My 2022 Reading Journal Setup

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[@tirarosaurioreads]

Lovely journal, very elegant too

[@manda_made]

Thank you! I really enjoyed the neutral aesthetic and kind of miss it this year. I'll likely go more neutral next year too.

[@Wana86Wana]

This is my favorite setup so far!

[@manda_made]

You’re too kind! 🌈🥰 I’m so glad I could make something beautiful for you.

[@clarerichardson8770]

I JUST finished my spreads for my 2022 journal and I wish I'd seen this two days sooner! You have such smart ideas for spreads--I especially love the author backlists and your stats spread! I'm popping this into my journal playlist to come back at the end of the year for more spread ideas. Your journal is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@manda_made]

That ALWAYS happens to me too! That’s honestly why I leave a couple extra pages in the start of my journal, just in case I find a really neat spread to try out. Thanks for your encouraging words! Makes me more excited to make more videos.

[@manda_made]

Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is here. Excited to see what you think! 😊 How did your reading plans go last year? ❤

[@exploringmegan]

Your journal is so creative.

[@zibbernautinbookspace]

I am blown away that this is your first video???? You talk to the camera very well, very calm.

[@manda_made]

Awe! You’re too sweet. I feel much more at ease talking to the camera when I’m off-screen. Still working on facing the camera though! 😜 im really glad you enjoyed the video and I hope to finish some other bookish videos soon, so stick around and thanks for being here. 👍🏻

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! And I hope you have an amazing year of books ahead 😊

[@booksnotlovers]

This was a really nice set-up! Love how calm you were, and your art style was immaculate!

[@manda_made]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your feedback!

[@manda_made]

Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is here. Excited to see what you think! 😊

[@jennifergentry144]

This is amazing! I love this so so much!

[@manda_made]

I am so happy to have another kindred spirit in this world! Thank you for your kind words 🥰

[@jules4818]

Love this!!! I feel so inspired to better my journal!!

[@manda_made]

Thats the goal! I am so glad I could pass along creativity to you. Let me know if you share your journal on KZbin. I would love to check it out ☺️

[@susanmahaffey2356]

Great idea!

[@manda_made]

Thank you! Already writing down ideas for next years reading journal 📓

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! And I hope you have an amazing year of books ahead 😊

[@gea3656]

This is by far my favorite set up! Beautiful and minimal !

[@manda_made]

Wow, You are so sweet! I am so glad I was able to create something that inspired you and brought some joy to your day. 💛

[@manda_made]

Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is here. Excited to see what you think! 😊

[@PevarAvel]

Beautiful set-up and very relaxing video!! I will definitely follow your coming video!

[@manda_made]

Yay! I’m so glad you’re here. New video will be up tomorrow. 👍🏻

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! And I hope you have an amazing year of books ahead 😊

[@katiacalejomora2480]

Your journal is beautiful!

[@manda_made]

🤩💕 thank you!

[@BlackMagicBrittany]

Love your set up and your handwriting is beautiful! Thanks for the inspo!

[@manda_made]

OMG! Thank you for being here and I hope your journal turns out beautifully! 💛

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! And I hope you have an amazing year of books ahead 😊

[@plannygabby5723]

I love the idea of my unread books list! Everything is so aesthetically pleasing 😍😍

[@manda_made]

Indeed! Having an unread book list definitely keeps me aware of how much I’ve been hoarding vs reading. 🙈 I’m happy to say I’ve made a pretty solid dent so far this year.

[@manda_made]

How did your 2022 TBR go?! Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! 😊

[@hannahcollins_thehomelibrarian]

I absolutely adore all of your spreads! They are so gorgeous and so well thought out! I'm definitely going to revisit this video for setting up my 2023 reading journal because I'm sorta winging it on my first reading journal, haha.

[@manda_made]

Omg! Thank you do much! I’m hoping to add a couple more spreads for next years as well. The more you play with your journal, the more you’ll discover what does and doesn’t work for you. I really like ticking off a list, so my journals have lots of trackers inside.

[@hannahcollins_thehomelibrarian]

@@manda_made Of course! Yes, I'm finding out what I love versus what I could do without. Like I have found that a two page monthly cover absolutely does not work for me. I am similar in that I love checking off a list, so I love my tracker and my Readathon spreads!

[@manda_made]

Hi Hannah! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what think! 😊 How did your last Journal set up go?!

[@yeimarycruz1367]

I realize this is a slightly older video, but I am soo soo glad to have come across it. What a beautiful reading journal! Would love to see how it ultimately turned out. 💐

[@manda_made]

Hello Yeimary! I am planning on doing a flip-through video of the full journal before the end of the year. Thanks for watching!

[@robynmassey3327]

Great video with great ideas!

[@manda_made]

Robyn, thank you so much!

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! And I hope you have an amazing year of books ahead 😊

[@cassieeepop]

love your setup! Going to remember to come back to this for some inspo for my 23 reading journal. Have already done this years but there is some spreads you did that I would love to try! Loved the aesthetic and your handwriting too! Subscribed and can’t wait to see more journal vids hopefully!

[@manda_made]

Wow! Cass, I am honored to have you here! Thank you for subscribing and journaling alongside me ☺️💕

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! And I hope you have an amazing year of books ahead 😊

[@cassieeepop]

@@manda_made wow, thanks for replying so long after to check in! So polite and one of the biggest keys to being a memorable creator ☺️ my 23 setup went so well and I used some of your spreads as inspo, I’m not nearly as talented with pen and paper as you are but I tried. If I remember I will send some pics via twitter or insta ☺️ hope you had a great new year celebration and 2023 is full of love, health and growth 💖

[@thecraftyveronicareads]

Congrats on your first video!! It was great and inspiring :) I still need to setup my 2022 reading journal 😬

[@manda_made]

Awe! Thanks Veronica! I hope you find many good reads this year!

