I have read so many great books, but often times I forget what I liked about them. So I decided to keep a reading log, like the one my mom has always kept.
When I read I use a notecard as my bookmark, and I jot down notes with the page number of things I want to refer back to. Then, once I've finished the book, I type up the notes, print them, and keep them in a binder. I started this January 2009 and now I've got about twenty five books in my log. It's really fun to look back through and be reminded of the cool things I've read.
I write down the title and author, a few sentences about the general plot or the overall message I got from it, and then page references to specific passages.
If it's a story book, I jot down the coolest scenes, poignant dialogue, or any parallels or lessons that I like.
If it's a historical non-fiction, I write down the interesting facts and history that I'd like to remember.
And if it's a religious/philosophy/self-help book then I write down direct quotes or principles I like.
A few of my favorite reads from 2009:
Uncle Tom's Cabin
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Histories of my Great Grandma Pitcher and my Great Great Grandma Lee
The Screwtape Letters
by C.S. Lewis
The Biography of Gordon B. Hinckley
by Sheri Dew
Wild Swans by Jung Chang
Shepherdess of Elk River Valley
by Margaret Duncan Brown
I have read so many great books, but often times I forget what I liked about them. So I decided to keep a reading log, like the one my mom has always kept.
When I read I use a notecard as my bookmark, and I jot down notes with the page number of things I want to refer back to. Then, once I've finished the book, I type up the notes, print them, and keep them in a binder. I started this January 2009 and now I've got about twenty five books in my log. It's really fun to look back through and be reminded of the cool things I've read.
I write down the title and author, a few sentences about the general plot or the overall message I got from it, and then page references to specific passages.
If it's a story book, I jot down the coolest scenes, poignant dialogue, or any parallels or lessons that I like.
If it's a historical non-fiction, I write down the interesting facts and history that I'd like to remember.
And if it's a religious/philosophy/self-help book then I write down direct quotes or principles I like.
A few of my favorite reads from 2009:
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Histories of my Great Grandma Pitcher and my Great Great Grandma Lee
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
The Biography of Gordon B. Hinckley by Sheri Dew
Wild Swans by Jung Chang
Shepherdess of Elk River Valley by Margaret Duncan Brown
8 comments:
You are the organization queen. I totally love it. I think I will try and do something like that. Good job! Thanks for the good idea.
What about The BFG? You were raving about that one all Christmas break.
Such a good idea! I fly through books and sometimes have a hard time remembering details. I'm going to try this. Especially the notecard/bookmark idea. You are a genius! Send your mother my thanks for such a great idea.
Hello to my amazing cousin! I just love reading your blog because you constantly inspire me to be better and develop more talents. I look up to you so much and I miss seeing you at family things! Bryn is so freaking cute :) Anyways just thought I would remind you how beautifully amazing you are and the incredible impact you have on all the lives you come in contact with.
What a great idea. I keep a list of the books I read, but I like the idea of keeping notes!
Read the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
Amazing idea!
Join Goodreads! You can keep track of all books you read online and get suggestions from friends too! I love the binder idea :)
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