31 Creative Bullet Journal Book Tracker Pages
Today, we’re diving into the enchanting world of reading with some inspiring Bullet Journal page ideas designed specifically for tracking your literary adventures.
Imagine a vibrant, personalized space where you can document every book you read, jot down your thoughts, and even track those never-ending to-be-read lists. It’s not only fun and creative but also a fantastic way to engage with your reading habit on a deeper level.
With Bullet Journal book trackers, the possibilities are endless. You can create colorful spreads featuring your favorite genres or maybe a timeline of your reading journey throughout the year.
Perhaps you’d like a minimalist layout with just titles and ratings, or a detailed page capturing your favorite quotes and characters. This approach allows you to celebrate each completed book and reflect on your reading goals, making each entry a cherished memory.
So grab your pens, unleash your creativity, and transform your reading experience into something truly special with your Bullet Journal!
What can be cozier than reading a book in a coffee shop, maybe on a terrace? Or – just staying at home with a comfy blanket and a cup of hot cocoa.
Let me know in the comments what your favorite place to read is.
But I digress; this post is about book trackers that can definitely bring so much more to your reading experience! I have been journaling since 2018, and I have created my own share of reading-related pages and can attest – it is really making reading easier and much more fun.
And before we dive into all that, I wanted to mention that at the end of the post, you’ll find some FREE printable Bullet Journal book trackers you can start using right away!
Also, at the end of the post, you’ll find other reading-related pages and some tutorials for drawings you can use to decorate your reading trackers.
What To Add To Your Book Tracker
Let’s dive into the wonderful world of organizing your reading habits with some essential book tracker ideas for your Bullet Journal.
Hereโs a breakdown of the basics:
- Books to read: Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of book recommendations from friends, family, or favorite book bloggers? This tracker is your go-to list, a curated collection of all those must-reads.
- Books read: This tracker is a celebration of your literary journey, a personal archive of every book you’ve completed. Itโs like a literary scrapbook that holds your reading history. You might include space for brief reviews or memorable quotes that touched your heart. Visual learners could even sketch a mini cover of each book to make the page vibrant and full of life.
- Favorite books: On those rainy days when you need a pick-me-up, this list is your go-to. Itโs a comforting collection of the books that have left a mark on your heart.
But wait, there is more!
- Pages read per day: If turning reading into a daily habit is on your agenda, this tracker can be a game-changer. It offers an insightful overview of your reading pace and keeps you motivated to turn the page. You could design a graph or line chart to visually represent your progress, encouraging you to read just one more page each day.
- Chapters read: If you prefer to track progress by chapters rather than pages, this layout is perfect. It prevents that awkward pause where you have to recall the previous day’s reading.
- Series finished: If you’re like me and love getting lost in book series, this tracker is a must-have. Itโs a thrilling record of the series youโve conquered. You might even create a designated area to note upcoming releases in your favorite series, so you never miss the next adventure.
The ideas are pretty much limitless; you just need to think about what kind of reading you are doing.
What Kind of Book Tracker Should You Choose?
Here’s the thing about book trackers โ there’s no single “right” one, no matter what your Pinterest feed tries to convince you of. The best book tracker is simply the one you’ll actually keep up with, and that comes down to how you naturally read and journal.
If you’re the type who can’t resist decorating every page (guilty), a bookshelf or illustrated tracker is going to be your new best friend. There’s something so satisfying about coloring in a little book spine every time you finish a read โ it turns even a slow reading month into something that feels like an accomplishment.
Not really a doodler? That’s completely fine too. A simple reading log or book list keeps things quick and functional, so you can spend less time fussing over layouts and more time actually reading.
Chasing a reading goal this year? A yearly or challenge tracker makes watching that number climb so much more satisfying โ there’s nothing like seeing your list grow to keep you motivated to pick up the next book. And if you love data, a tracker broken down by month or genre can be a fun way to see your reading habits at a glance (turns out I read a lot more mystery novels than I’d like to admit).
There’s no wrong way to do this. So browse the ideas below, find the one that makes you excited to open your journal, and let’s get you reading โ and tracking โ more.
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Bullet Journal Book Tracker Inspirations
Ok let’s get to it and check out some amazing book trackers. I love how they are all different and have a creative approach to tracking their reading progress.
