Simple Reading Bullet Journal Ideas

Let’s find you Bullet Journal ideas that can transform your reading habits into a creative and organized experience.

If you’re a book lover looking to track your literary adventures, stay motivated, or simply add a touch of artistry to your reading routine, this post is for you.

From tracking your to-be-read list to creating a visual bookshelf, these simple reading journal ideas are perfect for any level of journaling expertise.

Whether you’re aiming to read more, reflect on your favorite books, or just keep your notes in one place, these pages will inspire you to make your reading journey even more enjoyable.

I’ve been Bullet Journaling for years (I started in 2018), and yet reading related pages has never become a prominent part of my journal.

I can see why – since I started my Bullet Journal and up to now I’ve moved continents, lived in four different countries, and started my own business. Life has been busy, mostly full of business classes and self-help books to help me manage all the big feelings.

But now I feel like, at least in one area, my life is stable – I chose one country to live in, and there are no more big moves planned. So slowly but steadily, I’m coming back to reading.

I find that your Bullet Journal often motivates me to get things done; now I’m counting on it to help me read more and clear my brain a bit from the constant flow of TikTok videos.

Therefore, I wanted to share with you some of my reading journal pages. I say they are simple because I tried not to overcomplicate them and to make them cute enough to want to use, but not so elaborate that I need four hours to create them all.

Oh, and be sure you scroll until the end to get your FREE printables, including a book tracker you can use in your Bullet Journal right away.

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Stationery Recommendations

First of all, let’s have a quick look at the supplies I used, in case you want to create something similar in your own journal.

Archer & Olive journal. You can simply add reading-related pages to your usual Bullet Journal, but considering how many notebooks I have, I decided to use a separate one for all my content-consuming habits (at this point, it’s anime and reading). If you want to get the same journal, you can use my code MASHA10 to get 10% OFF.
Fineliners. These are the working hours of all my Bullet Journal pages. I am switching between Sakura Pigma Micron and Altenew Fineliners.
Markers. I love colors, so of course, all my pages have plenty of them. My forever go-to are Zebra Mildliners.

There are plenty more cute things you can use for your book Bullet Journal pages, but these are my personal go-to.

TOM56185 - Tombow Dual Brush Art Pen 10-piece Set...

Uni Pin Fineliner Drawing Pen - Sketching Set...

Zebra Clickart Water-Based Pen Bright Light...

Now that we have all the supplies at the ready, let’s dive in and look at some of the pages I created and find you inspiration to help with your own reading journey.

Simple Reading Journal Ideas

When I was choosing my ideas for a few of the reading Bullet Journal pages I created, my goal was not to overwhelm myself.

I know that when you start a new habit like reading, it’s easy to set unrealistic goals or feel compelled to read for two hours every day.

I know from experience this doesn’t work, and it’s a sure way to burn out before the first month is over. Instead, I created a few pages that show me, every day, little by little, I’m moving the needle.

I want to celebrate small wins, even 20 minutes of reading a day is more than no reading at all!

With that mindset, here are the pages I’ve created.

Reading Bingo

This is a simple layout to motivate me to read. I find that turning things into a game often makes them more exciting. And I will take all the extra motivation and excitement I can get.

The idea with this layout is to fill out all these squares with different books I want to read (I’m still compiling the list, leave your suggestions in the comments) and then work on reading at least four of them to win.

Yes, four books in one year is really not a lot, but last year I didn’t read any books at all. Or at least I haven’t finished any – I started one book, and it just didn’t catch my imagination.

In fact, after I read “The Collector”, which I think is now my favorite book, I generally find myself struggling with reading.

So four books in one year will be great! Remember, we are all about small wins here.

Reading Tracker

Reading trackers are usually monthly, but remember, we are all about small wins, and I know in one month I might not read every day.

My goal is to read for 40 days; they don’t have to be consecutive, but I need to spend at least 20 minutes reading on each day for it to count.

As I’m writing this post, I’ve already started my current read, and I must say this tracker really motivates me to read every day so I can fill it out cleanly and create a new one in 40 days.

And in case you wonder, for the circles to look that neat, I used a Helix Circle Maker, simply the best little tool for any circle elements in your journal!

Substack List

Reading is not only about books; one thing I started doing to help me get into the flow of reading rather than scrolling is reading Substack articles.

I found some interesting ones, some not so much. But either way, they are great training for my brain, and I’m surprised to find how difficult it has become not to skim but to actually read.

With this page, my main goal was to visually track my reading progress and see all the little articles I read in one place.

This is it: these are the three simple pages I created in my new journal to get myself on track with reading and spending less time on screens.

However, I have two other older layouts I want to share with you, as I’m sure you’ll find them useful as well.

Book Tracker

First is this pretty nice page that is to track the books I read. All the empty book spines are there for me to write down the books I read that year.

Did I actually use this tracker? No, I was not really reading back then. But the layout is cute, I think, and it’s a good idea if you’re serious about your reading goals.

This tracker will provide a clear visual indication of how much you have read and exactly what you have read.

Books To Read Spread

This layout has a very similar design, being also a bookshelf-style tracker. But it has a completely different purpose – this is for all the books you are planning to read.

This is a place to store all the random recommendations you get, or maybe a new book announced by your favorite author. It will help you to remember ALL the books and not carry all of it inside your already overwhelmed mind.

The funny thing here is that this page actually stays evergreen. I created it in 2020, and I still look back on this list of books. Also, because I haven’t actually read any of these.

I love self-help books, but sometimes it can get too much, and I don’t think they are the most exciting read when you’re trying to go back to reading. This list consists entirely of self-help books.

Which actually makes this a perfect reference for right now – I definitely will be picking a few of these books at some point!

Interesting fact: this tracker was created to cover up a page I created. By now, I don’t remember what is under this tracker, but I can see that there was a page there, and I apparently didn’t like it.

So hey, here is another uidea for you if you made something you didn’t like – just add a whole page on top of it!

Free Reading Journal Printables

As I promised, I have created some FREE printables for you to easily print and start using in your Bullet Journal right away.

Already in the Resources Vault, you can find plenty of different printables, including a free printable reading tracker!

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

But these are just the pages I created, and I’m not a very avid reader. So I have gathered for you plenty of inspiration from other creators, who read more and therefore have more ambitious reading pages.

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>>> What kind of reading pages will you be creating in your Bullet Journal? Share with us in the comments!

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