
Member Reviews

I prefer last years color pallet. But as always this is great and works really well in Goodreads. Would recomend if you like digital planners.

A total gem for book lovers who enjoy tracking their reading life with a personal touch! The NetGalley Reading Journal is a beautifully designed and easy-to-use PDF that goes way beyond the standard review page. With space to reflect on each book, set goals, check in monthly, and even build better reading habits, it feels like a little companion for the year. I especially loved the creative prompts and challenges—it adds an element of fun that makes keeping a reading journal feel less like a task and more like a treat. Whether you’re a mood reader, a planner, or just someone looking to be more intentional with your TBR, this is a great (and free!) tool to keep your reading journey both organised and joyful. I had downloaded another of their reading journals but then saw that it was available in this gorgeous palette. I love it!

This is a great reading journal for beginners! It’s simple to use, well-organized, and makes it easy to track books, thoughts, and reading progress. Perfect for anyone just starting their reading journey or looking for a low-pressure way to stay consistent.

Aaaah I love this colour scheme! This is really nicely designed and surprisingly functional. As in, there’s a lot more things that it can do and that work (technology wise) than I‘d expected.

I've been using this reading journal since 2024 and I LOVE it! It's such a useful tool to track my reading and keep my thoughts and reviews in one place.

Super cute reading journal! Everything is super easy to navigate and love taking notes for my current reads.

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 this one but both are still fantastic!

As an older person I struggled to figure out how to really use this pdf. I'm interested in learning what stickers are, how and where to find them, and how to use them correctly it seems like a really cool feature, but there aren't any instructions for this. This makes me feel a little stupid because you should be able to copy and paste the image of a cover onto the page, but this doesn't work either. I really like the layout and printed all the activities pages which are a highlight of this journal.

This is a great tool for readers who like to stay organized and reflect on their reading habits. I especially liked the monthly check-ins and customizable review pages. They’re well-designed and user-friendly. That said, I haven’t used it much this year, mostly because it feels best suited for tablets, which I don’t use as often anymore. If you’re a digital journaler or frequent e-reader, this would be a great addition to your reading routine.

This journal has really helped me organize and keep track of my thoughts while reading NetGalley DRCs - I am new to the platform, and the NetGalley Reading Journal was easy to dive into for a new user. I would recommend to any other NetGalley newbies for getting started with reviews!

A very nice journal that helps you track everything you have read in the platform and outside of it. The colors are very nice and it’s divided in such a way that it makes it easier to understand

This is SO cute! I wish I were Type A enough to utilize it...but I'll print out and bind it just in case I get the urge to be organized 😁

This is great! I prefer this Reading Journal over the last edition. Definitely think there could be a calendar aspect and perhaps stickers or checkboxes for library, audible, NetGalley, etc and some that are for shared on NetGalley, IG, FB, Blog, YouTube, Litsy, Storygraph, Goodreads etc.

Very cool concept. I feel like this was made by actual readers. The e version is handy in that you can click the tabs to jump to different portions of the journal. Ultimately, I printed it and bound it and it works great for me that way. Definitely making it simpler to track my books/reviews.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 von 5 Sternen)
🎁 Inhalt & Gestaltung: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Das NetGalley Reading Journal in der "Sunset Palette"-Version überzeugt direkt durch sein liebevoll gestaltetes, ästhetisches Design. Die warme, sanfte Farbpalette macht das Journal nicht nur praktisch, sondern auch optisch sehr ansprechend. Die Seiten sind durchdacht aufgebaut, von übersichtlichen Review-Seiten bis zu kreativen Lesetracking-Optionen. Es bietet genügend Freiraum, um die Seiten an die eigenen Bedürfnisse anzupassen, ohne überladen zu wirken.
🖊️ Nützlichkeit & Funktionalität: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Das Journal punktet besonders durch seine Vielseitigkeit:
Review-Seiten für jedes gelesene Buch ✔️
Lesemonate & Challenges ✔️
Habit-Tracker für Lesegewohnheiten ✔️
Monatsrückblicke ✔️
Extra-Gadgets wie Sticker-Sets und eine User-Guide ✔️
Alles lässt sich entweder ausdrucken oder digital bearbeiten, was besonders praktisch für unterschiedliche Nutzungstypen ist. Für Vielleserinnen und Bookstagrammerinnen ein echtes Highlight!
📈 Motivationseffekt: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Das Journal ist mehr als nur eine Aufzeichnungshilfe – es motiviert wirklich, bewusster zu lesen und sich eigene Ziele zu setzen. Die Challenges bringen Abwechslung, der Habit-Tracker fördert das Durchhalten von Lesevorsätzen und die Monatsübersichten helfen, Erfolge sichtbar zu machen. Besonders schön ist, dass auch Platz für kleine Notizen und Reflexionen bleibt.
📌 Zusatzmaterialien: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Der zusätzliche User-Guide ist sehr hilfreich, vor allem für Einsteiger, die noch nie ein Lesejournal geführt haben. Die Sticker-Bundles sind ein liebevolles Extra und runden das Angebot wunderbar ab. Die Flexibilität zwischen digital und Print ist ein weiterer Pluspunkt.
✅ Fazit:
Das NetGalley Reading Journal ist ein rundum gelungenes, durchdachtes Werkzeug für alle, die ihre Lesegewohnheiten strukturieren und kreativer gestalten möchten. Es ist sowohl funktional als auch hübsch gestaltet, ohne zu überfrachten, und sorgt für mehr Spaß und Organisation im Lesealltag.
Empfehlung für:
Alle Leserinnen, Bookstagrammerinnen, Booktok-Nutzerinnen, Bloggerinnen und alle, die mehr Struktur und Freude in ihre Lesezeit bringen möchten.
📢 Fazit in einem Satz:
Ein wunderschön designtes, motivierendes und sehr praktisches Lesejournal, das für jeden Buchfan ein echter Gewinn ist.

I am a sucker for a reading journal so immediately had to check this out.
Things I loved:
- The design elements. The colours, the graphics - all stunning. Especially those cover pages
- The addition of a place to track NetGalley reviews and ratios!
- The Habit tracker!
- The Bingo idea
Things I didn't love:
- The text was often quite small and hard to read. Not super accessible.
- I would add start dates on the reviews pages
- The bingo layout itself was kind of boring
- best of the year is quite hard to fill in

This is the best way to keep track of my reads. It isn't too late in the year to start using a journal. Thank you so much.

Looks interesting. I’m exploring how to integrate it in to my reading flow. I generally just use a blank page and notes I write in the text. But I do like a form to keep track of what I’m reading.

This looks like it would be helpful for keeping track of my reading and reviewing. I like the calendar set up, it should make things easy to navigate.

This is a fantastic journal, very fun for just starting on NetGalley. It's informative and customizable—there are even stickers! If I had one complaint, it would be that there is SO much, it's overwhelming. Coming in mid-year, I think I'm just going to wait till next year to start fresh. However, this will be a fun way to track reading goals.