Some of these pages are my own, that I’ve created during the years, but I also included work from other creators, so you get a wider variety of styles and ideas to choose from.
Let’s dive in!
Bookshop To Be Read Tracker
This is a layout we created together on a livestream with my Patreon members. I wanted to create a tracker with not too many books so it won’t feel too overwhelming.
Bookcase is my favorite format, but I wanted to try something different, so I created a little bookstore display layout instead.
And just to clarify, this tracker is my TBR list, so it’s a list of future books I want to read or get recommended.
Audiobook Tracker
There is a big argument about whether audiobooks are considered books and whether they still count as reading. For me, it absolutely does! And if you want to separate them, here is some inspiration for how you can track your different reading styles.
Book Tracker By Month
I love this tracker; it looks so super neat, and the colors are absolutely amazing!
It’s also a fun idea to track how many books you read per month, this is a great tracker if you’re having an exact goal on how many books you want to read that year.
Heart Shaped Book Tracker
Such a creative way to create a book tracker in a heart shape!
Since the usual book tracker is a bookshelf, I thought forming a different shape out of books is a fun idea. It also made me think you could play around with other shapes, too.
Reading Goal Tracker
Such a happy and bright spread! And a cool idea to use up those stickers you save for better days ;)
From far away, I actually thought it was washi tape, not book stickers, so using washi might be a fun option too.
Two Page Book Tracker
I love that the creator used two pages for this tracker. That way, you have more space for all the books and can decorate your bookshelf more.
Book Tracker With Book Covers
I love this book tracker and the visual element of adding the book covers. I also think it’s pretty fun that there’s space to add a little rating for each book.
I don’t know what this creator used, but for an easy star rating, I’ve been using these stamps, which quickly became a staple for many different layouts in my commonplace book.
Bullet Journal Book Tracker
Here is my own take on a bookshelf-type book tracker, and, of course, I went for something very colorful and decorated.
I think that way I also have fewer books here, which is often my goal – I don’t like to create trackers that have too many books, since it starts to feel like pressure for me pretty easily. I’d rather have a tracker with fewer books and then create another once I read them all.
Monthly Reads Tracker
First of all, I’m simply so impressed by the number of books she read in one month. Like, absolutely speechless!
But also – this is a very simple tracker that still looks super fun and creative.
Reading Log
If you’re not sure what format to use for your book tracker, try both! The one on the left is more creative and doodly, while the one on the right gives a more detailed view of the books and their ratings.
Yearly Book Tracker
Very minimalist design, but you gotta admit – it’s a cute and very functional spread.
A special note: the library card is used as decoration, very on theme.
Two Page Bookshelf Tracker
I love this tracker and all the little references to different books. Washi tape was also a cute little detail to frame the whole tracker.
There are a lot of incredible quotes about reading and books, and adding quotes to your pages is a wonderful way to add more meaning to the layout and fill out any blank space.
Colorful Reading Log
I love this spread, and Kate is doing so well on her reading!
Also, I’m absolutely in love with the colors she used here; aren’t they beautiful and perfectly matched?
Kraft Paper Book Tracker
One year, my book tracker was on kraft paper, and this one has a few reasons. First, I think kraft paper is extra cozy and fits the reading vibe and aesthetics.
Secondly, this was actually a way for me to cover up a mistake on my Bullet Journal page. I used a kraft paper notepad by Archer and Olive (get 10% OFF with my code MASHA10), which has the same 160 GSM dot grid pages as their usual journals.
This is a list of books I want to read, and as you can see, I also added here my reading goal – at least 20 minutes a day.
Black And White Book Tracker
Rachel is a wonderful artist, and of course, her book tracker was no exception.
I think it’s a pretty clever idea to have an artistic page on one side and a simple list with a bit more detail on the other.
Books To Read Tracker
Books to Read is such a useful list; I missed so many recommendations because I didn’t have a spread like this.
I really like how the creator divided the list into fiction and nonfiction, so you can easily find a recommendation for the genre you’re looking for.
Read Books Tracker
I especially love this one for the colors, so pretty and bright! I bet she used my favorite Zebra Mildliners for it.
Plus, here is a creative idea for a tracker where books aren’t standing up.
By The Window Book Trackers
Beautiful tracker, and it definitely creates such a cozy feeling. For some reason, it also makes me think of Bag End. Anyone else?
