37 Brilliant Book Bullet Journal Theme Ideas And Inspirations
For all the bookworms out there, here are some book Bullet Journal theme inspirations.
It also has my own September plan with me, where I did my own take on the books theme.
September, for me, is always a back-to-school month, even if I haven’t been to school for, like … let’s just say, many years.
But most of you wonderful people voted for me to do a Books theme, and that’s what I’ll be creating then.
I must say, it was not the theme I wanted the most, so I was a bit upset with the result, but when I sat down to create the theme – I could only be grateful to you guys for finding something, so fun to play with! I had a total blast, and I love my setup so much.
Plus! I actually create monthly setups in my work journal as well, so I did a stationery themed Bullet Journal setup there.
Of course, there will be a Plan With Me video somewhere in the middle of the post.
I also gathered some book theme ideas from other creators as well, so yeah, there’s tons of material for you guys here!
Be sure to check the end of the post for some more book themed pages. Oh, and there is a free printable as well, so be sure to scroll until the end.
I can’t wait any longer; let’s dive in!
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Stationery To Create A Book Theme
There are some amazing supplies I found for creating a book theme, so I wanted to share them with you since, as a Bullet Journal enthusiast,- you’re probably really into stationery as well.
So let’s talk shop. Here are the supplies I used for my setup:
- Nuuna journal. Not my favorite when it comes to paper quality, but I love it for the size and the smaller dot grid. And the premium feel of it. But I wanted to try more things in my journal, so later, I switched to this one, which has a significantly better paper quality.
- Journal cover. I’m always asked about those, and I get my journal covers here. It’s kind of a high-end product, but the covers are amazing, and I love keeping my journals safe.
- Fineliners. Perfect pens to doodle in your Bullet Journal, and I recommend these ones.
- Markers, if you want your pages to be colorful. For my setup, I used, of course, my favorite ones.
These are some of the basic supplies, but I found some more things which are specific to the book theme:
- Bookshelf stencil. This will speed up your setup process, and you can use it to create a cover page, a mood tracker, or just a book-tracking spread.
- Reading stickers. Beautiful stickers with a girl reading and some bookish quotes. Perfect to create that cozy feel.
- Book washi tape. This will create a nice and cozy feel on any page, not only for book-themed spreads.
Ok, with all the supplies ready, let’s get into planning.
September Bullet Journal Setup: Book Theme
I love reading, and I’m surprised I haven’t actually thought of this theme myself.
I also didn’t want to make it too complicated, so my idea was to add some tiny little details from some of my favorite books instead of doing full-on illustrations.
Let’s see how I did before we get to spreads from other creators.
Cover Page
I really felt like doing something small and simple, so I went for this little bookshelf doodle in the middle of the page.
It took me a while to figure out what I wanted with the lettering style, but eventually, I decided to go for these fun block letters.
It’s really easy to create those as well, as you’ll see in my Plan With Me video. Start by drawing the block letters in pen, and when coloring, just offset it a bit.
I love how it looks so fun and joyful, just like the books I had in mind when creating this theme.
Monthly Log
I managed to decorate it like crazy but also left enough space for all the things I need.
Thanks to the smaller Nuuna grid, even that little space gives a lot of lines to write in, and usually, this is more or less enough for me.
Especially now in quarantine times when we are basically locked inside the house, there isn’t much to plan since all my plans had to be paused for the pandemic to be over first.
Oh, and I wonder if you notice the little easter eggs I added to this page.
Can you guess what book series I hid here?
I’ll give you a tip – it’s not Harry Potter. But if you’re interested in that, check my post 43+ Harry Potter Bullet Journal Theme Inspirations.
Ok, you give up? Here’s the reveal!
It’s Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. These are some of my favorite books ever written. So much so that I’m sad every time I finish one more book because I’ll never be able to read it again for the first time.
It sounds weird, I know, but that’s just how I am. Discworld books are an amazing treasure I have, and I don’t want to spend it all at once; I use them little by little.
If you haven’t got the chance to read them, do yourself a favor and do so! They are truly beautiful, funny, and touching stories for all ages.
Mood Tracker and Habit Tracker
These go hand in hand lately, thankfully, because 30 books don’t occupy that much space, just half a page.
