I initially downloaded this reading journal to compare it to the handwritten one that I have been using for the past three years. I thought it would be superfluous, and I would end up not using it, but I was WRONG! It only took about 5 minutes to be completely hooked. There is a bit of a learning curve if you have never used an iPad (or your preferred device) to journal this way, but there is a handy user guide with plenty of instructions to get you through it. There are so many sections, ways you can customize it, and I loved this colorway. I’ve been having fun using it for all of my NetGalley reviews so far (I just started this account a few weeks ago).

Thank you to #NetGalley for this free download. All feedback provided is my unbiased opinion, not paid, and simply for the love of books.

This is pretty much the same reading journal as last year. It follows the same format, and includes the same pictures and prompts.

I really love this color scheme. The journal of 2023 was neutral tones, whilst this one was colorful with its pinks, blues, and yellows. i thought each of the tabs stood out really well.

I think the book has everything a reviewer and budding writer could possibly need, however, I would have liked to have seen a different bingo board. In stead of read a book beginning with the letter N, we could have had another letter. Instead of reading about an LGBTQ+ character, maybe we could have read about a neurodivergent lead,. Why stop at reading a book with books on the cover? Pick a random object for us to track down.

I plan to grab a copy of this journal every year it is available so a bit more time making some little changes to the color scheme, images, and prompts would be greatly appreciated.

That said, I did notice the new sticker bundles and the bonus challenges available for download and insertion into the journal and these bonuses do offer a look at diverse books and characters.

My main gripe is the inability to find free software to edit the book adequately. Whilst there is an available app, my experience has been repeated crashing and it makes the completing of the journal cumbersome. if I forget to save before changing the font size, I often lose work.

The NetGalley Reading Journal is a wonderful tool for book lovers, perfectly suited for those who want to organize their impressions of books, track their progress, and enjoy their reading journey. I particularly liked the color palette chosen for the 2025 Reading Journal; the colors are bright and vibrant compared to the previous year. Its standout features include the eye-catching design, user-friendly navigation through months and sections, and the variety of functionalities such as the book tracker, NetGalley Bingo, and A-Z Challenge.

Loved the extras. Especially appreciated the Social Media Diverse Reading Challenge and the Diversify Your TBR Challenge. They helped me add nuance to the diverse reading goals I had already set for myself for 2025. And the partnership with We Need Diverse Books introduced me to a new resource that I was excited to discover.

I love this reading journal. Easy to use and so convenient having directly on my phone. Also I love the stickers!

I liked that this was easy to use and it seems like everything was thought of. I think that this is something that I will use over and over again.

A great and comprehensive reading journal. I especially like the fun activity pages at the end. Thanks NetGalley for putting it together!

Like that there is a bookish exclusive option for recording your reading journey for the year, wish there were more options to open and edit the document, xodo is hard to use on mobile

I was hoping Netgalley would do this again this year! Last year’s reading journal was so fun and it kept me motivated to finish and record each book. I’m excited to work through this one in 2025!!

Straightforward and customisable way to track books. This journal provides some more insight into what I read over the year, including the way it is set out, the extra categories, and the space for reviews. I think this journal will be very useful in my reading journey.

I've started using this for my reading this year, and am having a lot of fun keeping track of my reading in a different way. Excited to keep using it!

Brilliant, simple to use, clear and comprehensive! Really useful to have the various categories and it takes you through the whole yer with useful summaries. A great tool for keeping track.

This is very fun! I look forward to filling it out throughout the year and having it to reflect on at the end of the year.

I have several reading journals but the one I love is the NetGalley Reading Journal. It have everything I need in one place. It is well organized and easy to use.

I love the set up of this reading journal! It’s a goal to try a journal this year so I’m excited to try this one out!

Thank you, We Are Bookish, for this great and helpful Reading Journal! It's super easy to use and fun!

I love this idea and I hope to use this to enhance my reading experience! I downloaded this after seeing it posted on social media and I can’t wait to use it and see how my reading and journaling improve.

Possibly the most complete reading journal template ever.
I love this, such a great tool from the layout, the design all the way to the fun challenges.
Thank you Netgalley for this one, truly!

i always love a good journal or book tracker to keep track of books that i’m going to read or planning on reading this year! it’s so helpful and i really recommend !

I haven’t used a note taking app before downloading the reading journal. It was nice to have the video to help guide me through setup. I’d recommend another video on how to use it as well. I like it and will definitely use it to track my book reviews on titles I find here.