2023 Reading Journal Setup | New Reading Journal | Should I Start a Book Club?

Hey Everyone! Welcome to my 2023 Reading Journal setup. I mention in this video the idea of starting a book club and using the community tab to have you all vote for the book you want to read every month. Let me know if you guys would be interested in participating and I will get started on the book choices for January. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments and I will try my best to answer.
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[@semblance3995]

You inspired me to start journaling in the beginning of 2023.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

🥳 You won't regret it! ❤️

[@mohamedsala1934]

@Semblance exactly!

[@debiulmer3672]

Girl, where are you? I can’t plan, dare I say copy, February without you!

[@lauracahill4547]

Yes to a book club! Watching your channel is always a treat! 😊

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jenniferrux7722]

I loved Home Before Dark. I hope you are able to give it a go in 2023.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

It is definitely top on my list. I'm thinking it will be a great read in the colder months coming up.

[@stampincass]

I would like to see a book club - with plenty of notice of what the book is so it can be ordered or requested at a library --- and sometimes that can take 2 weeks. Almost like you have to be half a month ahead. Can't wait to see what you decide and pick if it's a go! Gorgeous setup!

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thanks! This is good to know. I didn’t think about library time.

[@preciousbodle5151]

Some books beginning with the letter J (that I highly recommend) are: "Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan, "Jane Fairfax" by Joan Aiken, "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte, and "Just So Stories" by Rudyard Kipling. Beautiful video as always. xx

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you!! 😁

[@spacebar9733]

Joy Luck Club has a really good movie too I believe

[@My.Curiosities]

The green scrapbook paper were so beautiful!

[@jessicamcelfresh4223]

You just inspired me to start Journaling again. You gained a new subscriber today. Beautiful work. 🤌❤

[@VoidOfShadows]

Love your reading challenge page!

[@nuvoclassic]

That setup was fun! What's the difference between '23 in 23' and 'Reading challenge' for 40 books? are those 23 books included in 40 list? tfs

[@thecampinglibrarian]

So many good ideas! I plan on starting a reading BuJo in 2023. Your ideas gave me inspiration to use my scrapbooking paper in my spreads.

[@karenrwalker]

So beautiful and inviting! For the reading challenge you could fill in with a different color for paper, audio, and ebook. Thanks for the inspiring setup!

[@Anigmandra]

Beautiful Setup! I love the last page with he flowers for your reading goals!

[@esliet]

Awesome video , really got good ideas for journaling. TY

[@lib4frogz]

i cant wait to journal this year with you!!!!

[@gailchu50]

I love the way you ripe and layer the papers, it aLl ties in nicely! Always enjoy your videos and your lovely spreads 📖

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you so much!

[@CoffeeandInsight]

Your bullet journal spreads give me so much inspiration! Beautiful spreads. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@maricellaestrada2993]

I am so happy I found your channel. I love this reading journal setup. It really motivated me to start a reading journal for 2024. I just started reading books so I am super excited for this.

[@bchluvr7]

The most beautiful reading journal ever!

[@Stephanie0612]

I highly recommend getting the audiobook for Daisy Jones and the Six. It's so good, with a full cast.

[@thebrashbookshelf]

Absolutely love the idea of a book club! Also, the papers and layouts you’ve created are beautiful ❤

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay, thank you!

[@animalluver3700]

I really enjoyed Jade Fire Gold this year. It was a YA fantasy book which tends to be my preferred genre

[@maiandamap7853]

I have just found your channel and I am so in love with your videos already! A book club would be so much fun

[@danjadance8647]

I love how excited u always are about doing these set ups, the stationary and everything. Watching and listening ur videos makes me so happy 😀

[@TracyTylerRevell]

🥹 Thanks so much!

[@beachduckcrafts3768]

Love this! Have loads of ideas for setting up my first reading journal now. Thank you. Would def be interested in a book club if you do decide to start one 😊

[@debiulmer3672]

You are a wonderful artist - I get so much inspiration from you. I am looking forward to Paper Minty returning in January

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you so much!

[@carlyvogler9193]

Yes to book club!!! I’m new here, but so excited!

[@planwithelenaa]

Your spreads are BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing ❤ I also forget some books I’ve read so it’s nice having a journal to write down my thoughts :) I’ve also started annotating the books I read which helps with remembering the details

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you! I've started keeping a couple of large lined post-it notes in the back of the book that I'm currently reading and any time I don't want to forget a certain part I will write it on the post-it, or the page number. It's helped me remember so much more, probably because I'm writing it down immediately. There is just something about pen to paper that keeps me on track. 🤣

[@joannedj1]

I love that journal! Just the right decoration on the front for a book journal. I’m using a Penny Doodles A5 journal from Oops a Daisy for my book journal, so that has a cute fountain pen character on it.

