Building a Reading Habit, Part 7 – How to Keep Reading Logs and Write Reviews 📝

 Building a Reading Habit, Part 7 – How to Keep Reading Logs and Write Reviews 📝

Reading a book is valuable—but recording and organizing what you've read can greatly enhance its impact. In this post, we’ll introduce practical methods to help you consistently keep reading logs and write simple reviews.

📔 1. Choose a Reading Journal or App

You can use a physical notebook or a smartphone app—whatever feels most comfortable. Popular reading apps include Ridibooks, Millie’s Library, Reading Note, and Naver Keep.

🖊️ 2. Decide What to Record

If your system is too complex, it’s hard to maintain. Keep it simple with just a few key elements:

• Title / Author
• Date Read
• Memorable Quotes or underlined passages
• One-line Summary or personal reflection

💡 3. Start with a “One-Sentence Review”

Don’t feel pressured to write a full book review right away. A single sentence like “This book is perfect for anyone struggling with burnout” or “This line stayed with me today” is enough to get started.

📖 4. Use Your Logs to Stay Motivated

Your records become a personal reading history. Looking back can reignite your motivation to pick up a book again. Sharing your reviews on a blog or Instagram can also boost motivation through feedback and engagement.

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📌 In the next and final post, we’ll wrap up with “7 Tips for Maintaining a Reading Habit 🛠️” to help you stay consistent and committed.

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