I added a few more callbacks on this spread as well. Really this theme makes me so happy both setting up and looking at the pages!
For the habit tracker, I didn’t do anything too creative – just a simple way to track my habits.
Gratitude Log
My favorite spread each month – is the gratitude log!
As I saw last month, I actually have space for more than just 30 lines on one page, so I decided to add some books at the bottom of the spread as well.
Together with Greebo, probably my favorite cat in the world!
Quote Spread
Sir Terry Pratchett is one of the smartest and wittiest men, so his work is full of amazing quotes, and I wanted to add one to my Bullet Journal.
The hard part was to figure out which one to add – there are so many, and the quotes from Discworld are always the funniest ones ever.
But alas, I decided to opt for a quote about books since that’s the theme here.
If you want to create quote pages in your BuJo, check my post How To Create Beautiful Quote Pages In Your Bullet Journal.
Weekly Spreads
Since the month is done, I’m here to share with you my September weekly spreads.
With my Nuuna journal being on a larger size, I barely ever need to do a two-page weekly spread.
Plus, it’s not like I actually had enough tasks to fill out two pages.
As you can see, this week, I didn’t even have separate boxes for my weekend.
Can you guess what book is referenced here?
I love that even when I use a horizontal format like that and theoretically shouldn’t have enough space for the daily tasks I actually do.
The secret is definitely in Nuuna, having a smaller size dot grid.
This is kind of an obscure reference, but if you get it – leave your guess in the comments!
Monthly Memory Page
One of my favorite pages to create each month is my monthly memory page. What I basically do here is gather all my brightest moments for the month.
Memory keeping is an amazing way to remember all the happy little moments of your life and just bring more joy to your every day.
If you ever feel like creating memory pages in your journal or the entire memory journal – check my post How To: Memory Keeping In Your Bullet Journal.
My monthly memory pages I usually create together with you on an Instargam Live, which usually also get saved on my IGTV. So be sure to follow me on Instagram, and let’s plan together next time.
Last month I actually recorded my memory page Plan With Me as a YouTube video, so be sure to check that out (and maybe give me a follow!! pretty please!)
Plan With Me
Finally, here is my Plan With Me.
Hope you enjoy this video as much as I enjoyed creating the setup.
Book Bullet Journal Theme Inspirations
This theme was probably the most difficult one to look for inspiration. But I’m relentless, so I still managed to find some amazing book-themed spreads.
After we take a look at these, I’ll share with you some book trackers; I bet they can inspire you, too, if you decide to go for a book theme.
This is an Instagram tracker and is pretty useful for any content creator.
But this can actually be a good idea for a monthly log.
Such a beautiful cover page and I love the little details that help it look cozier.
I must admit I do have a soft spot for anything with kraft paper. You can check my post with Cozy Kraft Paper Bullet Journal Ideas if you need some more inspirations.
Such a clean and beautiful weekly spread. I love how the decorations are very minimal but still on theme.
And, of course, the lettering for the headers is so beautiful! If you want to work on your brush lettering, be sure to check my post on Brush Lettering For Beginners.
A bookshelf as a mood tracker is a classic idea for a booth theme.
I love the color scheme of this spread and the little faces used for the moods.
I love creating memory pages, and the idea of making them all in little books is wonderful for this theme.
Plus, the pink accents are amazing.
Technically this is more of a Disney Bullet Journal theme, but I think this particular cover works for the book theme as well.
It’s also a very sweet cover page because I remember when I was a kid, all I ever wanted was to have the same library. I still do, if I’m honest.
I think the kraft paper is simple and perfect for the books theme.
I also like how this cover page is so simple to recreate.
Coffee and books are a perfect combination.
I also really love the color combination on this cover page; so cozy and comfy.
Such an almost ethereal take on a book theme! I love how the books and colors are floating, it makes it look so magical.
Such a cool take on a circle weekly spread.
You have plenty of space for all your daily tasks and also a huge decorative piece in the middle.
Lovely mood and habit tracker, and I love the way these pages are decorated.
I have the same label maker used here for headers, and it’s really a cool way to decorate your journal and speed up the setup.
I like decorating pages with quotes, and this one is perfect.