[@Diane-si5ck]

What a beautiful spread! I love watching your process. I think a book club sounds like fun!

[@TracyTylerRevell]

🥳 Yay! Thank you so much!

[@HP_Texas]

You knock it out of the park with EVERY SINGLE LAYOUT!! Love this one! Can't wait to see your next one!

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thanks so much! You are so sweet! ☺️

[@renisha_th]

Great setup I’m planning to set up mines as well. I found it very helpful to have a reading journal to document everything we’ve read or hope to read

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Even when I don't read much, I still love having my reading journal to look back on and reflect on some of the truly magical books I've read. 😁

[@SaundraMcKenzie]

Yes, please start a book club!

[@Nifredil87Madzik]

Beautiful journal! I live the aesthetic of it. And the green vibe, flowers and butterflies ❤️ You gave me the inspiration to start my own reading journal this year. As to Throne of Glass, wow, I'm suprised cause I couldn't get through the first book, but once I started the second it was better and better and the Heir of Fire you're struggling with is actually my fav book from the whole series 😉❤️ I hope you will like it and read till the very end of the story ☺️

[@myrandacreates]

Yes to the book club I will join!!!😍😍😍

[@kristy21dance]

Beautiful setup! I used this same journal for my 2023 Reading Jounal. Only I am trying the 8x8 size this year!

[@dadison]

14:23 Heir of Fire was the hardest book to read in Throne of Glass! The Manon chapters were so hard to get through, but they are incredibly important for setting up the rest of the world building and character development! Hopefully you can get through it and love them as much as I do!

[@bradstoddard3112]

This is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️.

[@MameysMedley]

Tracy this is just beautiful! I have fallen down a rabbit hole watching all of your past videos. GORGEOUS journals........

[@TracyTylerRevell]

😊 Thank you so much!

[@chaneldays]

your designs are fab

[@ExLibris-Alys]

Your reading journal is lovely, I love that it’s so neat and tidy 👏🏻😊

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you! 😊

[@Rachierooh]

Stunning 🎉❤

[@kararichter9925]

I can relate to not remembering books - last month I actually went to rate a book on goodreads and discovered that I had already read it in 2018. Lol. Also, I totally agree with your friend about it being worth it to keep going with the Throne of Glass series.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Oh my gosh, that sounds like something I would do. 😂 I keep hearing that from so many people about Throne of Glass. I'm hoping that once I sit down to read the physical book, it will be easier to get through.

[@jadeloggedon]

beautiful spreads as always! also I love the book club idea!! 🤍

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you!! 😊

[@hipstamom]

I love your collages. A book club is a great idea.

[@jeannewilliams4285]

Love it! You have some great books on your list! I loved the Bodyguard, Something Wilder and Part of Your World!

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Oh, so good to know! Thanks!

[@hazelmorera5946]

Such beautiful spreads as always! I love the idea of using the flower stamps to track/color in when you’ve finished a book - I haven’t set up my reading journal yet, but I might try doing something similar with some stamps I have and never use 😅 also, I would love participating in your book club if you decide do it! I feel like we have similar tastes because with all the books you usually talk about I’ve either read, or are already in my TBR pile so I I’m sure that whatever gets picked on the book club is likely going to be something I enjoy too!

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay! 🥳

[@tanialinning9463]

This spread is beautiful!😊

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you!! 😊

[@tamarazann2717]

You have a lovely laugh. I enjoyed the video :)

[@halia2958]

I really like this theme. The cover and the A-Z challenge pages are my favorite, but I noticed you put the covers on the 23 in 23 pages in color-order, and I appreciate that so much XP For J recommendations, as mainly a fantasy reader myself: -Jade City by Fonda Lee (A trilogy of Js, so you can read for 3 years lol) ~ The other two being Jade War and Jade Legacy. They are insanely good -Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrel, by Susanna Clarke (same author of Piranesi, if you are familiar with this one) -Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë (it's a classic, not a fantasy xP)

[@rosesuenram6842]

Yes, to book club.

[@amyshipp8430]

Yes to book club. I love your bullet journals. Judge & Jury by James Patterson if he is you type of books, was a great book.

[@aprilphillips318]

New subscriber yes to a book club. Lol I’ve never been in a book club before either

[@deserthorses5]

OOOhhh...I LOVE Park Lane products! So cute! New subbie here and I'm new to reading journals. I'm making my own for 2023!

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you! 🥳 So great to have in our community!

[@jahnaviworld2775]

Love this mam very beautiful set up.. Cute.

