Saturday, March 20, 2010

Love This Reading Journal

Source Books sent me this great reading journal:  Read, Remember, and Recommend by Rachelle Rogers Knight.
It contains lists of literary awards, best books, notable lists; a place to keep your TBR titles; a journal section (with reason for reading, recommended by, words to define, passages to remember, comments & thoughts); a place for loaner lists; and lots of (really, LOTS) of resources.
I need to keep the journal by my reading chair so I can jot down all those thoughts as I read...
 BTW, :), many of your blogs are listed in the book blog resource section.

The book is a real treat for a reader.  Do check it out!  My thanks to Carrie for sending me this interactive reading journal!

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23 comments:

  1. FramedMarch 20, 2010 10:40 AM

    My first thought was to get myself a copy of this immediately. But the last thing I really need is more recommendations of books to read, and I know that's what I would really turn to first. But I like the idea of having a journal to put down thoughts as they occur to me. Maybe then I could remember them.

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  2. joemmamaMarch 20, 2010 10:40 AM

    OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH... I am dying for this. It looks wonderful!

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  3. Nikki in NiagaraMarch 20, 2010 12:01 PM

    That is COOOOOL!!!!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 20, 2010 12:25 PM

    That is a lovely journal. And how wonderful that there are so many famous among us now!

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  5. jenclairMarch 20, 2010 12:36 PM

    Framed - I know; I have more books than time, but I do like the idea of keeping it where I can jot down notes. Of course, every once in a while, it will be fun to just glance through some of the lists!

    joemama - I was really impressed when I started looking through it!

    Nicola - Yep. Takes a Reader do know what readers want, eh?

    Kay - The blogging list includes some of my favorite sites! In the virtual world, we are friends with celebrity bloggers!

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  6. christinaMarch 20, 2010 1:17 PM

    Oh my gosh, I literally almost choked on my radish when I clicked on the link and saw everything that this little journal had. I_so_want_one!!!

    :D

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  7. Sharon LovejoyMarch 20, 2010 3:34 PM

    What a great resource tip! Thanks a zillion. I am going to order one.

    All joys to you,

    Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Islans

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  8. DanielleMarch 20, 2010 8:19 PM

    I just got a copy of this too and it looks very helpful. I didn't even know there were so many literary prized!

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  9. jenclairMarch 21, 2010 8:44 AM

    christina - It is really a joy in its own right, isn't it? Useful, too!

    Sharon - A terrific resource that will be sitting by my reading chair. No more excuses for losing passages and quotes I might want to use and enough titles to keep me busy for another life time or two!

    Danielle - I didn't either. Prizes, awards, and notable lists!

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  10. Literary FelineMarch 21, 2010 5:23 PM

    This does sound like a great resource. I'll have to get one for myself!

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  11. LesMarch 21, 2010 8:17 PM

    Argh!! This was offered to me by the publisher and I turned it down, thinking it was going to be another Book Lust type book. Had I known it had all those wonderful check-lists, I would've snatch it up in a second. I love lists and I love checking off what I've read. This looks like a winner. Thanks for the review. :)

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  12. jenclairMarch 22, 2010 7:49 AM

    LF - I'm enjoying going through some of the less well-known awards, especially those from other countries!

    Les - The lists are great; I like checking things off, as well.

    I also love looking at the different choices- the New York Times list vs that of the Los Angeles Times, Salon Book Awards vs CostCo picks...

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  13. StefanieMarch 23, 2010 9:36 AM

    I usually shun pre-formatted reading journals but this one looks really nice.

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  14. BookfoolMarch 23, 2010 5:41 PM

    Oooooh! Must have!

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  15. Katherine LangrishMarch 24, 2010 4:30 AM

    Now I wonder if there is a British version!

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  16. jenclairMarch 24, 2010 7:11 AM

    stefanie - I accepted this one because I liked the idea of the lists, and it is much better than expected!

    bookfool - I agree--your blog is listed!

    Katherine - Not sure, but the Brits are represented in literary prizes and resources!

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  17. AnnaMarch 25, 2010 1:07 PM

    I'll be reviewing this one soon. As soon as I opened the package, I started marking which books on the awards list are on my shelves. I haven't looked at it in depth yet, but so far it's fun.

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric

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  18. jenclairMarch 26, 2010 7:53 AM

    Anna - It is easy to spend time with prizes, awards, and lists. Looking at some of the titles brings back lots of memories!

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  19. Lotus ReadsApril 03, 2010 6:28 AM

    That looks like a must-have for any book lover. I'm so glad you shared that Jen.

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  20. BybeeApril 09, 2010 9:44 AM

    ooooooooooooh beauuuuutttyyyyyy!

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  21. jenclairApril 14, 2010 8:04 AM

    Lotus - The journal is actually a good read on its own!

    Bybee - :)

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  22. AnonymousMay 21, 2010 7:26 AM

    The journal is awesome. I am gonna have to have it.

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  23. jenclairMay 21, 2010 8:09 AM

    Violette, it is useful AND entertaining!

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