# 2025 Reading Journal Setup 💜  ## 2025 reading journal setup [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=0s) - A new journal is exciting, especially when it's visually appealing, and this one will serve as the [[Reading | reading]] journal for the upcoming year [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=0s). - The journal is described as "dang gorgeous" and is the focal point of the setup [(00:00:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=3s). - The reading journal for the year ahead is from Archer and Olive, and it has a faux leather cover [(00:00:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=9s). - The journal is ready to be set up and used with a pen [(00:00:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=12s). ## Index [(00:00:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=13s) - The index page is being used instead of the name plate page to avoid any potential embarrassment with handwriting, especially with double letters [(00:00:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=17s). - The index page serves as a table of contents or summary of everything in the notebook, making it easier to find specific layouts without having to flip through the pages [(00:00:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=42s). - The pages in the [[Reading | reading]] journal are not in chronological order, so the index helps to keep track of the different sections, such as reading challenges, reading logs, and monthly challenges [(00:00:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=51s). - To create the index, the notebook pages will need to be numbered, but this task has not been completed yet [(00:01:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=80s). - The index page features decorative pieces in each corner, created using rolled lines and a circle stencil, with a Gothic, witchy-inspired theme [(00:01:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=93s). - The decorative theme was inspired by Donna of Magical Plans on [[Instagram]], but instead of drawing the lettering style, a font was found online and printed on [[Washi]] sticker paper [(00:02:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=126s). - The index page has 25 spaces to write down the locations of different sections in the journal, with 12 dedicated to the months and the rest for specialty pages [(00:03:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=199s). - The page features a light gray Tombo highlighter to highlight every second line, making the page more readable and visually interesting [(00:03:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=187s). - The journal setup took a long time, partly due to the time spent coloring in black blocks and figuring out the placement of the transparent P tape [(00:03:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=214s). - The transparent P tape was used to add decoration to the black blocks, giving them a shiny and textured look [(00:04:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=240s). - The index page took approximately 23 minutes to set up, from the first touch of the pen to the final trimmings of the tape [(00:04:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=250s). ## 52 in 52 [(00:04:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=263s) - The 2025 [[Reading | reading]] challenge layout is being set up, which involves tracking the number of books to be read in the year [(00:04:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=264s). - The goal for 2025 is to read 52 books, which is equivalent to reading one book per week [(00:05:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=323s). - The reading challenge has been increasing over the past three years, starting with 12 books in 2022, then maintaining the same goal in 2023, and increasing it to 24 books in 2024 [(00:04:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=272s). - In 2023, 25 books were finished, and in 2024, the goal of 24 books was achieved by August, with a total of 47 books read so far [(00:05:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=302s). - A bookshelf layout is being used to track the progress, but instead of drawing it, a printable version is being used, which is available at the shop [(00:05:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=359s). - The printable bookshelf layout comes in different options, including 50, 25, and 100 books, to accommodate various reading challenges [(00:06:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=367s). - A wood texture was added to the bookshelf to give it a decorative touch, achieved by adding small horizontal lines with breaks [(00:06:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=382s). - The plan is to color in the spines of the books as they are read, starting from the top left corner, but the color scheme has not been decided yet [(00:06:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=412s). - Some people use different colors to represent the month, writing style, or format of the book, but this approach has not been decided upon yet [(00:07:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=423s). - The setup took around 22 minutes to complete, with the wood grain pattern adding to the time [(00:07:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=437s). ## Ratings [(00:07:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=448s) - The [[Credit rating agency | ratings page]] is set up at the beginning of the journal for easy access, as it is a frequently referenced page [(00:07:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=448s). - The Cor Pile system from G of Book Roast was previously used, but it didn't align with the desired way of rating books, as it considers multiple factors such as characters, atmosphere, writing, plot, intrigue, logic, and enjoyment [(00:07:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=470s). - The Cor Pile system often resulted in overlapping scores for the same aspects of a book, making it tedious to use [(00:09:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=541s). - A simpler rating scale of 0 to 5 stars, including half stars, is being used instead, with the rating mainly based on enjoyment [(00:09:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=554s). - The 