Fall Book Tracker
One idea I had was to create a seasonal reading list. And I started by creating a Fall reading list.
This will be helpful for me to set very reachable goals – three books a month. And that way I can maybe play around and group them – do a month of mystery in September for example and a month of horror in October.
Book List
Here is an idea: to track books, you don’t have to draw an entire page; a simple list works just as well.
Your handwriting can be a great decoration, like in this book tracker.
Cute Books Read Tracker
Super cute book tracker, and I love this illustration; that sweetie is definitely a reader!
Plus I think it’s a great idea to make the books larger, it will help you to see the titles better once you fill it out.
Book Series Tracker
Remember the idea of tracking the series you’ve read? Well, somebody actually created a tracker like that.
I like that each series also has a little tracker to see how many books you’ve read already.
Aesthetic Book Tracker
This tracker left me speechless; it’s such an atmospheric page!
And I found it pretty cool that she’s tracking audiobooks. I also love consuming literature in audio format.
Books I’ve Read Tracker
Lovely tracker with a different way to doodle books.
I love how she drew the pages on the books, but still left enough space to write the book titles.
Watercolor Book Tracker
Super cute book tracker, and I love that she used watercolor to decorate it.
The greens really make this spread look so very fresh.
Art Deco Reading Tracker
This is a yearly reading tracker, plus a list of books with ratings. And I absolutely love that Art Deco look!
It’s very clever of this creator to have these two pages next to each other, so that way you can easily see all your reading adventures at a glance.
Yearly Reading Tracker
A cool way to stay motivated and keep up your reading habits.
This yearly reading tracker uses colors to show how many pages you’ve read. It’s really going to motivate you to read every day, even a little bit.
Simple Book Tracker
Even if you want to create a bookshelf book tracker but don’t want to spend much time doing that, you absolutely can. Here is an example, and you can definitely play around with adding color or other decorations later if you want to.
Books To Read
Love this spread and the beautiful handwriting; it really adds character. And it’s pretty fun that the creator used two types of paper; it creates a beautiful contrast.
Challenge Book Tracker
Participating in challenges is always a fun way to spice up your habits, and this type of tracker can definitely keep you motivated.
Have you ever actually participated in a reading challenge like that? I never did, but now I’m definitely considering.
Childhood Favorite Books
Such a creative way to draw a simple shelf with your favorite books. The attention to detail is absolutely crazy!
And I think this is a wonderful masterpiece to actually finish up our roundup.
Stationery Recommendations
For creating book trackers, you’ll need some supplies, and the world of stationery is so wide that it’s easy to get lost with all the options available.
So let me make it easier for you and share some of my favorite supplies that I’m sure you’ll also love using to create your book tracker pages:
- Fineliners. These are the blood of every Bullet Journal page; they are perfect for drawing all the lines and grids, as well as adding doodles and other decorations to your pages. My top picks for fineliners are Sakura Pigma Micron pens; they come with archival dark black ink that looks perfect on the pages.
- Markers. If you love color on your pages as I do, you’ll need some markers. My top choice is Zebra Mildliners, but Crayola Super Tips are also fantastic, pretty affordable, and come in 100 colors!
- Brush pens. You’ll need brush pens to add beautiful lettering to your pages if you like having it on your pages. I recommend Tombow Fudenosuke, which are small-tip pens, and they work very well if you’re a beginner in lettering.
- Stencils. These little reusable tools are another great and simple way to create or decorate your pages. This bookshelf stencil is perfect for creating your book tracker!
I can talk about stationery for hours, but this post isn’t about that; let’s move on to something else special – freebies!
Free Printable Book Tracker
Of course, I wanted to leave you with something special – free printables. This book tracker lets you track up to 50 books. If it’s too much, just decorate the other books instead of leaving them blank to fill out the titles.
Plus, I also designed a simple little reading log to help you easily track and record all the books you read.
You can get them in the Resources Vault under the section “Other Pages”.
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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 for your reading-related pages or inspiration on how to decorate them? I’ve got you covered!
Check out these blog posts next:
- How To Draw A Book: 7 Easy Step By Step Tutorials
- Reading Journal Page Ideas For Book Lovers
- Free Reading Journal Printables
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