthetically pleasing to me! 😍

[@Kiicsiga]

Ohhhh so excited for seeing W.i.t.c.h. series! I'm also re-reading it!

[@angelagailliard9438]

I’m fairly new to bujo so I really appreciate all of the info shared in this video.

[@rianshannon2922]

I love all of your reading journal spreads!! Your handwriting is so pretty, and the way you lay the pictures out is so aesthetically pleasing!! :)

[@risalavine53]

Thanks so much for the tips on printing the book covers. Love your journal!

[@mariakudimova]

Wow! Thank you for the inspiration! I am going to try some of your ideas. They're absolutely brilliant.

[@abriellerobare5465]

Using a separate journal for books is such a good idea (yours is beautiful too!) - I might steal it!

[@Goshgolly27]

Your aesthetic is so warm! I love it. I may be late to the suggestions for the book covers, but I saw Mel S suggest a colored outline, which is a great idea. Maybe do gold/silver/bronze based on how you rated the books?

[@shadowmoontarot3781]

I love your Reading Journal! The theme matches the notebook style perfectly as well!

[@stephanieoliveira962]

Yaya!! I was waiting for this!! I will be starting a reading journal in 2021 and needed some inspiration 👀👀🥰🥰

[@Neha-sn3ce]

I love how you combine collage making and bullet journaling !! 💗💗

[@nhyirax6041]

Every heart a doorway is so good. I love the series

[@raisadesigns9413]

Having a reading journal was always something I wanted to start, but I find I don't read enough to have a separate notebook for it. Now I'm thinking of starting one.. By the way your spreads look so cozy and gorgeous! Love them!!

[@mallorywidmark]

This makes me feel really inspired to start my own reading bujo! Very lovely setup! 🤍✨

[@leonie280]

the reading journal is such a great idea! I don't know if it is a classic but La Religieuse by Diderot is one of my favourite stories ever

[@AnhNguyen-oi3zu]

This is such a great idea! I'm inspired to start my own reading journal now

[@thehouseofjane]

Love the concept of a reading journal. I think I'm going to start one today. I also think I will have to journal about some of my favorite books that I read in 2020. Thanks for the wonderful idea. xo Lisa

[@rosablekendaal308]

The journal and the spreads look beautiful with the wood of your desk in the background!

[@rozeth9798]

I stopped reading books when I became busy preparing for exams in college. And this gave me the inspiration to start again. Thanks so much for this, will include it in my 2021 to do list.

[@mochibujo]

I knooow, university is tough! I did really reading-intensive programs both for my Bachelor's and Master's, and my solution was audiobooks - I can listen to them while cooking, while commuting, while getting ready for bed, etc. :)

[@rozeth9798]

@@mochibujo haven't tried audio books before. Can you recommend some? I'd really love love to try. Congrats im finishing your studies. I just recently graduated in college, 2nd week of November, so i think I'd have time now while preparing for board exams.

[@novaleephipps346]

You inspired me to start working on my book summaries I hadn't made in my Reading Journal, thank you so much! :)

[@berenicearagon6127]

I have never done a journal for my readings, and you inspire me to start one, thank you so much!

[@billiewozniak2191]

How fun! I never thought of keeping a reading journal before, but now I'm interested in considering it 🙂📚

[@cwhitemath]

I’m such an avid reader and this really motivates me to make a reading journal! I use a bullet journal as well but that is mostly for my to dos and monthly collections. I think it would be nice to use a different journal specifically to reflect on what I read. Thank you so much for this inspiration!

[@sbrdragonfly]

I love this idea! I spend a lot of my journaling time in my traveler's Notebook, but I think it wouldn't be too bad to set aside an insert for a reading journal. I love all those vintage looking spreads 😍

[@susancunningham60]

I like the idea of using an image of the book to track what you want to read. I used to just keep a sheet of paper in my purse with a list of authors and the books I wanted to buy and the ones I already have. I find a journal on this a little intimidating but may have to try some of your layouts.