2025 Reading Journal Setup Part 2 - Simple Book Tracker Page Ideas!

[@WendyInMD]

I love hearing you talking through the video. I love hearing your thought process, your doubts, your decisions, etc. I haven't finished the video, but I'm loving the talk-through. 😊

[@cheryldepedro7029]

I loved both part 1 and 2 of your journal set up videos. I’m in the process of setting mine up and it is quite the chore. I printed a lot of things on sticker paper and put them down in the journal because I don’t have the talent you do to free form everything. I wish I had your handwriting! Please keep your process of talking through the video no matter how long they are. Your audience loves it! ♥️♥️

[@Karen_Tries]

The book bingo boarder is super cute the way it is now! ❤❤❤ I personally love it!

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

I am so proud of you. I remember the days when only perfection would work for you. I love how you are counting over a few dots for the title. Centering is a pain! I love the borders, torn papers and those little phrases you are using. Well done!

[@debbieharrison567]

I’m so glad they’re other people whose brains make creative decisions for us and without our knowledge aka mishaps ❤

[@janicesmith557]

Love your Reading Journal. Can’t wait to see your creative journal. You inspire me!

[@sarahgodshall4482]

Every time you said "around the outside" I was singing after each time you said it. ❤ love your reading journal.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

🎵 🎤guess who’s back 🕺🏻🎶

[@lynettehall7388]

I love your book journal!!! Goodreads keeps tracks of your total pages read.

[@nbmcla2]

Definitely like when you talk through the process. I’m not big on voice overs

[@teresascafasci7027]

I love listening to you talk through your videos!!😊

[@gwenngauthier1301]

I far prefer listening to you talk through your videos because then I hear and see what you mean. It also gives me more time to absorb what you’re demonstrating. Please don’t change. I just love watching your videos. You’re like an old friend. 😅❤ (not old old, just long time 😂).

[@LittleJoSleep]

I love a talk through video. That's what I prefer for sure!

[@candicefelice8380]

I love everything about this. I think it came out so beautifully. It gave me lots of ideas on what I can do with my own journal. Thank you!

[@dr.janaleewagner1177]

Love your reading journal setup. ❤

[@maureendavidson8264]

I love your reading journal. You made it look so fun and pretty.

[@teetee3502]

Hi Mary Ellen I wanted to tell you that on Amazon there's a product by Gennel which is a 1.5 mm x 25 m clear double-sided very strong adhesive tape going for $7.55. It's great for getting things glued right into the middle binding. I use them for tippins for my planners. I add pictures and vellums and other things like using this tape. I think it would work perfect for what you need. I love your reading journal I wish I could be as talented as you are. You're inspiring me to at least try.❤❤❤❤ Your friend from Oregon

[@thecampinglibrarian]

Love your reading journal!

[@happyplanner_jana]

Definitely prefer the talk-through videos as well 😍

[@happyplanner_jana]

And yes pleeeeassseee for more frequent update videos 🤩🤩🤩

[@SteveI48]

I like the real time videos you do. I don't prefer the voice over or music. One thing I thought of that might be helpful when I glue stuff into my planner or journals I put the piece on the old backing of a paper pad so I can glue to the edge and not worry about getting glue on my table. It works great for me. I like how your video turned out. I can't wait to see more! One page I added to my reading journal is a page with squares with a number in each. I picked a different color for audio, kindle, or physical book. I color in each one based on the format. That might be an easy way to keep track of the totals for each format.

[@cathywright4133]

I hope you stay with talking during your videos. It helps keep my interest. I love the color combinations you used and your setup. I would love to get more updates, because I end up borrowing the books to read. I actually am an audio listener for books.

[@lisaheffley7134]

I just love your reading journal. I markdown whether I read a physical book (p) a kindle book (k) or an audiobook (*) or a novella(n) in my notes. I don’t have a formal journal yet but I’m working on it. I really want one. I did track all my books last year in the notes on my phone but it’s definitely not pretty or fun.

[@danielle5980]

This is so cool! 🙂

[@proudladybug]

You could put the total kindle and audio stats under the "Total Books Read" stat

[@Mocha77793]

Hi Mary Ellen. Thanks for talking through this video. I love hearing your thought process. You journal pages are really cute. I am excited to follow you during your reading journal for 2025. Question: Do you have a video on how you print the book covers and put them in goggle docs?

[@maryd8393]

I like you talking during your video personally.

[@Jessica.Laurenx]

Hello! I agree with most of the comments with the talk through videos.. the music ones that people put out seemed really impersonal imo. For getting things directly into the crease without it going over, I usually go over LOL. I don't glue The edge down and leave the last cm or two to be able to bend and I go back with an exacto and tweezers to slice it right in the bend that was made.

[@carolsparks9962]

Love it. Great job. Please, no voiceover......love hearing you talk and share. So relaxing.......