Online book tracking sites like The Storygraph are a great way to track your reading stats. But this year, let’s make it a little more fun! Here are some cute ways to track your reading process through the year.
Mini books
I have seen this all over TikTok and Pinterest, and it is such a cute idea. For every book you read, print out a miniature cover of it, wrap it in cardboard, and now you have a mini memento of your reading journey. Stick them in a glass ornament to keep or a mini bookshelf to display.
Large butcher paper
I did this years ago, and it was a great visual way to track my reading. Cut off a large piece of butcher paper, stick it on the wall, and write down each book you read. As the months go by, the more colorful your paper will look. I like to add doodles and match the aesthetic of each book when I add it to the list. Also, it is so satisfying to physically write in a book title you just finished, way more than just pressing “read” on Goodreads.
A journal
I like the idea of using journals to track your reading because they offer flexibility. Make one or buy a premade one. Add as little or as much as you want about each book. I’ve seen some gorgeous book journals, but don’t let these intimidate you. Make it as simple or as ornate as you have time for. You can include the author’s name, title, published date, genre, summary, your rating, and favorite quotes.
Track the pages
We usually track our reading by the number of books, but how about by how many pages? You can track how many pages you read in the year on paper, like a thermostat drawing. Or, grab a glass bowl and some beads. For every 10, 50, or 100 pages you read, add a bead to the jar. And watch the jar fill up week by week.
Book spines
If you have a huge pile of books you bought but haven’t read yet (me), then this one is for you. First, clear out a shelf of your bookshelf for your TBR. Then, add all of the books in the order you want to read them. Once you finish the book, place it back on the shelf, this time spine first, so the pages are facing you. This is a great visual way to see the books you haven’t and have not read. And it will motivate you to finish the entire row.
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