cosychair Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I've decided that I would like to buy a Book Journal to keep lists of all my books (combining lists and books and a lovely journal - what could be better!) I was just wondering if anybody could recommend a good one as I've never actually seen one before (I only know they exist as somebody mentioned one in a post somewhere)I've come across this one on Amazon that looks quite nice but I'm unsure. Ideally I want room for lists of books I've read, books I want to purchase, and possibility room for general notes such as quotes etc. Any recommendations?? I have that book Journal, I can't recommend it highly enough. It's 5 years old and still in fantastic condition, good binding it seems the pages are still secure and spine intact plus thick good quality paper. It has a table of contents at the beginning with the headings: Book Lists-Books to Read p.9 Record Books- Of Books read P.31 Book Keeping- Books I want to own P.79 Sharing Books- Books loaned, Borrowed, received P89 Book Groups P.111 Books to remember P.127 Book passages- For Quote, phrases or paragraphs p.135 Address Book for Libraries, bookstores and Book clubs P.141 Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemz Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I actually made my own one, I used an A5 folder with dividers and printed little pages for my journal. I prefer to make my own stuff because it means its suited perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rach.at.the.disco Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 A couple of years ago I bought a book journal from Paperchase. It had a section for book reviews, books to read and books borrowed / lent. However it only had space for 60 books so if you read a lot you would have to buy two. Last year I had to use a notebook, but again there wasn't enough pages and I had to use post - it notes on the backs of some pages. This year I'm again using a notebook as I couldn't find the book journal in Paperchase although I did spot one in Waterstones but it was a bit too small for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book Fiend Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Thanks for all the recommendations! Unforunately I'm still no closer to picking one! I really like the thought of a book journal (because they're all so pretty!) but I'm now wondering if I might be better with just a really nice notebook, as I don't really borrow or lend books so some sections might not be very useful to me. Hhhmm decisions decisions. I might have to pop into Waterstones and see what they have. Oh I've just come across another one! Does anybody have one of these? Looks nice but there are no reviews on Amazon. Or what about this one? So many to choose from! Looking on Amazon for a book journal has opened a whole can of worms regarding specialist journals, and just very pretty notebooks. I can see myself ending up with loads! I'm now considering a film journal (I'm aiming to watch a lot more films this year) I also love the look of this Listography Journal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 When I came across this thread the other day it inspired me to have a look through the gorgeous book journals available on Amazon. Although I love the idea of them it seems like the majority of the specialist book journals only have room for about 60-80 books which isn't all that many considering how many I can get through in a year. I think I might just use one of the many gorgeous hardback notebooks I already own instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I have just given in to tentation and splurged on the gorgeous Moleskine Book Journal. May I just say, upon unwrapping, that it seems very ingeniously organised indeed? I mean, it has alphabetical sections for notes (oh so useful for review planning), six tabbed sections to personalise with your choice of included stickers (i.e. 'Book Signings', 'Wishlist' etc.) or customised ones - choices, choices - and, most importantly, an index at the end to allow you to locate each entry in an instant *gasps* I think I'm in love. Ok, it may not be ideal for the reader who gets through a book a day, but for little me it is a little thing of OCD beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Sounds lovely, BookJumper! Is that the one you posted a link on amazon to? I mess up everything I have to write in, with my awful scrawl I do love my Bento database I've created with all my books in which I can keep lovely and tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Sounds lovely, BookJumper! Is that the one you posted a link on amazon to? I mess up everything I have to write in, with my awful scrawl Indeed it is - and, and, and, it boasts not one but TWO ribbon bookmarks! And a double memento pouch at the back for... things (bookmarks! book tokens & vouchers! book receipts! tickets to signings!) *dies of happiness* I now can't wait to finish The Blue Girl just so I can write in it (I'd feel like I was cheating if I wrote in it retrospectively ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Squiggles Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I love the idea of having an official book journal but I can't find one that suits my needs. All the ones that I have found, either in the shops or online, either don't have all that many pages or they're divided into sections, some of which I won't use, so I tend to stick to just plain old lined notebooks instead. One of my online mates uses index cards. She uses one index card per book with all the publishing details (title, author, ISBN, publisher etc) along with the synopsis, the dates she started/finished it and then there's a space where she jots down her favourite quotes/references etc and then the rest of the space she uses for her own personal notes. She then stores them in an Index Card Box alphabetically by author. It seems to work really well for her and I've been tempted to try it in the past but have never quite gotten around to it. I think it's a great idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 One of my online mates uses index cards. She uses one index card per book with all the publishing details (title, author, ISBN, publisher etc) along with the synopsis, the dates she started/finished it and then there's a space where she jots down her favourite quotes/references etc and then the rest of the space she uses for her own personal notes. She then stores them in an Index Card Box alphabetically by author. It seems to work really well for her and I've been tempted to try it in the past but have never quite gotten around to it. I think it's a great idea though. Ooooh, I really like the sound of this, but I think I would be too lazy to do it, and of course I'd want to write very neatly and that's something I can't do anymore due to not having to write with a pencil/pen in ages. Hmph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Squiggles Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I believe she uses the index card as a bookmark while she reads and updates it as she goes which probably makes it easier in the long run, but it does sound like a lot of hard work to me. Brilliant idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acliffe85 Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I have never kept a book journal wouldnt know were to start !!!??? I would love to how? I would find it easy to keep it on the computer. could some one give me ideas etc on how to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison10 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I have kept a book journal for the last couple of years, not sure what I would do without it now. each one has been bought from Amazon that I use, there are some good choices on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brida Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I never thought of using a book journal until just a few days ago. Not that I didn't like the idea (I loved it!) I just thought I'd probably stop writting after a while But since I've joined the forum and started writing reviews, I started making notes while I read, which I usually throw away after I write the review... Now the idea of keeping a journal seems pretty useful! Plus I could keep the quotes I like in one place instead of in milions of notebooks etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abecedarian Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 My only book journal is my list of books read for the year. That includes the date finished and a 1-5 rating. I use notecards for bookmarks sometimes, particularly for books I think I'll find a good quote or unfamiliar words. My books read list is kept in a 3-ring binder full of lists of potential reads..that list is always incomplete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumper Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I've never thought about a book journal before, looks like an interesting idea. I do it with games I've played, so I may well give a bok journal a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Ooh all these lovely ideas! I still find it hard to record books purchased and books read. No organisation me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mRose Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I really really want one, good thing my birthday is coming up. Since I don't find it likely anyone will give me a horse I think I will wish for a nice book journal instead. Does amazon ship abroad? I live in Sweden and can't seem to find any Swedish sites that sell one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mRose Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 So I actually found a way to buy one of these from Sweden and now comes the tricky part, I have to pick one! Any recommendations? I'm choosing between these once: Moleskine Book Journal My Bibliofile A book lovers Diary I saw some of you had these, do you like them? Please help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 So I actually found a way to buy one of these from Sweden and now comes the tricky part, I have to pick one! Any recommendations? I'm choosing between these once: Moleskine Book Journal My Bibliofile A book lovers Diary I saw some of you had these, do you like them? Please help! You naughty person, I just got myself the Moleskin one! I will blame you when Mr Nook raises his eyebrows at me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mRose Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 You naughty person, I just got myself the Moleskin one! I will blame you when Mr Nook raises his eyebrows at me Haha I'll better watch out then. But that's the one I want the most I think, it's just so pretty! I still have a little while to decide so let me know when you get yours how you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Haha I'll better watch out then. But that's the one I want the most I think, it's just so pretty! I still have a little while to decide so let me know when you get yours how you like it! Will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 My Moleskin arrived and it is lovely! I am definitely a happy bunny:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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