5-star rating represents the highest level of enjoyment, while the 0-star rating represents a very poor [[Reading | reading]] experience [(00:09:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=562s). - Descriptors will be added to the rating scale, but the half-star ratings will be based on feelings that fit between the two consecutive star amounts [(00:09:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=596s). - The [[Credit rating agency | ratings page]] includes space for 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1-star ratings, as well as prompts or questions to help assign ratings to books [(00:10:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=603s). - The prompts at the bottom of the page will help consider factors when giving a rating, such as enjoyment, writing quality, and plot [(00:10:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=610s). - The ratings page took 24 minutes to set up, including decorative elements such as a rope border and P florals [(00:09:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=590s). ## Reading goals [(00:10:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=624s) - A page in the [[Reading | reading]] journal is dedicated to listing and tracking reading goals for the year, which include finishing all book club books and hosting a readathon [(00:10:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=627s). - The page's structure is based on an arch design, a layout that has been used before, but this particular one took around 41 minutes to set up [(00:10:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=653s). - The time spent on setting up the page is considered worthwhile because it serves as a creative outlet and the layout will be used for the entire year [(00:11:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=662s). - The journal's setup is intended to be visually pleasing, as it will be used frequently throughout the year [(00:11:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=677s). - The reading journal can be set up in a more simplistic way, without the need for elaborate decorations, and can be tailored to individual preferences [(00:11:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=686s). - The goal is to create a journal that is enjoyable to use and looks good, making the time spent on setting it up worthwhile [(00:11:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=683s). ## Giveaway [(00:11:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=695s) - A giveaway is being held to provide three lucky winners with a notebook of their choice from Tyos to set up their [[Reading | reading]] journal or bullet journal for the new year [(00:11:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=702s). - To participate in the giveaway, three simple steps must be followed: subscribe to the channel, give the video a like, and leave a comment [(00:11:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=712s). - The giveaway has a simple entry process and does not require tagging friends, sharing the video, or performing any other tasks [(00:12:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=725s). - The giveaway is open internationally, and more details can be found in the pinned comment [(00:12:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=733s). ## Goals [(00:12:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=739s) - The layout structure of the goals page was inspired by Ad Donna of Magical Plans, featuring corner decorations and an arch with P tape over the black sections [(00:12:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=740s). - The layout includes a variation in page structures, with different elements such as the arch on the index, corner pieces on the [[Credit rating agency | ratings page]], and a rope border [(00:13:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=805s). - The page features repetition in lettering style for headers and border styles, but with a more eclectic approach [(00:13:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=816s). - The goals section includes a checkbox and highlighted lines for writing the goal, with five goals set for the year: [[Reading | reading]] all 12 book club books, completing 12 friend recommendations, reading 52 books in 52 weeks, hosting the GOOA readathon, and hosting a reading retreat [(00:14:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=846s). - Another goal is to host a proper movie marathon, as the journal is also used for documenting movies and other media [(00:15:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=915s). - The final goal is to grow the reading community, hosted through [[Discord]], where the free book club is also hosted [(00:15:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=940s). - The page took approximately 41 minutes to complete, including writing in the goals [(00:15:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=954s). ## Reading log [(00:16:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=961s) - The [[Reading | reading]] log is a simple page where everything read in the year will be written down, with side panels for decoration featuring florals that will be housed inside boxes drawn on the page [(00:16:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=962s). - The reason for this style of decoration is to maximize vertical space for logging reads, as the titles used are quite large and take up a decent section of space [(00:16:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=989s). - The layout includes space for recording the date finished, title of the book, and rating, with three dock GD boxes across for the date and five dock red boxes down the right-hand side for the star rating [(00:16:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1015s). - The date is recorded using the number and three-letter abbreviation for the month [(00:17:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1022s). - The layout took about 24 minutes to set up, with most of the time dedicated to the decorative elements [(00:17:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1031s). - Second line highlights are added to increase visual interest and readability, and can be done using the Tombo Jewel brush markers or similar pens [(00:17:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1056s). - A pale pen is preferred for second line highlights, as it is harder to notice mistakes, and the Tombo N89 gray pen is a favorite for this purpose [(00:18:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1085s). - The layout has enough room to write in the titles of 62 books, provided none take up multiple lines, which is adequate space for the 52 and 52 Challenge with a little buffer [(00:18:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1117s). - It is undecided whether the star ratings will be drawn in or stamped [(00:18:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1132s). ## Series tracker [(00:18:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1136s) - A series tracker is being set up to keep track of the books in a series, with a new layout that includes little clusters for each series and a list of books underneath in the order they will be read [(00:18:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1136s). - The previous layout was a table with columns for each book in the series, but it was difficult to remember which book was which number in the series [(00:19:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1141s). - The new layout includes a border for decoration and will have the series title and books listed underneath in the order they will be read, making it easier to check off which books have been read [(00:19:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1167s). - The books will be listed in the common [[Reading | reading]] order, rather than in a unique or out-of-order sequence [(00:19:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1184s). - The series tracker will be set up on a full spread with two pages, rather than a single page, to accommodate the new layout and make it more inspiring and motivating to read the books [(00:20:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1201s). - The headers for two series have been marked in, along with a few check boxes to use as markers to see how much spacing will be needed to record each series [(00:20:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1226s). - The setup for the series tracker took approximately 15 and 1/2 minutes to complete, making it one of the least time-intensive layouts in the setup [(00:20:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1239s). ## Movies watched [(00:20:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1247s) - A page for movies watched is included in the journal, with a layout similar to the books read section, featuring the same dimensions for the header, columns for date, title, and rating, and decorative panels down the side [(00:20:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1247s). - The layout structure is the same as the books read section, as it was a test run and the style worked well, with no need for significant changes [(00:21:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1261s). - The journal layouts are kept fresh and visually interesting by trying different styles and structures, but sometimes a style works so well that it doesn't need to be changed [(00:21:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1274s). - Unlike previous years, a TBR (To Be Read) or TBW (To Be Watched) section is not included in the journal setup, as the lists are being kept primarily on [[Goodreads]] and online platforms like [[Netflix]] and [[Amazon (company) | Amazon]] instead [(00:21:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1292s). - The decision to keep the lists online is to reduce duplication of information and have a centralized location for the lists, making it easier to find and access them [(00:22:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1338s). ## Marathons [(00:22:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1345s) - A layout for tracking movies is set up similarly to the series tracker, but for movies instead of series [(00:22:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1345s). - This layout is referred to as a "marathon's page" because it's used to track movies that aren't necessarily part of the same series, but rather a collection of movies to be watched together [(00:22:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1353s). - An example of a movie marathon is watching a collection of [[Amanda Bynes]] and [[Lindsay Lohan]] movies, as suggested by friends [(00:22:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1364s). ## TV shows [(00:22:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1368s) - A TV show marathon layout is used to track shows that aren't part of the same series, with examples including [[Freaky Friday (2003 film) | Freaky Friday]], [[She's the Man]], [[The Parent Trap (1998 film) | The Parent Trap]], and [[Sydney White]], which will be watched in an alternating pattern [(00:22:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1368s). - Initially, there was a feeling of guilt about enjoying TV shows and not [[Reading | reading]], but it was decided to include TV shows in the reading journal to avoid feelings of guilt during leisure time [(00:23:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1387s). - The TV shows layout will also include space to record movies and games, as there are significantly fewer layouts dedicated to these types of media [(00:23:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1406s). - The TV shows layout is titled as such, despite including other media, because books are consumed more frequently than TV shows, movies, and games [(00:23:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1417s). - The layout features a decorative header and a table to record watched seasons, with a checkbox to mark completed TV shows, a space to write the title, and numbered columns for each season [(00:23:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1422s). - The seasons are numbered from right to left, allowing for more room for growth and avoiding the need to guess the amount of space required for TV shows with multiple seasons [(00:24:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1448s). ## Games [(00:24:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1470s) - The journal includes a section for recording games, with a layout similar to the TV shows section but with the title at