[@kaylavahoski8860]

Just Like Home I believe just came out this year..it's on my tbr for next year since I never got to it.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Oh my gosh that sounds gloriously spooky! Putting it on my list now. Thanks!

[@kristinamazur9931]

I really love your video! I’m learning how to make my first reading journal and this was such good inspiration on how to start. How do you go about printing all those book cover pictures the same size? I noticed they had a sticker backing too?!

[@authormeganriann]

Just finished watching your other 2023 setup and immediately went to see if you had your reading journal up yet. I love your videos and this journal is stunning! 🤩 Also, I would love it if you did a book club! It’s so fun to talk books with other people. With the book club I’m a part of at my university the leaders have pre-planned discussion points/questions and then we go from there. 🥰

[@TracyTylerRevell]

🥹 Your'e so great! Thanks!!

[@goddess_eve21]

I really love this setup! Definitely giving me ideas for my next reading journal. Thankfully I already have my spreads down, now it's just decorations lol. I am very interested in the book club you have in mind 😍 Definitely want to try something new for 2023. ✨️🖤📚

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay! Thanks!

[@catwatches8690]

I read Just Mercy this year for my J.

[@Maria-ye7vy]

This turned out so pretty! For the 'J' in the A to Z Challenge I've read Jade City this year and have Jane Eyre and The Jasmine Thrones on my TBR for next year.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Oh Jade City! I actually have that on my Goodreads want to read list. Thanks for the reminder! 😁 I’ll have to look into The Jasmine Thrones, I’ve never heard of it. Thanks!!

[@dear_valentines]

Jane Eyre is my favorite classic! I hope you get a chance to read it this year.

[@JD-vh4ct]

Loved the setup! And, yes, I think the book club would be awesome. It sounds fun without being overwhelming. I would participate.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay, thank you!

[@blenthusiasts]

since i saw your apple watch i would love to see what's on my apple watch how you using it while you read :) i love this spread definitely implement it into my digital journal.

[@karinajohnson2759]

When I was young I was in a teen book club at my local library. At one meeting the librarian hosting us would assign us a book and at the following months meeting we would discuss the plot, how we felt about different aspects of the book and alternate interpretations of themes in the book. We also often ended up talking about how we wished things had happened in the book.

[@helenwhitfield4654]

Yes please to a book club I think it could be great fun! Love your videos, I am always so inspired after watching ❄️ xx

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay! Thank you!

[@joanneperez3947]

YES!!!!! to book club!!

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay! 🥳

[@paperbacksandponytails]

This turned out so cute! I cannot wait to see your monthly spreads next year. 😁

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you!! 😊

[@paperbacksandponytails]

@@TracyTylerRevell your welcome 😁

[@AGBlackness13]

is beutifull. I loved! You inspiration me, i have now a Bujo mark using your model and is very usefull. Thanks from all bottom of my heart! P.S. sorry for my rusty english :3

[@RyeMiArt]

Your reading journal setup is BEAUTIFUL! I admire people who can make collages pretty, mine are always all over the place 😂

[@steppy3736]

J-Jane Eyre one of my absolute favorites! The Joyluck Club.

[@angelikaleckie6373]

The idea of a book club sounds good to me- even in Germany. I‘ll try to get the books, too!

[@margarobert1030]

We miss you!!!!!

[@liveywhite]

Yes for a book club! You do so great I love watching your videos:)

[@TracyTylerRevell]

😊 Thank you!

[@liveywhite]

@@TracyTylerRevell Your Welcome! It would be awesome if u made a club! Everyone would join:)

[@liveywhite]

And also you should do a journal club with the book club. Teach People:)

[@CamillaZiferro]

I can really relate to you about throne of glass, for me as well was kinda hart to get past the first book, but trust me when I tell you, you'll fall in love with every written word. I have a question though, where did you find the audiobook? I've looked everywhere but nothing.

[@reetumadan8399]

A good girls guide to murder is a really exciting book , a bit slow but really good and full of plot twists so i hope you read it and share your thoughts on it 😊 Im actually just finishing the second part of the series since i just finished the first one.

[@3wwv]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who forgets that they have already read a book. 😂 I do the same thing with movies.

[@Kissinglife-Tina]

Hi, I’m new here👋🏻 Would highly recommend Juniper & Thorn for ‘J’. It surprised me bigtime!🤩

[@corginess14]

yes please do a book club. i have always wanted to be part of one. i love your videos, there so calming to watch of school. 😄

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay! Thank you!

[@loribascom-ramirez6806]

Most definitely, Yes, to the Book Club!!! I've never been part of a book club either and would love to join one with you 😄.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay, thank you!