Be sure to check my post Bullet Journal Monthly Log if you’re looking for more inspirations for this page setup.
An easy idea to just doodle a bunch of books, but it looks so cute!
And I’m really impressed by how straight the letters are. I possibly wouldn’t be able to do it without maybe a use of a stencil.
I’d say this doesn’t give a lot of space for planning, but I see now that it’s a dutch door spread so there is plenty of space on the other side.
I like how the calendar looks like an actual calendar you might have standing on your bookshelf.
Love the cute books and how the daily boxes are hidden between them.
Also, how cute is this little fox?
This is definitely one of the most creative ideas I’ve seen.
So cute to make them look like library cards! But maybe not the most practical idea, to be honest; I usually set up a weekly spread to have a one-glance view of the week.
I love this approach to the book theme, and the name "enchanted library" was such a perfect one for this theme. I just want to get lost in books among all the greenery.
One more Belle library, stunning!
And I can’t really say what kind of a spread it is since the page itself is a hidden dutch door. Can you spot it?
I love the idea of backing the books from washi tape.
It might take a bit extra effort with all the cutting, but it’s totally worth it, and it’s one more fun way to put your washi tapes to use.
This is such a beautiful cover page, I love the little gift with her books, and it's a neat trick to skip drawing the face but for it to still look super cute.
I love how subtle this take on the book Bullet Journal theme. And the pastel colors on this page definitely add to the cuteness of the spread.
This is a beautiful take on the book theme; the inclusion of the quote is simply perfect! This is an interesting idea to create digital art, print, and simply add it to your Bullet Journal.
A perfect idea or a book tracker for this theme is, of course, a bookshelf. It's easy to create and you get to play around so much with the designs on the backs of the books.
I love how stylish this page looks, but it took me a while to figure out what kind of page this is. I think it's kind of a weekly to-do list.
I love this beautiful cover page or course because of all the pink tones. I also appreciate that the creator added tea here rather than coffee. As a huge fan of drinking tea, I think tea and books are a perfect combination.
Bullet Journal Book Tracker
Tracking your books is super fun and can be pretty useful.
With a book tracker, you will never forget all the amazing books you want to read. And secondly – it will keep you motivated to keep reading.
So here are some beautiful book trackers to get you started.
Black and gold is a gorgeous combo, and it works perfectly here.
I also like how cute the handwriting is.
Blackout journal is not so easy to master, but this page looks absolutely stunning.
I’m also loving how there are different books, some are black, and the titles are in white; some are filled out with white, and the titles are in black.
This is not necessarily a book tracker, but I thought it was such a fun idea that it definitely has space here.
“Just a few more pages” is usually the biggest lie I tell myself before sleep haha
Such a great idea to have reading goals spread right next to your book tracker!
This is definitely a great way to stay motivated and on top of your reading. Definitely adding one to my collections journal!
I’m so in love with these colors! Make the page look so happy and motivational.
It’s also cute how book stacks have different little decors on top.
More Resources
These were some book-themed inspirations, but there is always more!
So if you’re a bookworm at heart, here are a few more posts I know you’ll love:
- Reading Journal Page Ideas For Book Lovers
- 31+ Creative Bullet Journal Book Tracker Pages
- Free Book Tracker Bullet Journal Printables
- Page Tracker Bullet Journal Inspirations
When creating book-related pages, you’ll probably need to doodle books! They are some of the easiest things to doodle, and here is a post you’ll find useful to help you with that:
Now you have it all to create the most stunning book pages!
Free Printable Book Tracker
Since we’re talking about books, I created a free printable book tracker for you.
You can find it in the Resources Vault in “Other Pages” section
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What theme did you choose for September? Did you do a Back To School theme or something completely different?
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I chose music theme for September :).
This is such a fun theme!! Would love to see your pages. Maybe you could share in our Facebook group “Bullet Journaling to Happiness”?
Such a cute setup and I love the other layouts you included for inspiration as well! I am trying to read 12 books on personal development this year, and so far it’s not going very well, so this post is a great reminder that I need to read more lol. Thank you!
– Pixie | Productive Pixie
Glad you liked these!! And yeah I know with reading it’s so easy to fall back! I’m working on improving my reading habits as well.