20 Bullet Journal Reading Journal Layout Ideas Every Book Lover Needs to Try

If you’re a book lover who also enjoys the art of journaling, a reading-themed bullet journal is the perfect way to track, review, and celebrate your literary journey. Whether you’re a seasoned bujo fanatic or just dipping your toes into creative journaling, these 20 reading journal layout ideas will inspire you to merge your love of books with your love of pen and paper.

1. Simple Reading Log

A clean list-style spread with columns for the book title, author, and date read. Perfect for minimalists.

2. Bookshelf Tracker

Draw bookshelf doodles and color in a book spine after finishing each read. Add titles for a decorative visual record.

3. Monthly Reads Spread

Dedicate a spread to each month with book titles, dates, and star ratings to track your reading at a glance.

4. Book Covers Grid

Sketch or print mini book covers and arrange them in a grid for a colorful, visual summary of your year.

5. Series Tracker

Track your progress through multi-book series with checkboxes for each title.

6. Genre Tracker

Create a pie chart or color-coded list showing how many books you’ve read per genre.

7. To Be Read (TBR) List

A dedicated page for your upcoming reads and book wish list.

8. Reading Goals Spread

Set annual or monthly reading goals and check off progress throughout the year.

9. Favorite Quotes Page

Reserve space for the quotes that deeply resonated with you from your reading journey.

10. Book Review Boxes

Mini review sections with prompts like summary, rating, favorite character, and key takeaways.

11. Reading Challenge Tracker

Try challenges like “52 Books in 52 Weeks” and track them visually with icons or charts.

12. Publication Year Tracker

Organize books by the year they were published — great for reading from different time periods.

13. Format Tracker

Mark whether you read a book in print, as an eBook, or listened to the audiobook.

14. Reading Mood Log

Track how each book made you feel with a mood chart or creative color coding.

15. Ratings Overview

A visual chart or bar graph showing how you rated each book that year.

16. Author Tracker

List authors you’ve read and keep notes on which ones you’d like to explore more.

17. Acquisition Source Tracker

Note where each book came from — purchased, gifted, borrowed, or from your TBR pile.

18. Borrowed & Lent List

Keep tabs on books you’ve loaned out or borrowed, so nothing gets lost.

19. Reading Forecast

Plan what books you want to read in the upcoming month, quarter, or season.

20. Book Bingo Spread

Turn your reading prompts into a fun bingo game — e.g., “Classic,” “Debut Author,” or “Translated Work.”

💡 Pro Tip: You don’t have to use all these layouts at once. Start with 3–5 that excite you most and expand as you go. Combining visual trackers with detailed logs makes your journal both useful and beautiful.

For inspiration, check out these amazing creators on YouTube:

Here is a curated list of YouTube video links that show how to set up various Reading Journal page layouts. 

1. March 2025 Reading Journal Setup (includes layouts and decoration ideas)
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaNJSgNyiXQ

2. Bullet journal ideas MARATHON with +200 ideas, including reading challenge layouts
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtC1M3NyxRA

3. Reading Journal Ideas MARATHON with +100 layout ideas for reading journals
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dJRVYI92Xk

4. 70 Bullet Journal Ideas for Your 2025 Setup (useful for reading journal inspiration)
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-4SMpkP1FY

5. 2025 Reading Journal Setup (detailed setup with aesthetics focus)
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4

6. My 2025 Reading Journal Set Up (creative and cute spread ideas)
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpqiuvUetUk

7. 2025 New Reading Journal Setup - Square Journal Layouts
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRvX_oFNCOk

8. 20 Beginner Bullet Journal Spreads, including weekly and reading journal-friendly spreads
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGA0hTMaNqs

9. Reading Journal Videos Playlist (various quarterly setups and ideas)
   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzKqBme4CZ-KbXYWZZJ-R0fyaiyP4Sgl

10. Reading Journal Playlist (includes months with reading wrap-up and reviews)
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1WPOcV-x_Tuc4SgRRAdxsfYMQDLOj9Qx

These videos and playlists together cover detailed step-by-step setups for multiple reading journal pages, including tracking, challenges, book lists, reviews, stats, and more.