the bottom of the page for better balance across the spread [(00:24:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1471s). - The layout helps distribute visually impactful elements, such as dark florals and punchy lettering, more evenly across the spread by placing one at the top of the left-hand page and one at the bottom of the right-hand page [(00:24:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1490s). - Instead of a space to record each season, the games table has a section to record the platform on which the game was played, including physical games like board games or card games, or digital games on platforms like [[Xbox]], computer, or switch [(00:25:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1501s). - The games page and the TV shows page each took 9 minutes to complete, with a combined time of about 18 minutes for the spread, excluding idea generation and sketching time [(00:25:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1516s). ## Check this out [(00:25:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1527s) - A new spread layout is being set up, with a page on the left-hand side called "Check this out", which combines previous layouts for "To Be Watched" and recommendations from others [(00:25:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1527s). - This layout replaces dedicated spaces for recommendations from friends and "To Be Watched" lists, as they were not being fully utilized [(00:25:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1531s). - The "Check this out" page serves as a holding place for recommendations or things of interest that may be added to the official "To Be Read" list on [[Goodreads]] or "To Be Watched" list on other platforms [(00:26:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1562s). - The layout is designed to accommodate 18 recommendations in one column of text or 36 items in two columns, depending on the size of the titles [(00:26:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1619s). - The arch-style layouts, including this one, took the longest to complete due to the amount of black work to color in and the process of applying P tape [(00:26:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1591s). - This specific layout took 31 minutes to complete, and fewer arch-style layouts were included in the setup due to the time required [(00:26:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1601s). - The effectiveness of this layout in being used throughout the year is uncertain, given the past track record of not fully utilizing similar layouts [(00:27:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1632s). ## Wishlist [(00:27:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1639s) - The Wishlist section took approximately 12 minutes to set up and is dedicated to listing book titles that are definitely going to be read soon [(00:27:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1640s). - The layout of this section allows for writing down titles and checking them off once they have been acquired [(00:27:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1657s). - The Wishlist section has more space compared to the "Check it out" list, with a style that allows for a little bit more writing space [(00:27:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1662s). - The section is primarily for books, but may also include games, as other forms of media like TV shows and movies are usually streamed and not purchased [(00:27:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1672s). - The Wishlist section has two columns for text, allowing for organization and easy tracking of desired titles [(00:27:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1668s). ## Buddy reads [(00:28:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1685s) - A layout for buddy reads has been created to capture information about the books being read with others and who is participating in the buddy reads [(00:28:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1689s). - The layout is a simple table structure that includes spaces to write down the title of the read and list the people [[Reading | reading]] along [(00:28:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1713s). - The table has multiple lines, but it is likely that not all of them will be needed, as the goal is to average about one buddy read per month [(00:28:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1722s). - The layout may be filled in after a couple of buddy reads have been completed to ensure there is enough space to capture all the necessary information [(00:28:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1732s). - The buddy reads layout was quick to set up, taking around 8 and 1/2 minutes to complete [(00:28:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1711s). - Buddy reads provide an opportunity to discuss plot points, share insights, and bounce ideas off others who have read the same book [(00:28:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1695s). ## To learn [(00:29:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1740s) - The "To learn" page in the 2025 [[Reading | reading]] journal is a list of things the user wants to learn, inspired by reading, watching documentaries, and other learning activities [(00:29:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1741s). - The page features corner decorations similar to the index page, but with more confidence in the design [(00:29:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1743s). - The user finds reading, watching documentaries, and similar activities to be great ways to learn new things and wanted a dedicated space for skills or areas they want to learn more about [(00:29:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1754s). - The page is designed to be simple, with a straightforward list, a place to write down the skill or topic, and a checkbox to mark once media has been consumed to learn about it [(00:29:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1775s). - There is enough space to write in 23 areas of learning, which is almost enough for two per month, but the user thinks this will be plenty of space for the entire year [(00:29:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1786s). - The page's design features intentional