13 Enchanting Book Bullet Journal Ideas
Bullet Journal ideas can transform your reading life into an organized, joyful adventure. From tracking your to-read list to logging your favorite book quotes, the possibilities are endless.
Whether you’re a bookworm with stacks of novels teetering on your nightstand or someone just dipping a toe into the world of reading, book Bullet Journal ideas can help you keep it all straight with a splash of creativity.
Want to make your reading log pop with colorful spreads? Or find a way to stay motivated and finish that big pile of books? A Bullet Journal can do it all, and we’re here to inspire you with fun, practical ideas!

Using a Bullet Journal for reading can completely transform how you immerse yourself in books. For one, it adds a layer of organization and intention to your reading life.
Instead of vaguely remembering that one book someone recommended a year ago, you can jot it down in a “To-Read” spread. This helps you keep track of all the books that have caught your eye while also keeping you motivated to work steadily through your never-ending list of literary gems. Plus, there’s immense satisfaction in checking books off as you go—your own little victory dance on paper!
It’s not just about the books you consume—it’s about the memories connected to them. Designing vibrant pages dedicated to your favorite characters or authors adds a layer of joy and creativity that goes hand-in-hand with your literary adventures.
If you’re someone who wants to read more, you’ll find that a reading-focused Bullet Journal is a magical tool for accountability. Setting monthly or yearly reading goals becomes easier to manage when you can track your progress visually.
Whether it’s a bookshelf illustration where each colored-in book represents a novel you’ve finished, or a simple checklist, these visuals keep you inspired to keep turning the pages.
Lastly, your Bullet Journal can help you find the most value from every book you finish. Use a spread to capture memorable quotes, key takeaways, or even your own reflections on a book.
This not only helps you connect deeper with the stories you read but also makes it easy to revisit ideas or moments that left a mark on you. When creativity meets reading in this way, it enhances the experience, making it both meaningful and uniquely personal.
I’m sure by now you can’t wait to look at some ideas you can create in your Bullet Journal, but there are a few other things I wanted to mention.
First of all, be sure to scroll until the end of the post to get some FREE printables. There are plenty to choose from, including a book tracker that you can print and start using right away.
Secondly, let’s talk about supplies.
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Supplies For Reading Journal
You can definitely use any supplies you have available. It all depends on what style you want to follow.
But in case you want some recommendations, here are some of my favorites:
- Calliograph pens. They come in beautiful colors and have two brush tips, so you can use them for coloring and for creating different sizes of headers. (you can also get 10% off with my code MASHA10)
- Fineliners. These are the blood of every Bullet Journal page, and I recommend getting these ones.
- Kraft paper. I always find that it looks amazing on reading pages. You can use any you want, but I prefer using a kraft paper notepad that was it still has good paper and a dot grid. (you can also get 10% off with my code MASHA10)
- Book stencil. An easier and definitely faster way to add book doodles to your Bullet Journal.
- Letter stamps. I feel like it fits so well with all the book pages. And it will allow you to have many fun and unique headers.
I hope you check these out, and these supplies will inspire you to create your own unique reading journal pages.
Now, let’s look at all these ideas I found for you.
Book Bullet Journal Ideas
There are so many fun and creative ways to bring books to your Bullet Journal pages, be it just your love for books or actual layouts to help you with your reading.
In this list, I gathered ideas from 13 different creators, each having their own style and aesthetics. So I'm pretty confident you'll be able to get inspirations that fit your needs and your journaling style.
Let's dive in!
This bookshelf format is a classic when it comes to creating a reading tracker, and for a good reason - it is timeless, stylish, and pretty straightforward. The best part is that you have complete control over how many books you want to include and how decorative you want to go with it.
Make your bookshelf all about books, or maybe add some more decorating elements and trinkets if you have much smaller reading expectations. You can truly customize it to fit your needs.
I definitely don't read enough to create such a detailed layout at the end of the year, but I love this idea! If you're an avid reader and are even participating in some reading challenges, you might enjoy having all your reading escapades summarised for the year that way.
I love the idea of bringing quotes from your favorite books and authors to your Bullet Journal. It's a fun way to show your love for the craft and express creativity as well.
Here is a fun little idea - you can track how much time it took you to read each book! I love that here, the creator also divided the books by the way they read them, physical or audio format. I personally would probably also want to add how many pages or how long the book was.
There are so many amazing books coming out all the time, especially if you're reading a series that is still in progress. Having a tracker like this one can help you get more excited about the book and ensure that you're always equipped with your favorite latest releases.
If you have a lot of reading goals, you probably have a big list of books you want to get to. These layouts clearly created mini pockets for the lists of books, and each is actually connected to a different genre, which is definitely useful. That way you can easily find a new book to read that would perfectly fit your current mood.
This little page is super cute and can be a fun motivator for you to keep on track with your reading goals. This creator aimed to read 30 books and this is their way to visually see how far they went on this journey.
For anyone who likes the visual aspect of tracking, here is an absolutely stunning idea! I love that the creator didn't just add the book covers but also left space for a little rating under each.
If you want to add something similar, star tracker stickers like these would be absolutely perfect to make your layouts that much easier to create.
If you love books and reading, you might just want to bring that to your Bullet Journal pages and not necessarily create special reading-oriented layouts. Here is a wonderful inspiration for a book-themed weekly spread.
Here is an interesting page you can add to your monthly setup - a layout with an overview of your reading that month that includes the books read, genres, favorite quotes, and a favorite book.
If you're planning on creating a yearly overview of all your books, starting with monthly pages like these could be very helpful for you in the future.
Here is one more take on a bookshelf book tracker, but this one also includes a beautifully lettered quote on the other side.
And if you're wondering about the pen the creator used for this beautiful lettering piece, it definitely was a Tombow Fudenosuke brush pen.
I love the idea of bringing more organization to your reading, with you knowing all the numbers for pages read and the genres you liked. This is a beautiful layout created to track all those, and I'm absolutely charmed by it.
Here is a very interesting and creative take on a list of your favorite books. First of all, I really like that the creator divided books into fiction and nonfiction.
Secondly, the fact that she created those little pockets from the books is really something special! Yes, it takes a bit more work, but wouldn't you agree that the result is absolutely worth it?
Free Printable Book Tracker
Of course, I had to create a little freebie for you – a book tracker!
You can find it in the Resources Vault, together with many other Bullet Journal printables.
If you don’t have access yet, you can always sign up in the form below.
Once you confirm your subscription, you’ll get the password to get 50+ free Bullet Journal printables, stickers, and worksheets to use right away.
If you’ve never used printables before, be sure to check my post How To Use Printables In Your Bullet Journal.
It’s pretty basic, and you can find all the supplies you need in my post Supplies For Using Bullet Journal Printables.
More Resources
Are you looking for some more ideas and inspiration for your reading and book-related pages? I’ve got you covered with plenty more!
Check out these blog posts next:
- 13 Bullet Journal Ideas For Book Lovers
- Reading Journal Page Ideas For Book Lovers
- Must-Have Reading Journal Supplies
>>> What kind of pages and ideas will you be adding to your Bullet Journal? Share with us in the comments!
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