I'm actually on my third year in the same A5 reading journal because I've been so inconsistent with it, lol. I've been using Goodreads for over a decade at this point, so I think it has just taken me some time to figure what I actually care to track by hand. And it's helped me take some pressure off so I can actually enjoy the books I pick up! So like, I love having a spread for anticipated releases and lists for book subscription boxes and purchases over the year, but I can't write out series or keep up with monthly stats. However, I've finally figured out how I like to write out my reviews and I think I'm actually going to finish this notebook in 2024!
I definitely envision using this for at least two years. I guess it really depends on how in depth I go with reviews and such. I think I may just review 4 and 5 star books in my journal and leave the rest on Goodreads. We’ll see though! Thanks for following and sharing your experience!
I am new here! I really like this reading journal! I’m such a slow reader and with having 4 kids it’s kind of impossible most of the time but when I can read, I do!
Welcome!! I’m also a slower reader. I was a teacher for the last 4 years, so I definitely struggled with reading during the school year. Now I’m struggling even more but for different reasons. I just can’t seem to find anything interesting. 😅
Sorry to hear you had a rough year - hope the books you read (and of course your spouse) help you get through this one!
Thanks so much, Kyle! It definitely was a rough year and I’m looking forward to this year being better.
I'm actually on my third year in the same A5 reading journal because I've been so inconsistent with it, lol. I've been using Goodreads for over a decade at this point, so I think it has just taken me some time to figure what I actually care to track by hand. And it's helped me take some pressure off so I can actually enjoy the books I pick up!
So like, I love having a spread for anticipated releases and lists for book subscription boxes and purchases over the year, but I can't write out series or keep up with monthly stats. However, I've finally figured out how I like to write out my reviews and I think I'm actually going to finish this notebook in 2024!
I definitely envision using this for at least two years. I guess it really depends on how in depth I go with reviews and such. I think I may just review 4 and 5 star books in my journal and leave the rest on Goodreads. We’ll see though! Thanks for following and sharing your experience!
I am new here! I really like this reading journal! I’m such a slow reader and with having 4 kids it’s kind of impossible most of the time but when I can read, I do!
Welcome!! I’m also a slower reader. I was a teacher for the last 4 years, so I definitely struggled with reading during the school year. Now I’m struggling even more but for different reasons. I just can’t seem to find anything interesting. 😅