[@jaclynmcfall4556]

Maybe make one of your book club picks a J month? J books in Jan, June or July 😊 Love the set-up. Absolutely gorgeous. Maybe with the reading challenge page you could color them in based on your rating of the book, to give the spread a range of colour?

[@margarobert1030]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! I love all you do!!!! Your style is wonderful!!! I love to read, it's my relaxing time!!!! 📖📖📖📚😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you so much!

[@createwithlulu]

I’m his journal is beautiful 😍 ❤

[@lushlife858]

I really love these designs and as someone with zero artistic ability, the use of more crafty techniques makes this so much more accessible. However I'm really curious what you do with the rest of the journal as there's so much left blank after the few decorated pages?

[@dianagalloway9039]

Yes book club

[@laurenlee7416]

Yes to the book club and the first book in your 23 for 23 Love on the Brain is a must read. I gave it a 5 star rating in my reading journal. I love books like that and I hope you enjoy it just as much as I did.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

It's on my TBR for January. I loved The Love Hypothesis so I'm assuming I'm going to love this one just as much. 😁

[@laurenlee7416]

@@TracyTylerRevell I'll have to read that one. Love on the brain has a few surprises moments. I really do hope you like it as much as I did.

[@concertjunkie973]

I haven’t read a J title either or X or Z . If you have story graph they have the challenge on there and you can see what others have adding to the prompt for ideas

[@charleneroodt1815]

Hello Tracy. It is always so much fun watching you setting up your journals. The letter J in your A-Z challenge, what about Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, Michael Mason. Love your color pallet. Keep up the awesome content. You really inspire me. Lots of South African Love📚

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Oh my goodness I don't know why I never thought of Jane Eyre! Thank you so much! I may have to add it to my Christmas list. ❤️

[@lindahigham5317]

Good afternoon 👋☺️ Tracy 🌹 love the idea of a Bookclub we can chat about in the comments and your book journal pages enjoy your weekend 👍☺️🌹💌🦄👋

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay! Hi Linda! 👋

[@michellealtman2019]

Yes! Book Club Is a great idea,

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay! 🥳

[@JLGoode5]

Beautiful!!! I want to do book journaling and have it be this cute! But I could never do it! You should sell them! :)

[@Cordelia0704p]

I'm using the same journal, but I got the 8x8! This is really pretty. I would have left the g upside down too. You have to stare at it to notice.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

I almost got the 8x8 but I just wasn't sure I could fill it up. I would love to hear your thoughts on it as the year goes on.

[@Cordelia0704p]

@@TracyTylerRevell I'm always watching your videos so no problem! Lol

[@leahluna6]

My ‘J’ book for this year was Josh and Hazel’s Guide to not Dating by Christina Lauren and would recommend 😊

[@TracyTylerRevell]

So many of you guys have said you loved that one. I may have to add it to the top of my TBR. Thanks!

[@Avistew]

For a book starting with J, I recommend Joust by Mercedes Lackey.

[@jenniferdiaz3396]

Hello from a fellow Floridian! I’ve been trying to get back into reading after having my son and would love to be part of your community book club. Love your videos! They’ve been a huge source of inspiration to get back into bullet journaling.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Hi! 👋 Thank you so much! Congrats on the baby! 😁

[@jenniferdiaz3396]

@@TracyTylerRevell Thank you!

[@dianeperry6888]

I would highly recommend the Jester by James Patterson and Andrew Gross

[@isirlasplace91]

I'd love to be part of a book club but I like a variety of very different books😅 I don't know if this would help at all or not but I bought a treadmill since I sit at my desk all day at work and don't get much exercise. And one way to encourage myself to walk more is to read while I walk. It actually works both ways lol Oh! And a book that starts with J, my all time favourite classic: Jane Eyre.

[@avo4974]

heir of fire is good because it introduces a new character, manon, who is really interesting. I can't read the first two books anymore though haha

[@denaejean03]

Just Listen by Sara Dessen! Loved her books!

[@AshleyTuckerDesigns]

I would love to join in on a bookclub! I am in three online Bookclubs and one thing I would definitely recommend is making a Discord server for the club. It is a great way to connect with everyone and chat about the book/bookish things, and even do sprints together to help motivate everyone to read.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Oh I like that idea. Does that cost you guys something? I thought about doing it through Patreon but I hate for you to have to pay to be a part of my book club. I'm so new to all things internet related. 🤣

[@pimpleandthepauper]

For a J book I would recommend Jasper Jones, it’s a bit of a murder mystery. A bit of a fight for justice. And a really brilliant Australian read (although I may be biased about that last point)