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! 😊

[@heabooktubes]

I LOVED this video. 🥰✨

[@manda_made]

Thanks Hea! Stick around for some more book-ish content! I’m so glad you loved the video 💛🥰

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! And I hope you have an amazing year of books ahead 😊

[@productivityhacker7827]

Nice

[@manda_made]

Thank you! 🤩

[@manmerb]

What a beautiful design!!!! I LOVE it! Just discovered your channel 🥰

[@manda_made]

Hey Girl! So excited that you’re here 💛 I’m glad you enjoyed my spread, and hope you have plenty of ideas for your journal as well!

[@manda_made]

Hey Love! Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! 😊

[@Anastasia_Rae]

Loved your setup!!! I’m in the process of setting up my first reading journal and your video was so helpful! I just started reading again and it’s been since I was in middle school sooo like 10 years😅 I’d love to see updates on your review pages!

[@manda_made]

Awe! Thank you so much for watching Anastasia! I plan to do some quarterly reading recaps and will absolutely share my review spreads. Best of luck with setting up your journal. I know you’ll make something incredible 💛 I just posted a new video with some annual trackers if you want to check that out too.

[@manda_made]

How did your 2022 Reading Goals go?! Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! 😊

[@goddess_eve21]

I really loved this setup. Definitely giving me ideas to use in my own, which I started this year. So thank you for the insight into your reading journal. I also wrote down a book recommendation based on the list you had for 2021 😉 Happy Reading 📚

[@manda_made]

Yay! OMG. I read so many good books in 2021. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! 😊

[@goddess_eve21]

@@manda_made my journal went amazing. Working on my 2nd one actually...I ran out of space 🤣😂 For this new year I have also added some more spreads, and have taken away some stuff that just did not work for me. I am excited for this year 😍 And it has been amazing following along ✨️🖤 Excited to see what you create this year.

[@manda_made]

Yay! Don’t you love when you finish up one journal and can start the next! It’s the best feeling. 🥰

[@tellsoftales]

Great video! I’m currently considering starting a reading journal and have been obsessed with these videos lol

[@manda_made]

Do it! It is so much fun to track your reads throughout the year. I use digital trackers like goodreads too, but something about checking it off pen-to-paper is so satisfying! It makes you want to read more. I hope you found many good ideas and that you love how your journal turned out! 💛

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! And I hope you have an amazing year of books ahead 😊

[@BooknBroom]

What a beautiful setup! Welcome to youTube, it's a great place to share your passions and creativity. I hope you make more videos. I am fairly new also and loving the journey. I have just set up my first ever reading journal and I am really enjoying using it. I subscribed and hope to see more from you. Welcome to the fam!

[@manda_made]

Awe, Thank you!!! I already feel so much love from this community and am amazed by how supportive everyone is. I am SO excited to make more videos for y’all! I wish you the best with your reading journal and would love to know what books you’re enjoying! 💛

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! And I hope you have an amazing year of books ahead 😊

[@BooknBroom]

@@manda_made OMG! My set up was GREAT! Posted the video of it last year. It made me so happy and every time I tracked a book it made me eager to read more so I could use my journal. My year got very busy with family medical emergencies, so I have a lot of pages to fill in, but I read A LOT!

[@manda_made]

Oh goodness! Nothing is as stressful as medical emergencies. I am sorry you went through that this year and I hope that this next year will be full of much more health. 🫶🏼

[@BooknBroom]

@@manda_made Aww thank you so much. I hope so too. Already 2023 is going better for me. I hope to start uploading videos again next month.

[@lorihartman4094]

Love your journal! I’m wondering where you got your stickers, if that’s what they are, like your “future log” letters?

[@manda_made]

Thank you!!! I got the stickers on Etsy. I’ve included a link in the video description. 💕 They are so cute and great quality.

[@emdee116]

Love everything about this video! Would love to see more of your content. Do you happen to have a pinterest board for your pictures you'd be willing to share? I can never find any good bookish pictures on pinterest... no worries if not, I just figured it wouldn't hurt to ask :)

[@manda_made]

Thank you! That is such an excellent idea. I’ve been meaning to sort through my years of Pinterest hoarding… so this will give me the push to get that ready to share. I mainly search “library” and “reading aesthetic” and find good photos that way. My Pinterest recommends lots of bookish pins because by now it knows how much of a 📚🤓 I am!

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! And I hope you have an amazing year of books ahead 😊

[@AnyaChuri]

Hey there beautiful, could you pl recommend books on ' deception' 💞💞💞💞

[@manda_made]

Ooh! A great trope for sure. My recs would be: - Verity by Colleen Hoover - The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley - Bonfire by Krysten Ritter

[@AnyaChuri]

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[@fionaeckert4556]

About one minute in,so can't say much about the content. BUT you either speak up or lower the volume of the music. I had to max my volume on the phone to be barely able to understand you.

[@manda_made]

Hi Fiona! Thanks for the tip. This was my very first video I made, so I just went with the recommended KZbin audio settings. I’m sorry you couldn’t hear. Thanks for watching!

[@MairenaRuiz]

Hi! Just saw this video and I LOVE your style. Do you share more stuff on Instagram? Would love to see more of your journals. :)

[@manda_made]

Hi Mairena! I haven’t made an instagram account for my journaling yet, but its a goal for next year. 😘 thanks for being here!

[@manda_made]

How did your Journal set up go last year? Thanks for being here since the beginning! My 2023 Journal Video is live. Excited to see what you think! And I hope you have an amazing year of books ahead 😊