This is a useful resource for cataloging all the books that are being read and are left to review on netgalley

NetGalley’s Reading Journal is such a fun and genuinely helpful tool for any book lover, especially if you’re someone who enjoys tracking your reads or setting bookish goals. I’ve been using it as part of my reading routine, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite free resources out there.

It’s more than just a journal. It’s thoughtfully designed to actually support readers in a meaningful way. The PDF is downloadable and packed with things like customizable review pages, reading challenges, monthly check-ins, and even a habit tracker. It helps you stay organized while also keeping the joy in reading.

What I love most is how versatile it is. Whether you’re a casual reader or someone who reviews regularly, it gives you space to reflect on what you’re reading and why. And the little extras like prompts and challenges make it feel interactive and motivating without any pressure.

It’s clear that the team behind this, especially NetGalley and We Are Bookish, really understands the reading community. This journal feels like it was made by readers for readers, and it shows.

Definitely a 5-star resource in my book. Highly recommend grabbing it if you want to bring a little more intention, fun, and structure to your reading life.

I wish I knew about this when I first got NetGalley. This is a great document!! It helps me keep track of all my books and love all the stickers to add.

Is this even a book? Why is it on my shelf? Writing a review so Netgalley stops asking me to review it every time I log in here. If it's actually a book, it was never sent to me for review.

This is such a fun journal! I wanted something specifically for Netgalley ARCs so I’m better organized and this was perfect! 10/10 recommend! You even get two colors to choose from which is nice. I prefer the neutral tones compared to the other one but both are still fantastic!

This was interesting, though I'm not sure it's something I would actually use.

I prefer to log books in GR or Storygraph.

The NetGalley Reading Journal is a fantastic tool for anyone who wants a creative and organized way to track their reading. Whether you’re a casual reader or an avid reviewer, this journal offers space for thoughtful reflection, reading stats, TBR tracking, and more. I especially appreciated how user-friendly and visually appealing it is everything is laid out in a way that feels motivating rather than overwhelming.

I loved being able to document not just what I read, but how I felt about it. It’s helped me stay more consistent with reviews and reflect on my reading habits over time. It’s a great companion for anyone participating in reading challenges, ARC reviewing, or just trying to be more intentional with their reading life.

Highly recommend this for fellow book lovers looking for a structured but flexible way to capture their reading journey.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 von 5 Sternen)

📖 Inhalt & Nutzen: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Das NetGalley Reading Journal ist ein liebevoll gestaltetes Lesetagebuch, das alles bietet, was das Herz von Buchliebhaber*innen höherschlagen lässt. Von personalisierbaren Rezensionseiten über Lese-Challenges bis hin zu Habit-Trackern und Monatsübersichten – dieses Journal ist mehr als nur ein Notizbuch. Es ist ein echtes Werkzeug zur Reflexion über das eigene Leseverhalten und zur Motivation, die eigenen Leseziele zu erreichen.

Was besonders positiv auffällt: Die Mischung aus Funktionalität und spielerischen Elementen (z. B. Sticker-Seiten und Challenges) macht das Journal sowohl praktisch als auch unterhaltsam.

🎨 Design: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Die Original Palette besticht durch ein modernes, frisches Design, das einerseits schlicht, andererseits kreativ ansprechend wirkt. Die Farbgestaltung ist freundlich und beruhigend, ohne zu überladen zu sein – ideal, um sich auf das Wesentliche zu konzentrieren: das Lesen und Reflektieren.

Die Seiten sind übersichtlich und klar strukturiert, sodass man schnell den Überblick behält, auch wenn man viel einträgt.

💻 Benutzerfreundlichkeit: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ob gedruckt oder digital genutzt: Das Journal ist sowohl für analoge Fans als auch für digitale Leserinnen perfekt geeignet. Die digitale PDF lässt sich leicht in gängigen Apps wie GoodNotes, Notability oder Adobe Reader bearbeiten. Mit dem ergänzenden User Guide (separat erhältlich) wird der Einstieg besonders einfach gemacht, auch für Anfängerinnen im digitalen Journaling.

Das Journal ermutigt außerdem zur regelmäßigen Nutzung durch die Monats-Check-ins und kreative Seiten für Lesestatistiken.

💡 Fazit:
Das NetGalley Reading Journal (Original Palette) ist ein durchdachtes und wunderschön umgesetztes Tool für alle Leseratten, die ihre Leseerfahrungen gerne strukturieren oder reflektieren möchten. Besonders für Vielleserinnen und aktive Rezensentinnen auf NetGalley bietet es einen echten Mehrwert.

✅ Empfohlen für:
Alle, die gerne organisiert lesen, Rezensionen schreiben oder ihre Leseentwicklung dokumentieren möchten. Perfekt für Vielleserinnen, NetGalley-Rezensentinnen, Bookstagrammerinnen und Booktok-Enthusiastinnen.

A great digital reading journal! I love the organization and that it has pages for digital stickers!

This guidebook is so fun! I am someone who has a hard time tracking my reading as I read A LOT but this guide is really simple and fun and rewarding to use. What a super cute little extra from the Netgalley team!

This was a fantastic way to keep track of books read. I loved the stickers and the ability to leave feedback on the books I liked and didn't like. I liked the clickable links and the challenges provided monthly. I would definitely recommend this.

A really cute and cozy reading journal that makes it easy to keep track of your thoughts and the books you've read!⭐️

Such a fantastic idea! I cannot wait to put it to good use and customise to my style! It will be a good starting point to digital journaling which will hopefully transfer to my social media posts.

Ever found yourself thinking every book tracker is missing something? You can't find one that has everything you want? Look no further than the NetGalley reading journal to solve that problem! I loved adding all my reads for the year, pasting covers throughout, and the ease of navigating the PDF.

This FREE do-it-yourself journal is perfect for both NetGalley readers, and just anyone who wants to track their books for the year! I wish I had a print version of this, because I have trouble with digital object permanence. But the best part is you can use it over and over! I'll definitely recommend my friends use this journal, even if they don't read on NetGalley.

The best part? Free stickers! I've downloaded all their sticker packs and bonus pages, which are easy to find on their website!

Thank you We Are Bookish and NetGalley for this free journal!

love it, super fun way to track reading! thanks netgalley! i have to keep writing words because it's too short but i'm not sure what else to say!

Really handy for book tracking and reviewing throughout the year. A good variety of bookish activities too including and end of year book battle. Space for notes at the back too.

Gonna take a lot of paper to print this, but that's just because I like having this kind of thing in my hands! Wonderfully laid out.

Thank you so much for this journal! I love how east it is to navigate. It was a very well designed reading journal!

A great journal for keeping track of books read. I love that I can just make it my own and it has come in handy when reading on the go and wanting to jot down some notes.

Great guide, a useful tool for any reader and specifically ARC readers! Will be using it, thank you!