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Great to use. Netgalley has some useful information on to use to use the website and how to be accepted for books.

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I was unable to get this to work. Was really bummed that I was unable to use this tool. I was so excited.

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This is a great basic reading journal, but I am really picky about my journals and usually make them myself, so it's missing things that I would like to have. But for someone who might not have time to make one on their own, this one would be perfect.

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Really fab journal that helps record reviews and stats. It has intuitive links and the additional resources such as stickers, challenges and goal checks in are great additions.

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This is such a helpful tool for keeping up with my bookish adventures! Love that they made stickers for it too, I look forward to seeing what they do with the next one.

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This is such a wonderful tool provided by NetGalley and WeAreBookish! It has pretty much everything you'd want in a ready journal, from goal tracking and bingo to monthly logging and reviews! The format is really seamless for this type of journal, and I love the color story. Thank you NetGalley for providing this to us!

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The reading journal was very helpful with keeping track of my reading journey. Will continue to utilize.

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Really intuitive layout with a dark academia coded colour scheme. Thank you for providing this Netgalley!

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This is a great reading journal with various sections that cover the entire reading year. It’s very convenient! You can also get free stickers. I especially liked the activities at the end. The design is beautiful, with pleasant colors.

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Ok it is just a reading journal, that was sent to me for free. I have never used it. It's to much work to keep track of the books in read. So I don't see me using it. But thanks for sending it

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A great, comprehensive reading journal. I especially like the activity pages at the end. Thanks NetGalley for making it and having it in two colors!

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This reading journal is beautiful. It looks like a great collection of items/goals to include. It will be fun to look back on the year in this format.

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I love it, and it's my first reading journal. It's very easy to use, and I've been super motivated to read. Thank you to the NetGalley team.

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I've kept a reading journal for the past 5 years and this digital version is a great way to keep track of all my books I've read and listened to. I love that this journal is customizable & what's also fun is there are stickers you can download for even more personalization.

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This was a useful tool for creating a reading journal. Definitely had some tips and ideas that I implemented in a different journal.

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Pretty cool jour lnal and it's free so what's not to like? They should definitely do a physical/printable edition

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Wow!! this is brilliant idea! Thank you netgalley!! I love tarcking my reading so this is perfect for the reader like me! It will be my first time doing digital journal, I am excited!

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I've really been wanting to start my first digital book journal and this free set looks Amazing! The colour palette is chef's kiss!
Thank you! xox

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This is so fun. I love the functioning tabs, anticipated reads for the year, TBR shelf, easy to download stickers, monthly check-in pages, habit tracker, A-Z challenge, annual reflections and - my favorite - the annual bracket to determine your book of the year. This will be my first year trying digital journaling. I'm not sure if it’s for me, but I am always down to try something new and bookish. I could totally see this content being a useful printed journal or converted into a website or phone app too. Either way, I am excited to have it.

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The NetGalley Reading Journal, crafted by the We Are Bookish team, is a comprehensive digital tool designed to assist readers in organizing and enhancing their reading experiences. Released on December 18, 2023, this free, editable PDF offers a variety of features tailored to book enthusiasts.

Key Features:
• Customizable Review Pages: Allows users to document their thoughts and critiques on each book read.
• Reading Challenges: Provides engaging activities to motivate and diversify reading habits.
• Monthly Check-Ins: Enables readers to reflect on their progress and set future goals.
• Habit Tracker: Assists in monitoring reading patterns and establishing consistent habits.

Users have praised the journal for its thoughtful design and practicality. One reviewer mentioned, “This is going to be really helpful as someone who wants to get into journaling but has never known where to start. Would definitely recommend.” 

Another user highlighted its versatility: “A great reading journal with a wide variety of formats to fit all of your reading needs. Includes short inventory pages, monthly review pages, mid-year check-ins, bingo, and a yearly wrap-up. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to track their books in a physical way.” 

However, some users noted challenges with the digital format. One reviewer stated, “I couldn’t work out how to use it, so definitely wasn’t useful to me at all. Needs to be much easier to use, even just how to put a book cover in, I almost had it and it still wouldn’t work so I gave up and I found it really frustrating because it’d be a good idea.” 

Overall, the NetGalley Reading Journal is a valuable resource for readers seeking an organized and interactive way to track their literary journeys. Its user-friendly layout and diverse features cater to both novice and seasoned readers, making it a recommended tool for enhancing one’s reading experience.

For more information or to download the journal, visit the NetGalley website:

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