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When my colleague shared how she already read more than 70 books this year and is still looking to read more, I just had a sudden realization that I have only read one book in January and haven’t read anything else since then. I understand I have so much on my shoulders now, juggling work, my baby and housekeeping. But it just made me feel sad that I didn’t get to read more books like I did before.

This might not be easy to believe but I was a beast in reading books. Not bragging-I get to read more than 50 a year and that’s just novels. I still had to finish textbooks for school at the same time. But now, all I read were google reviews, social media posts, Church magazines and the occasional blogs.

Bringing Back The Bookworm

We all know the best food for the mind are good books. And a mom’s brain needs all the food she can get. So I’m taking back the old bookworm in me and start reading.

To do that, I went to my old reading planner which I then made a few tweaks to suit my new preferences. This planner was a really old Canva design I made (or I maybe got from someone else and edited, I don’t remember) and I wanted to share it with you.

Its not much. Just a very few designs and focused more on setting your goals and making plans straight and easy to track.

Get This Free Template

I loved keeping track of my progress and this planner really help me keep record of that. So, I’m printing my copy and hoping that you do too. I saved a PDF fillable template that you can download by clicking the button below.

I also created a Canva template that you can access by clicking the button below. Make sure to save your copy on your Canva account and personalize according to your preferences.

This planner contains the following sections. Heads up! There’s a lot of pages. Note: You can disregard some of the pages that you don’t feel like printing.

• Reading Log – You can use this page to record the basic details of each book—title, author, start date, page count, and rating—so you can see your reading progress at a glance.
• Book Journal – This is where I like to jot down my thoughts, notes, and favorite parts or quotes from a book. You can do the same to remember why you loved (or didn’t love) a read.
• Current Reading – I keep this page for the book I’m reading right now, adding short notes and my favorite quotes as I go along. You can fill it in to capture your own reading-in-progress moments.
• Favorite Quotes – Use this to save lines that stuck with you so you can revisit them whenever you need a little inspiration.
• My Wishlist – I use this page to track books I want to buy or borrow, along with notes on where I found them or why they caught my eye. You can make it your personal book-shopping list, too.
• Books to Read – Here’s where you can keep a running list of your TBR (to-be-read) books so you always know what’s next.
• Reading Challenge – I like to set monthly or yearly reading goals here and track my daily minutes or pages read—it’s a great motivator. You can try it to keep yourself on track and celebrate your milestones.
• 30 Days Challenge – You can use this page for a short-term challenge, logging your progress every day for a month to help build a consistent reading habit.
• My Bookshelf – I love filling this with the titles I’ve read or own—it’s like a personal book display in planner form. You can make yours a proud showcase of your reads.
• Favorite Books – This is where you can highlight the reads you loved most so you can recommend them to friends or revisit them later.
• Favorite Authors – I note down writers I enjoy here, plus any of their other works I want to check out. You can use it to track your own go-to authors.
• Book Summary – You can write quick summaries of what you’ve read each month so you can look back on your reading year.
• Book of the Month – I choose one standout read for each month here. You can do the same to spotlight your favorites.
• Library Book Tracker – Use this to track borrowed books so you never forget due dates or where you got them from.
• Reflection – I use this page to think about my reading experience—what I learned, enjoyed, or want to change in my habits. You can reflect on your own reading journey here.
• Doodle Page – This is my fun space for doodles, drawings, or creative notes inspired by reading. You can let your creativity spill here too.
• My Notes – I keep this section for anything extra—book club discussion points, random thoughts, or future reading plans. You can make it whatever you need it to be.

Tips on Using This Template

1. PDF it! If you’re using the editable Canva template, you might feel that you can just edit the design along the way. But I would suggest that you download the file as a PDF once you finished editing your design. Remember, the goal is to get organized and keep track.
2. Make it your Own! My template gives you a simple but full package. Yet, you have the liberty to make this more personalized to your needs. Add as many details as you want or remove the pages you feel are redundant to the other pages, and print!
3. Share with your reading buddy or book club! Reading books is more fun when you have someone to share your thoughts with. Whether its a reading buddy or your whole book club, you can share this template so you can both help each other keep track of your progress.

Flip the Page, Let’s Go!

you’re already halfway through your current read or still deciding which book to pick up next, this is your sign to make your reading journey extra fun and organized!

Let’s make reading a little more intentional—and a lot more enjoyable! I’d love to see how you’re using it, so feel free to share your progress, notes, or even your messy doodles from the margins. Tag me or drop a comment so we can swap book recommendations and cheer each other on until the very last chapter. Happy reading!