variation in terms of gray, black, and highlights, and the setup took about 20 minutes to complete [(00:30:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1804s). ## Reading challenges [(00:30:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1815s) - The [[Reading | reading]] challenges layout was the first thing added to the journal, mainly because it was expected to take a long time to complete, and it was done before other layouts to avoid hand soreness from setting up other layouts [(00:30:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1825s). - The layout features rope borders, which take a while to create, involving a bumpy outline, an offset line, intersecting curving lines, and detail work with a finer pen [(00:30:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1837s). - The rope border design involves creating a stylized cloud-like shape, adding an offset line, and intersecting them with curving lines to create the rope pattern [(00:30:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1845s). - The layout is used to summarize reading challenges across the year, with a box for each month, labeled with a little initial in the same style of lettering used for headers [(00:31:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1887s). - The layout features a challenges title at the top of the page and would have been the fastest to set up if not for the decorative rope borders [(00:31:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1901s). - The layout took about an hour to complete, including drawing the rope borders and adding labels, and the creator is happy with the result despite the time it took [(00:31:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1879s). - The creator forgot to include the header for December when printing, which will be added later [(00:32:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1920s). ## 12 by 12 [(00:32:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1929s) - The '12 by 12' section is for recommendations from friends, but instead of 12 different people, it features recommendations from four people or sets of people who each gave three recommendations: a book, a game, and a TV show or movie to watch [(00:32:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1934s). - The recommendations come from Rachel, Vogle, Monica, and the three members of the immediate family: Mom, Dad, and brother [(00:33:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=1982s). - The recommendations are printed out as little covers or movie posters on sticker paper, making them easy to cut out, peel off, and stick into the journal [(00:33:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2031s). - Rachel has not given her recommendation for something to watch yet, but she still has time before the year starts [(00:33:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2037s). - The '12 by 12' section took about 14 and 1/2 minutes to set up, including the time taken to draw the border, stick in the elements, and label each of the recommendations [(00:34:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2051s). ## Can't forget the D! [(00:34:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2061s) - A correction was made to include the letter "D" for December, which was initially missing from the left-hand page [(00:34:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2061s). - To fix the issue, the letter "D" was printed on a small piece of paper, specifically in the corner of a sticky note [(00:34:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2065s). - The intention is to still use the sticky note for another purpose, despite the corner being cut off to add the letter "D" [(00:34:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2071s). - A mental note was made to remember that the corner of the sticky note is missing [(00:34:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2073s). ## 25 reads for 2025 [(00:34:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2076s) - A "25 books for 2025" layout has been created, featuring 25 books to be read in 2025, although it is unlikely that all of them will be read [(00:34:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2080s). - The list serves as a reference for top priority books to read in the upcoming year, but it is also expected that new books will be discovered and read in 2025 [(00:34:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2095s). - The goal of [[Reading | reading]] 25 books is more of a symbolic gesture, matching the number of the year, and it also allowed for a visually pleasing 5x5 grid layout of book covers [(00:35:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2110s). - A method for checking off read books has not been decided yet, with options including creating checkbox stickers to place in the top left corner of each cover or adding a highlight around the cover [(00:35:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2121s). - The layout was created quickly, taking only about 7 minutes to print and stick the book covers [(00:35:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2136s). ## Reading bingo [(00:35:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2141s) - A reading bingo challenge is included in the reading journal setup, featuring a bingo board with 25 prompts to gamify reading experiences [(00:35:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2143s). - The prompts are a mix of specific book-related challenges and general [[Reading | reading]] occurrences, such as reading an ebook, reading a book turned into a TV show, or having a reading getaway [(00:35:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2155s). - The bingo board was printed on sticker paper and easily stuck into the journal layout, making it a quick and easy setup [(00:36:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2168s). - A free resource library is available, offering a downloadable version of the reading bingo challenge with different font options, allowing users to customize their journal setup [(00:36:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2176s). ## 25 "films" for 2025 [(00:36:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2189s) - The next spread in the journal is dedicated to organizing things to watch, including