To Read or Not to Read: A Literary Journal for the Book Lover's Soul: A Reading Journal

by Ink & Willow

Overview

Track the books you read, record your reviews, add to your TBR list, and enhance your bookshelf with this beautifully designed reading journal.

The perfect addition to any personal library, To Read or Not to Read invites readers of all genres to keep all their bookish records in one convenient place. With this beautiful literary companion, avid readers can organize their TBR list, write book reviews, keep track of which books they've read in any given year, explore several different reading lists, and even take a "How Bookish Are You?" quiz to determine their reader personality. This comprehensive reading journal makes an ideal gift for any book lover, with special features such as

• a premium leather-like flexibind cover with classic gold foil stamping
• space to record more than 70 personalized book reviews, each with a fun 5-book rating system

• thoughtfully designed book review layout with space to jot down takeaways, favorite quotes, the reason why you read it, and more

• 4 complete reading lists inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning books, spiritual formation, top 100 reads from BBC, and PBS's the Great American Read

• a blank list with check-boxes to organize your own TBR list

• 6 literary spotlights of classic authors like Frederick Douglass and Flannery O'Connor
• fun and challenging literary quizzes to test your book knowledge and determine what type of reader you are
• classically beautiful interior
• 5-1/2 x 7 inch trim, ideal for tucking in a bag or displaying on shelf

Whether you buy one for yourself or purchase one for every member in your book club, this journal will provide hours of literary delight and will become a keepsake of all your favorite reads.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780525654339
Publisher:	Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Publication date:	11/03/2020
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.82(w) x 7.23(h) x 0.68(d)

About the Author

Ink & Willow products infuse contemplation and inspiration into the regular spiritual practice of creative-minded Christians, wherever they are in their faith journey. Each thoughtfully curated gift product is based in biblical truth and sparks a reminder of how God reveals beauty in the midst of our ordinary.

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Introduction


Once you learn to read, you will be forever free. —Frederick Douglass

As all book lovers know, few things in life are as enjoyable as getting lost in a good book. Even more thrilling is the prospect of new books to discover and enjoy. Thus, we have created To Read or Not to Read: A Literary Journal for the Book Lover’s Soul so you can log and review your current reads as well as discover new books and authors to add to your TBR pile. In addition, there are many other fun features, including quizzes, space to jot down quotes, a list of book-related holidays, and more. Other special features include:

MY TOP PICKS—record your favorite authors, characters, literary crushes, and more

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS—learn about six lesser-known authors who have influenced the Christian faith

LITERARY MATCHUPS—select your personal preferences from several fun lists

A DIY TABLE OF CONTENTS—write in the books you review for easy reference

No matter your preferred genre, you’ll find countless suggestions for your reading pleasure. We hope this journal becomes a treasured keepsake that allows you to remember the books that have influenced you.