Some readers choose to keep track of everything they read. Others don’t and that’s okay too. Since college I have written down every book I’ve read. I started keeping track in a spiral notebook but have since moved on to be more techie with Goodreads. I have found that as I track my own reading progress, I not only read more, but I feel like I get to know my reading preferences better. Also, I get a nerdy sense of accomplishment every time I record a book I finished.
If you are thinking about keeping a reading log, these are a few methods you can use to record what you read:
Paper and Pencil
Get a notebook or buy a cool journal to record what you read. Some people just write down titles and authors. Others go into more detail and rate each book or give reasons why they liked a book. There are even special book journals out there that have creative formatting and graphics.
Goodreads
Create a free account on the Goodreads website and add books to your “read” shelf. You can also make a “to read” shelf when you come across books you are interested in reading or ones that are recommended by friends. Download the app to add books wherever you are. Goodreads is also a community where you can read book reviews written by members or write reviews yourself.
Other Apps
There are several apps out there that you can download to record what you read. Litsy and Libib are a couple you can preview. They are both available for Android users and IOS.
Post by Susie Rivera, Reference Specialist
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