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5 Ways to Use the Archer and Olive Kit Club
05/31/25 5 min read

5 Ways to Use the Archer and Olive Kit Club

Not sure how to use your new kit club subscription? Elizabeth (@thejoyfulsojourn) is here to show you 5 different bullet journal or planner layouts that are fun decorate with your monthly kit club!

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Jumpstart Your Reading Journey: 10 Essential Journal Spreads
12/20/25 4 min read
Jumpstart Your Reading Journey: 10 Essential Journal Spreads

Ever wanted to start a reading journal but didn’t know where to begin? Hi! I’m Shelby, and I have 10 ideas to add to your journal to start tracking your reads in the new year.

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7 Reasons to Start a Reading Journal in 2026
12/13/25 3 min read
7 Reasons to Start a Reading Journal in 2026

Hi everyone! I’m Nina and I’m so excited to share with you 7 reasons why you should start a Reading Journal in 2026. If you love reading and want to begin the new year by tracking all the books that will accompany you or if you’re simply looking for a new personal ritual to enjoy your time, then this is definitely the kind of journal you should start.

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Reading Journal Set Up & Adding A Book Review Entry
08/30/25 5 min read
Reading Journal Set Up & Adding A Book Review Entry

I’m Gracie! Today, I’ll be showing you all of the spreads in my current reading journal and how I add an in a new entry for logging finish reads and adding a book review.

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How I Turned an Archer & Olive Notebook Box Into a Whimsical Miniature World
04/20/25 4 min read
How I Turned an Archer & Olive Notebook Box Into a Whimsical Miniature World

Hi, Michele here. Today I’m going to show you how I reuse and transform a notebook box into a whimsical miniature world. Perfect as a book nook or bookshelf decor! We will also talk about other ways you might upcycle their gorgeous packaging for your space.

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How To Create A Simple Reading Journal Set Up
11/23/24 4 min read
How To Create A Simple Reading Journal Set Up

Hi, Delphine here. As a slow reader, I’ve always felt intimidated by reading journals, but I finally decided to put my own spin on it, using a traveler’s notebook. I'll be sharing inspiration and ideas for how to create a simple reading journal set up. Whether including it in your bullet journal or it's own notebook, these reading journal spreads will help you get started!

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Curating Your 2025 Reading List and Creating Reading Statistics
10/27/24 6 min read
Curating Your 2025 Reading List and Creating Reading Statistics

Hi, Emm here! Today we’re making some reading journal spreads to jump start your 2025 reading goals, and create a yearly reading wrap-up for 2024. Whether it’s what I’m currently reading, tracking expenses, library books and savings, or making to be reads (tbrs), all of it gets tracked in my reading journal. Let’s dive in!

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How To Create Simple Book Review Journal Spreads
05/26/24 4 min read
How To Create Simple Book Review Journal Spreads

Hello friends! This is Sian or @perceivegrace, on both Instagram & Youtube! In this blog post, I’ll be sharing two minimal layouts you can use in your journals for book reviews! Whether you want to start a reading journal or simply log your reads at the end of every month...

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Make A Bookish Splash With A Summer Reading Challenge!
03/30/24 4 min read
Make A Bookish Splash With A Summer Reading Challenge!

Hi, Emm here! I’ve always been an avid reader, but monthly TBR lists just aren't for me. I’m definitely a mood reader and tend to read based on the season! If this sounds like you too, I'll share with you some reading prompts and how to create a reading challenge spread in your reading journal to help you enjoy your reading and hit your monthly and yearly reading goals!

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3 Essential Spreads for your 2024 Yearly Reading Journal Set-up
12/02/23 3 min read
3 Essential Spreads for your 2024 Yearly Reading Journal Set-up

Starting or continuing a reading bullet journal for 2024? My reading spreads have been my favorite aspect of my bullet journal in 2023, and I can’t wait to set up a dedicated reading journal for 2024. From this experience, I'll share 3 recommended functional spreads to include in your yearly reading journal set-up this 2024!

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book review journal
04/23/23 2 min read
Best Way To Document Book Reviews In Your Reading Journal

Hello! Today I'm sharing with you how I create a book review journal entry on my reading journal after I finish reading a book. This book review spread can be made in your bullet journal or designated reading journal like me, and it is a great way to track reading and track book reviews you make to share or refer to later!

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10 Book Tracking Spread Ideas For Your Reading Journal
04/16/23 7 min read
10 Book Tracking Spread Ideas For Your Reading Journal

Hi! I'm here with some ideas for tracking reading in your book journal or reading bullet journal. I love making spreads in my reading journal to track my reading goals. So today I’ve rounded up 10 book tracking spread ideas from my own book tracking bullet journal and inspiration from community reading tracker spreads.

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How To Create Book Review Spreads In Your Reading Journal
12/22/22 3 min read
How To Create Book Review Spreads In Your Reading Journal

Hello! Today I will show you my reading journal spread ideas, and especially how I document my favorite quotes from all the books I have read. I love keeping track of my reading with a book journal. I can look back a book review spreads, make reading goals and keep a reading log. Documenting it in a reading bujo keeps it all in once place!

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