Free Reading Journal Template and Book Log: Copy or Print
Keep a page for each book and a short log for your finished titles. Copy this template into any notes app, or print it and write by hand. No signup needed.
My reading journal
Book title: __________________________________ Author: ______________________________________ Started: ______________ Finished: ______________ My one-sentence reaction: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Something I want to remember (include page/chapter): ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ A question or idea to return to: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Who I would recommend this to, and why: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ READING LOG Title | Author | Finished | One-line reaction ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Copy into your own notes or print a blank sheet. Nothing to sign up for.
Use it your way
Copy
Paste into your notes
Or print
Write on the worksheet
Keep one thought
Blank fields are fine
Start with the title and author
These two fields make it possible to find the book later. Dates are optional unless you want a record of when you read it.
Write a reaction in your own words
Try a sentence you would say to a friend. It can be as simple as 'I liked the setting but lost track of the characters.'
Save one thing with its location
Keep an idea, question or brief quote. Add a page number or chapter so you can find the context again.
Add a line to the book log
Use the bottom section for a quick list of finished books. Keep the longer journal page only for books you want to reflect on.
Two parts, two different jobs
- Journal page
- Remember what one book meant to you
- Reading log
- See which books you have read
A few quick answers
Can I save this as a PDF?
Choose Print template, then your browser's Save as PDF option if available. You can also copy the plain text into a document.
Will you save what I write?
This is a blank worksheet, not an online form. Copy it into your own app or write on a printed copy. This page does not store journal entries.
Can I use it for school?
Yes, as a personal starting point. If a teacher assigned a format or required particular fields, follow those instructions.
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