Books

9 Journals For Book-Lovers To Start The New Year

by Emma Oulton

Jan. 1, 2016

I just love New Year's Day. It always feels really symbolic to me: a fresh start with new things to do, new people to meet, and (most importantly) new books to read. But my favorite part of all is opening that first empty page of a brand new journal, just waiting for me to spill out all my secrets and dreams.

Journals are the perfect way to immortalize your happiest memories. They’re a lovely way to keep track of all the friends you hung out with, and the amazing sights you saw. You can use them to organize your time or to store your favorite photos. And without a journal, how are you supposed to keep track of all the shiny new novels stacking up in your TBR pile?

I’ve been buying a new diary every New Year since I first learned how to pick up a pencil, and over the years I’ve had colorful ones, flowery ones, cute ones, and fun ones — but my favorites of all have, of course, been book-themed ones.

Now, on January 1, is the time to grab yourself the perfect New Year journal to kick-start your new year in style. And as a seasoned journal-buying veteran, I’ve taken it upon myself to point you in the right direction.

1. Jane Austen 5-Year Journal

Jane-a-Day: 5 Year Journal, $11, Amazon

I love 5-Year journals; they’re such a cute way to keep track of how your life is changing every year. I actually own three of them; the next 15 years of my life are totally taken care of.