movie and TV show posters or covers, with the goal of arranging them in a visually appealing way, considering the balance of darker and lighter covers and their multicolored nature [(00:36:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2193s). - The title of this page is "25 films for 2025", although it's noted that about half of the items listed are TV shows, and the title was chosen for space and aesthetic reasons rather than accuracy [(00:37:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2221s). - The items listed on this page include new things to check out and items that have been on the to-watch list for a while, with the goal of committing to watching them and clearing the mental to-watch list [(00:37:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2242s). ## Watch bingo [(00:37:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2258s) - The Watch Bingo is a concept similar to Read Bingo, but for watching TV shows or movies, with 25 prompts related to the act of watching media or the shows themselves [(00:38:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2284s). - The prompts can be about the show itself or the experience of watching media, such as spending more than 10 minutes trying to figure out what to watch on [[Netflix]] [(00:38:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2303s). - The Watch Bingo is a printable available in the free resource library, and setting up half of the spread took about 8 minutes [(00:38:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2312s). - The Watch Bingo is part of a larger journal setup, which also includes a section for tracking TV shows or movies to watch, with some entries being recommendations and others being out of curiosity [(00:37:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2258s). - There is an extra space in the journal for a TV show poster, which is currently empty because the official art for the desired shows (You season 5 or Stranger Things season 5) has not been released yet [(00:37:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2264s). ## Book club reads [(00:38:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2331s) - A 2025 reads layout is being set up, specifically for the books read as part of the Bujo Buddies Book Club (BBBC), a free online book club hosted by the creator, Rachel, and Monica [(00:38:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2339s). - The BBBC has a selection process where two potential book options are presented to members each month, and the members vote to decide which book to read [(00:39:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2356s). - The layout will feature the covers of the selected books, printed on sticker paper and added as they are chosen [(00:39:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2369s). - The books featured in this layout will only be the ones that were voted as winners and read by the book club, not all the books read in 2025 [(00:39:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2342s). ## Bujo buddies book club [(00:39:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2375s) - The free book club is located in the same place as the [[Reading | reading]] community, with a link in the description box, and monthly meetings are held via [[Discord]] with no pressure to speak or turn on the mic [(00:39:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2375s). - The book club has a 2:1 ratio of fiction to self-help books, with four self-help books and eight fiction books per year, covering topics like productivity and creativity [(00:39:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2397s). - Being part of a book club has helped increase reading amounts, and it's more enjoyable to read with others who share similar goals and enthusiasm [(00:40:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2412s). - The book club layout in the journal will have a summary of information, but the exact details are still to be decided, possibly including read themes or statistics [(00:40:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2439s). - The layout has 19 or 20 lines of writing space, which may be used to record read themes or other information, and the header had to be reprinted to fit the space [(00:41:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2499s). - The book club uses read themes or prompts to select poll options each month, and a separate video will explain the details of the book club in more depth [(00:41:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2513s). - The possibility of tracking statistic check-ins to see how people are contributing to the book club is being considered, especially since growing the [[Reading | reading]] community is a goal for the year [(00:42:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2547s). ## 2025 reading journal setup [(00:42:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2566s) - The reading journal setup features a variety of layouts that can be flipped through for a look, with a general styling that is considered pretty and visually appealing with high contrast using black and white colors [(00:42:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2566s). - The previous reading journal had a sepia tone with browns and beiges, which is different from the current journal's styling [(00:43:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2581s). - The journal will have monthly setups, with the styling or color palette changing each month to match the reading challenge being done [(00:43:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2588s). - A giveaway is being held, where a notebook can be won for next year, and to enter, one needs to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and leave a comment [(00:43:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2606s). - The comment can be about one's favorite book or movie, and it might even be added to the list of things to check out [(00:43:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2612s). - The current [[Reading | reading]] journal setup has a decent number of layouts, but for more inspiration, another video with over 100 ideas for logs, trackers, and other layouts can be checked out [(00:43:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHK2zK8Vsv4&t=2621s).