This journal is an excellent tool for organizing reviews throughout the year. It strikes a lovely balance between structure and flexibility, allowing readers to track their thoughts while leaving plenty of room for creativity. I especially appreciate the thoughtful resources included—there’s clear encouragement to personalize the experience, whether through doodles, quotes, or thematic reflections.
That said, I’d love to see a bit more structure in the review section itself. A guided framework could help prompt deeper, more intentional reflections. Personally, I use an outline that includes:
- Overview
- Positives
- Negatives
- Who would enjoy this
- My rating
I also rely on a checklist of considerations like plot, world-building, and character development to keep my reviews consistent and insightful.
One suggestion: below the basic info section (author, genre, page count, etc.), I’d recommend adding fields for themes, tropes, and tone. These elements not only spark creative thinking but also help readers connect emotionally with their reading experience and identify patterns in their preferences over time.
Overall, this journal is a fantastic resource for readers who want to reflect, organize, and grow throughout their reading journey. With just a few tweaks, it could become an even more powerful tool for cultivating thoughtful, personalized reviews.

Thank you to #WeAreBookish and #NetGalley for offering this useful tool. The download to Goodnotes was an easy process. I look forward to exploring using this handy tool for tracking my reading experiences.

The NetGalley Reading Journal is a super handy idea, it’s basically a digital notebook just for your books. You can list what you’re reading, jot down thoughts, and keep track of your progress. There’s space to log each book (title, author, release date, etc.), sections for reviews or notes so you can remember what you thought, and progress trackers to see how much you’ve read over the year. The layouts are organised too, making it easy to sort by genre, release date, or priority.

It’s especially useful if you read a lot of ARCs from NetGalley and want to stay on top of deadlines and feedback without last-minute scrambling. While it’s designed as a digital tool, it works just as well for anyone who prefers writing things down by hand.

I absolutely adore the NetGalley Reading Journal—thank you for creating such a thoughtful, beautifully designed tool! It’s made tracking my reading journey so much more joyful and organized. You’ve truly shown how much you value your readers and their love for books.

The NetGalley Reading Journal is a cute, well-designed tool that makes tracking your reads simple and accessible. I love the idea of having a dedicated space for reviews and reading stats, especially for those who prefer digital organisation. The prompts are clear, the layout is tidy, and it’s easy to use on the go.

That said, I personally prefer a physical reading journal where I can hand-write notes and decorate the pages, so this won’t replace my usual setup. However, for digital users or anyone looking to keep their reading records neat and portable, this is a great option.

Cute journal, though not sure how often I will use it. Im more of a hardcopy girl. I will definitely be trying it out more and leaving how to use.

A really well thought-through journal with excellent prompts for when you need to be pulled from a reading slump.

The NetGalley Reading Journal is a great way to track your reading progress throughout the year. Although I enjoy using a physical reading journal, I was pleasantly surprised on how easy this planner was to use. Thank you Netgalley for giving us a fun way to track our progress and reviews.

This journal is the perfect way to track your reading activity for the year in a more personalized manner.

The NetGalley Reading Journal is a total game-changer for anyone passionate about books and reading advocacy. As an avid reader myself, I’ve found this thoughtfully designed journal to be truly inspiring. It clearly shows NetGalley’s dedication to supporting readers, authors, and promoting literacy.

What makes this journal stand out is how well it caters to the varied needs of book lovers. Offered as a free downloadable PDF, it’s a fantastic resource for those wanting to approach their reading goals with both joy and intention throughout the year.

Its versatility is impressive. With customizable review pages, fun reading challenges, monthly reflections, and a habit tracker, it covers every angle of the reading experience. The attention to detail creates a neat, welcoming space for readers to organize their thoughts, take part in challenges, and develop a consistent reading habit.

More than just a tool for personal reflection, the NetGalley Reading Journal fosters a sense of connection among book enthusiasts. It reflects the platform’s commitment to building a community where readers can share, engage, and celebrate their passion for books.

Overall, the NetGalley Reading Journal is a brilliant, five-star resource that blends practicality with enjoyment. Anyone wanting to bring more meaning, structure, and fun to their reading life should definitely check it out. Huge kudos to NetGalley and the We Are Bookish team for delivering such a valuable gift to the reading world!

Longtime reviewer, first time journaler!

The care and thought that has gone into this FREE journal boggles the mind. I’ve been a NetGalley reviewer for quite some time now and wish I had discovered this sooner. I love being able to simply copy a cover from NetGalley and paste it directly into the digital journal. That accompanying user guide is thorough and necessary to truly get the laptops of this journaling experience.

Thank you, NetGalley, for loving your reviewers as much as we love books!

As a reviewer who typically prefers pen and paper, I was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable and well-designed the NetGalley Reading Journal is. It’s a thoughtful tool for tracking ARCs, organising reviews, and reflecting on reading habits. The layout is clean and intuitive, with monthly check-ins, customizable review pages, and reading challenges that add a fun, goal-oriented structure.

Extremely helpful little reading journal. Well-formatted, easy on the eyes, and a good way to boost your Netgalley review percentage. Thanks so much!

Love this reading journal! It is comprehensive and has everything a reader needs! Would be great if it was an app.

This reading journal is wonderful! Definitely helps keep my reads organized. Love the space to be able to put a picture the book cover as well,
The reading activities at the end of the journal look fun to complete! Very happy with it!

The reading journal that's thought of everything - wish this was available as an app for phone/tablet

A pretty comprehensive journal for its purpose, with some fun extras and thoughtful additions too. I haven't really used Netgalley properly yet, but the journal would be a power-user boon to keep thoughts and feedback set out all in one easy to reference place. Good stuff!

Good reading journal, although I tended to use my spreadsheet and Goodreads for tracking as that is my habit.

Another awesome reading journal and LOTS of new, adorable stickers! It's always fun to put together a monthly recap using this template that I import into Goodnotes on my iPad.

Loved this journal! Wish it was also available as an app. Nice touch of creativity and I’ve enjoyed looking it over and utilizing it.