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The Reading Record: Digital Reading Journal for Goodnotes
The Reading Record is a quieter way to keep what you read. It is a 71-page interactive PDF journal with a page for each of 50 books, so your notes about a story stay together.
Write each title in My Library, tap OPEN beside its number and the linked Book Record opens: details, a five-star rating, the book in one sentence, your thoughts, what stayed with you and a final verdict. Trackers, reading goals, a 12-prompt challenge, favorite quotes, a series tracker and a Year in Books review fill the rest.
It is undated, so you can start on any day, and it is made for Goodnotes and other PDF annotation apps. It is a digital download: nothing is shipped.
Digital download. Works in Excel and Google Sheets. Nothing is shipped.
What this spreadsheet tracks
- 50 individually linked Book Record pages, reached from five My Library indexes
- Currently Reading, To Be Read and a Reading Log
- Reading Goals with monthly progress, and a 12-prompt Reading Challenge
- Favorite Quotes, a Series Tracker and Reading Notes
- A Year in Books annual review
- An extra Book Record page you can duplicate, and a Quick Start Guide
Who it's for
- Readers who like to keep notes on each book they read
- People who use Goodnotes or another PDF annotation app on a tablet or a computer
- Anyone who wants an undated journal they can start on any day
How it works
- Download the journal and the Quick Start Guide from your Etsy purchases.
- Import the journal into Goodnotes or another PDF annotation app.
- Write your titles in My Library and tap OPEN to reach each Book Record.
- Add your notes with the pen, highlighter or text tool of your app.
See it in action
See inside
Frequently asked questions
Is it a spreadsheet?
No. It is an interactive PDF made for Goodnotes and other PDF annotation apps. For a spreadsheet reading log, see the Book Tracker.
Does it work in other apps?
It is designed for Goodnotes and other compatible PDF annotation apps. You can also annotate it with Adobe Acrobat on a computer.
Does it update totals by itself?
No. It is not an app or a database. Reading totals, ratings and entries are filled in by hand, and the page lines are not fillable form fields.
Are duplicated pages added to My Library?
No. The 50 numbered Book Records are pre-linked. Pages you duplicate are not added to the My Library indexes automatically.
Is it dated?
No. It is undated, so you can start on any day. Save a completed copy and import a fresh one when you want to start again.
If you prefer a spreadsheet, see the Book Tracker in the same collection.
