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

[@semblance3995]

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

[@TracyTylerRevell]

🥳 You won't regret it! ❤️

[@mohamedsala1934]

@Semblance exactly!

[@My.Curiosities]

The green scrapbook paper were so beautiful!

[@SaundraMcKenzie]

Yes, please start a book club!

[@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!

[@jessicamcelfresh4223]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ExLibris-Alys]

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

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you! 😊

[@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!! 😁

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

Joy Luck Club has a really good movie too I believe

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@CoffeeandInsight]

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

[@angelalopes7617]

Hi Tracy!!! Just to say I really miss your videos. Hope everything is fine with you!

[@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!

[@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!

[@steppy3736]

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

[@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! ☺️

[@Stephanie0612]

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

[@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.

[@dmzero8478]

16:14 - "Johannes Cabal, Necromancer" the first book in the Brother's Cabal series by Johnathan L Howard

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thanks for the rec! 😁

[@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

[@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!

[@Anigmandra]

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

[@carlyvogler9193]

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

[@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.

[@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)

[@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

[@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?

[@kristy21dance]

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

[@esliet]

Awesome video , really got good ideas for journaling. TY

[@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!

[@Clementine_01]

Jasper Jones is a really good book

[@TracyTylerRevell]

I haven't heard of that one...definitely looking in to it. Thanks!

[@leahsjournals]

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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@animalluver3700]

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

[@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!

[@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. 🤣

[@dianeperry6888]

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

[@Avistew]

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

[@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)

[@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.

[@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.

[@hipstamom]

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

[@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!

[@margarobert1030]

We miss you!!!!!

[@myrandacreates]

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

[@AshleyTuckerDesigns]

I just looked through all my books and for J I found Jurassic Park, Jade City, Jane Eyre, and Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating. J is a tough one!

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Right?!? 😂 Thanks for the recs!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@futoijosei]

Justin by Diana Palmer. Its a romance. He is a cowboy that owns a feedlot.

[@aprilphillips318]

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

[@angelikaleckie6373]

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

[@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!

[@rosesuenram6842]

Yes, to book club.

[@catwatches8690]

I read Just Mercy this year for my J.

[@Kissinglife-Tina]

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

[@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.

[@corrinem8379]

Josh and Hazel's Guide to not dating by Christina Lauren. Johnny Be Good by Paige Toon

[@MeghanFerrin]

For a J recommendation if you're feeling Emily Henry-esque romcoms -- Just Drinks by Christine Mayfaire! Technically a December/holiday novel but you could really read it whenever. =)

[@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

[@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 ☺️

[@tamarazann2717]

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

[@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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@chaneldays]

your designs are fab

[@bchluvr7]

The most beautiful reading journal ever!

[@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!

[@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

[@mandys1379]

Looking through my good reads. The only book I’ve read (that I have listed there at least) that starts with J is Josh and Hazels Guide to not Dating by Christina lauren. The other J books I thought of that are one my tbr have already been mentioned in the comments. They are Jade City and The Jasmine Throne.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

I really like Christina Lauren's books so I will add that to my list. Thanks!

[@SimplySounds13]

J books: Jar City by Arnaldur Indridason Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

[@denaejean03]

Just Listen by Sara Dessen! Loved her books!

[@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! 👋

[@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. 😁

[@lib4frogz]

i cant wait to journal this year with 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?

[@karav8133]

Could you please let me know where to find the details for your grid spacing guide? Your journals are wonderful, and I appreciate all the great inspiration and beauty..

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Thank you so much! I have a video explaining it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH6xmWSlf55ledU

[@JLGoode5]

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

[@jahnaviworld10]

Love this mam very beautiful set up.. Cute.

[@lupe1808]

I had the opposite problem . My reading goal was 150 and I’m currently at 318 books read. Not including audiobooks . I have no social life and I don’t sleep lol. 😅 . I’m hoping next year to read less and branch out with my hobbies.

[@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!

[@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! 🥳

[@joanneperez3947]

YES!!!!! to book club!!

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay! 🥳

[@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!

[@1974karebear]

I recommend the book Jane Two by Sean Patrick Flannery. I loved it.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Oh I'll look in to that one. Thanks!

[@peggywolfe3301]

Yes to book club! How do you get the book snapshot printouts?

[@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!

[@folded_pizza]

I don't listen to audiobooks, but that's mainly because English isn't my first language and I typically don't read in it. I've found some radio recordings of classic works in my language, but they're on KZbin, and it's inconvenient, I can't be walking around or in the bus with my phone open, I want to just drop it in my bag.

[@TracyTylerRevell]

That does sound rather inconvenient. 😕 I've found that lately audiobooks can't hold my attention like they used to. I much rather prefer physical or ebooks.

[@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.

[@bradstoddard3112]

This is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️.

[@createwithlulu]

I’m his journal is beautiful 😍 ❤

[@michellealtman2019]

Yes! Book Club Is a great idea,

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay! 🥳

[@thebrashbookshelf]

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

[@TracyTylerRevell]

Yay, thank you!

[@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 😊