Free Printable Reading Log
Create and print a reading log with columns for title, author, the dates you started and finished, and a notes or rating column. Choose how many rows you need — 20 fits one page, or go up to 50 for a full-year log. Keep a copy in your current book as a bookmark and fill it in as you read.
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What this reading log includes
Each row is numbered and has five fillable columns: Title, Author, Started (the date you began), Finished (the date you completed it), and ★ Rating / Notes — a flexible column where you can jot a star rating, a one-word verdict, a favourite quote, or any other note you want to keep alongside the book. Rows alternate between white and a light shade of your chosen accent colour for easy reading.
How to use this reading log
- Set the number of rows — 20 for a single-page log, 52 for a weekly reading challenge, or any number up to 50.
- Choose an accent colour — amber, slate, rose, or teal.
- Give your log a title — e.g. 2026 Reading List or My Book Log.
- Print the sheet — click Print or press Ctrl+P (⌘+P on Mac). Portrait works well for most row counts.
- Keep it in your current book — folded or flat, it doubles as a bookmark and is always nearby when you finish a chapter.
- Fill in each row as you finish a book — write the title, author, dates, and a quick rating while the book is fresh in your mind.
Practical tips
- Use the Notes column consistently — a one-line verdict is enough. Future you will appreciate being able to remember why you loved or disliked a book.
- If you use the log as part of a reading challenge, write the challenge total at the top — e.g. Goal: 24 books in 2026 — so you can see your progress at a glance.
- Print the log on slightly heavier paper (80–90 gsm) if you want it to hold up as a bookmark over many months.
- At the end of the year, staple all your completed sheets together — it is a satisfying record of everything you read.
Frequently asked questions
- What columns are on the reading log?
- Each row has six fields: a row number, Title, Author, Started date, Finished date, and a Rating / Notes column where you can write a star rating, a one-line verdict, or a favourite quote.
- How many books fit on one sheet?
- 20 rows fits neatly on one A4 or US Letter page. Use 30–50 rows for a full-year log across two or three pages, or drop to 10–15 rows for a more spacious layout.
- Can I use this as a reading challenge tracker?
- Yes. Set the number of rows to match your reading goal for the year — for example, 52 rows for a one-book-per-week challenge — and number the rows from the sheet to track your progress.
- Can I change the accent colour?
- Yes. Choose from amber, slate, rose, or teal in the settings panel. The header row and alternating row shading change to match your chosen colour.
- Is there a large-print version of the reading log?
- Yes. Toggle Large Print in the settings and the font size and row height increase throughout the sheet.